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Ensuring precise and punctual payment is essential in cultivating employee trust and loyalty. Explore our comprehensive guide to payroll management, where we delve into the intricacies of payroll practices, highlighting the significance of accuracy and timeliness in fostering a positive workplace culture and driving employee engagement.

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What is Emergency Tax and How Does it Work?

While it may seem like a complicated issue, emergency tax is easy to avoid if both employee and employer have everything in place before the new role commences. For more information on emergency tax and how to navigate it, read our insightful article.

24/4/2024
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Gender Pay Gap Reporting: What Does it Mean for Irish Employers

In our comprehensive article, Gender Pay Gap Reporting: What Does it Mean for Irish Employers?, we answer these questions and show you how to design your reporting strategy.

24/4/2024
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What is Benefit in Kind and Why Must Employer’s Know About It?

A benefit-in-kind is any non-cash benefit of monetary value that an employer provides for an employee. These benefits are often referred to as notional pay, fringe benefits, or perks. These benefits have monetary value, so they must be treated as taxable income. 

To learn about Benefit in Kind in Ireland, what benefits are included and which are exempt, as well as how it's calculated, read our insightful article.

24/4/2024
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[GUIDE] Employee Benefits in Ireland: From SME to Enterprise

Employee benefits in Ireland can range from annual leave to gym memberships. To find other benefits that can set your business apart, read our insightful guide.

15/4/2024
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Balancing Automation and Compliance in Expense Reporting

Explore strategies for harmonizing automation and compliance in expense reporting. Discover the benefits of streamlined processes while maintaining adherence.

12/3/2024
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Payroll Productivity Checklist: How To Overcome Key Blockers to Efficient Payroll

Looking to improve payroll productivity? Begin by reading our Payroll Productivity Checklist which looks at how you can maximise your payroll processes, the role of On-Cloud software, and the benefits of outsourcing to a Trusted Payroll Partner

11/3/2024
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National Living Wage in Ireland: What Employers Need to Know

In addition to overheads such as renting a premise, insurance, and more, employers must juggle several requirements when it comes to their employees. In this article, we discuss the new National Living Wage in Ireland, with advice for employers on how to prepare, too. 

21/2/2024
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Do Payroll Queries Affect Your Business's Bottom Line?

Are you spending a lot of time answering employee queries regarding payroll? Is it beginning to impact your bottom line? If so, read our article, ‘Do Payroll Queries Affect Your Business's Bottom Line?’ to find out how you can better manage these employee queries. 

24/1/2024
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The Biggest Mistakes Made in Payroll Data Security and File Transfer

Employers and business owners often manage a lot of personal and employee data. They send a lot of files online, too. These are all sensitive forms of information that need to be protected. In this article, we look at the biggest mistakes made regarding payroll data security and file transfers and how to avoid them.

28/12/2023
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FAQ: Public Holidays and Payroll over Christmas

Discover expert insights into managing payroll during Christmas public holidays in Ireland.

6/12/2023
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Understanding Taxation on Christmas Bonuses for Irish Employers

Explore how Christmas bonuses are taxed in Ireland. Learn about cash bonuses and tax-free vouchers and how SD Worx Ireland's MegaPay can simplify your payroll during the festive season.

6/12/2023
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Technology is Changing Payroll in Ireland – Here’s How

More and more businesses are turning to technology to manage their payroll processes. From data collection to greater security, payroll software, and cloud-based software applications in particular, are rising to the challenge...

8/11/2023