71% of SME employers plan to appeal dismissal decisions amid concerns over increasing exposure to claims under unfair dismissal rules, according to a new study from IRIS Software Group. With claims able to be made after six months – and the compensation cap set to be scrapped entirely…

On 23 June 2025, the UK government launched a new 10-year industrial strategy that puts business at the center of long-term growth. This plan addresses some of the biggest obstacles companies face: high energy costs, slow grid connections, skilled labor shortages, and difficulty accessing funding. If your business…

When offering payroll to clients, the difference between expenses and revenue streams ultimately comes down to one aspect: software. Many accounting firms have quietly abandoned payroll systems because their tireless admins, unforgiving deadlines and software, which is too old, can’t keep up. To help you find the right…

It’s been a difficult few years for small businesses, but there is still a glimmer of hope on the horizon. At the start of 2025, the UK economy recorded growth of 0.7% – the fastest among the G7 countries. After a period of slow progress and financial uncertainty,…

HR professionals are the people everyone turns to. They are the ones having the tough conversations, managing redundancies, enforcing new laws, championing mental health initiatives, and somehow keeping the entire human resources function running. And they are expected to do all this with a smile. But what happens…

How leading commercial finance brokers are going beyond “business as usual” by diversifying, leveraging technology and increasing client value. The financial landscape is always changing, and for commercial financial brokers, staying one step ahead of the curve is a must: if you don’t have profits, what value are…

The talent shortage is increasing. Employee expectations increase. And a new generation of candidates is now looking at companies more closely than ever before. But despite all this, the majority of UK businesses still run recruitment processes designed for a very different era. The solution? Fair hiring practices.…

Over the last few years, the UK’s research and development tax credit scheme has introduced mandatory new measures for companies wishing to make a claim. The new rules implemented by HMRC include: Initial notice of R&D and it Additional Information Form. Understanding these requirements is important, as failure…

London, UK, March 20, 2026: IRIS Software Group (IRIS) has been recognized as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work for the sixth year running, ranking 35thth of 50 on the Super Large Organizations list from Great Place to Work® UK, the global workplace culture accreditation body.…

Currently, the outlook for the UK economy is relatively uncertain. We are in a period of cautious optimism, with adjustments being made as inflation rates rise, but many startups still face obstacles in getting the right funding from investors. Even though the UK has shown GDP growth of…