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Thousands turn to Google each month to understand payslips

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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Thousands of UK workers search Google monthly to understand payslips, with tax queries topping 33,100 searches, surpassing popular events like Taylor Swift tickets.
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Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR, eyes first profit

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR and nears first profit, supporting 350,000 businesses with its integrated employment platform globally.
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Manual payroll costs UK SMEs dearly as fines & errors rise

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Nearly a third of UK SMEs still use manual payroll, causing errors and fines that can reach thousands of pounds, reveals new research from Employment Hero.
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One in five UK SMEs struggling as tech & skills gaps grow

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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One in five UK SMEs face survival mode amid rising tech and skills gaps, with smaller firms hit hardest across all regions, Employment Hero reports.
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AI benefits UK SMEs but generational divide slows full adoption

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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AI boosts productivity and well-being in UK SMEs, yet older workers' slower uptake reveals a generational divide hindering full workplace adoption.
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UK SMEs lag behind larger firms in adopting artificial intelligence

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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UK SMEs adopt AI tools far less than larger firms, risking innovation and competitiveness as only 24% invest in AI or staff training, says new report.
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One in three UK SMEs stuck in survival mode despite hard work

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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One in three UK SMEs remain in survival mode despite reported productivity gains, with employee satisfaction key to driving real growth and resilience.
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New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid sweeping law reforms

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid employment law reforms, easing compliance with Leave Act updates, grievance rules, and safety regulations.
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Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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As AI reshapes the business landscape, Employment Hero emphasises embedding AI into operations, urging firms to adapt or risk losing out on future success.
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HR, but smarter: The game-changing impact of an employment operating system

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Employers are increasingly turning to employment operating systems to streamline HR processes, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance workforce management across the globe.
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Employment Hero UK ARR grows 125%, with focus on SMEs

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Employment Hero has more than doubled its annual recurring revenue in the UK, now exceeding GBP £125 million, and increased its workforce by 60%.
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Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Employment Hero has surpassed AUD $250 million in annualised recurring revenue, bolstering its mission to streamline employment processes for over 300,000 global businesses.
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Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.
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Is your HR system built to help you stay ahead of the regulatory curve?

Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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As businesses adapt to evolving regulations, modern HR systems are transforming, with integrated platforms essential for compliance and operational efficiency.
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The next chapter for HR systems: 2025 and beyond

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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As HR leaders face the chaos of fragmented systems, 2025 promises a revolution with all-in-one Employment Operating Systems transforming the landscape.
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'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.
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Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch for real-time payroll data

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Employment Hero has launched SmartMatch, a tool that delivers real-time payroll data, aiming to transform salary transparency for employers and job seekers alike.
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Half of small biz HRs are worried about losing their job to AI

Tue, 1st Aug 2023
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Almost half of HR leaders are worried AI will take their jobs, but 76% say it streamlines workflows and makes their job easier.
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Employment Hero completes funding following KeyPay acquisition

Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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Employment Hero, the employment as a service provider, has raised $181m in funding, following its recent acquisition of KeyPay.
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Aus-based employment platform raises AU$22m in funding round

Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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Employment Hero, an Australian cloud-based employment platform, has secured AU$22 million in Series C funding, elevating its valuation beyond AU$100 million.