Which Country Has The Best Paternity Leave?

March 20, 2020
Legislative parental leave across the globe ranges from a generous 156 weeks (three years) – to none at all. Paternity leave can cause particular concern, because so many countries still treat fathers considerably different to mothers in this respect. Scandinavian countries a ...
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IRIS FMP Coronavirus Statement

March 5, 2020
As a valued member of the IRIS FMP community, we appreciate the trust you place in us to make sure all your critical operational software and services continue. As the Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation continues to evolve, our thoughts go out to all who have been impacted or i ...
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Guide to Sending Money Overseas

February 20, 2020
There are migrant workers all over the world who need to send money back home to their family and friends. This might be as a one-off, or it could be on a regular basis depending on individual circumstances. Learn about the various ways it’s possible to send money overseas. H ...
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Top Ten International payroll Issues 2020

Free ebook to help you prepare for the year ahead

December 3, 2019
It’s that time of year! Once again we’re bringing you our free Top Ten International Payroll Issues ebook, full of insight into what’s coming up in 2020. Underpreparing for the year ahead would be a big mistake. The legal, financial and reputational risks of failing to comply ...
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How To Manage Religious Holiday Entitlement

November 13, 2019
In today’s ever-increasing multicultural societies, awareness and understanding surrounding religious holidays is of the utmost importance. In thriving business centres across the world there are employees from all cultures and religious backgrounds, and it can be challenging ...
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Five Tips for Launching Your Global Expansion

November 7, 2019
Going global isn’t the exclusive reserve of big, established businesses. This is the 21st Century! We might not have flying cars, but we do have an accessible global network to easily and cost-effectively do global business. PayPal, Amazon and eBay are making global sou ...
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Global Payroll Complexity Index

Will your international expansion fail without help?

October 22, 2019
International expansion remains complex. So says a new Global payroll complexity report. The report, which has garnered the support of the industry trade association in the US, Canada, and the UK, has looked at the complexities shaping payroll in 2019. As expected, with the i ...
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IRIS FMP Shortlisted For 5 Awards

October 10, 2019
IRIS FMP has stolen 5 awards nominations for The Rewards, the flagship awards event that evolved from the Payroll World Awards. IRIS FMP is led by CEO Justin Cottrell, a winner of the  ‘Best Leader’ award category in previous years (pictured). The event still has  ...
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Managing a Global Company Culture

September 26, 2019
In 2019, it is unlikely that you are going to find anyone who is going to argue that corporate culture is not important. You might call it a buzzword, but company culture is, and always has been, the thing that underpins successful businesses. A clear vision of your company c ...
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10.5 Things HRs Need To Know About Mergers

September 20, 2019
Mergers and acquisitions are complex situations. Your business is about to absorb the infrastructure, staff and assets of another business. With so much to untangle and a lot riding on your HR teams to get it right. Why? Because 70% to 90% of all mergers are financial failures.
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Payroll in the UK

Payroll in the UK: A Beginner’s Guide

September 16, 2019
Payroll in the UK – a short guide The United Kingdom (UK) is undergoing a great deal of change that can reap rewards for investors that position themselves correctly. Located just off the coast of France, the UK includes the countries of England, Scotland, Wales, and No ...
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WORK LIFE BALANCE DIRECTIVE 2019

Will Better Work Life Balance Be Created By New EU Directive?

September 9, 2019
The Work Life Balance Directive is set to introduce new rights under EU law. The directive covers parental leave and flexible working arrangements and rights for carers. As a result businesses with workers in European Union countries will need to plan for the changes. The Dir ...
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