SD Worx subsidiary Protime strengthens workforce planning offering and expands position in the Netherlands with acquisition of Checks

Protime, a European specialist in workforce management and part of SD Worx, has acquired Checks. This fast-growing Dutch company develops specialised and innovative cloud software for organisations dealing with complex planning challenges, demanding schedules, and intricate regulations. The acquisition complements Protime’s time & attendance solutions and strengthens its position in the Benelux. It also supports Protime’s long-term ambition to become Europe’s leading provider of workforce management technology and services, bringing time tracking, planning, and optimisation together in one integrated platform.

The European market for workforce management software continues to grow rapidly, driven by demand for integrated solutions that improve forecasting, reduce over- and understaffing, limit overtime, and streamline planning processes. By automating these processes, organisations not only save time but also increase employee engagement and satisfaction through more transparent and flexible schedules.

Today, Protime is already a market leader in workforce management in Belgium and the Netherlands. The company aims to expand that position across all countries where SD Worx operates. Acquisitions are a key part of this growth strategy, alongside organic growth and continuous product innovation.

Checks’ technology and vision provide a strong foundation to further modernise planning capabilities within Protime’s new AI-driven planning platform. This creates a scalable, future-proof solution that meets the growing needs of complex organisations. Checks offers advanced workforce planning features and has a proven track record of integrating with time & attendance software, an area where Protime has deep expertise as a market leader. The Checks technology will be made available on the Protime platform quickly, enabling Protime customers to start using it. At the same time, Checks customers will gain access to Protime’s software.

“We are very excited to add Checks’ advanced planning solution to the Protime platform and look forward to working with our new customers. Just as important are the new colleagues we welcome, along with their deep expertise,” says Jan Van Autreve, CEO of Protime. “Checks’ technology, company culture, and customer-first approach perfectly align with our ambition to become the European reference in workforce management solutions.”

Checks has quickly grown into a trusted partner for workforce planning, forecasting, complex scheduling, shift optimisation, and sector-specific workforce solutions. The company serves a strong and diverse customer base across dozens of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, waste management, public sector, and healthcare. Checks supports more than 170 clients, including Avis, Dela, and FrieslandCampina.

“Joining a European market leader validates both our vision and the strength of our technology. Together with Protime, we can accelerate our growth and further develop our planning solution into a European benchmark,” says Willem Boersma, Co-founder of Checks. “It’s also an important recognition for our team, which has spent years building a modern, scalable workforce planning solution with passion and dedication. We look forward to this next phase, where we can serve our customers in the Netherlands and across Europe even better.”

Checks will continue to operate as a separate entity, with its own go-to-market approach, implementation team, and support organisation. Its experienced team of specialists will remain active within the group. The founders will stay closely involved in commercial strategy, product development, and customer relationships. At the same time, Protime and Checks will work closely together on product development, knowledge sharing, and innovation.

Checks is a Dutch specialist in workforce planning and scheduling. The company offers a modern, cloud-based solution for SMEs and larger organisations with complex planning needs. Checks supports more than 170 customers and brings deep expertise in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, retail, and healthcare. It combines planning technology, process optimisation, and operational support into one integrated offering.

Protime is a leading provider of workforce management solutions that help organisations plan, track, and optimize working time, absences, and workforce deployment. With user-friendly software, Protime enables companies to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and give employees greater autonomy over their work schedules.