Mandatory real-time reporting of income tax and Class 1A National Insurance contributions for certain BiK and taxable expenses will now be phased in from 6 April 2027.

Pride Month is an opportunity for organisations to celebrate diversity, reflect on progress, and consider how workplaces can continue evolving to support all employees. As part of the wider Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) agenda, Pride Month provides an important opportunity to recognise the value of creating workplaces where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute fully.

The debate around AI in professional services is too often framed as a technology challenge. In reality, it is a people and skills challenge.

Founded in 1972 in County Armagh, Mackle Petfoods has grown into one of Ireland’s largest petfood manufacturers. We spoke to Francesca Murray and Stacy Simpson, to see how they became Northern Ireland’s best large sized business to work in for 2025.

The EU Pay Transparency Directive was approved in June 2023 and is due to be implemented into national law by EU Member States by 7 June 2026. The legislation aims to put in place a process by which employees can get access to transparent data concerning the way their employer structures pay and promotion processes including salary range disclosure at time of recruitment and ensuring men and woman are paid equally for comparable work.

The future isn’t just something we respond to, it’s something we prepare for. Baker Tilly’s global study, 'The mid-market maze', explores the future pathways ahead for mid-market businesses, and the leadership behaviours required to thrive in an uncertain world.

Many small businesses remain unclear about electronic invoicing requirements, with most unaware of communications from HMRC ahead of the planned rollout.

An electrical contracting company based in Bellaghy, County Derry, Premier Electrics has been delivering projects throughout Ireland, the UK, and Europe since 1993. We spoke to Gary Alexander of Premier Electrics, to find out how they became Northern Ireland’s best medium sized business to work in.

HMRC has launched a wide-ranging consultation that could significantly change how small companies report financial transactions involving directors and shareholders.

Job descriptions often differ from actual responsibilities because they’re created as broad overviews rather than accurate reflections of day-to-day work. This gap means candidates who are hired may face realities at work that look nothing like what was advertised, leading to mismatched expectations and frustration.

The rates for the National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) and the National Minimum Wage (for those of at least school leaving age) will increase on 1 April.