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Employment Hero becomes Bristol Bears sleeve partner for 2026/27 season
The Employment Hero logo will feature on the sleeve of the Bristol Bears men’s playing shirt throughout the campaign.
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Businesses reduce full-time hiring as contractor demand grows, survey finds
Employment Hero found that 39% of organisations have scaled back full-time hiring as employment costs continue to rise.
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More than half of UK firms say employing staff has become more complex
New research from Employment Hero found growing concerns among UK employers around rising costs, compliance pressures and the impact of new employment law changes.
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Young workers increasingly drive science and tech sector growth – Employment Hero
Overall employment in the sector increased by 0.3% month-on-month and 6.3% year-on-year in March.
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Employment Hero launches HeroForce to help SMEs navigate employment complexity
Kevin Fitzgerald said: “HeroForce is built to help restore confidence and backed by Employment Hero's team of experts in payroll and employment law."
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Part-time jobs fall as small businesses focus on full-time hiring – Employment Hero
Data showed that full-time employment rose 1.1% month-on-month, while part-time roles fell for the third month running, down 0.5%.
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Employment Rights Act could drive rise in insecure work, research suggests
The study from Employment Hero found that one in five (20%) small businesses plan to increase their use of contractors or temporary staff in response to the reforms.
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HR and accounting employment, wages up amid legal pressures, finds Employment Hero
Wages for HR and accounting jobs also rose, up 16.4% year-on-year in February, compared with 8.8% wage growth across all SME jobs.
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SME wage growth jumps to 8.8% as Employment Rights Bill pressures mount
Wage growth among UK SMEs rose sharply to 8.8% in February, as businesses face rising costs and prepare for incoming Employment Rights Bill reforms.
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Leeds United partners with Employment Hero to support local businesses
Employment Hero will work with the club to support local businesses in Yorkshire & the Humber, which has been identified as a key growth region.
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SME wages fall in January as hiring shows tentative recovery, report finds
The analysis from Employment Hero found wages fell 1% month on month in January 2026, marking the first monthly contraction since January 2025.
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Gen Zs drive growth in UK construction and trade jobs – Employment Hero
Gen Z employment outpaced other generations, with Gen Y up 5.5%, Gen X 6.7% and baby boomer employment rising 7.1%.