New Tax Year, New Changes, New Rates & New Responsibilities
The start of a new tax year is fast approaching, and this is a good time to explain what makes up a tax code and to take a look at the changes that will be in place from April 2026 Tax Codes In the UK, if you are paid under a PAYE scheme you will […]
Workplace Banter: When Jokes Cross the Line
On April Fools’ Day, many workplaces may be tempted to embrace humour and light-hearted banter. While friendly joking can help build relationships and boost morale it’s very important to remember that what one person finds amusing may be offensive to another or even unlawful. A relaxed working environment is often linked to improved productivity and […]
Advo were Sponsors, Exhibitors and Speakers at the Business Junction Spring Exhibition
Early March, the Business Junction Spring Expo 2026 was held at Shoreditch Town Hall. Open to all businesses where there were 70+ exhibitors from a wide of business sectors, as well as hundreds of business visitors attending throughout the day. Advo, as one of three Platinum Sponsors were also exhibitors and speakers, with one of […]
Employment Law Update: Smoking can damage your bottom line!
A recent Employment Tribunal case highlights a key risk for employers because even where misconduct is proven, dismissal can still be unfair if the outcome is disproportionate. In a case involving Nestlé UK Ltd, an employee was dismissed for gross misconduct after triggering a fire alarm by vaping in the toilet. This fire alarm activation […]
Advo retains Investors-in-People Gold Accreditation
Advo has retained our Investors in Gold Accreditation, an independent evaluation on how we support, reward and generally look after our people. This is a fantastic achievement with only 17% of those organisations that achieve Investors in People recognition actually meet the high criteria for the gold standard. The IIP accreditation is an independent assessment […]
The use of selection tests in the Recruitment Process
Recruiting the right candidate is crucial, you need to make sure that the candidate you choose, is the best possible candidate available to you and it can be an expensive mistake if they are not the right one. Relying solely on one selection method, such as an interview, can lead to hiring decisions based on […]
Payroll’s Mad March
Mad March primarily refers to the Mad March Hare, as during their breeding season in early spring, they behave erratically by engaging in “boxing” matches as males court females. This behaviour was the inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s wildly excited character in Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland. It is also a term rooted in centuries-old observations of […]
Where Accountants must go above and beyond in Payroll, even when everything is correct
Payroll has a funny way of landing, like a boomerang, on your desk. Even when everything has been done correctly, the awkward questions come: questions touching people, pay, and trust. Here are some of the most common things that can come back to you, and why they are rarely a reflection of your work. Late […]
People Power That Pays: Why SMEs need a ‘People Strategy’
Advo takes the first major step this morning in our aim to retain our Investors in People Gold accreditation with the commencement of our employee survey. This gives our people the opportunity to confidentially critique Advo; to give an open forum to have their say. This is essential if an employer is to understand their […]
HR Need to Knows: Changes to Statutory Sick Pay April 2026
The Employment Rights Bill, first mentioned in October 2024 as part of the Government’s plan to “make work pay”, has now become law. As a result, there will be various significant changes to existing employment legislation made over the next 2 years with one of the first significant changes taking place in April 2026, in […]