Hannah McLaverty-Williamson

The Value of the Payroll Team

Payroll is a vital function and not just for the obvious reasons. HR professionals will have lost count of the number of times they have begged their colleagues in payroll to make an ad hoc payment, outside of the shut down or cut-off period - and withou... Read >

Choosing the Perfect HR and Payroll Software

HR and payroll staff is vital cogs in any organisation, despite what the rest of the workforce may think...however, their jobs would be much more difficult if not for the use of sophisticated HR and payroll software, essential technology which ensures emp... Read >

Why opt for home care

With people living longer and more healthily, it is not outlandish to say that the provision of care for the elderly is going to be very different in the future to that which the government and local council authorities provide now. Many care homes are... Read >

Why choose to outsource to a payroll bureau?

Most companies know that they could outsource to a specialist payroll bureau, but do not completely understand the full benefits of doing so. There are a range of advantages to outsourcing payroll, some of which are detailed below. First off, companies ... Read >

Benefits of using home care

Many turn to a home care agency to help secure much-needed support for a loved one, finding it difficult to live on their own. There are myriad benefits of doing so, a few of which are detailed below. Firstly, there is a significant financial benefit t... Read >

Key Advantages of Using Payroll Software

Many companies are realising the advantages in utilising effective payroll software; it is efficient, accurate and provides good value-for-money. However there are also a range of benefits that venture beyond that, such as time recording. Payroll syste... Read >

Why absence management is important

Sickness and absence management is essential for a business, because sick days cost the UK economy as much as £17bn every year. If the staff isn’t in a business, it can't run effectively. However, what's more damaging in the long-term is the effect on mo... Read >

A guide to elderly care products

Elderly care products are a great way to enhance the lives of older people, particularly those that live in their own home in order to retain some form of independence. Ageing is a natural and inevitable part of life, but elderly care is about making ... Read >

Recognising when you might need some help

Growing older is a natural part of life, and whilst it is important to maintain independence, it is also important to recognise when you may need a bit of help - and ask for it. It is generally time to ask for help (be it from your friends, family or ... Read >

A brief look at home care

Care homes don't suit everyone and those wanting to prolong the amount of time they spend in their own home should look into home care. People have different reasons for looking into home care, it might be a permanent need as a result of a disability ... Read >

Why your business payroll service is vital to the company

There are fewer things more embarrassing for a business than failing to pay the bills. However, not paying employee wages becomes a threat to the business, destroying staff motivation and damaging the perception of the business. There's nothing quite l... Read >

The benefits of home care

With an ageing population which is living for longer, home care for the elderly has never been more important. When you are ill or recovering from an illness there is nothing that can compare to the comfort and security of your own home. Past research... Read >

Carewatch: About working with the elderly

Working with the elderly can be a rewarding yet challenging job. There are a range of job roles within elderly care, but most require staff to be compassionate and able to perform their job properly. For some care worker jobs it is also necessary to p... Read >

Benefits of outsourcing payroll processing

There are a number of benefits to outsourcing certain business processes when you run a small company or family business. When working within a growing company outsourcing tasks such as payroll processing can play an essential part in professionalising th... Read >

Carewatch: How to find a care home that focuses on supporting independence

Often, when the time comes to starts looking for a care home, many people are hesitant because they don't want to give up their independence. Whilst increasing care needs mean it may no longer be possible for people to remain at home, moving into resident... Read >