Update following the Spring Budget

The Chancellor has announced his measures for the country’s finances in what was the last Spring Budget before the General Election later this year and here’s our traditional blog post detailing the key features. National Insurance It feels like National Insurance is...

A day in the life of a payroll agency

Although one of the best things about my job is that no two days are the same, I thought for the blog post this month, it might be interesting to describe what a day in the Pixie Payroll office might look like, especially now my fellow director and husband Phil is...

What’s on the horizon in 2024

January is traditionally the time that I look forward and try to anticipate some of the things that are ahead but this time, it’s going to be very hard to predict. It’s an election year this time, so whether we’ll go to the polls in spring or autumn, there are sure to...

A look back at 2023

I can’t believe it’s December already; it feels like I write these annual reviews far more frequently than just once a year! And as has become the norm over the last few years, it’s certainly been another difficult one for us all. Covid may not still be with us on...

The Autumn Statement

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Statement and it’s an interesting one. There has been a lot in the media over the last couple of days about taxes, wages and benefits but now we have the full picture about what’s planned. National...

Compassionate Leave

An employee facing the death of someone close to them is sadly something that many employers have to experience from time to time. It’s a situation that can affect people in many different ways and in some cases can severely affect a person’s ability to work. So it’s...