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Most people enjoy an extra hour in bed when the clocks go back. For HR teams managing night shifts, however, that extra hour raises practical questions about pay, working time compliance and rota management. On Sunday 25 October 2026, British Summer Time ends and the UK returns to Greenwich Mean Tim…

Working out holiday entitlement across different contracts and schedules is a recurring challenge for HR teams. While the UK rules are clear in principle, applying them consistently across a workforce can increase the risk of calculation errors and compliance issues. This guide covers statutory holi…

Spreadsheets and manual tracking create payroll errors, compliance gaps, and zero visibility across sites. The right absence management software fixes this by fitting your organisation's size, compliance needs, and deployment capacity.

Most time and attendance software solutions appear similar on paper, but comparing these systems goes beyond a simple feature checklist. Integration capabilities, GDPR compliance, hardware flexibility and post-sale support can all influence the long-term value a platform delivers.

When line managers get caught up in administrative tasks, they lose valuable time that could be spent coaching, supporting and recognising employees. Annual surveys can provide valuable insights into employee engagement, but insights alone do not improve engagement. Managers need both the time and t…

Choosing the right platform depends on  company size, payroll complexity, and whether the system can connect with time tracking and absence data. To centralise HR and payroll processes, HR management software complements your payroll system by feeding accurate workforce data directly into it. We hav…

An employee does not become overworked overnight. Hours extend, recovery shrinks, and what was once a busy day turns into sustained pressure.In business terms, overworked employees carry ongoing overload. Overtime rises, stress builds, and physical and mental health decline.Leaders who want to learn…

Gain full visibility and control over your employees’ rest breaks with Kelio’s time and attendance system. The platform helps you set rules in line with the law, ensure work schedules comply with the Working Time Regulations 1998 law to prevent costly violations. 

Caring responsibilities or urgent personal matters may require employees to take unpaid time away from work at short notice.