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At work with Europe.

Explore the biggest workplace shifts from Europe’s largest annual HR study, including what employees and HR leaders really think about careers, trust, payroll and sustainability. 

The research involved 16,000 employees and 5,625 HR decision makers from 16 European countries. 

At SD Worx Ireland, we provide cutting-edge payroll technology and services to streamline your processes, but we know that sometimes, a good old-fashioned visual reference is still handy.    

Stay on top of every payroll deadline in 2026 with a practical desk calendar you can keep right where you work. You can request multiple copies for your team (subject to fair-use limits and stock). You’ll also receive a digital version straight to your inbox for easy sharing. 

*We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but the calendar is for general guidance only. Always verify key dates with your internal processes. 

Download your free printable payroll calendar to keep key payroll dates at your fingertips. Stay organised effortlessly with SD Worx Ireland.

Flexibility is no longer just a perk -  it’s a necessity for attracting and retaining top talent. Our latest infographic highlights key trends shaping time management across Europe, revealing how businesses are adapting to employee expectations with smarter, more effective strategies. 

Discover actionable strategies for balancing employee wellbeing, compliance, and workforce productivity in our comprehensive Time Navigator eBook. 

Ready to design a reward package that truly motivates your team? Our simple checklist walks you through each step – from idea generation and market research to customising benefits and ensuring compliance. Follow the steps to efficiently build a strategy that aligns with your company’s goals and meets your employees’ needs.

Unlock the potential of your rewards program with our detailed step-by-step guide. Designed to offer clear and actionable instructions, this guide will help you navigate each phase with confidence and achieve your goals effectively.

Are you ready for Ireland's auto-enrolment changes? Our guide, "Auto-Enrolment in Ireland: What Employers Need to Know," is designed to provide employers with all the essential information about upcoming pension obligations. With auto-enrolment on the horizon in 2026, now is the time to prepare. 

Download "The Ultimate SME Guide to Outsourcing Your Payroll in Ireland" for expert insights on streamlining payroll, ensuring compliance, and reducing admin burdens. Unlock practical advice to simplify your business operations today.

We asked employers and employees in 18 European countries to tell us about payroll at their company. Now, four SD Worx experts share insights from the new research to answer the biggest payroll questions every organization faces right now, as they try to achieve payroll success in 2024.

Technology is forever changing the way we live our lives, and it is also changing the way companies manage their payrolls. This report provides a wealth of information on how much change technology has brought to the proficiency of payroll. Also, this report will offer practical recommendations for businesses aiming to optimise their payroll systems. 

Unleash the potential of payroll compliance with our comprehensive guide. From understanding the intricacies of Payroll Obligations to Payroll Compliance, we have produced a guide that offers insightful strategies to ensure legal adherence and avoid breaches. Learn how to implement best practices for record-keeping and audits whilst ensuring your payroll operations withstand scrutiny and maintain the highest standards of integrity. 

From this guide, you can enhance transparency and accuracy in payroll processes with detailed information on avoiding breaches and GDPR compliancy through payroll. This essential resource helps prevent penalties and guarantees a workplace that is both compliant and equitable.