Introducing The Friday Payroll Club, the new payroll podcast that dives into the real-world issues shaping temporary labour, compliance, and workforce strategy in the UK and beyond.
If you work in payroll, recruitment, support the contingent workforce or are just someone trying to keep up with the world of workforce strategy, this is the podcast you've been waiting for.
We cover everything from payroll legislation updates and HMRC compliance tips, to contractor workforce trends, temp staffing best practices, and the tech that's transforming the way agencies and employers manage their people.
Why we started The Friday Payroll Club Podcast
We’ve seen firsthand how complex and high-pressure the world of temporary recruitment and payroll management can be. Too many people in our industry — from recruitment agency owners and finance leads to HR operations managers — are juggling compliance, contractor pay, legislative change, and ever-tightening margins with little support or recognition.
That’s where this podcast comes in.
We’re James and Arron, your hosts, and we've spent years working across payroll, umbrella companies, HR software, and contractor compliance. We've been in the boardroom, on the phone with gig workers, and everywhere in between.
With The Friday Payroll Club, we’re creating a space to talk honestly about the stuff that matters — no jargon, no fluff. Just real talk from people who’ve been in the trenches.
What you’ll learn from this Payroll Podcast
Every last Friday of the month, we’ll bring you practical payroll insights, industry stories, and expert interviews designed to help you stay ahead in a fast-moving world. Expect:
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Updates on the latest UK payroll legislation and compliance changes
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Tips on navigating complex issues like IR35, minimum wage rules, and HMRC audits
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Real experiences from agency owners, CFOs, and payroll pros
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Deep dives into trends shaping the gig economy and temp labour market
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Advice you can use immediately — whether you're running a desk or running the business
Some episodes will be quick 10-minute insights. Others will go deeper. All are designed to help you make smarter decisions and build better processes for your workforce.
Who this Podcast is for
The Friday Payroll Club is for anyone working in or around payroll, compliance, recruitment, or temporary staffing.
You’ll find it especially valuable if you are:
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A recruitment agency Director or Operations Lead
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Working in payroll or finance and managing contractor pay
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A temp desk Recruiter trying to stay compliant and efficient
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A HR leader dealing with changing workforce models
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A business owner looking for reliable workforce compliance advice
We’re here to demystify payroll and compliance, make it human, and hopefully even fun!
Listen to Episode 1 now!
In our very first episode, we talk about:
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Why we launched the podcast
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The challenges we’ve seen in the payroll and recruitment world
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What kind of guests and stories you can expect in future episodes
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How you can get involved
If you’re tired of Googling every time the rules change — or just want a reliable voice to help you keep up — this is your new go-to.
Join the Payroll Conversation
The Friday Payroll Club is more than a podcast — it’s a community. We want to bring together the unsung heroes of temporary workforce management: the people wearing ten hats at once, doing the work that holds the industry together.
💬 Got a story, question, or topic idea? Connect with us on LinkedIn here.
🗣 Want to share your experience on the show? We’d love to hear from you.
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