Guides – IRIS https://www.iris.co.uk Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:46:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 https://www.iris.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/favicon.ico Guides – IRIS https://www.iris.co.uk 32 32 Understanding Education Pensions: A Guide for Schools, Academies & MATs https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/understanding-education-pensions/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:19:49 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?p=172297&post_type=white-paper&preview_id=172297 We teamed up with law firm Browne Jacobson to discuss the issue and how social media checking software from our partners at Social Media Check can help. Together, we explored how to implement social media reviews that work for your school, college, or trust. The result... an unmissable webinar, and this handy, easy-reference guide.

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]]> Ensure busy season ticks all the boxes with our accountancy checklist  https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/ensure-busy-season-ticks-all-the-boxes-with-our-accountancy-checklist/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:02:33 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=167751 Without structure, it’s easy to become unstuck.  That’s why we build a lot of our software around carefully tailored checklists – whether that’s to help you organise your team or...

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]]> The guide that makes busy season your season  https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/the-guide-that-makes-busy-season-your-season/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:00:35 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=167749 Plenty of people will give you advice – saying what they think will help you during busy season.  But at IRIS, we’ve lived it. About 500 of us are finance...

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]]> Controlling financial chaos https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/controlling-financial-chaos/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:36:13 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=166684 How to balance the books to build a better future The education sector never stands still. Neither do the financial challenges schools and trusts face. Staff pay, funding uncertainties, and...

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]]> How to assess the performance of your payroll process https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/how-to-assess-the-performance-of-your-payroll-process/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:12:21 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=166540 Many payroll teams will be familiar with performance review processes, but are you examining your payroll with the same lens? We believe that applying the same approach to assessing your...

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]]> The IRIS Guide to Payroll Compliance – 2023 https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/the-iris-guide-to-payroll-compliance-2023/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:49:45 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=166387 Do you find payroll compliance to be a bit of a minefield? We don’t blame you, with frequent amendments to payroll legislation and all the uncertainty of a post-pandemic world...

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]]> Safeguarding beyond the school gates: A guide to involving parents https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/safeguarding-beyond-the-school-gates-a-guide-to-involving-parents/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:49:19 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=166266 Safeguarding goes beyond 3:30pm, but it’s a struggle to protect young people when they’re not under your supervision. There is a solution: a strong, long-term partnership with parents. In ‘Safeguarding...

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]]> Utilising Technology to Transform Recruitment https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/utilising-technology-to-transform-recruitment/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:55:30 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=165644 In a world that is constantly advancing technologically, staying ahead of the curve is essential for recruiting top talent. By incorporating the latest software and AI solutions into your hiring...

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]]> ROI interactive https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/roi-interactive/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:49:46 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=165629 Are you a HR or recruitment professional looking to attract, engage, and manage top talent? We understand that the process is complex, often involving building talent pools, managing candidate sifting...

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]]> IRIS Networx Corporate https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/iris-networx-corporate/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:18:06 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=165583 Introducing the IRIS Networx Corporate Guide – your go-to resource for innovative recruitment strategies. As a leading provider of simple, clever recruitment software and services, we understand the challenges that...

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]]> Maximise Recruitment Marketing for Hiring Success https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/maximise-recruitment-marketing-for-hiring-success/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:04:05 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=165578 In today’s highly competitive job market, organisations are finding it increasingly challenging to attract top talent. Effective recruitment marketing involves creating a clear communication plan that showcases your brand and...

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]]> IRIS FMP’s June 2023 Payroll Compliance Update https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/fmp-payroll-compliance-update-2023/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:04:08 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?p=164482&post_type=white-paper&preview_id=164482 In IRIS FMP’s June 2023 Payroll Compliance Update we run through everything that you may need to be aware of as a result of legislative changes and a changing business landscape, including increasing operational costs and staffing challenges.

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]]> Social media checks: Your guide to getting it right https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/social-media-checks/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:34:18 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?p=163028&post_type=white-paper&preview_id=163028 We teamed up with law firm Browne Jacobson to discuss the issue and how social media checking software from our partners at Social Media Check can help. Together, we explored how to implement social media reviews that work for your school, college, or trust. The result... an unmissable webinar, and this handy, easy-reference guide.

