The future is already here. Are you ready to shape it? This article features a summary of the four pillars featured in our HR Trends 2026: Focus on the Moment report.

The fourth pillar of our HR Trends 2026 report is the Flow Architect, which looks at how to build flexible, adaptive systems for the future.

The third pillar of our HR Trends 2026 report is the Experience Shaper, which provides insights on how to design experiences that empower your people.

The second of our HR Trends 2026 pillars is the Value Creator, which explains how to drive measurable value through growth and sustainability.

The first pillar of our HR Trends 2026 report is the Digital Ally, which explains how to utilise AI as your trusted partner in humanising work.

We believe that shaping the future of work beings with paying attention to the present. That’s why this year, our HR Trends report invites you to focus on the moment – to pause and reflect on where we are now.

Running payroll properly and on time isn’t just a box to tick, it’s a core responsibility for every Irish employer. But even with the best systems in place, mistakes can happen. You might miss a deadline, miscalculate tax or PRSI, or file something incorrectly. 

Discover key payroll resolutions to make your payroll process future-ready in 2026 Learn how to embrace the future of payroll.

Ireland’s Pregnancy Loss Leave Bill 2025 introduces statutory paid leave for pregnancy loss - five days for the pregnant person, two and a half for partners. Learn how employers can lead with empathy and update policies. 

Discover key tips for managing payroll in Ireland during Christmas. Plan for SEPA deadlines, bank holidays, and year-end bonuses to ensure timely payments.

80 years of visionary HR & Payroll.

Discover the future of work with SD Worx’s “From 80 to Infinity” report — a celebration of 80 years of HR and payroll expertise and a bold look ahead to what’s next. This visionary report explores how technology, data, and human insight are shaping a world where work knows no boundaries. 

From building thriving, connected teams to transforming payroll into a living, breathing ecosystem, it reveals the key trends driving the workplaces of tomorrow. Download the report and be part of the movement shaping the next era of people, performance, and possibility.

Learn how to use gift cards as tax-free Christmas bonuses under Ireland’s Small Benefits Exemption. Explore key 2026 changes and ensure compliance for 2025.