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Five things we learned from PayFest '25

Last week, the payroll industry gathered virtually for PayFest ‘25, MHR's digital celebration of National Payroll Week. Along with celebrating all things payroll, the week offered insights into where the profession is heading. As AI reshapes industries and employee expectations evolve, payroll professionals face both challenges and opportunities.

AI in HR

Curious how AI is reshaping HR this year and beyond? Let’s dive in.

How AI will free HR to give more time to employee experience

In this interview by the Telegraph, see how AI will enable greater human interaction, and how forward-thinking organisations like LSE are rolling out AI in their HR departments.

Building workforce stability in charities with forecasting tools

With UK charity and NFP organisations currently having more than double the staff turnover rate of businesses in the private sector, workforce stability is more crucial than ever.

Payroll challenges for retail in 2025: what's costing you time, trust and margin

In retail, outdated payroll processes quietly drain profits, trust, and efficiency. Modernising your payroll processes can transform challenges into a competitive edge.

Payroll challenges and best practices for small businesses

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.

HR challenges and best practices for small businesses in 2025

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.

The role of HR and payroll software in manufacturing

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.

A beginner’s guide to HR and payroll software for small businesses

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.

The future is payroll: 2025/26 payroll research report

Discover payroll's future! Explore 2025’s key trends, AI breakthroughs and solutions to transform your business.

People First Payroll brochure

Get the People First Payroll brochure and discover how you can automate tasks, eliminate errors and empower employees with real-time insights.

People First for not-for-profits

Unlock your not-for-profit’s potential with People First. Streamline admin, empower employees with AI-powered self-service, and ensure flawless real-time payroll. Adapt seamlessly to any work setting and make smarter decisions with…

Drive your digital transformation with the People First migrations guide

People First is your answer to effortless digital transformation. This guide reveals how you can quickly migrate, boost your team's capabilities with AI, streamline HR, payroll, and finance into one…

Empowering people with AI

Discover how AI is revolutionising HR, payroll, and finance. Download MHR's AI whitepaper for actionable insights to empower your business and drive success.

Outsourced payroll guide

Discover everything you need to know about MHR's managed payroll services.

How retailers can cut costs without cutting corners

Our latest guide for retailers is designed to help you cut costs without cutting corners.

Closing the skills gap in telecommunications

Explore our latest guide to tackling the telecoms skills gap. Learn how to attract, retain, and develop top talent with practical HR strategies. Download now to start futureproofing your workforce.

MHR capabilities guide

Download your free, comprehensive guide to MHR’s software and services to learn how we can simplify your HR, payroll and finance management.

McIntyre Compliance Services

See how People First HR and Payroll supports McIntyre Compliance Services to build a transparent culture, increase employee engagement, and improve data visibility and reporting.

British Gymnastics

Discover how MHR has supported the national governing body for competitive gymnastics in finding an accessible system to support all their club members.

Danske Bank

Discover how MHR's managed service helped support Danske Bank, one of the leading banks in Northern Ireland.

Waterline

See how MHR helped Waterline drive efficiencies through real-time payroll and digital transformation of HR processes.

University of South Wales

See how MHR helped long-standing customer University of South Wales to consolidate all their systems into one platform, saving HR managers' time and giving employees access to their own data.

Karndean Designflooring

Discover how Karndean Designflooring has upgraded their use of People First to offer a fantastic learning experience for every employee.

PPC Creative

Here's how MHR worked with PPC Creative to roll out People First HR and Payroll within a tight four month deadline.

Leeds Trinity University

Leeds Trinity University has been an MHR customer for over 10 years. See how we’ve helped them streamline their processes and accelerate their digital transformation journey.

Hibernian Football Club

The club had tried other HR systems before, but they often felt disconnected. MHR took a more conversational approach and demonstrated the flexibility of People First.