HR

In the dynamic business landscape of the 21st century, an organization’s adaptability and growth are no longer bonuses, but essential prerequisites. To ensure that a company remains competitive and forward-thinking, one area that demands significant attention is the development of its most valuable asset—its people. Consequently, the role of Human Resources (HR) as a catalyst for employee development becomes an integral part of a successful organizational growth strategy.

As the HR function continues to evolve, organizations must do more than just meet the basic expectations of their workforce. It's about going beyond - providing an elevated HR experience that fosters engagement, productivity, and growth. But how can HR teams move past the basics and truly elevate the employee experience?

The future of Human Resources (HR) is here, and it is unequivocally centred around the experience. Not just any experience, but an enhanced, digitally-enabled, user-centric experience that truly puts employees at the heart of HR. But is this the future of your HR?

In the fast-paced, digital era of today, user experience (UX) is no longer a buzzword but a critical aspect of every business operation. Nowhere is this more relevant than in HR, where an enhanced user experience can revolutionize how organizations engage, motivate, and retain their employees. So, how can businesses harness the power of UX to transform their HR?

In a rapidly changing business landscape, continuous improvement is not just a lofty goal but a necessity for survival. Operational excellence, as an approach, offers HR departments a path towards this goal. Having embraced this philosophy, you're already reaping its benefits - streamlined processes, reduced waste, and enhanced efficiency. But what about the next steps on this journey?

In today's fast-paced business world, many organisations turn to operational excellence as a method to streamline HR and Payroll processes. While the tangible improvements - such as increased efficiency, reduced waste, and higher productivity - are undeniable, the real power of operational excellence lies in the unseen benefits that can transform your HR function into a strategic powerhouse.

Is operational excellence the solution to achieving long-term success in HR and Payroll operations? In an era defined by digital innovation and changing workforce needs, many organisations grapple with this question.

We hosted our first virtual NPS panel with twenty customers in attendance. The aim of the session was to share the findings from the latest NPS survey results and our action plan to make improvements, where appropriate, and enhance the customer experience. We’d like to share some of the main outcomes of the session in this article. 

The notion of the siloed back office payroll team is severely outdated. Elevating to centre stage in recent years, payroll extends way beyond salaries and taxes, providing every business area with rich insight. It is key to digital transformation and creating a positive experience for your greatest asset – your people.

In this blog, we outline how payroll influences the entire employee lifecycle and how a strategic approach can be the driver for change in your business or organisation.

The pandemic has forced businesses to adapt their onboarding strategies to overcome new workplace challenges. With social distancing minimising face-to-face contact, and more people changing occupation than in pre-pandemic years, this has presented a number of obstacles for HR professionals.

Celebrating an anniversary is always fun, and your 75th anniversary really shouldn't go unnoticed. "We need to celebrate it with lots of fun initiatives, all year round, both for our employees and for our customers" was the motto at the start of 2020. And so we rolled up our sleeves and went back to the drawing board: the campaign "SD Worx 75 – Let's Make Sparks Fly" was born!

Achieving gender equality and diversity is a priority for smart business leaders. 

UK organisations with 250+ people are now required to calculate and share statistics on the gender pay gap (measured by hourly pay, bonuses and on the proportion of male and female employees in each pay quartile) but improving gender equality and diversity goes beyond publishing figures.

Focusing on the analytical capability of the Payroll and HR functions, this blog outlines the power of your people data to help create a fairer, inclusive and more productive workplace.