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MHR launches updated People First platform to provide leaders and employees with control in an evolving workplace

24 September 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

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People First brochure

23 September 2026 | Product brochure

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The 2026 British Business Survey

17 March 2026 | Report

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Zoological Society of London case study

Zoological Society of London are building on 10 years of partnership to shape HR and payroll with People First.

26 August 2026 | Case study

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The payroll paradox: 2026-27 payroll research report

Discover the challenges and opportunities shaping payroll, based on exclusive insights from 250 UK and Ireland payroll professionals.

4 September 2026 | Report

Kerry Crewe is promoted to Chief Product Officer at MHR

MHR appoints Chief Product Officer to accelerate customer-focused innovation

Kerry Crewe has spent 27 years across several roles at MHR, and will drive innovation and integration in our products.

14 September 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

AI

AI is one of the most rapidly developing technologies out there. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest news, research and analysis of this game-changing tech.
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20 March 2026 | Telegraph article

How upskilling can empower workers to thrive in the AI revolution

Organisations can overcome current skills gaps with continuous learning programmes, teaching employees to use new technology to its full potential. 
MHR Labs.

21 July 2026 | Blog | 8 min read

MHR Labs: Spotlighting the latest AI trends

MHR’s Research team break down AI developments in 2025 and look ahead to what we can expect in 2026.
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29 April 2026 | Event

Aligning reward, risk & performance: An executive perspective

A private executive dinner hosted by MHR on Wednesday 29th April in the private dining room at Hawksmoor, Canary Wharf,…

Future of Work articles

We've partnered with the Telegraph Media Group to explore the trends, topics and emerging technologies that will shape our future of work.
Rory Sutherland

2 April 2026 | Telegraph article

Rory Sutherland: ‘Business is a game – here’s how to play it’

The behavioural scientist and vice chairman of Ogilvy talks leadership and the power of workplace culture. 
CEO

20 March 2026 | Telegraph article

Dispelling the myth of the hero CEO

We live in the era of the high-profile uber-boss, but organisational success owes more to collaborative structures and collective thinking. 
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20 March 2026 | Telegraph article

How upskilling can empower workers to thrive in the AI revolution

Organisations can overcome current skills gaps with continuous learning programmes, teaching employees to use new technology to its full potential. 

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19 August 2026 | Webinar

ZSL: What leading a global team really takes

Keith Day and Emily Rowntree from Zoological Society of London discuss how they connect employees across roles, locations and cultures.
MHR has expanded the capabilities of People First with the introduction of Background Checks, powered by Rightcheck 

19 August 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

MHR strengthens hiring compliance with integrated Background Checks

People First now offers Background Checks powered by Rightcheck: a faster, simpler and more compliant way to manage pre-employment screenings.
The Plan Group expands partnership with MHR

18 August 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

The Plan Group expands People First partnership to cut payroll errors

The insurance brokerage has now moved payroll onto People First, meeting compliance requirements and cutting admin for their hybrid team.
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13 August 2026 | Guide | 4 min read

Why payroll accuracy matters: risks and best practices

A complete guide for people and finance leaders to improve payroll accuracy, minimise risks and deliver a better employee experience.
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12 August 2026 | Guide | 3 min read

Improving employee engagement in manufacturing

Discover how employee engagement software for manufacturing teams can improve communication, development, and retention with MHR People First.
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11 August 2026 | Guide

Building the business case for connected workforce development

Learn how to build a business case for workforce development by aligning learning initiatives with business priorities, outcomes, and compliance…

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