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]]> Top tips for managing your MAT workforce https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/top-tips-for-managing-your-mat-workforce/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:18:03 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=163541 As your trust grows, you’ll want to ensure that your workforce is structured for success. Laura Lowe (Chartered MCIPD, Head of Colleague Services, Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust), Craig Vincent (Head...

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]]> Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Guide https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/equality-diversity/ Tue, 02 May 2023 12:32:22 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?p=162117&post_type=white-paper&preview_id=162117 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion has been a topical challenge for HR and recruitment teams for many years, but since the rise of Black Lives Matter Movement and changes in the working world due to the pandemic, growing a diverse workforce has become even more prevalent for all organisations.

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]]> Essential guide for business growth: Financial management https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/essential-guide-for-business-growth-financial-management/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:10:48 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=161916 Love it or hate it, you have to keep on top of the numbers in your business.

For some, that’s a matter of brushing off old math skills and getting to work, and for others, it’s a source of stress as you wrangle rules and regulations.

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]]> Essential guide for business growth: New business https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/essential-guide-for-business-growth-new-business/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:40:13 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=161904 A great concept is the first step to success, but it won’t get far without a plan supported by accurate figures and a can-do culture. The right tools will help you accelerate growth, keep on top of the details and assemble an unstoppable team.

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]]> Essential guide for business growth: HR https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/essential-guide-for-business-growth-hr/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:00:17 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=161867 Business success stories all have one thing in common – eventually, you need to build an HR department. HR plays a critical role as your company’s nerve centre, attracting and hiring the best talent and looking after them as they develop.

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]]> Essential guide for business growth: Payroll https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/essential-guide-for-business-growth-payroll/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:32:32 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=161850 Payroll is the beating heart of any organisation. Get it right, and your workforce will have a smile on its face and a spring in its step. Get it wrong, and you risk compliance issues, losing great people and getting bad reviews on job sites.

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]]> Navigating economic uncertainty: challenges for school, academy and trust leaders https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/navigating-economic-uncertainty-challenges-for-school-academy-and-trust-leaders/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:29:52 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?p=160954&post_type=white-paper&preview_id=160954 In this report, we share the key research findings from the 2023 IRIS Education Leaders' Survey.

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]]> Finance: Unlock Your Power https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/finance-unlock-your-power/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:24:20 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?p=158818&post_type=white-paper&preview_id=158818 The finance sector is arguably the backbone of the UK economy. According to The Office for National Statistics, over one million people were employed (including proprietors) in the UK's private finance sector as of 2021, and around 37,000 were employed (including proprietors) in the UK's public finance sector. 

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]]> Enabling data-driven decision making in real time with IRIS Analytics https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/iris-analytics/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:06:13 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?p=158077&post_type=white-paper&preview_id=158077 Download your free guide to find out what IRIS Analytics can do for you.

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]]> Accountancy: Unlock Your Power https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/accountancy-unlock-your-power/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:36:57 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?p=156931&post_type=white-paper&preview_id=156931 Accountancy firms in the UK are currently facing a wide range of challenges. For example, staffing shortages are a key stressor for many, and some are reporting talent retention can be as difficult as talent recruitment.

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]]> HR: Unlock Your Power https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/hr-unlock-your-power/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:14:28 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?p=156920&post_type=white-paper&preview_id=156920 The world of work is changing. From the pandemic transforming the way we work to labour shortages amid current economic uncertainty, businesses are facing a constant sea of complex challenges.

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]]> Payroll: Unlock Your Power https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/payroll-unlock-your-power/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:13:23 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?p=156926&post_type=white-paper&preview_id=156926 From the cost-of-living crisis to a difficult economy and employee retention issues, the UK’s payroll industry is currently grappling with several challenges. Multiple complex legislation changes have recently taken place - causing a time burden for business owners and HR teams needing to keep up.

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]]> Parental Engagement: Lessons from Parents https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/parental-engagement-lessons-from-parents/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:40:22 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=155760 Schools receive anecdotal feedback about the effectiveness of their parental communication all the time. But in order to get a holistic handle on how parents feel about their school's efforts to engage with them, we asked school parents using our IRIS ParentMail application across the UK how they felt about the effectiveness of their school's communication.

