8 reasons to visit CIPP ACE 2026 (besides the free swag)

8 reasons to visit CIPP ACE 2026 (besides the free swag) in summary: TL;DR: CIPP ACE 2026 runs on 7–8 October at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, and it’s the UK’s largest independent payroll conference and exhibition. Last year […] The post 8 reasons to visit CIPP ACE 2026 (besides the free swag) appeared first on Cezanne HR.

Posted on: 8 September 2026 | 4:47 am

Payroll: the department that never gets a thank you (until now)

Payroll: the department that never gets a thank you (until now) in summary: TL;DR: National Payroll Week runs this year from 7-11 September 2026, and it’s the perfect excuse to say something HR teams often forget to say out loud: […] The post Payroll: the department that never gets a thank you (until now) appeared first on Cezanne HR.

Posted on: 26 August 2026 | 11:06 am

How to build a business case for HR software that gets approved

How to build a business case for HR software that gets approved in summary: TL;DR: A business case that gets approved covers five things: the problem you’re solving, the cost, the return on investment, the risks, and who needs to […] The post How to build a business case for HR software that gets approved appeared first on Cezanne HR.

Posted on: 25 August 2026 | 5:00 am

5 TED Talks worth your lunch break this summer (HR & Payroll edition)

5 TED Talks worth your lunch break this summer (HR & Payroll edition) TL;DR: Summer’s a good excuse to swap the usual admin-heavy reading list for something shorter and more thought-provoking. So, we’ve picked five intriguing TED talks that are […] The post 5 TED Talks worth your lunch break this summer (HR & Payroll edition) appeared first on Cezanne HR.

Posted on: 14 August 2026 | 3:22 am

Are you tracking your contractors effectively? A quick guide to contractor compliance and management for 2026 and beyond

Are you tracking your contractors effectively? A quick guide to contractor compliance and management for 2026 and beyond in summary: IR35 is getting harder to ignore – the small business thresholds rose on 6 April 2026: turnover to £15 million, […] The post Are you tracking your contractors effectively? A quick guide to contractor compliance and management for 2026 and beyond appeared first on Cezanne HR.

Posted on: 10 August 2026 | 4:00 am

Welsh language HR support: more than a compliance checkbox

Welsh language HR support: more than a compliance checkbox in summary: Welsh language support is a legal requirement for Wales’s public sector under the Welsh Language Standards — but it’s good practice for every employer operating in Wales, not just […] The post Welsh language HR support: more than a compliance checkbox appeared first on Cezanne HR.

Posted on: 29 July 2026 | 7:01 am

How HR software takes the pain out of expenses

How HR software takes the pain out of expenses: in short… TL;DR: HR software with an integrated expenses module automates the whole process, letting employees submit claims from their phone using photo capture, checking each claim against policy automatically, and […] The post How HR software takes the pain out of expenses appeared first on Cezanne HR.

Posted on: 24 July 2026 | 4:52 am

Bridging the AI trust gap: how to introduce AI tools without freaking everyone out

Bridging the AI trust gap: how to introduce AI tools without freaking everyone out In short: Employees don’t fear AI itself – they fear what it means for fairness and job security. A CIPD poll found 63% would trust AI […] The post Bridging the AI trust gap: how to introduce AI tools without freaking everyone out appeared first on Cezanne HR.

Posted on: 17 July 2026 | 9:42 am

GDPR for HR in 2026: what’s changed (and why you should care)

GDPR for HR in 2026: what’s changed (and why you should care) TL;WR version: UK GDPR has been amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA), with most HR-relevant changes in force from 5 February 2026. Key points […] The post GDPR for HR in 2026: what’s changed (and why you should care) appeared first on Cezanne HR.

Posted on: 15 July 2026 | 4:00 am

How line managers can beat the summer productivity slump

How line managers can beat the summer productivity slump: in short… Summer productivity dips are real and well-documented – in fact, nearly half of UK employees report markedly lower output over summer. The main causes are clustered annual leave, uneven […] The post How line managers can beat the summer productivity slump appeared first on Cezanne HR.

Posted on: 7 July 2026 | 4:58 am