IRIS https://www.iris.co.uk Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:17:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 https://www.iris.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/favicon.ico IRIS https://www.iris.co.uk 32 32 Full expensing: can you save on software? https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/hr/full-expensing-can-you-save-on-software/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:18:07 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=172328 The UK economy continues to present challenges for businesses of all sizes, and many expected further incentives for business investment in this year’s Autumn Statement. Following the Chancellor’s announcement, full...

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]]> Busy season: three tips for dealing with the pressure  https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/accountancy/busy-season-three-tips-for-dealing-with-the-pressure/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:08:12 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=172345 Busy season, the age-old tale of missed family time, long hours and increased stress.  Clearly, efficiency is paramount.   The peak intensity of this period varies across practices, but it consistently...

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]]> IRIS Software Group bolsters its HCM portfolio with acquisition of Blue Octopus, a provider of recruitment software and services https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-bolsters-its-hcm-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-blue-octopus-a-provider-of-recruitment-software-and-services/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:10:57 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=172124 IRIS Software Group (IRIS), one of the UK’s largest privately owned software companies, is today announcing it has acquired Blue Octopus, a leading provider of recruitment software and services in...

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]]> IRIS Software Group takes home the trophy at the Personnel Today Awards 2023  https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-takes-home-the-trophy-at-the-personnel-today-awards-2023/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:26:05 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=172107 IRIS Software Group (IRIS) has been crowned winner of the ‘Workplace Culture (Larger Employer)’ category at this year’s Personnel Today Awards.  Organised by the UK’s leading HR publication, Personnel Today,...

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]]> IRIS Software Group wins Global Payroll Award at The Rewards 2023 https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-wins-global-payroll-award-at-the-rewards-2023/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:19:54 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=171885 IRIS Software Group (IRIS) took home the hotly contested ‘Global Payroll Award’ at The Rewards 2023, organised by The Reward Strategy. The awards recognise exceptional accomplishments in the industry, honouring...

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]]> IRIS Software Group named a Great Place to Work™ for the fourth year running  https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-named-a-great-place-to-work-for-the-fourth-year-running/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:19:28 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=171821 IRIS Software Group, one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies, has once again been Great Place to Work-Certified™ for the fourth year running.    The certification and position is...

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]]> IRIS Software Group acquires Bishop Fleming’s Payroll Service Bureau   https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-acquires-bishop-flemings-payroll-service-bureau/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:59:37 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=171764 IRIS Software Group (IRIS), a leading global software provider of accountancy, HCM and education solutions, is today announcing it has acquired Bishop Fleming’s Payroll Service Bureau. The transaction will see...

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]]> Elona Mortimer-Zhika crowned ‘Tech CEO of the Year’ at the UK Tech Awards 2023 https://www.iris.co.uk/news/elona-mortimer-zhika-crowned-tech-ceo-of-the-year-at-the-uk-tech-awards-2023/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:55:51 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=171680 Elona Mortimer-Zhika won ‘Tech CEO of the Year’ at this year’s UK Tech Awards. Elona was recognised by the judges for having a clear passion for the industry, being an...

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]]> IRIS Software Group crowned winner at the UK IT Industry Awards 2023  https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-crowned-winner-at-the-uk-it-industry-awards-2023/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:29:35 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=171575 IRIS Software Group (IRIS) took home the trophy at this year’s UK IT Industry Awards for ‘Cloud Innovation of the Year’ and was recognised for its innovative cloud platform, IRIS...

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]]> What is Corporation Tax? Everything you need to know https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/accountancy/what-is-corporation-tax-everything-you-need-to-know/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:39:48 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=171520 HMRC collected £83 billion in Corporation Tax last year.   Corporation Tax is one of the ways that governments raise revenue, and the money collected is used to fund public services...

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]]> IRIS Software Group named finalist in three categories at the Reward Awards 2023  https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-named-finalist-in-three-categories-at-the-reward-awards-2023/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:52:59 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=171294 IRIS Software Group (IRIS) has been shortlisted in three categories at this year’s Reward Awards, including the ‘Global Payroll Award’, ‘Payroll & HR Software Product Award’ and ‘Technology Award.’  Organised by...

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]]> Are businesses on the brink of a leadership crisis?  https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/hr/are-businesses-on-the-brink-of-a-leadership-crisis/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:52:34 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=171286 Who will be the leaders of tomorrow? Perhaps no one, according to new research. A recent study uncovered that only 38% of employees are interested in people manager roles, prompting...

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]]> How to lay the groundwork for a successful busy season https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/accountancy/how-to-lay-the-groundwork-for-a-successful-busy-season/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:49:54 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=171271 As busy season begins, so does the associated anxiety. It’s no surprise this time of year causes stress – our recent survey found that 67% of accountants cope with the...

