IRIS Interviews

IRIS Interviews

by IRIS Software Group

Business Education News

How to thrive in the business world

Unconscious biases, stereotypes, personal responsibilities, career barriers. There are challenges and hurdles we all face on a day-to-day – the world of work can be tough. Our CEO, Elona Mortimer-Zhika and Senior Market Specialist, Bev Flanagan, share their personal experiences and what it’s like to be women in business; however, as discussed in the podcast, Elona and Bev’s advice isn’t only applicable to women in business and can hold value for all those looking to thrive in the business world.

Is a trust-led system achievable?

With the Government’s vision for all schools to be part of a MAT by 2030, it poses the question: is there capacity or even a desire for this change? Our Education Market Specialist, Tom Kershaw, and Former Cabinet minister in the Labour Government and member of the Privy Council and the House of Lords, Lord Jim Knight, delve into this topic, sharing their thoughts and advice.

How to recession-proof your business

While reports show the value of the £ increasing and that half of SMEs expect to grow this quarter, inflation still remains at a nearly 40-year high, with the cost of living continuing to rise. What can businesses do to ride the current recession and come out the other end stronger than before? While economic uncertainty has placed untold pressure on businesses for some time now, with the right mindset, you can unlock your power. Head of Market Insights, Steve Cox, and Author, Keynote Speaker and Business Owner, Carl Reader, offer guidance and advice.

Measuring what matters - how to build a commitment culture

THE HUMAN SOURCE — a podcast for tomorrow’s HR and Payroll professionals. What can you put in place to engage staff at a more meaningful level to ensure they deliver on what the business needs them to? Our dynamic duo, Stephanie Kelly, Chief People Officer, IRIS Software Group, and Stephanie Coward, Managing Director, IRIS Software Group, bestow their many years of experience in the HR field with a view to helping inspire your own people policies.

How to attract accountancy talent

ACCOUNTED FOR — a podcast for the future-fit accountant. Accounting roles rank in the top seven positions that are hardest to fill, making candidates more in-demand than ever. People have more choices and if the talent shortage hasn’t bitten you just yet, it will. To remain competitive in an increasingly crowded sector, accountants and bookkeepers need to work hard to meet the needs of staff. Steve Cox, Head of Market Insights, IRIS Software Group, and Jim Scott, Managing Director for Accountancy, IRIS Software Group, delve into how firms can revolutionise the way they operate to attract and retain top talent.

Change management in education – making the most of technology

UNCOMPLICATED — a podcast for school leaders, managers and teachers. Let’s be frank: change is difficult, especially within schools and MATs. Without an effective change management strategy, schools are failing to capitalise on the technology they’re investing in – something that can’t continue with the current economic climate. Nicholas Clark, Senior Product Manager, IRIS Software Group, and Lisa Henderson-Clark, Change Manager, Hable, explore the management of technological change, sharing tips on how to tackle fear, communicate plans and manage staff.

How small businesses can boost productivity

THE HUMAN SOURCE — a podcast for tomorrow’s HR and Payroll professionals. What can businesses do to boost the productivity of their people? With the very real shortage of people to fill jobs, it pays to maximise the productivity of existing employees as a means of fuelling growth. Stephanie Kelly, Chief People Officer, IRIS Software Group, and Caroline Gammon, HR Market Specialist, IRIS Software Group, provide advice on how to optimise your current workforce.

Accountants - know your worth and get paid for what you do!

ACCOUNTED FOR — a podcast for the future-fit accountant. Pricing is an emotive subject in the accountancy world right now. Many firms spent the last few years going above and beyond to support clients through the worst of the pandemic, often at no extra cost. However, with talent shortages and a recession, it’s critical to make the most out of what you offer and charge appropriately for the services your firm delivers. Steve Cox, Head of Market Insights, IRIS Software Group, and Martin Bissett, Investor & Board-Level Advisor in Accounting, explore this topic in-depth, offering tangible advice on how accountants can begin charging for their advisory.

How to have cost of living conversations with staff

A LEADER’S IMPACT — a podcast for business owners, managers and changemakers. It’s a jungle out there! Inflation, an energy crisis, rocketing interest rates and a recession – there is mounting pressure on all businesses to support their employees. For many businesses, throwing money at the problem isn’t feasible. Stephanie Kelly, Chief People Officer, IRIS Software Group and Stephanie Coward, Managing Director of HCM, IRIS Software Group, talk ‘money’ and how employers can have meaningful conversations with staff about how they intend to support them. https://www.iris.co.uk/

Everything you need to know about employing abroad

THE HUMAN SOURCE — a podcast for tomorrow’s HR and Payroll professionals. Skills shortages, as well as economic factors, are pushing companies to rethink their approach to entering new markets in an attempt to secure critical skills. Our payroll gurus, Brona Grogan, Director and Group COO at Paycheck Plus By IRIS and Daniel Grace, Senior International HR Consultant at IRIS Software Group, discuss five different scenarios when employing abroad and outline some key obligations. https://www.iris.co.uk/payroll/ https://www.iris.co.uk/hr/

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