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The notion of the siloed back office payroll team is severely outdated.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.

Are you prepared for the rise of the long-term home worker?

In the last few months, UK employees have moved from office work to working from home. Powered by the belief that it would only be for a few weeks. Yet, as time goes on it becomes clear that the workforce will be at home for much longer than anticipated. If home working becomes the new norm, then HR leaders must ensure they are doing everything to get it right.

I just don’t understand why organisations do not see the Living Wage, and I mean the Living Wage NOT the government’s rebranded minimum wage (National Living Wage), as an opportunity.

Sleep is one of the most important things our body does to recover. It increases productivity during the day and helps you maintain a healthy mind. Here are ten tips brought to you by SD Worx to help you make sure you’re getting a good night’s sleep.