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]]> IRIS Software Group named finalist at the UK Tech Awards 2023 for the third year in a row  https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-named-finalist-at-the-uk-tech-awards-2023-for-the-third-year-in-a-row/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:46:27 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=171254 IRIS Software Group (IRIS) has been shortlisted in the ‘Tech Company of the Year’ category at this year’s UK Tech Awards. Elona Mortimer-Zhika has also been shortlisted for the ‘Tech...

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]]> AI in education: will the future be forever changed? https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/education/ai-in-education-will-the-future-be-forever-changed/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:35:21 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=171052 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a global focal point, sparking enthusiasm for its revolutionary potential alongside equal measures of scepticism. A prime example of this attitude is in the education...

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]]> IRIS ParentMail: five features that will transform parent engagement https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/education/iris-parentmail-five-features-that-transform-parent-engagement/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:14:15 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=171046 Building a strong network with parents and carers is vital for student success. However, with soaring absence rates, ongoing recruitment struggles and tight budgets, schools have so much to worry...

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]]> IRIS Software Group named finalist at the UK IT Industry Awards 2023   https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-named-finalist-at-the-uk-it-industry-awards-2023/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:46:36 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=171072 IRIS Software Group (IRIS) has been shortlisted for ‘Cloud Innovation of the Year’ at this year’s UK IT Industry Awards for its innovative cloud platform, IRIS Elements.  Hosted by the...

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]]> IRIS Software Group appoints new Managing Director for Accounting to drive industry-leading cloud platform, IRIS Elements https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-appoints-new-managing-director-for-accounting-to-drive-industry-leading-cloud-platform-iris-elements/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:49:32 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=170791 IRIS Software Group (IRIS), is today announcing the appointment of Mark Chambers as the new Managing Director (MD) for Accountancy, with a focus on the adoption and support for the...

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]]> IRIS Pay: fast, simple and flexible https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/hr/iris-pay-fast-simple-and-flexible/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:57:32 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=170573 Business leaders have delivered their verdict on IRIS Pay – it’s a hit! The market-leading payment processing software ensures companies can get their money quickly and easily. Launched as a...

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]]> An accountant’s guide to managing software change https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/accountancy/an-accountants-guide-to-managing-software-change/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:54:59 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=170591 One thing in life is guaranteed: the relentless pursuit of advancement and evolution. From horse and carriage to automobile, pen and paper to computers and laptops, landlines to mobile phones,...

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]]> IRIS Elements recognised in two categories at this year’s ICB LUCA Awards https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-elements-recognised-in-two-categories-at-this-years-icb-luca-awards/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:20:55 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=170500 Following the prestigious Computing Cloud Excellence ‘Cloud Vendor of the Year’ Award, IRIS Software Group (IRIS) has been named a finalist in two categories at the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers...

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]]> Three reasons why your accountancy firm isn’t growing https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/accountancy/three-reasons-why-your-accountancy-firm-isnt-growing/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:56:52 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=170123 Accountants are busier than ever, yet capitalising on rising demands remains an issue for many. To-do lists have stretched longer than most people’s arms, and amidst the current economic instability,...

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]]> Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) the end of accountancy as we know it? https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/accountancy/is-artificial-intelligence-ai-the-end-of-accountancy-as-we-know-it/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:53:54 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=170040 We find ourselves in a period defined by swift technological change, with artificial intelligence (AI) continuing to find its way into all aspects of the working world. The accountancy industry...

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]]> IRIS Software Group named finalist for two categories at the CIPP Annual Excellence Awards 2023  https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-named-finalist-for-two-categories-at-the-cipp-annual-excellence-awards-2023/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 08:39:40 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=169876 IRIS Software Group (IRIS) has been shortlisted for ‘International Payroll Service Provider of the Year’ and ‘Software Product of the Year’ at the CIPP Annual Excellence Awards.   The awards recognise...

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]]> DfE Trust Quality Descriptions: are we in a position to determine what’s high-quality? https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/education/dfe-trust-quality-descriptions-are-we-in-a-position-to-determine-whats-high-quality/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:16:50 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=169184 Trying to benchmark and measure quality in a trust is undoubtedly a hot topic. It’s been over a year since the DfE’s Schools White Paper was released, laying out the...

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]]> Tax returns and you: a short guide https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/accountancy/tax-returns-and-you-a-short-guide/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:43:32 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=169054 “Tax return”.  It’s a phrase that rarely inspires positive feelings. Whether you’re self-employed or run a company, its very utterance can conjure stress and confusion.  This makes sense. You didn’t...

