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8 reasons to visit CIPP ACE 2026 (besides the free swag) in summary: TL;DR: CIPP ACE 2026 runs on 7–8 October at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, and it’s the UK’s largest independent payroll conference and exhibition. Last year […]
Payroll: the department that never gets a thank you (until now) in summary: TL;DR: National Payroll Week runs this year from 7-11 September 2026, and it’s the perfect excuse to say something HR teams often forget to say out loud: […]
Risk, reward and resilience: preparing payroll for challenges in summary: According to payroll professionals attending a recent Cezanne and Caxton roundtable, the most significant payroll risks include legacy payment systems, cybersecurity threats, compliance failures, skills gaps and single points of […]
Payroll careers: 10 reasons this overlooked profession deserves a second look in summary: Payroll careers are often overlooked – not rejected Only 13% of graduates choose payroll, but very few rule it out entirely The biggest barrier is perception, not […]
Just 3% of Young Workers See Payroll as a Strategic Business Function, Creating Looming Skills Gap London, 20th April 2026; Cezanne HR, one of the fastest-growing providers of HR software and payroll solutions for UK and global businesses, today reveals […]
The 2026/7 payroll changes employers need to know in summary: The 2026/27 tax year introduces several important payroll changes for UK employers, including National Minimum Wage increases, updates to statutory payment rates, and significant reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) […]
5 ways to ensure your payroll solution delivers in the cost-of-living crisis in summary During the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, payroll teams play a critical role in supporting employees and maintaining trust. This blog explores how employers can ensure a managed […]
How to stop employees overspending on expenses: 7 practical steps in summary: To stop employees overspending on expenses, organisations need clear expense policies, faster approval processes, and real-time visibility of company spending. Modern expense management software systems can automatically enforce […]
Buying payroll software in the UK? These are the questions your CFO will ask in summary: Buying payroll software in the UK is a major financial and governance decision, so it’s no surprise that CFOs scrutinise every detail. From total […]
Quick guide: How to simplify expense claim approvals in summary: Expense approvals become slow and risky when processes rely on spreadsheets, email chains, and disconnected systems. To simplify expense approvals, organisations should embed policy rules at the point of entry, […]
What HR can learn from payroll about fairness, transparency and trust in summary: With pay transparency expectations rising, HR teams need pay decisions that are consistent, explainable, and backed by evidence. Payroll teams are often better at fairness because they deal […]
The HR & payroll skills every UK business actually needs in 2026 in summary: In 2026, UK businesses need HR and payroll teams with more than just technical knowledge. From employment law awareness and payroll accuracy to data literacy, technology […]
