IRIS Inspire - August 2024
As the summer winds down and we prepare for the colour and cooler temperatures of autumn, we're excited to bring you the August edition of IRIS Inspire. In this issue, we focus on fresh insights and essential updates to empower your HR and payroll journeys.
Dive into our blogs that explore the latest tips bill, strategies for attracting top talent in recruitment, unraveling ePayslips and more! You can also stay informed with our product update webinars, featuring both our payroll and HR solutions.
Additionally, we have curated key dates and reminders for you to remember throughout August and September. Join us as we navigate the evolving landscape of HR and payroll, providing you with the tools and knowledge to inspire your teams and drive success.
?? Our latest blogs:
Back to basics, payslips explained:
Payslips are vital, yet many overlook them. This may stem from a lack of understanding, leaving potential issues unchecked. Educating employees about their payslips empowers them to spot discrepancies. We've compiled everything you need to understand in this useful blog.
Unpacking the Tips Act:
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 becomes law on 1st October 2024, requiring businesses to distribute all tips fairly and without deductions. It aims for fairness and transparency. Are you prepared for this significant shift in the hospitality landscape?
Presenteeism in your workplace:
Combating presenteeism in the workplace, enhancing productivity, and fostering a healthy work environment? Explore effective strategies tailored for accountancy firms, HR professionals, and educators. Learn how to tackle presenteeism head-on and optimise workplace well-being.
Six places to find talent in 2024:
Across the UK, there are currently a huge number of?open vacancies , with the estimated number still sitting around 102,000 above pre-pandemic levels. In this blog, we have summarised a few points from our recent masterclass to help!
CrowdStrike global outage:
Chances are you’ve either been impacted by, or heard about, the CrowdStrike global outage. Read this blog on what payroll professionals can learn from the global outage as well as advice on supporting staff and easing concerns should their pay be impacted.
How to attract the right talent:
We recently hosted a lunch & learn with our internal specialists, discussing the current recruitment obstacles plaguing the UK and how they can be overcome. If you missed the session, don't panic! We've highlighted the key discussion points in this blog.
Partner Spotlight - GFB:
What is a 360 Survey, and why run one?
?How do you know what makes an individual or a team more successful than others? ?What are their hidden strengths and how can you leverage them to make others more successful?
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?360 degree feedback surveys provide an opportunity for both individuals and organisations to understand both the strengths that have made them successful in the past, and what they need to develop to continue to be successful in the future.
"360" refers to the 360 degrees in a circle where feedback is provided by team members, colleagues, manager(s) and/or clients. HR professionals use 360 degree feedback to help improve both individual and team performance, and to develop leaders.
?IRIS have partnered with market leader GFB to provide our clients with a comprehensive range of 360 products and services, from a range of online 360 surveys to feedback, training, and coaching.
?? Our latest webinars:
Recruitment Masterclass: Mastering the onboarding journey
A strong onboarding process can boost new hire retention by 82% and productivity by over 70%. But when it goes wrong, it can lead to costly hiring issues. Join our Recruitment Masterclass to learn how to optimise your onboarding strategy. Our experts will provide insights on tailoring the offer process, reducing early-stage attrition, and streamlining tasks with tools like IRIS Networx ATS. Elevate your recruitment efforts and ensure your new hires succeed from day one.
Date: Tuesday 10th September
Time: 11.00am - 11.30am
In-house or managed payroll, what’s right for your business?
Payroll accuracy is critical—nearly half of employees would consider leaving after just two payroll errors. With so much at stake, finding the right payroll solution for your organisation is essential. In this webinar, our experts will guide you through the options, from in-house management with cloud-based software to outsourcing to CIPP-accredited professionals. We'll help you map out your requirements and explore the best fit for your needs.
Date: Wednesday 25th September
Time: 12.00pm - 12.45pm
?? Dates for your diary:?
National Payroll Week
Monday 2nd - Friday 6th September:
There's more to payroll than sending out payslips, and that's what this week is about! Although paying your people is imperative to how your organisation operates, payroll data can help drive important business decisions. From gender pay gap reporting, salary benchmarking and more - dedicate this week to educating the wider business on the important part payroll plays in your business!
Additional Free Childcare Hours
Sunday 1st September:
There will be additional childcare hours for both?Early Years Childcare and?Wraparound Childcare. You can read more about these changes here.
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