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.
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SD Worx acquires HRPRO and enters Southeastern Europe
The leading European Payroll and HR provider SD Worx has acquired HRPRO, an HR tech company located in Zagreb, Croatia. With this acquisition, SD Worx expands its local presence to 18 European countries and enters Southeastern Europe, where it sees a lot of growth potential.
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Brits want balance – 4 in 10 would take unpaid leave to get more time off
New research shows Brits are increasingly willing to take measures to achieve better work-life balance, as over 4 in 10 (43%) of UK employees would take unpaid leave to get more time off – the second highest amount of all European countries surveyed after Sweden.
The research from European HR and Payroll solutions provider, SD Worx, found that while Brits want to prioritise taking time off, the struggle is disconnecting from the working world. Findings show that almost a third (32%) of UK employees check their work while they should be offline, and 34% say that it’s difficult to let go of workload when on holiday.
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68% of UK Companies Committed To Workplace Equality - But are Held Back by Reporting and Management Issues
Research published today ahead of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (May 21st) highlights a lack of focus on progressing diversity in the workplace. Findings from the European study by HR & payroll leader SD Worx has found that, while an encouraging 68% of UK companies are committed to removing unconscious bias from the recruitment process, many are still falling short in implementing a systematic reporting system that tracks against solid ED&I objectives.
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UK workers demand better work-life balance from employers as 43% say they regularly work overtime
New research shows almost half of UK employees demand flexibility (47%) and commitment to providing a work-life (41%) balance from their employers, as the lines between the nation’s private and professional lives are blurring more so than ever before.
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UK paves the way in payroll proficiency across Europe
The UK is paving the way in payroll proficiency compared to its European counterparts, with over half (53%) of British companies using sophisticated technology to make payroll easier. Across Europe, the greatest pain point for payroll is ongoing, complex and ever-changing local legislation.
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SD Worx takes a majority stake in huapii and expands its talent management offering
The leading European Payroll and HR service provider SD Worx is taking a majority stake in the Belgian company, huapii. Huapii offers a talent platform that gives employees ownership of their career through skill and performance management. This way, SD Worx is strengthening its talent management offering, while huapii is being given a springboard to break through internationally.
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SD Worx announces vendor partnership with Silver Cloud HR
SD Worx, a leading international HR and Payroll services provider, has announced a vendor partnership with Silver Cloud HR – an independent consultancy that supports businesses in selecting, implementing and managing their HR systems.
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SD Worx named British HR Awards finalist
SD Worx has been announced as a finalist in the Technology Company of the Year category by the prestigious British HR Awards.
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SD Worx realises double-digit growth in 2021
SD Worx, the leading European HR and payroll services provider, achieved a consolidated turnover in 2021 of EUR 858.1 million (+15.4% compared to the EUR 743.5 million in 2020) and a normalised EBITDA of EUR 115.6 million, an increase of 20.0% compared to 2020 (EUR 96.3 million). The net result amounts to EUR 46.8 million.
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Great Resignation wave grows as half of UK employees seek other work
The wave of Great Resignation churn continues to grow as 50% of UK employees are looking to switch jobs, naming non-competitive salary and benefits (24%) as the main motivating factor.
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SD Worx starts payroll business in Spain and Portugal and appoints Carlos Pardo as Managing Director SD Worx IberiaSD Worx starts payroll business in Spain and Portugal and appoints Carlos Pardo as Managing Director SD Worx Iberia
SD Worx, a leading European HR & Payroll services provider, is opening an office in Madrid to expand its activities across Europe.
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SD Worx acquires launch! and strengthens its position in SAP SuccessFactors services
SD Worx, a leading European HR & Payroll services provider, has acquired launch!, a Dutch company providing SAP SuccessFactors-based implementation, maintenance and outsourcing services.