Claire Howitt

Content Lead SMB People Division

Claire is a content writer and strategy lead at Access PeopleHR, specialising in HR software and payroll for small and medium-sized businesses. With a keen eye for making complex topics accessible, she produces resources that help SMB leaders cut through the noise and make smarter decisions about their HR and payroll strategies.

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