Built for UK small businesses

HR software that actually fits
a small business

No HR team. No IT department. No complicated setup. KornerIQ gives UK small business owners right-to-work compliance, employee records, holiday tracking and more — from £9/month, with unlimited staff and no per-employee fees.

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The HR problem every small business has

Most UK small businesses manage HR with a combination of spreadsheets, WhatsApp groups, paper files and memory. It works — until it doesn't. A missed right-to-work re-check carries a penalty of up to £60,000 per worker. An expired food hygiene certificate can result in a failed inspection. A missing payslip leads to disputes. A lost employee document means a GDPR breach.

Enterprise HR software solves these problems — but it is built for companies with HR departments, not for a corner shop owner managing 8 staff across two sites. The pricing (£5–15 per employee per month), the onboarding process (days or weeks), and the feature set (performance management, succession planning, L&D portals) are all wrong for a small business.

KornerIQ is built differently. It focuses on the compliance and record-keeping tasks that UK small businesses actually need — and nothing else. Flat pricing, instant setup, and features shaped by UK law rather than corporate HR best practice.

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Right-to-work & visa tracking

Log share code checks, track visa expiries, automatic alerts before any permission expires. Full audit trail per employee.

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Employee documents & payslips

Secure storage per employee. Missing document flags. Accessible from any device — never stored in a filing cabinet again.

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Holiday & sick leave

Approve holiday requests, log sick leave, spot absence patterns. No more WhatsApp groups or paper forms.

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Training & certifications

Track staff training records and certification expiry dates. Get alerted before a certificate lapses — food hygiene, first aid, licences.

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GDPR-ready from day one

Full audit trail, data export, right-to-erasure — built in as standard, not an expensive add-on. ICO-ready documentation.

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Multi-store dashboard

One view across all your locations. Red/amber/green compliance status per store — know instantly where action is needed.

KornerIQ vs generic HR software

Why UK small businesses choose KornerIQ over Breathe HR, BambooHR or spreadsheets.

FeatureKornerIQOther HR tools
Right-to-work complianceBuilt-in — share code logging, visa tracking, auto-alertsNot included or basic manual recording
UK-specific complianceUK right to work, UK GDPR, UK visa categoriesGeneric global tool, UK law not prioritised
PricingFrom £9/month, unlimited staff£5–15 per employee per month
Setup timeUnder 10 minutesDays to weeks of onboarding
Multi-site managementIncluded in Growth planEnterprise tier only

Which businesses use KornerIQ?

KornerIQ is used by UK small and medium businesses that need to stay compliant without a dedicated HR function. It is particularly well-suited to businesses with high staff turnover, multiple locations, or a significant proportion of staff with overseas immigration status.

Convenience stores & newsagents

Manage right-to-work compliance for a mixed-nationality team with fast turnover.

Cafés & restaurants

Track food hygiene certificates, holiday requests and right-to-work across front and back of house.

Off-licences & pharmacies

Stay compliant for licensing authority inspections — full document trails per employee.

Multi-site retailers

One dashboard for all locations — compliance status at a glance, no site visits needed.

Frequently asked questions

What HR software is best for UK small businesses?

For UK small businesses focused on compliance, KornerIQ is purpose-built — it includes right-to-work checks, visa expiry tracking, employee documents, holiday management and GDPR tools from £9/month with no per-employee fees.

Does KornerIQ include payslip management?

Yes. KornerIQ lets you upload and store payslips per employee, securely accessible from any device. Payslips are managed by the employer — no separate employee self-service portal needed.

Is KornerIQ GDPR compliant?

Yes. KornerIQ maintains a full audit trail, supports data export and the right to erasure, and acts as your data processor under UK GDPR. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

How long does KornerIQ take to set up?

Most businesses are up and running in under 10 minutes. Add your locations, import your staff list, and you're live — no IT team or training period required.

Does KornerIQ charge per employee?

No. KornerIQ charges a flat monthly fee per location, not per employee. The Starter plan covers one location with unlimited staff from £9/month — so your costs don't increase as your team grows.

Can I manage multiple store locations?

Yes. The Growth plan supports unlimited locations with a centralised dashboard. Each site has its own staff list and compliance status, all visible in one view.

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