SD Worx press room
Welcome to the SD Worx Press room, your gateway to reliable insights on the rapidly evolving European labour market. We equip journalists, analysts, and media partners with the data, legal context, and expert perspectives you need to understand, and explain the story of modern work across Europe.
What you’ll find here:
- Europe-wide research on HR, pay & time: access exclusive findings from our in-house research team on the topics shaping work today.
- Context behind the trends: from the impact of AI in the workplace to the latest socio-legal developments across 26 European countries, our local specialists provide expert commentary that adds depth, clarity and authority to your story.
- Corporate milestones: stay informed about our sustainable growth, ESG initiatives, and our continued journey as a European leader, helping 105,000 customers with their HR, pay & time.
Let’s tell the story of work together
If you need specific data sets, local market insights, or an expert analysis on the latest HR, pay & time trends, our team is here to help. Don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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SD Worx acquires Italian payroll and labour consultancy specialist Codeas
SD Worx, the leading European provider of HR and payroll solutions, has acquired Codeas S.r.l. STP, a fast‑growing payroll and labour consultancy company based in Concorezzo, Milan.

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SD Worx records double-digit growth and strengthens European position
SD Worx, the leading European HR and payroll solutions provider, reported strong financial results for 2025. Consolidated revenues rose by 10.7% to EUR 1.307 billion. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased to EUR 271.2 million (+16.5%). The consolidated net result surpassed EUR 100 million for the first time, reaching EUR 101.4 million last year (+6.9%). This solid performance enables SD Worx to continue investing in scalable digital and AI platforms and compliant, high-quality solutions for customers across Europe.

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SD Worx acquires Paie & RH Solutions and invests in Yeap payroll tech
SD Worx, the leading European provider of HR and payroll solutions, announces the acquisition of Paie & RH Solutions. This fast growing French payroll outsourcing specialist is also one of the earliest adopters and shareholders of Yeap, France’s most modern cloud native payroll technology. With this transaction, SD Worx expands its presence in the French SME and midmarket segment and reinforces its longterm strategy of offering modern, scalable payroll and HR solutions across Europe.

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SD Worx appoints Alessia Rigoni as Managing Director for Italy
SD Worx, the leading European provider of HR & payroll solutions, has appointed Alessia Rigoni as Managing Director of SD Worx Italy. She reports directly to Patrick Barazzoni, Executive Vice President DACH, Nordics, CEE and Adriatic, and will oversee the growth and operations of SD Worx Italy

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SD Worx strengthens Italian presence with acquisition of Labour Consulting
SD Worx, the leading European HR and payroll solutions provider, has acquired a majority stake in Labour Consulting S.r.l., a payroll and labour consultancy company based in Reggio Emilia and Parma, Italy. The acquisition further strengthens SD Worx’s footprint in Italy, adding deep local expertise and a solid customer base. The management will remain actively involved, ensuring continuity for customers and employees.

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HR Trends 2026: AI requires HR leaders to adopt four distinct roles to leverage tech
The leading European HR and payroll solutions provider SD Worx has launched “HR Trends 2026”, an in-depth report outlining four major transformations that will redefine the world of work in the years ahead. Four trends will redefine the role of HR leaders in 2026: collaborating with AI to strengthen human assets, strategic HR, increased focus on employee experience and fluid HR. Far from distant predictions, these shifts are already in motion and call for immediate action from organisations eager to stay ahead. HR leaders that responsibly embrace AI, demonstrate measurable organisational impact, design meaningful employee experiences, and build adaptive systems will be the ones steering businesses into 2026 and beyond.

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More than two thirds (68%) of UK employers integrate sustainability into their HR strategy
More than two thirds of UK employers (68%) are committed to integrating sustainability into their HR strategy compared to just over half of their European companies (55%) who are facing CSRD reporting rules on their efforts. Indeed, while nearly 79% of employers consider their sustainability image to be credible, employees take a more critical view. Only 61% trust their employer's efforts. An 18% credibility gap!

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SD Worx continues to deliver solid growth
SD Worx, the leading European HR and payroll solutions provider, has announced its financial results for the first half of 2025. Consolidated revenues increased by 11.6%, from EUR 581.8 million in the first half of 2024 to EUR 649.0 million in the first six months of 2025. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA grew by 11.6% from EUR 121.0 million in the first two quarters of 2024 to EUR 135.0 million in the first half of 2025. The consolidated net result climbed to EUR 55.8 million.

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European AI Act: Penalties take effect on 2 August 2025
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the world’s first comprehensive AI regulation, reaches a major milestone on 2 August 2025. This date marks the start of several key obligations for companies, governments, and AI providers across the EU, including penalties for non-compliance. SD Worx, the leading European HR solutions provider, summarises what this means for organisations and their workforce.

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SD Worx acquires French payroll provider Socialea and strengthens presence in French SME market
The leading European HR solutions provider SD Worx has acquired Socialea, a French payroll company with a strong foothold in the French SME market. With this acquisition, SD Worx continues its sustainable growth strategy and enters the domestic French SME segment, a market with promising growth potential.

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NelsonHall recognises SD Worx as a leader in HR Transformation Services
SD Worx, the leading European HR solutions provider, has been named a Leader in NelsonHall’s 2025 NEAT report for Experience-Led HR Transformation Services. This recognition highlights SD Worx’s continued excellence in delivering innovative, employee-centric HR solutions. NelsonHall underlines SD Worx’s European footprint and tailored offering for the SME segment. It anticipates continued revenue growth for SD Worx in 2025, driven by demand in manufacturing, engineering, retail, and healthcare - sectors with complex HR needs.

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SD Worx recognised as a major contender in the 2025 Everest Group SAP Business Application Services PEAK Matrix®
SD Worx, the leading European HR solutions provider, is proud to announce its recognition as a Major Contender in the Everest Group SAP Business Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025. This global assessment evaluates solution providers across broad SAP capabilities, including SAP S/4HANA and SAP SuccessFactors.