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Helen takes a look at two AI tools for finding the best solution the shortcut a time-consuming repetitive task of exporting timesheet reports from WorkflowMax to Smartly Payroll each week.

This topic is often confusing across all payroll systems because terms such as Annual Leave, Holiday Pay, Accrued Leave, and Earned Leave can have different meanings depending on the payroll system.…

Let’s walk through the key payroll updates for 2026, so you’re prepared and confident about what’s coming. Here’s what you should keep an eye on to stay compliant and support your team. Reach out if…

Why Holiday Pay balances in Xero Payroll NZ show as negative - what causes the error and how to fix it.

Increase to Minimum Wage, and changes to ACC and Student Loan payments. What to check in your payroll system at year end for 1 April 2024.

What is Ordinary Weekly Pay OWP, Average Weekly Earnings AWE, Regular Daily Pay RDP and Average Daily Pay ADP - when to use them and how to use them in Xero Payro..

Court Fines are not paid automatically in Xero Payroll if they are loaded as a Statutory Deduction. A common misunderstanding, and what are the options to fix it.

Helpful hints on how to deal with Part time flexible employees in Xero Payroll. Annual Leave from minimum hours, and how pay out rates change. A worked example.

What are the pros and cons of Xero Payroll? Here is what you need to know about it and whether it might suit your business.

Examples of how Annual Leave Balance errors can happen with Xero Payroll and how to fix them.

What you need to know about how Annual Leave works in Xero Payroll. Common issues, errors and misunderstandings - and how to fix them.

In NZ employees are entitled to Annual Leave after 12 months employment and every 12 months after that, while Holiday Pay generally accrues as 8% of gross pay in $ every pay period.  Up until the…