Strategic & Sustainable HR

Flexible working has shifted from fringe benefit to business norm. Yet many organisations are still stuck in reactive mode, tweaking policies or reverting to old defaults instead of leaning into the change and leveraging it.  

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. 

Payroll may not always be the first place you look for innovation. But when you consider just how many people it touches – and how often – the case for change is clear. The process needs to be fast, accurate and secure, of course. But it also needs to feel easy, trustworthy and responsive. That’s where conversational payroll comes in. 

Interview with Lorenzo Andolfi, Senior Researcher, SD Worx  

The gig economy is no longer a side story in the world of work. From food delivery drivers to freelance consultants, gig workers are playing an increasingly visible role in how organisations get things done. But what does this mean for HR? And how should businesses respond to a workforce trend that’s growing fast, but still full of complexity?  

When making a significant investment in your HR transformation journey with a new HRIS, you want to make sure your implementation goes smoothly, and you get a quicker return-on-investment (ROI) and time-to-value from your new processes and technology. While there will always be factors outside of your control that can put pressure on your well-planned project, there are certainly activities you can undertake prior to beginning your project that will optimise your preparation and make sure you can hit the ground running. 

In December 2024, we identified the key trends shaping our industry for the year ahead. In the HR Trends 2025 series, we explore the impact of these trends over time and explain how employers can embrace them.

With support for SAP HCM on-premise set to end in 2027, businesses face a critical need to migrate their legacy systems to the cloud before maintenance expires.

In a rapidly evolving HR landscape, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a focal point for organizations navigating complex issues like talent shortages, employee engagement, and workforce adaptability. At our recent HR Leaders Lab in Paris, SD Worx’s Chief Strategy Officer Michael Custers and our HR Evangelist Jan Laurijssen led an insightful roundtable exploring how HR leaders can harness AI to address these critical challenges.

SAP HR Mavericks Podcast – Episode 2: Everything You Need to Know about SuccessConnect 2024

There’s less than a week left until SuccessConnect, one of the biggest and most influential HR events of the year. Do not miss the chance to dig into all the fascinating presentations, keynotes, roundtables and case studiesin store for us. 

In the complex world of Human Capital Management (HCM), businesses often face the daunting decision of selecting and implementing a comprehensive HR solution. A common concern is the perceived need to adopt an entire suite of tools all at once, which can feel overwhelming—both in terms of cost and complexity. However, SAP SuccessFactors, with the expert guidance of SD Worx, offers a flexible, modular approach that allows you to start with what matters most to your business and expand as your needs evolve.

When businesses consider adopting a comprehensive Human Capital Management (HCM) solution like SAP SuccessFactors, a common concern is the potential for a drawn-out implementation process. Many fear that the time and resources required will delay the benefits, causing frustration and operational disruptions.