Since legal requirements for time tracking came into force, many businesses have some kind of workforce management solution in place out of necessity. In a lot of cases, it’s the easiest and cheapest way they could find to remain compliant, whether it’s online, on paper, or a bit of both. While this may solve the problem in the short-term, it might be surprising to realise just how much it can cost a business over time.

Today’s HR leaders face one of the toughest challenges in business: managing complexity while driving transformation. They’re expected to balance compliance, employee experience, digitalisation, and growth, often with outdated tools that create more problems than they solve.

In today’s fast-moving business environment, speed isn’t just a competitive advantage, it’s a necessity. The way organisations respond to change often defines their ability to attract and retain talent, stay compliant, and remain competitive in their market.

Growth is exciting, but it also brings complexity. As your business scales, your payroll system should support that momentum, not slow it down. Yet many UK organisations are stuck with legacy systems that weren’t built for today’s pace. Here are five signs your payroll setup might be holding you back.

In an industry where margins are tight and efficiency is everything, many manufacturers are unknowingly losing time, money, and talent due to one persistent issue: payroll errors.

From miscalculated overtime to delayed pay due to manual processes, payroll mistakes don’t just cause frustration—they cost your business in productivity, compliance, and workforce morale. In this blog, we explore the hidden impact of payroll inaccuracies in the manufacturing sector and how modern solutions can fix the problem for good.

On Thursday 26th June, we launched our first brand new customer event, Networx, in London. The aim of the evening was to give us an opportunity to come together face-to-face with our customers and have some fun while we do it!  

In the legal sector, precision, confidentiality, and compliance aren’t just expectations, they’re critical to how firms operate and protect their reputation. While legal practices often focus on case success, client retention, and revenue growth, payroll can be overlooked as a purely administrative task. But in reality, payroll is a strategic priority, especially for firms that want to retain top talent, protect their brand, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive and regulated market.

Discover how 23,000+ HR professionals and employees across 18 European countries—including 5,000+ from the UK—are redefining productivity, flexibility, and employee well-being in the workplace. Our Time Navigator Report is your essential guide to navigating today’s complex work environment.

If payroll errors, inefficiencies, or outdated systems are causing constant headaches, switching to a better payroll provider might be the smartest move your business makes. But many companies avoid making the switch out of fear of disruption, data loss, or a complicated transition process.

The good news? Switching payroll providers doesn’t have to be difficult. With the right approach (and the right provider), it can be a smooth, stress-free transition.

Payroll isn’t the first thing businesses think about—until it goes wrong. Whether it’s late payments, compliance issues, or inefficient manual processes, payroll problems can quickly cause chaos and cost.

That’s why choosing the right payroll provider is one of the most important (but often overlooked) business decisions a company has to make.

Payroll is often seen as a back-office function—just another process that happens behind the scenes. In reality, payroll professionals are the backbone of every organisation. Without them, businesses would struggle to pay employees accurately, stay compliant with legislation, and maintain trust.

So why is payroll so often overlooked? And how can we start giving payroll professionals the recognition they deserve?