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Stay ahead of complex employment laws, payroll legislation and pay transparency requirements across Europe. This pillar explores how proactive compliance management not only reduces risk but builds trust, equity and sustainable growth across borders.

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Why global payroll compliance doesn't end after go-live

 Global payroll compliance doesn't end after setup. Learn how multinational companies can manage local regulations, payroll changes and compliance risks across countries.

In the latest episode of HR Without Borders, SD Worx experts Jo Lavrysen and Koen Putzeys discuss why managing country-specific requirements is actually the hardest part of global payroll compliance. 

26/08/2026
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Why global payroll compliance is a business risk, not just a payroll task

Global payroll compliance is more than an administrative task. Discover the biggest payroll, tax and social security risks international employers face and how to avoid costly mistakes. 

17/08/2026
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Hiring Abroad? Why the Right Employment Setup Comes Before Payroll

Hiring internationally offers exciting growth opportunities for SMEs, but it introduces complex compliance challenges. While the immediate concern is often payroll, international employment, payroll and tax experts Jo Lavrysen and Koen Putzeys from SD Worx emphasise that a robust employment setup is the foundational step. This involves understanding local regulations, social security and tax obligations before payroll can be correctly implemented.  

 

27/07/2026
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6 ways international companies can implement pay transparency:

Implementing pay transparency across international organisations requires a balanced approach, combining global principles with local adaptation. It involves structured processes, clear governance and consistent decision-making across hiring, compensation, HR operations and payroll. The goal is not to create identical salaries or a single pay framework for every country. The goal is to create a fair, transparent, and explainable system that applies consistent principles everywhere while respecting local realities.  

15/07/2026
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Pay transparency across borders: when one directive means multiple different conversations

Based on SD Worx HR & Payroll Pulse 2026 — Europe's largest annual HR research project, covering 5,936 HR decision-makers and 16,500 employees across 16 countries.

06/07/2026
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Global payroll but local risk: Why international organisations can't afford compliance blind spots

A sneak peak into global payroll risks based on SD Worx HR & Payroll Pulse 2026 — Europe's largest annual HR research project, covering 5,936 HR decision-makers and 16,500 employees across 16 countries. 

 

29/06/2026
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How smart HR teams simplify global compliance

Discover how smart HR teams simplify global compliance with insights from Chris Blinkhorne, head of international compliance & governance at SD Worx.

By Chris Blinkhorne02/07/2025
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