You've had a long day’s work, looking after customers while also trying to process that week’s payroll, you finally get to put your feet up and relax. But then... panic strikes. You suddenly remember, Jack had taken annual leave days that week, and you’d told Lauren you’d email her copies of her past payslips for her mortgage application. Before you know it, you’re back in the office. After an hour spent back at your desk (and 2 coffees later) you finally get to go home. Does all this sound a bit too familiar? What if there was a solution that meant you didn’t even have to think about tasks like these. 

Bright’s payroll software, BrightPay, is the perfect payroll software for SMEs. BrightPay has a cloud extension product, BrightPay Connect, that can be used alongside the payroll software. Thanks to BrightPay Connect’s employee app, you can reduce your workload, streamline your HR processes, and make yours and your employees’ lives easier. The mobile app can be download on any Android or iOS device. As well as the app, employees can access the same information and tools through an internet browser. Here are 3 ways BrightPay Connect can save you time and level up your payroll process. 

1. Instant access to payslips 

Most employers are still sending employees their payslips by email or maybe even printing them off. These methods can pose a security risk to your business, as payslips include your employees’ sensitive financial and personal information. If an email is sent to the wrong address or a payslip handed to the wrong person, it can lead to major GDPR issues. 

Luckily, BrightPay Connect’s employee self-service app and online portal has got you covered. Each pay period, your employees’ payslips get sent automatically to the secure app, where they can be viewed, downloaded or printed. This keeps them safe from harm’s way and cuts out the extra admin work. Meaning Lauren can now get the payslips she needs for her mortgage straight from app – and no more late nights for you in the office! 

2. Automate your annual leave process 

Traditional ways of managing annual leave can be time-consuming and overly complicated. From employees leaving notes on your desk to trying to keep track of who’s on holidays and when; it’s a lot to juggle, and an inefficient system can leave employees frustrated. 

BrightPay Connect’s employee self-service app allows employees to easily request annual leave themselves. So, all Jack has to do is click into the calendar tab on the app and select the dates he wishes to book off. Once the request is submitted, you will receive a notification on your employer dashboard and from there you can accept or reject his request. It’s really that simple, and any dates you approve will sync back to the payroll software. You can easily view everyone’s annual leave from the calendar tab, making annual leave management easier and allowing you to make better staffing decisions.  

3. Secure payroll data 

People forget things all the time, like forgetting your protein shake at the gym or leaving your phone charger in the office. But when it comes to your employees’ payroll information, forgetting to back it up can be costly. One small mishap could lead to employees not being paid on time. 

You’ll never have to worry about forgetting to back up your payroll data again with BrightPay Connect. BrightPay Connect automatically backs up your payroll information every 15-minutes and whenever you close down the software. This gives you back some of your valuable time in the day by cutting out the need to manually back up your payroll data.  

Boosting efficiency and productivity in your business doesn't have to be complicated. Book a free 15-minute demo of BrightPay Connect, the payroll app from Bright – it'll show you how easy it is to level up your payroll process and gain valuable time back to grow your business. 

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