Payroll & Reward

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.

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.

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.

Employee satisfaction in 2026 is closely linked to how organisations approach reward, recognition and financial well-being. Drawing on findings from the 2026 HR and Payroll Pulse, this blog explores what employees across Europe value most and where gaps remain. It outlines how clearer, more flexible reward strategies can better support people at work.

AI adoption in the European workplace is accelerating, but many organisations struggle to turn experimentation into lasting impact. In this interview, Professor Jason Pridmore shares insights on how AI is reshaping HR, payroll and the nature of work, drawing on findings from the 2026 HR and Payroll Pulse. The article explores trust, skills and the role HR can play in guiding responsible AI use

Payroll is becoming more closely connected to how organisations manage people, data and trust. This blog explores five key payroll trends for 2026, drawing on insights from the 2026 HR and Payroll Pulse and SD Worx expertise. It outlines what HR teams across Europe should consider when shaping future payroll strategies.

Knowing how to choose a payroll provider is one of the most consequential decisions you'll make for your organisation. Get it right and payroll runs quietly in the background, accurate and compliant. Get it wrong and you're dealing with errors that affect your people directly, penalties from HMRC, and the disruption of switching again.