Your P60: What’s that all about?
The P60 is an important document that gives you a clear summary of your pay and deductions for the tax year. It dates back to the introduction of Pay As You Earn (PAYE) in 1944 during World War II. Before PAYE, people typically paid their tax in lump sums, often a year behind, which became […]
Annual Leave: Patterns, Irregular Requests, Spikes & Pressure
At Advo, we regularly see the same pattern emerge with annual leave; irregular holiday usage, a spike in requests closer to the end of the holiday year and increasing pressure on teams trying to maintain performance levels. As we approach the summer, your employees now eagerly await the countdown for any holidays they may like […]
Employment Rights Bill: “The biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation”
Advo’s HR Manager, Jenni Welch, introduces and outlines the changes all employers need to know. “Last year, the Employment Rights Bill was published – a 150-page document that outlined around 28 employment law changes, hailed by the Government as “the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation”. After the amendments, the Bill now […]
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 […]