Technological disruption is inevitable. So, the question is not ‘if’, but rather ‘how do we adapt’. To better understand ethical AI leadership and technology change management, we hosted a webinar with HR Director Lizzy Barry, HR Consulting Director Dan Grace, and Senior L&D Advisor Vanessa Aradia. In this blog, I’ve summarized some of their conversations, … [Read more…]
When an accounting firm tries to reach new heights, it can be a dangerous business. The biggest risk is that, as demand for your company increases, you lose sight of what’s important. Staff can become disengaged and leave, and billable time can decrease. Even data, which is the “north direction” for every accountant, is in … [Read more…]
In this article, Jon Cooper explains the chaos that can occur if you don’t have a plan for connecting and backing up client information. He also explains what you can do to help prevent this nightmare scenario. It’s not a good sign if everything goes quietly. But the fan spinning on your server has stopped; … [Read more…]
The festive season brings a surge in customer numbers, but it also puts significant pressure on hospitality businesses, requiring more help. We understand, and we are ready to help. In this blog, we have detailed how you can optimize your recruiting and onboarding processes with recruitment software, also known as applicant tracking systems (ATS), to … [Read more…]
Jonathan Priestley Takes on New Role as General Manager for Global Accounting Solutions London, UK, November 3, 2025: IRIS Software Group (IRIS), a leading global software provider of accounting, payroll, HR and education solutions, today announced the appointment of Marissa Carlson as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Jonathan Priestley, who previously served as interim CMO, takes … [Read more…]
A job as a paid advisor can be a big boost for your accounting firm – but only if you can keep up the momentum. This can make you more money and deepen your relationships with your clients. But quickly, the work can dry up. If so, the additional income gained will be lost, and … [Read more…]
Facing a big life change can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff, wondering whether or not you should jump. Even if you’ve jumped before and you’ve triple-checked your parachute, the fear is often still there. At some point, we all need to learn how to overcome the fear of change… and jump … [Read more…]
London, UK, 23 October 2025: IRIS Education (IRIS) was named the winner of this year’s Global EdTech Awards, with its bespoke financial management platform, IRIS Financials (Financials), taking home the trophy in the ‘Best School Management Tool’ category. The awards celebrate the best in the education sector, recognizing the innovation, creativity and passion of individuals, … [Read more…]
There comes a time for many accounting firms when their leaders ask, “We’re doing great… so why does this feel so hard?” This usually happens at a turnover figure of £10 million – when healthy mid-sized companies start to grow. At this stage, they were on the verge of becoming a national organization. The problem … [Read more…]
Cross-border remote work has become a hallmark of the modern workplace. In essence, this means workers are working from a country other than where their company is located. Sometimes, cross-border work occurs because companies assign employees to work virtually on international projects. In other cases, employees may request such arrangements, with the hope of living … [Read more…]