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Ramadan Kareem: Wishes from OPS | OPS What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and lasts for 29 to 30 days every year, ending with the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture. Muslims...

VAT Basics Explained for Businesses | OPS Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UAE is the new kid on the block. It was introduced at the start of 2018 as a tax on the consumption of goods and services supplied by a taxable person – someone who carries out an economic activity...

How and When to Switch Payroll Software for Your Business | OPS Payroll software is meant to simplify your life. If your payroll process is not achieving that, it might be time to review what your payroll needs are, what you have in comparison, and what you could...

10 Key Things HR Managers Need to Do Right Now | OPS The payroll process ensures that employees are paid correctly and on time while taking into account the hours worked, paid leave, and any holidays or main calendar events. The UAE Labor Law implies that it’s the...

6 Key Benefits of Payroll Software for Small Businesses | OPS Your business is growing. You’ve employed a handful staff. You’re going places. Congratulations! All these steps are signs of succeeding as a business. But now you’re using a lot of time to focus on...

The Easy Way to Switch Payroll Providers | OPS If you don’t get payroll right, your company can face crippling difficulties. The point of outsourcing payroll is to save time and money, and reduce your stress. But what if your payroll provider no longer ticks all the...

UAE Labour Law: Key Points Every Employer Should Know | OPS The UAE labour law is for people working in the private sector of The United Arab Emirates. It was originally set out by the Ministry of Labour in 1980 under Federal Law No. 8. If you have a company or...

Outsourcing Payroll vs. In-House Payroll: Which Is Better? | OPS Payroll services play a major role in the growth of your business. Companies manage their paychecks, taxes, benefits, time-and-attendance, and their local and federal law regulations through payroll. So...

What Is a Payroll Audit and Why It’s Necessary | OPS As an employer, you’ll already be aware that your payroll is one of the most vital responsibilities you have when it comes to both your business and your employees. Unfortunately, no matter how committed you are to...

Bahrain Labour Law: Key Insights Every Employer Needs | OPS The Bahrain labour law is for people living and working in the private sector of Bahrain. It was set out by the Ministry of labour in 2012. This was amended from the original Labour law (now referred to as...

Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Payroll for Your Business | OPS Payroll holds huge importance in the growth of your business. The traditional manual payroll method is no more in use. And companies prefer outsourcing payroll services for good. Along with the many...

When to Start Outsourcing Payroll Operations | OPS Most of the time, companies go through this confusion that either they should outsource payroll services or not. This article holds the answer to this frequently asked question and illustrates when you should start...

Why OPS Is the Perfect Payroll Partner During Tough Times | OPS If the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us something, it is that flexibility and adaptability is vital to the weathering of bad tides. Another business lesson is that now more than ever, the smooth running of...

No matter where in the Middle East your business is located, if you have any employees, payroll is a must. What Is Payroll? Payroll is a process that employers must carry out in order to pay their employees. Achieving that objective isn’t as simple as it sounds,...

A Guide on How to Outsource Payroll Effectively | OPS If you're a business owner and want to stay in the competition for long, try growing your business. There are different tactics that help in business growth. Outsourcing payroll services is one of them.   What...