SUPPLIER ARTICLE
The cloud has transformed many businesses, providing access to data from anywhere and making powerful computer software available on-tap. Now desktop payroll solutions are also being enhanced with cloud capabilities, bringing a ray of sunshine to hospitality businesses struggling to keep pace with change. Hannah Wright, product manager at Sage, explains
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anaging payroll can be especially challenging in the hospitality sector. Seasonal workers, complex shift patterns and temporary contracts mean that the workforce is often in a state of flux. With all the changes in legislation, it can be hard for companies to be certain that they’re compli- ant. The remit of the payroll function has now expanded to include pension auto enrolment, adding further complexity.
The solution is to use cloud functionality (or,
put simply, internet-based software) to enhance the desktop payroll solution. Sage 50 Payroll is a hybrid solution that offers the continuity and integration of desktop software, but extends it with flexible online options for employees. The cloud makes it easy for everyone to securely access and manage information, wherever they are, streamlining common processes. Some companies outsource their payroll
function, but there are clear benefits to bring- ing it in-house. You’re in control, so you can see your latest payroll data at any time. If there are any queries, the information is at your fingertips. The whole payroll process can take
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place within your business, which reduces complexity and increases security. Perhaps most importantly, you can have greater confidence that you are meeting your legislative obligations. Sage is an expert in compliance and is recognised by HMRC. Sage 50 Payroll has its compliance expertise built in, and when the rules change, we update the software for you.
DO IT YOURSELF Self-service can reduce the burden on your payroll function, increase accuracy and enhance security. For example, employees can securely submit their timesheet infor- mation using Sage Online Timesheets and use Sage Online Payslips to securely down- load and print payslips whenever they need them. Data is transferred into the tool directly from an online portal within Sage 50 Payroll,
making the solution faster and more secure than distributing paper payslips. Payroll administration today also encom- passes pensions. Auto-enrolment can be com- plex for hospitality businesses with changing workforces and younger employees. Addi- tionally, there are changes coming for some businesses that will require them to increase contributions and reassess and re-enrol eligi- ble employees. Sage offers modules to help you through the entire process, working with key pension providers to provide a seamless journey. Pensions PlayPen helps you to choose the right pension scheme for your employees, and the Sage Pensions Module automates auto-enrolment processes and seamlessly integrates with Sage 50 Payroll. Sage 50 Payroll is backed by award-winning support and experience. More than half of the businesses in the private sector use a Sage pay- roll system to pay their employees. If you need a more flexible, productive and secure way to manage your payroll, consider a solution that allows you to manage more than your basic payroll processes.
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