Looking into the future of global payroll
Meditations on global payroll strategy, technology, and the trends that are defining the future of the industry.
The Role of Technology: Enabling Payroll Providers to Compete Better and Win More
The global payroll landscape is evolving rapidly. Regulatory complexity, cross-border workforces, and rising client expectations are putting pressure on Payroll Providers to deliver more value than ever before. The market has become increasingly competitive and the critical differentiator is no longer just service – it’s technology.
Future-Proofing Payroll Through Technology and Partnerships: Insights from Warsaw
Earlier this month, we hosted our event The Future of Global Payroll: Insights for 2025-2026 in Warsaw, Poland! Warsaw is one of our favourite cities in Europe, with a passionate payroll community that always brings inspiring energy and ideas to our events.
The hidden drain on productivity: Preparing payroll inputs!
Payroll is hard work and requires intelligent people; we know this. And if you’d ask them what takes the most time and what frustrates them… it would be payroll inputs (or the lack thereof). I had this experience, too, and always used the benchmark that close to 60% of the time in pre-payroll, run payroll, and post-payroll is spent on payroll inputs.
Hidden outsourcing cost: An unwanted gift you pay the price for
“That is out of scope. Nope, that is out of scope as well. No, I am sorry, we do not offer these services. A custom GL? No, that’s extra. We need a YTD G2N because our auditors are visiting us. Here’s the bill. Can you read this letter from the local Tax Authorities? We are not a translating service.” These are provider responses to their customers' requests for services.
If your payroll is your baby, you’d want to know who’s the nanny
Payroll professionals are dedicated to delivering accurate, compliant, and timely pay to their workforce. No roadblock can prevent them from achieving this objective, this purpose: anytime, anywhere, always. You could even argue that the payroll is like your baby, your family.
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