The MHR Blog

Hosted by futurist Tom Cheesewright, the World of Work 2050 event brought together four thought leaders for an inspiring conversation about the emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of work. Here are their key takeaways from the panel.

Ask anyone running a small business what keeps them up at night, and payroll is probably high on the list. Whether you’ve got five employees or fifty, paying people correctly and on time isn’t something you can afford to get wrong, and one slip-up can lead to disgruntled staff, fines, or damage to your reputation.

If you’re running (or helping to run) a small business, HR probably isn’t top of your to-do list. There’s always something more urgent, like a customer request or a stock issue, meaning HR tasks get squeezed in between meetings or tackled when everyone else has gone home.

HR and payroll software can help manufacturers overcome the unique challenges they face, from labour shortages and high turnover to meeting complex workforce management requirements. Here's how.

Running a small business often means wearing a lot of hats. You’re the boss, the bookkeeper, the HR department, and the person everyone calls when the printer breaks.

Within the construction industry, there has been a long-held resistance to digital transformation. This could be related to the ageing workforce in this sector, as 32% of construction workers are over 50, but the resistance could also be due to a “If it isn’t broken, why fix it?” mentality.