Changes at the Advo Group

There are some big, but positive changes here at Advo. We are now two companies, one specialising in Employee Benefits, the other Payroll and HR. Advo Group, formerly the Employee Benefit division of Advo, has new owners, a global insurance specialist, Brown &...

Time Off to Vote?

The General Election is almost upon us, and we still for certain do not know what the outcome will be! Many employees will wish to vote and there has been much speculation over the years that a new piece of legislation will be introduced that requires employers to...

Apprentices: A Payroll Perspective

Our Northern Payroll Manager, Lisa Wichlacz, then looks at the practical financial implications and benefits including the Apprenticeship Levy rates.   Apprenticeships are now becoming a practical and important route in many different careers as they combine...

Apprentices: An HR Perspective

With apprenticeships becoming an election issue we have two articles this week, both from an HR and a Payroll perspective. The first article from advo HR Consultant, Sam Brown, who outlines what employers need to know about apprenticeships and how this can be an ideal...

The Importance of Annual Leave

Holiday season is fast approaching, and your employees may be looking forward to their holidays, whether this is abroad or a ‘staycation’. The school summer holidays also mean that some employees may wish to take holiday in this peak season! The careful management of...