The Wage Shop Blog
Time to spring clean the office?
Everyone is Marie Kondo crazy and Mrs Hinch mad at home, but what about the office? As Spring is upon us, we always think about a spring clean for the home, but what about the office? We all have those colleagues who never seem to wash their hands and there maybe some...
Refer an Agency – £50 Voucher Reward
Alongside our refer a friend scheme, we are happy to announce a new scheme for referrals to new agencies! If you use us to be paid via an agency we aren't currently in contact with, you can claim your £50 e-voucher! All you need to do to qualify is to be paid by your...
We Have A New Service Available!!
The Wage Shop are excited to announce a brand new permanent payroll service!! Building on the success of our umbrella service, clients have asked us to take on their internal payroll, which we’ve been delighted to do. Here’s our offer: Online pay advance service –...
Budgeting Tips
Christmas is over, money has been tight at the beginning of the year. How can you make sure your money stretches to cover all the bills and you’re not left short each month? Also, managing your money better could mean you don’t incur bank charges, late payment charges...
Sim Free Samsung Galaxy S8 Offer!
After the success of the iPhone deal a few weeks back, we have a great deal for you android lovers! Fully refurbished, pristine (grade A), as new, unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 handsets available at great prices. Use with any network. Samsung Galaxy S8 64gb £299...
Tips For Salary Negotiation
Whether you’re preparing for your end of year appraisal or looking for a new challenge, discussing and negotiating your salary and benefits package can be an uncomfortable business. You may feel you come across as pushy or over confident so it’s important to strike...
Email Etiquette
Experts reckon we spend we spend about a quarter of our week at work checking and replying to e-mails. That’s a lot of time to be doing something that we still get wrong – and there’s always something we get wrong – sending to the wrong people or not adding the...
How Social Media Could Be Hurting Your Interview Chances
We’ve all heard the stories where people have been sacked for stuff they’ve posted on Social Media. Whether they’ve been slagging the boss off or calling the receptionist names, it only takes someone to share the post with the boss and you could land yourself in a...
It’s Pancake Day!
Holy Crepe - it’s Pancake Day! We thought we’d share some ideas – some child friendly, some not so much! After all, kids, kitchens and cooking isn’t always the most relaxing combination. Pancakes are really easy to make – it’s a simple recipe that’s quick to mix and...
Pension Contributions Are Changing
Pension contributions are changing, so if you pay into a company pension scheme, your contributions will be increasing at the beginning of April. But if you’re not paying into a company pension scheme, you may wonder what all the fuss is about and why it’s important...
Reasons You Didn’t Get Past The First Interview
We’ve all been there – the application went well and you were contacted quickly after the closing date. Interviews were held and you felt you did okay, but it’s been over a week and you’ve not heard anything back. Then you get the dreaded e-mail telling you that you...
It’s National Margarita Day!!
As it’s National Margarita Day, we thought we’d share some recipes and hangover cures to kick off the weekend! Your classic Margarita is made from 35ml Tequila, 20ml Triple Sec and 35ml of lime juice. Chuck everything in the cocktail shaker with some ice cubes, give...
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