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2025 will be a challenging yet exciting year for HR, where AI, workforce demands, and sustainability will play increasingly critical roles. How do we balance AI’s potential with human capabilities and strengths? What frameworks ensure responsible AI use? And how can HR meet rising expectations amid a shrinking workforce, while still working to embed sustainability into core practices? SD Worx, the leading European HR solutions provider, takes a closer look at five key HR trends for 2025.

SD Worx, the leading European HR solutions provider, has been recognised by analyst company Everest Group as a leader in the Multi-country Payroll Solutions PEAK Matrix 2024 EMEA. The recognition confirms SD Worx’ international presence, customer and partner relationships and innovative solutions. 

More than a third (36%) of European employers consider internal equality within the organisation to be their biggest challenge in the area of remuneration. Three out of ten employers (29%) are actively working to improve pay equality, and 31% say they have specific plans to do so in the future. On the other hand, four out of ten employers currently have no plans to tackle pay inequality. These findings and more are the results of an international survey conducted by European HR service provider SD Worx among more than 5,000 companies and 18,000 employees in 18 European countries.

SD Worx, the leading European HR and payroll solutions provider, has successfully closed the acquisition of F2A, the Italian market leader in HR and payroll. With this transaction, SD Worx has taken a quantum leap in its expansion strategy to help customers of any size across Europe with their HR and payroll through software, managed services and expertise. 

On Monday 18 November, preparations will start for the construction of the brand-new headquarters of HR service provider SD Worx. 

Six out of ten European employees consider salary to be the most important factor when choosing an organisation. At the same time, it’s also the main reason for leaving a company. Almost four out of ten (37%) employees are satisfied with their pay package as a whole, while around one-third (31%) are neutral and one-quarter (26%) are dissatisfied. In addition to a fixed salary, companies often offer other forms of remuneration, but they do not always correspond to employees' wishes. As an example, 40% would like extra leave days, but only 30% have this option. What’s more, employees often don’t have a clear picture of the total value of their salary package, which is crucial when it comes to knowing how much they actually earn. These findings and more are the results of an international survey conducted by European HR service provider SD Worx among more than 5,000 companies and 18,000 employees in 18 European countries.