Did we grab your attention? It might sound dramatic, but the truth is you can’t afford to get your payroll wrong.

When the pandemic first hit, the spotlight was on HR leaders to guide and support the workforce. As we emerge from the lockdown, many HR Directors are working beyond their own organisational remit, in tandem with the rest of senior leadership, to make critical strategic decisions.

For employees, submitting expenses shouldn’t be a chore that gets pushed back on the to-do list, it should be easy and quick. 

We live in a world where we expect a lot from our daily tech; fast speeds, seamless integrations, minimal downtime, and of course, availability 24/7. We expect this in our personal lives, so why should we settle for anything less in the workplace?

We live in a world where we expect a lot from our daily tech; fast speeds, seamless integrations, minimal downtime, and of course, availability 24/7. We expect this in our personal lives, so why should we settle for anything less in the workplace?

Everyone’s after best-in-class solutions and support to look after their payroll and people, but what does this actually look like? Beyond dazzling technology, sleek interfaces and a dashing dashboard, it’s service, commitment and knowledge from a payroll expert that underpins a long and happy partnership.   

The sudden Covid-19 regulations transformed people’s working routine and how they interact with their colleagues and their business almost overnight. Yet, although the pandemic forced home working upon many of us, the transition to flexible working was always on the horizon. As we predict what the ‘new normal’ will look like, many employees will be looking to make long-term changes to their work arrangements. 

The Covid-19 pandemic has transformed business operations for the foreseeable future. As the economy slowly starts to recover and more people return to work, it’s critical that every business can ensure the health and safety of its people.

Has your Payroll operation been ‘wow’, ‘meh’ or ‘yikes’ over the last few months? Has it remained a beacon of stability, or has it succumbed to the pressures of the pandemic? Whatever your answer, the root cause is often the maturity of your payroll operation.

Within leading organisations, Payroll & HR are starting to align more closely in order to meet the demands of the emerging workforce and to facilitate the digital workplace. Stronger together, an integrated Payroll & HR system enables businesses to become agile and competitive through gaining a ‘single source of truth’ relating to employee data. Successful integration enriches the employee experience and also provides invaluable business intelligence. However, this power can only be leveraged with technological investment and removal of operational silos.

In a world that’s addicted to tech, it pays to get it right for your workforce. Good tech looks different for every business based on their needs, but there are some common themes that will change the game for your HR & Payroll teams. Taking the action to invest in tech for your employees will work wonders on their experience and help your organisation stay productive and efficient.

Senior HR and Finance decision-makers predict major changes to the workforce by 2025. As a result, payroll will have a significant impact and influence on employee engagement as it aligns more closely with HR in an innovative new remit. Top payroll teams are embracing next generation technology such as automation and AI in order to offer customised payroll packages and financial well-being.