One of the highlights of our UNLEASH calendar is certainly the launch of our one-stop solution for core-HR and payroll’s current and future needs: Global People Services. The offering opens a new category for the mid-size market, with an integrated single source of truth for HR & payroll, rolling out for the 15 countries in Europe.

The technological revolution in the payroll sector has been steadily advancing in recent years. However, with the rise—and demand—for contactless payments, payroll technology and cashless transactions increasing in the last few years, we now find ourselves at an exciting turning point in the industry.

The clock is still ticking on the UK’s exit from the European Union and we’re still in the dark about the terms of its departure or what impact Brexit will have on employment both in the UK and the 27 remaining EU member states. With or without a deal and faced with this level of uncertainty, HR and payroll teams need to stay up to date with their HR Brexit planning and be ready for all scenarios.

The summer months can sometimes be quiet for the payroll department, as employees enjoy well deserved breaks. However, with the final quarters of the year approaching, it’s time to get back to work—payroll never takes a break, after all.

The data accessible to HR and payroll professionals has the potential to inform areas of the business beyond its basic necessities. There are several types of reports that can help your organisation work more efficiently, each with its specific purpose. When utilised to its maximum potential, HR & payroll data can provide useful insights such as opening up a detailed understanding of the organisation’s workforce.

We often talk about how payroll technology can improve the efficiency of the HR and payroll department itself, but what about the efficiency of the organization as a whole? With easy access to employee data, the HR and payroll department can help the organization’s better control staffing costs and improve efficiency across the business as a whole.

Brexit. It doesn’t matter whether you’re an employee or employer, there is little clarity over exactly what it means. While the British Government scrambles for an outcome, organisations sit patiently, doing what they can to prepare for all eventualities. Considering that there is no certainty and a myriad of possible outcomes, it makes it extremely challenging for organisations to put plans in place. 

When the time comes for a company to expand into new territories and take operations global, it can mean a significant increase in workload for the HR and payroll departments. This is not only because the organisation will onboard new staff but also since payroll operations have to be managed continuously on a global scale but with a local attention to detail.

When looking to expand in an international business landscape, organisations can often find it difficult to focus on the larger, global picture without losing track of detailed local operations. This is especially difficult when it comes to international HR and payroll operations ¬–– a task of global scale and significance, but with vital local details.