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U.K. Manufacturing Index Sends Mixed Signals As Jobs Hit Lowest In 5 Years While Optimism Rose

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British factories cut staff at the fastest pace in nearly five years last month as the government’s payroll tax increase began to push up their costs and demand at home and abroad was weak, a survey showed on Monday. But manufacturers also turned the most positive in six months as they hoped for a pick-up in the economy. in February.

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Surging Labor Market Bumps Odds Of U.S. Recession Down To 15%

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by June 2025. “We However, October is likely to be a particularly complicated month, with both a hurricane and a major strike threatening to depress payrolls, the brokerage cautioned. economist Jan Hatzius said in a note on Sunday. We now see much less risk of another 50-bps rate cut,” Hatzius said.

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IRS guidance addresses SECURE 2.0’s catch-up contribution dilemma

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31, 2025: Catch-up contributions will be treated as satisfying the Roth, after-tax requirement, even if employees’ contributions aren’t designated as Roth contributions. Specifically, until taxable years beginning after Dec. The IRS needs your help The IRS also stressed it will be issuing more guidance on this section of SECURE.

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Blockchain In Recruiting: Will That Impact A Recruiter's Job?

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billion dollars by 2025. In simpler terms, if you're hiring and even onboarding for a company's marketing department, you have to give out various passwords, payroll estimates, login credentials and so on. This helps established companies and even SMEs cut costs, reduce risks and save time.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Key Takeaways: Insights into the latest payroll compliance trends affecting U.S. businesses in 2025.

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If Raises Aren’t in the Budget for 2025, Consider These Other Rewarding Retention Tactics

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in 2025, up from 3.5% If salary raises arent in the budget for 2025, focusing on rewards and recognition is just as crucial, while keeping costs in check. If salary raises arent in the budget for 2025, focusing on rewards and recognition is just as crucial, while keeping costs in check. Payroll expenses have surged by 5.5%

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U.K. Business Growth Stalls, Job Cuts Hit 4-Year High

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Investors are pricing in just two quarter-point rate cuts by the BoE in 2025 as inflation pressures remain sticky. 0.3%, slightly stronger than the BoE’s forecast but still a weak level of momentum for the economy as it starts 2025. “Nearly one-in-four survey respondents saw an overall decline in their payroll numbers.

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