MedleyHR Blog
No fluff. Just practical guides on payroll, compliance, and HRMS — written for teams doing it themselves.
A practical guide to replacing spreadsheet-based payroll with dedicated software — what it actually automates, a checklist for evaluating options, a step-by-step setup walkthrough, and what the switch looks like for a 10-person team.
Thomas VadakkanHow small businesses in India should calculate, deposit, and file tax deduction at source (TDS) on employee salaries and contractor or professional payments — rates, thresholds, deadlines, and penalties.
Harshitha PolathulaA complete guide to TDS on salary in India — why it's deducted, who must deduct it, how it's calculated, whether you can opt out, and what changed when Section 192 became Section 392 under the new Income-tax Act.
Thomas VadakkanThe Union Cabinet raised the EPFO wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000/month, effective 17 September 2026 — the first change since 2014. Here is what it means for PF, EPS, EDLI, and payroll.
Thomas VadakkanDiscover the signs you've outgrown spreadsheets and inbox-based HR. Embrace an India-compliant HRMS for efficient payroll, compliance, and employee management.
Harshitha PolathulaDiscover the intricacies of salary structure in India: CTC vs Gross vs Net Salary explained. Learn how your pay is broken down, including taxes and deductions, to maximize your income.
Harshitha PolathulaFor 5–20 person teams in India running payroll on spreadsheets — why small businesses skip HR software, what that friction actually costs, and what changes when you start.
Thomas VadakkanHow much PF is deducted from an ₹18,000, ₹25,000, or ₹30,000 salary? A complete, accurate guide to PF and ESI calculation in India — employee and employer contributions, the EPF vs EPS split, wage ceilings, and a quick-reference deduction table.
Thomas VadakkanA clear comparison of the old and new income tax regimes for salaried employees in India — slabs, deductions, worked examples, and how HR teams should handle the annual declaration.
Harshitha PolathulaAn honest comparison of the most popular HR software platforms in India — Keka, Zoho People, Darwinbox, and MedleyHR — covering pricing, compliance depth, setup, and who each is actually built for.
Thomas VadakkanA verified comparison of five cloud-based HRMS platforms for Indian businesses — Keka, Zoho People, greytHR, Zimyo, and MedleyHR — with pricing checked directly on each vendor's own site, India compliance depth, and who each is actually built for.
Harshitha PolathulaEverything HR teams in India need to know about payroll management software — how payroll works, what compliance is required, what features matter, and how to choose the right platform.
Harshitha PolathulaA verified pricing comparison of HRMS platforms for small businesses in India — Keka, greytHR, SalaryBox, Pocket HRMS, and MedleyHR — checked directly on each vendor's own site, for teams under 50 employees.
Thomas VadakkanWhy disconnected attendance and payroll processes cause errors every month — and how integrated HRMS handles the link between working hours, leave, and salary automatically.
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