Zero pay employees may incur you some hidden costs in your hospitality payroll, in this article we take a closer look to help you make the right payroll decisions. Many managed payroll service providers in the hospitality industry charge per employee per pay period, regardless of whether pay is actually due. At first glance, it […]
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Our team is growing, and this week, we are delighted to welcome our latest superstar, Beth Peason, who joins the team as a Senior Payroll Professional. Beth has worked in payroll since leaving college when she started on the Apprenticeship programme at a national payroll bureau, where she honed her payroll skills working on complex
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Welcoming new talent and expanding horizons The Ascend Payroll journey is gathering pace with the acquisition of Payroll Savvy on 1 March 2025. Payroll Savvy is a highly regarded payroll services provider founded by Josh Donner. The business specialises in providing consultancy and training around payroll best practices and technology. This acquisition marks a
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As we build our crack team, we are delighted to introduce our latest recruit. Jane Sleight has joined as Project Manager and brings with her 40 years of payroll experience. She started her payroll journey as a mere slip of a girl when she began work with British Rail as a school leaver on the
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If you’ve just navigated Christmas and New Year in hospitality, you’ll know the feeling. The rush is over, the tills have finally quietened, and you’re left picking through the aftermath of payroll chaos that nobody warns you about when you’re simply trying to keep up with demand. Seasonal peaks are brilliant for business. They’re less
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Outsourcing payroll is supposed to make life easier. It’s a way to save time, reduce stress, and ensure your employees are paid accurately and on time. But what happens when the firm you trust to handle this critical function quietly ships your payroll overseas without your knowledge? Unfortunately, this is becoming an increasingly common story
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Outsourcing payroll saves time, cuts costs, and ensures compliance with evolving regulations. It boosts data security, enhances accuracy, and offers scalability as your business grows. Gain a trusted payroll partner, freeing up your team to focus on core goals—check out the main reasons organisations choose to outsource.
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Navigating complex payrolls requires precision, compliance expertise, and scalable solutions. The right payroll provider ensures accuracy, security, and flexibility, helping businesses manage diverse employee types and intricate pay structures. Partnering with a specialised provider isn’t just smart—it’s essential for avoiding costly errors and maintaining smooth, efficient operations.
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Say farewell to the dreaded P11D! Starting in 2026, UK employers will report benefits in real-time through payroll, ending the annual P11D headache. No more July panic or endless paperwork—just streamlined, sensible tax reporting. Is it the dawn of a new payroll era?
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Long-term payroll contracts might seem appealing, but they can lock businesses into outdated services, limit flexibility, and incur high exit fees. As your needs evolve, adaptability is key. Avoid getting stuck—choose flexible solutions that grow with your business and keep pace with technology and regulatory changes.
