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Discover how payroll and reward strategies are evolving to improve accuracy, fairness and employee engagement in United Kingdom and across Europe. From multi-country payroll integration to transparent, data-driven reward frameworks, see how pay can become a driver of retention and employee experience.

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Your guide to integrated Payroll and HR software systems
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Your guide to integrated Payroll and HR software systems

Traditional data transfer is too slow. Integrated payroll and HR software is essential. This guide explains how it works, the impact, and what to consider.

05/11/2021
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Why payroll should be in the cloud

Earlier this month, SD Worx had the pleasure to host the two virtual roundtables with Heads of HR and Payroll. Taking part in the first roundtable were two experts in the field of payroll management and automation; Sue Knowles - HR Director at Costco and our own Stephen Knapman – Global Sales Manager, and in the second roundtable we were joined by Emma Thomas - UK & Ireland Payroll Lead at GSK, and Amanda 'Mandy' Hawley - Partner and Channel Sales Director UKI at SD Worx.

28/10/2021
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Pros and cons of outsourcing payroll

Whilst outsourcing payroll can deliver a wealth of benefits for most businesses, it’s still important to double check it’s the right option for you. 

01/09/2021
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KPI's for Payroll: How to Measure Outsourcing Efficiency

If you’re outsourcing crucial business functions such as payroll, you need to keep an eye on KPIs to ensure you’re receiving the efficiencies or savings you were promised. 

31/08/2021
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Gender pay gap: 3 ways effective HR solutions could help

The first part of our latest series of webinars discussed the gender pay gap, and looked at how your company can analyse and act on your data effectively.

24/08/2021
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Payroll Outsourcing – Payroll Implementation Process

It’s fair to say that the transition can be a little daunting in itself, without worrying about something going wrong. Before you hand over your payroll responsibilities to an outsourced provider, here’s a quick guide to getting it right.

02/07/2021
So Much More Than Payroll Employer Responsibility in the Modern Workforce
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In-house vs outsourcing payroll costs – is outsourcing payroll cost effective?

If you’re thinking of moving your payroll responsibilities away from your in-house staff and to an external provider, one of the first things you’ll need to consider is how outsourcing payroll costs will stack-up against your current outlay. Of course financial costs are the main consideration, but it’s also worth thinking about time-savings too. After all, in business, time is money.

23/06/2021
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Making the case for outsourcing payroll

During May, we hosted a series of virtual roundtables with a range of Heads of HR and Payroll. Supporting the roundtables were two experts in the field of payroll management and automation; Stephen Knapman – Global Sales Manager of SD Worx, and Audrey Wilson – UK Head of Reward and Benefits at Capgemini. Whilst the conversations were wide ranging, in this article we will summarise a few of the key topics discussed and the conclusions reached.

16/06/2021
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The complete guide to outsourcing your payroll in 2021 [Free 121 business case support]

The concept of outsourcing your payroll is highly appealing. Businesses effectively gain more expertise, experience and resources, and it costs them less.

17/05/2021
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Switching payroll for 2022 and beyond: What does a great provider offer?

Payroll is responsible for far more than the administration of salaries, time & attendance and tax. Modern payroll looks after your greatest asset - your people - and provides critical real-time data to the business for evidence-based decision-making.

12/05/2021
The Power of Payroll Unlock its Potential
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How Expense Software Ensures Better Compliance

Checking receipts and verifying compliance are time consuming tasks with very little direct return. And yet, they are essential to ensure that your business is running smoothly. 

In the era of automation and digitisation, expense management software is an important tool in your cost control arsenal. Find out how expense software can increase compliance within your company, and help ensure it going forwards.

10/05/2021
Why HR analytics holds the key to evidence-based decision-making across the business
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Why HR analytics holds the key to evidence-based decision-making across the business

Payroll & HR are the guardians of rich employee data. Successful organisations understand that access to this people data – presented as a single source of truth – facilitates evidence-based decision-making and stronger outcomes. It builds organisational resilience for the ‘never normal’ we are facing, optimising processes and managing risk whilst identifying viable initiatives. It also builds trust and transparency at all levels of seniority.

11/03/2021