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]]> Tackling the disadvantage gap during the cost-of-living crisis https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/tackling-the-disadvantage-gap-during-the-cost-of-living-crisis/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:55:39 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=154827 Education provision had already been hit by other recent events, which badly affected those who were struggling. An analysis of primary Key Stage 1 and phonics test results showed an increase in the disadvantage gap during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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]]> How law firms can save time and money through HR and payroll https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/how-law-firms-can-save-time-and-money-through-hr-and-payroll/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:35:05 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=154454 The legal sector is poised for growth… but is your business set up for success?

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]]> A complete financial management system for charities https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/a-complete-financial-management-system-for-charities/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:57:00 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=154434 IRIS Financials Charity Edition brings together all the elements and functionality required by charities and Not-for-Profits into a simple system that works at the heart of your software eco-system.

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]]> How to Select a Global Payroll Solution https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/how-to-select-a-global-payroll-solution/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:47:07 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=152737 Have you decided it’s time to select a new global payroll provider? Perhaps you’ve reviewed your current payroll provider and you’re looking towards a more technology-led global payroll service?

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]]> It’s time to act on mental health: Your guide to becoming a mental health advocate https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/its-time-to-act-on-mental-health-your-guide-to-becoming-a-mental-health-advocate/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:54:58 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=151425 Mental health is a huge priority through all walks of life at present, but in no group is it more pressing to make continued progress than children and young people.

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]]> How to harness your data to build a stronger trust https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/how-to-harness-your-data-to-build-a-stronger-trust/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:16:15 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=150733 41% of teachers have stated that their school is collecting more data than they are regularly able to make use of. But what is the purpose of having so much data if schools and trusts can’t make proper use of it?

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]]> How to nurture your care home team during constant change https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/how-to-nurture-your-care-home-team-during-constant-change/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:44:07 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=150534 Staff wellbeing plummeted drastically during the pandemic and it continues to create significant challenges for HR teams and people managers in care homes.

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]]> Implementing a new MIS: Your guide to getting it right https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/implementing-a-new-mis-your-guide-to-getting-it-right/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:08:20 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=146142 If you’re considering a new MIS for your school or trust, you’re not alone; it’s time to consider a smarter MIS.

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]]> What is Keeping Accountants Awake at Night? https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/what-is-keeping-accountants-awake-at-night/ Mon, 09 May 2022 08:53:57 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=144559 The accountancy profession is facing disruption from all directions! Some client services are becoming commoditised, compliance requirements are increasing in volume and complexity (accelerating the need to digitise) and there...

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]]> More than just accountancy software: IRIS 2022 brochure https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/more-than-just-accountancy-software-iris-2022-brochure/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:23:47 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=143228 As the Official Supporter of Accountants, we take pride in providing the best-in-class accountancy software, led by accountants. Partnering with IRIS, you can be assured that we understand your world and are determined to help both you and your practice thrive.

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]]> Payroll Fact Card 2022 – 2023 https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/payroll-fact-card-2022-2023/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 10:17:50 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=142519 Every year we see changes to payroll, altering a wide array of calculations. To help you in the 2022/2023 financial year, we've gathered the latest figures in one handy document.

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]]> Time for a smarter strategy: How EdTech can help schools and MATs excel in 2022 https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/time-for-a-smarter-strategy-how-edtech-can-help-schools-and-mats-excel-in-2022/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:48:05 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=142491 Without a strategic technology strategy for the years ahead, schools and MATs risk falling behind their peers. So how can technology help you usher in a new era of education, and make your school smarter? Our E-book has the answers.

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]]> Time for smarter budgeting: Your guide to strategic budgeting for schools and trusts https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/time-for-smarter-budgeting-your-guide-to-smarter-budgeting-for-schools-and-mats/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:23:28 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=142035 Without a well-planned budget, schools and trusts will struggle to make and stick to any long-term financial decisions. Want

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]]> Time for a smarter MIS: Your MIS FAQs guide https://www.iris.co.uk/guide/time-for-a-smarter-mis-your-mis-faqs-guide/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:29:06 +0000 https://www.iris.co.uk/?post_type=white-paper&p=141900 Is your outdated MIS holding you back? But you aren’t sure how easy it is to switch? We have the answers.

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