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Superannuation Explained: Retirement Savings in the Workplace

Discover how superannuation supports employee retirement planning and financial wellbeing. Learn how employers can strengthen benefits strategies through effective pension administration, payroll management, and workforce planning. 

By Stacey McGrath14/10/2026
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Payday Talks. Real people. Real opinions. Real Payday conversations.

From payslip confusion and payroll mistakes to pensions, pay transparency and workplace trust, we took to the streets of Dublin to find out. 

Payday means something different to everyone. For some, it's a chance to treat themselves. For others, it's about financial security, planning for the future or simply making ends meet. At SD Worx, we support millions of paydays and we believe pay should work better for everyone. 

Through Payday Talks, we’re bringing real conversations about pay in Ireland to life and comparing them with insights from our latest HR & Payroll Pulse research to reveal what employees really think, feel and need.

By Stacey McGrath14/10/2026
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School Closures and Childcare Disruption: A Guide for Irish Employers

When school closures disrupt childcare, how should employers respond? Explore practical options for managing leave, flexibility and business continuity.

By Stacey McGrath8/10/2026
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Budget 2027: What Irish employers, HR teams and payroll professionals need to know

Budget 2027 introduces changes to income tax, USC, employer PRSI and the National Minimum Wage, alongside new childcare, housing and financial wellbeing measures. Discover what Irish employers, HR teams and payroll professionals need to know, and the actions to take now.

By Aoife Meagher7/10/2026
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How to Read Your Payslip: A Simple Guide for Employees

This guide helps employees understand their payslips, including earnings, tax deductions, PRSI, USC and net pay. Employers can use it as a practical resource to improve payroll transparency, reduce queries and support employee financial awareness. 

By Stacey McGrath7/10/2026
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What Ireland’s Most Resilient Organisations Do Differently

Many organisations are focused on individual workplace challenges such as AI, talent shortages, compliance, and employee engagement. The real challenge is ensuring the fundamentals of work are strong enough to handle them all.

By Eimear Byrne30/9/2026
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Employment Status in Ireland: Why Worker Classification Matters for PRSI, Pensions and Auto-Enrolment

Pension classification starts with employment status. This article explains why correct worker classification matters for PRSI, pension eligibility, auto-enrolment and payroll compliance in Ireland.

By Aoife Meagher6/8/2026
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AI Regulation in Ireland - Why HR and Payroll Can’t Afford to Be Reactive

As AI becomes more embedded in HR and payroll, new regulation is raising expectations around transparency, trust and accountability. This blog explores what Ireland’s AI Bill 2026 means for HR and payroll leaders, and why organisations need to move from AI adoption to AI governance.

By Aoife Meagher6/8/2026
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Contractual retirement ages in Ireland: what the new 2025 Act means for employers

Seeking to understand contractual retirement ages a little better, considering recent legislative updates? Check out our blog to learn more!

By Aoife Meagher4/8/2026
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3 Common Myths about Payroll Outsourcing Irish Employers Should Rethink

Discover the truth behind common payroll outsourcing myths in Ireland. Learn how outsourcing can improve your business. 

By Stacey McGrath3/8/2026
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5 Ways to Support Work-Life Balance in Your Organisation - Insights from SD Worx Ireland

 Discover 5 practical ways to improve work-life balance in your organisation. Learn how flexibility, trust and HR strategy help attract and retain talent in Ireland.

By Aoife Meagher3/8/2026
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What is a shadow payroll? A guide for Irish employers

What is shadow payroll, and how can it be run compliantly? Keeping tax compliant with countries abroad when it comes to a temporary situation of a worker abroad is a key responsibility of payroll teams, so we've put together a guide to help you out.

By Stacey McGrath3/8/2026