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]]> IRIS Software Group names Alys Reynders Chief Marketing Officer https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-names-alys-reynders-chief-marketing-officer/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:48:39 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=169015 SaaS industry veteran with more than 25 years of transformative marketing experience joins company to drive global expansion IRIS Software Group (IRIS), a leading global software provider of accountancy, HCM...

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]]> IRIS Software Group wins the Computing Cloud Excellence ‘Cloud Vendor of the Year’ Award https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-wins-the-computing-cloud-excellence-cloud-vendor-of-the-year-award/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:46:21 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=168929 IRIS Software Group (IRIS) has won the prestigious Computing Cloud Excellence ‘Cloud Vendor of the Year’ Award for its exceptional product, IRIS Elements. The Computing Cloud Excellence Awards aim to...

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]]> Five signs you’ve outgrown your HR software https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/hr/five-signs-youve-outgrown-your-hr-software/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:05:58 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=168915 Does your trusty tool, the HR system, now feel like a pair of shoes that have become a tad too tight? A world-class runner can’t optimally race with the wrong...

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]]> The app-ocalypse: an accountancy horror story https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/accountancy/the-app-ocalypse-an-accountancy-horror-story/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:55:25 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=168736 A world shrouded in shadows and bathed in blood-red moonlight. The echoes of humanity’s last stand reverberate through the desolation. Amidst this apocalyptic landscape, a glow shines from what appears...

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]]> Avoid the app-ocalypse! IRIS Software Group calls on accountants to ditch multiple apps https://www.iris.co.uk/news/avoid-the-app-ocalypse-iris-software-group-calls-on-accountants-to-ditch-multiple-apps/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:26:50 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=168678 Nearly half (43.3%) of accountants are suffering from app overload, according to latest research from IRIS Software Group (IRIS). The research reveals three-quarters of accountants are juggling up to 10...

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]]> Five reasons MATs should choose IRIS Central https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/education/five-reasons-mats-should-choose-iris-central/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:20:05 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=168644 We are truly in the age of data. That’s a good thing for schools and trusts – although it brings more than its fair share of challenges, with 90% of...

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]]> IRIS Software Group acquires payroll industry stalwart Bridgehead https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-acquires-payroll-industry-stalwart-bridgehead/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:56:29 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=168254 IRIS Software Group (IRIS) is today announcing it has acquired Bridgehead, also known as Harper Morris Payroll, Bridgehead Europe and Bridgehead UK. Founded in 1984, the business is a stalwart...

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]]> IRIS Software Group named finalist at the Personnel Today Awards 2023 https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-named-finalist-at-the-personnel-today-awards-2023/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:46:00 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=168204 IRIS Software Group (IRIS) has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Personnel Today Awards, including ‘Early Careers’ and ‘Workplace Culture (Larger Employers)’.    The winners will be announced during...

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]]> IRIS Software Group certified as one of UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Tech!  https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-certified-as-one-of-uks-best-workplaces-in-tech/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:01:07 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=168012 IRIS Software Group (IRIS) has been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Tech for the third consecutive year!  Earning a spot in the ‘Large and Super Large’...

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]]> Failure to automate payroll processes could lead to millions being paid late or incorrectly  https://www.iris.co.uk/news/failure-to-automate-payroll-processes-could-lead-to-millions-being-paid-late-or-incorrectly/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:32:47 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=167849 In advance of National Payroll Week, IRIS Software Group (IRIS) is calling for payroll professionals to be given the modern tools they need to ensure every employee can be paid...

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]]> Mastering your payroll: in-house vs outsourced https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/payroll/mastering-your-payroll-in-house-vs-outsourced/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:05:53 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=168035 Is payroll the most crucial operation in a business? Well, people won’t work for free! However, the stress of juggling deadlines, maintaining a keen eye for detail and staying up-to-date...

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]]> IRIS Software Group certified Great Place to Work™ in India https://www.iris.co.uk/news/iris-software-group-certified-great-place-to-work-in-india/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:00:38 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=167745 IRIS Software Group (IRIS) has been certified as a Great Place to Work™ in India, recognised for its commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and empowering employees in...

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]]> Employing abroad: get it right first time! https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/hr/employing-abroad-get-it-right-first-time/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:57:59 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=168025 For the first time since records began, there are fewer unemployed people than vacancies in the UK. As a result, businesses must rethink their recruitment approach, examining new markets in...

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]]> Three reasons to choose Every HR by IRIS https://www.iris.co.uk/blog/education/three-reasons-to-choose-every-hr-by-iris/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:24:44 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=blog&p=167996 With vacancies rising, staff wellbeing on the decline and leaders struggling to compile meaningful insights, people management is more important than ever before. Thankfully, our HR software, Every by IRIS,...

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