{"id":46676,"date":"2026-01-07T02:36:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T02:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/?post_type=case-studies&#038;p=46676"},"modified":"2026-01-12T05:28:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T05:28:55","slug":"booksellers-association","status":"publish","type":"case-studies","link":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/case-studies\/booksellers-association\/","title":{"rendered":"How Booksellers Association cut payroll time by 75% and integrated HR &#8211; without spending a penny more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-black-color has-light-violet-200-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-310caaa29cfe6a15167beec91d9a2fbc has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--52)\">\n<div 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<\/svg><\/span><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item breadcrumb-item--parent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/case-studies\/\"><span class=\"breadcrumb-item-name\">Case Studies<\/span><\/a><span class=\"sep\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n      <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.646 1.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L10.293 8 4.646 2.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"\/>\n    <\/svg><\/span><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item breadcrumb-item--current\"><span class=\"breadcrumb-item-name\"><strong><strong><strong>Booksellers Association<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"item\":{\"name\":\"Case 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has-light-violet-300-border-color has-light-violet-200-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);flex-basis:34.34%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:12px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong><strong><strong>75%<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">reduction in monthly payroll processing time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-border-color has-light-violet-300-border-color has-light-violet-200-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:12px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-heading-2-xl-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong><strong><strong>3 days<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">saved each month on payroll admin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-border-color has-light-violet-300-border-color has-light-violet-200-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:12px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-heading-2-xl-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong><strong><strong>\u00a30<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">additional cost vs. previous provider<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull case-study__wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:-200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group case-study__container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group case-study__image-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group case-study__image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Booksellers-Association-1024x601.webp\" alt=\"Booksellers Association case study thumbnail\" class=\"wp-image-46678\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Booksellers-Association-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Booksellers-Association-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Booksellers-Association-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Booksellers-Association-1536x901.webp 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Booksellers-Association-864x508.webp 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Booksellers-Association-440x258.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Booksellers-Association.webp 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--12);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--5);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--5)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-200);border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;flex-basis:45%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong><strong>Booksellers Association<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-200);border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-200);border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Employees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong><strong>45<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-200);border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Business Type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong><strong>Core<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-200);border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-14 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Location<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-paragraph-3-s-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>UK<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Favourite Features<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-15 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline wp-block-button-sm is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-light-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/products\/payroll-software\/\">Payroll<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline wp-block-button-sm is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-light-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/solutions\/payroll-compliance\/\">Compliance<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline wp-block-button-sm is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-light-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/products\/employee-learning-management-system\/\">LMS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group case-study__content-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group case-study__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-link-color wp-elements-44dcc439430a389a2b6f84925a7478ff has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-20 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booksellers.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booksellers Association<\/a> is the trade body for independent bookshops across the UK and Ireland. With around 45 staff across two connected businesses, the association itself and the National Book Tokens brand, the team provides vital services to over 1,000 members nationwide. As CFO, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/philip-goodson-bb9345a\/?originalSubdomain=uk\">Phil Goodson<\/a> oversees all shared services, including finance, IT and HR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Phil and the team were previously managing payroll in-house using Sage. While functional, the system demanded time-consuming manual work and didn\u2019t offer broader HR capabilities. With no dedicated HR staff, the team relied on an external consultancy and quickly realised that a system that could simplify payroll <em>while also <\/em>supporting HR admin, compliance and learning long-term, would be a win-win. Not only would this reduce the time lost to manual processes, back-and-forth and data syncs, but it would also be far more cost effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Key challenges included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">A payroll-only platform with no wider HR functionality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">No dedicated HR person in-house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Potential risk with documents and data stored in shared drives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">A cost-conscious environment and an aim of doing more with less.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"with-border has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><em>\u201cSage worked, but we were doing everything ourselves. I wanted a platform that could add broader value as opposed to just processing payroll.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">By implementing 91爆料\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/products\/\">Employment Operating System<\/a>, the team quickly saw major time savings, with a particular priority focused on getting payroll running smoothly. Payroll processes that used to take up to four days a month are now completed in just one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">And although the system has only been up and running for a few months, the team is already exploring how modules like <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/solutions\/leave-management-software\/\">leave management<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/solutions\/onboarding-software\/\">onboarding<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/products\/employee-learning-management-system\/\">learning management system<\/a> (LMS) and compliance can improve existing HR processes. Crucially, 91爆料 provides a secure, structured way to manage sensitive HR documents, something Phil sees as a futureproof step away from shared drives and paper records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"with-border has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><em><em><em>\u201cWith 91爆料, we now pay for a system that supports multiple HR functions in one, as opposed to paying the same cost for a payroll-only platform. Each month our confidence grows and the system has already saved us a huge amount of time.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The ROI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">For a small team wearing multiple hats, 91爆料 has helped lay the groundwork for streamlining operations and building scalable HR foundations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>75% time saved<\/strong> on payroll processing each month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>More secure document handling<\/strong>, replacing paper and shared drives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Value-add features<\/strong> like leave, onboarding and the LMS included in one subscription.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Increased value for money<\/strong> by upgrading from a payroll-only system to full HR platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Scalable infrastructure<\/strong> to support future growth, without extra headcount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why it matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">For a lean, multi-functional team, time is everything. 91爆料 has freed up three days a month previously spent on payroll admin, giving Phil and his team more time to focus on strategic work. And as more features are adopted, the platform will help Booksellers Association build a smoother, more streamlined HR operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"with-border has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><em><em>\u201cWe were looking for the best product at the most sensible price and 91爆料 came out on top. 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With no in-house HR team and important documents stored across shared drives, they wanted a platform that could streamline payroll while also supporting HR admin, compliance and learning in the long term, all without increasing costs. 91爆料 offered the best value: a secure, multi-function HR and payroll system for the same price they were paying for payroll alone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1763012854131\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1763012854131\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">Does 91爆料 work for organisations without a dedicated HR team?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Yes, that\u2019s exactly why it works so well for the Booksellers Association. With HR responsibilities shared across finance and an external consultancy, 91爆料 centralises tasks like onboarding, leave, document storage, training and compliance. Its intuitive interface and automated workflows reduce manual admin and keep processes consistent, even without a full in-house HR team.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1763012904587\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1763012904587\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">What kind of ROI can we realistically expect?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>For the Booksellers Association, ROI was immediate. 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