What managed payroll is, how service models differ, what it costs and how to choose a provider. The complete UK guide with links to detailed resources.

Step-by-step guide to building a business case for payroll outsourcing. Includes costing templates, financial models, objection scripts and a worked example.

What HMRC-recognised payroll software means: what HMRC tests, what it doesn't guarantee, whether free tools are enough, and how to check yours qualifies.

Complete the form to access your free copy and gain exclusive insights from the SD Worx HR & Payroll Pulse 2026 research and discover how connected workforce operations can help your organisation simplify complexity and build confidence for the future.

HR's role is changing.

According to the latest SD Worx HR & Payroll Pulse research, 68% of organisations now see HR as part of strategic decision-making, while workforce planning has become a critical or high priority for nearly 60%. HR leaders are increasingly expected to support business growth, shape workforce strategy and provide greater insight into organisational performance.

The challenge is that many organisations are still trying to support these strategic objectives using disconnected systems, fragmented workforce data and manual processes.

Which HR software features does a small business really need? A plain-English UK guide to the must-haves, what to skip, costs and compliance.

Is your organisation looking to change HR and or payroll providers, or thinking of starting a new transformation project? Our simple to use RFP (Request For Proposal) template contains all the relevant questions you need to ask, to help your team analyse and compare providers.

The template includes 250+ questions to help you design a clear and effective supplier evaluation process, and can be personalised to ensure it is relevant to your project needs.

Most organisations think about recruitment, onboarding, performance and retention as separate processes.

Employees experience them differently.

To them, every interaction with the organisation is part of a single journey. When those experiences feel disconnected, employees notice. When they feel joined up, engagement, productivity and retention all benefit.

At a time when employee wellbeing, retention, recruitment and employee experience remain among the biggest priorities for HR leaders, creating a more connected employee journey has become increasingly important.

HR has become a strategic function. According to the latest SD Worx HR & Payroll Pulse research, 68% of organisations now see HR as part of strategic decision-making, while workforce planning, employee experience, compliance and retention continue to climb the agenda. Yet many HR departments are still expected to deliver against these priorities using disconnected systems, fragmented data and manual processes across different HR, payroll, and workforce management platforms.

The result is not simply inefficiency. This lack of integration leads to inefficiencies, reduced visibility, and less confidence in critical workforce decisions.

A complete UK guide to writing your payroll outsourcing RFP. Covers all 10 sections, common mistakes to avoid, plus a ready-made 250+ question template.

HR and payroll functions in Europe are under increasing pressure from talent shortages, rising costs, regulation and AI. Drawing on insights from the 2026 HR and Payroll Pulse, this blog examines the ten most pressing HR challenges organisations face in 2026.

Workforce planning has become a priority for European organisations facing rising costs, talent shortages and increasing automation. Drawing on insights from the 2026 HR and Payroll Pulse, this blog examines the most urgent workforce planning trends in 2026 and where HR teams remain underprepared.