Factorial HR Blog

Getting the best out of your people is perhaps one of the most important factors for any successful business. Why? Because employees are your greatest [...]

Camille Preston, leading business psychologist and CEO, defines self management as ‘finding the self-control and mastery needed to take control of one’s work (e.g., to [...]

As an employer, it’s important to gather all necessary information about your recently hired employee before the first Full Payment Submission (FPS). The new starter [...]

There are millions of podcasts out there in every different sector and niche – and HR is no exception. There’s an abundance of HR podcasts [...]

First off, what is TUPE transfer? A Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) or TUPE is a regulatory requirement that protects  a worker’s terms and [...]

A new year is starting and most of us are making balances and setting new goals for our teams. So, it’s a great opportunity to [...]

In some circumstances, an employer might need to withdraw an offer of employment. This could be due to a number of factors. Perhaps circumstances within [...]

In the UK, each employee is given a HMRC tax code from a long list of tax codes. Each one represents how much money is [...]

Roll out the virtual red carpet, our new Financial Workspace is here!   Gone are the days of using Excel for payroll import and cost reports, [...]

“We’re very pleased with Factorial. It allows us to manage effectively, report on data, and make sure all of our employees are safe and have [...]

The rise of hybrid and remote working has created a physical distance between employees and their bosses. This gap can unfortunately be a catalyst for [...]

A personal development review (PDR) is a process in which an employee and HR managers discuss the employee’s progress and challenges, as well as goals [...]

Covid and the rise of remote and hybrid work have changed the way companies measure employee performance. According to Shoosmiths, this shift means they should [...]

It’s important for employers and employees to be aligned with expectations, responsibilities and professional goals. This requires constant communication and feedback from both parties. However, [...]

“Something was missing, and we decided to create it. Strengthened by mutual esteem and complementary skills, we founded a startup.” And with these words, in [...]

A recent survey has revealed that 79% of the UK workforce expect more employer and HR support during the cost of living crisis. An effective [...]

According to a recent study, UK workers are out-of-pocket by £51.2 billion in expenses every year. A whopping 43% claim they’ve been unable to pay [...]

The National Minimum Wage is the minimum legal amount per hour (£) a business can pay an employee in the UK. The UK government constantly [...]

Companies are looking for simple ways to minimise their corporation tax, one of which is claiming allowable business expenses, otherwise known as limited company expenses. [...]

When you are the owner of a company, you need to know all of the 2023 Bank Holidays in the UK, including the extra bank [...]

Until a few years ago, customer satisfaction was the primary measure of a company’s reputation and success. But, now forward-thinking companies understand that how their [...]

According to a survey by Gallup, only 13% of employees are engaged in their work on a worldwide level. What’s more, the same survey revealed [...]

Navigating the different leave of absence types and types of time off may seem like a confusing, overwhelming, and daunting task. Needless to say, there [...]

Factorial is now a new European unicorn after closing a Series C investment round of $120 million with a valuation of $1 billion. At Factorial, [...]