Mature and efficient payroll can unlock hidden value for the wider business.

Workforce planning is a key management responsibility, and traditional time & attendance (T&A) solutions have done a satisfactory job… until now. The recent COVID-19 pandemic and shift in workplace culture has challenged and changed the way we work. Managers must now facilitate homeworking and ensure social distancing can be implemented, whilst tracking employees’ time, attendance and performance.

The pandemic has had a major impact on payroll processes.With businesses forced to furloughed employees under the Coronavirus Job retention Scheme, and payroll teams asked to work from home, this year has brought challenges nobody could have anticipated.

Payroll systems are the bedrock of trust that companies can build their organisation upon. By managing a business’s largest expenditure, they perform a crucial role – helping to maintain the confidence of a workforce.

If you’re reading this, then we assume you’ve been debating whether a managed payroll service is the right move for your business. And you’re probably working towards wider business objectives like reducing your total cost of ownership, increasing efficiency, improving business continuity plans, or reducing risk.

The pandemic has created challenges that none of us anticipated. For many businesses, it has accelerated digital transformation projects and highlighted the need for more agile and fluid ways of working. To meet the needs of the post-Covid workforce, HR is being reinvented.

Reducing Costs & Managing Spend While Finding a New Normal

Reassess, revamp and revive

After more than 12 months of COVID, chances are that you feel like your HR is running low on fuel. After all it deals with the engine of each organisation, its people.

The pandemic has created challenges that none of us anticipated. For many businesses, it has accelerated digital transformation projects and highlighted the need for more agile and fluid ways of working.

We're excited to be attending the CIPD Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026, the UK's leading event for HR, people, and organisational development professionals. Taking place on 4-5 November at Manchester Central, the event brings together HR leaders, experts, and solution providers to explore the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of work.

As one of Europe's leading providers of HR and payroll solutions, SD Worx is dedicated to helping organisations create more connected, efficient, and people-focused workplaces. Visit our team at the exhibition to discover how our integrated HR and payroll solutions can help streamline processes, improve employee experiences, reduce administrative burden, and support better business decision-making through connected workforce management.

We're also proud to be hosting a speaking session on the Insights Stage, where we'll share the latest research and practical insights into the evolving role of HR, the growing strategic partnership between HR and payroll, and how organisations can use data-driven decisions to build more engaged, productive, and resilient workforces.

Whether you're looking to modernise HR processes, improve payroll efficiency, support organisational growth, or better connect your people and business strategies, we'd love to meet you at CIPD ACE 2026.

If you’re exploring new solutions and want a smooth transition, our switching-tool helps you evaluate your current challenges and move forward with confidence.