Latest Publications

Workplaces across Europe are under pressure. Skills shortages, rising costs, regulatory shifts and questions of trust are shaping how organisations operate and how people experience work.  

This year’s HR & Payroll Pulse surveyed 16,500 employees, 5,936 HR decision makers across 16 European countries, the report brings those pressures into focus, offering a clear view of where the foundations of work are holding and where they are starting to strain. 

A practical guide for Irish employers preparing for the EU Pay Transparency Directive. Learn the key requirements, build strong data foundations that reduce compliance risk, and take the steps needed to become transparency-ready.

Hospitality payroll in Ireland is unlike payroll in any other sector. Variable hours, seasonal staffing, high turnover, tips, split shifts and constant regulatory change make it one of the most complex payroll environments Irish employers face.

That is why hospitality payroll in Ireland is no longer just an administrative task. It is a critical business function that directly affects compliance, employee trust, retention and profitability.

This free ebook from SD Worx Ireland brings together expert insight, Irish payroll data and real‑world experience to help hospitality employers understand the risks, challenges and opportunities shaping payroll today.

At SD Worx Ireland, we provide cutting-edge payroll technology and services to streamline your processes, but we know that a clear, visual reference can still be invaluable.

Our 2026 payroll calendar is now available digitally, making it easy to access, share, and keep close at hand whenever you need it. In addition, we have a limited number of physical desk calendars available, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Designed to help you stay on top of every payroll deadline*, the calendar—both digital and print—offers practical guidance you can rely on throughout the year.

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

HR is changing quickly. From the rise of AI to shifting employee expectations, organisations are under pressure to adapt how they attract, manage, and retain talent.

This report helps you understand the key HR trends shaping 2026 and what they mean for your organisation in practice.

Discover the biggest workplace trends shaping HR and payroll across Europe. The HR & Payroll Pulse 2025 explores how employees and HR leaders are responding to change.

Based on insights from over 16,000 employees and 5,600 HR decision-makers, this report gives you a clear view of what’s happening now and what’s coming next. 

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. 

Managing time and workforce data is becoming more complex. From tracking hours accurately to managing schedules and compliance, small inefficiencies quickly add up.

This practical guide shows how smarter time and workforce management can reduce errors, improve visibility, and give you more control over your operations.

Reward strategy is under increasing pressure. Employees expect fairness and transparency, while organisations need to retain talent and stay competitive.

This checklist helps you assess whether your current approach is clear, consistent, and working in practice - and where you may need to take action.

Reward strategy is becoming more complex. Employees expect fairness and transparency, while organisations need to retain talent and manage rising costs.

This practical guide helps you understand how to build a reward approach that works in practice - one that is clear, consistent, and supports long-term business performance.

Pension auto-enrolment is now in place in Ireland, bringing new responsibilities for employers. From managing contributions to updating payroll processes, the impact is immediate.

This practical guide helps you understand what auto-enrolment means for your business and how to manage it clearly, accurately, and without unnecessary disruption.

Managing payroll in a small business can quickly become complex. Keeping up with compliance, handling calculations accurately, and managing reporting all take time and resources.

This practical guide explains how payroll outsourcing can help SMEs reduce risk, save time, and manage payroll more efficiently.