Covid 19

Our Payroll People eat, sleep and breathe payroll. We’re passionate about helping businesses get the most out of their payroll and will do everything it takes to ensure payroll is operating smoothly during this period of uncertainty. Not only do we need to be quick to react to legislation changes and unplanned events, we need to ensure compliance and plan ahead so the transition to the new phase of business is as seamless as possible.

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.

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.

New research by SD Worx, in partnership with Circal, shows that having access to people-data was the second biggest challenge for HR leaders during Covid-19 (after looking after employee health and wellbeing).

Our new research reveals that nearly half of European companies believe that COVID-19 will have a lasting impact on their businesses, and that we will have to radically change the way they work.

Our new research surveyed hundreds of financial leaders from top UK businesses to understand changing attitudes towards payroll. And what’s clear is that although the payroll function in mid-market and enterprise organisations is highly valued, the payroll technology and solutions being used simply don’t make the cut.

Payroll and HR data has the potential to unlock strategic value that has not previously been so readily available and accurate. Providing a window into your organisation, people and processes, your payroll solution can open up a whole new world of insight and innovation.

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.

In the age of fluidity, your people need a new perspective.

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.