Payroll & Reward

In this episode of Boardroom Conversations, Bruce Fecheyr-Lippens, Chief People Officer at SD Worx and co-author of Join the Club, speaks with seasoned business leader Jean Decraene about leading organisations through growth, acquisitions and cultural change.

In this episode of Boardroom Conversations, Bruce Fecheyr-Lippens, Chief People Officer at SD Worx and co-author of Join the Club, sits down with Kobe Verdonck, CEO of SD Worx, to explore what it takes to build high-performing teams and future-ready organisations.

Senior Marketing Manager Iris Horky reflects on why clear ranges help people set realistic expectations, navigate sector differences and feel more confident when discussing their own pay

Managing Director Erika Rönnquist Hoh explains how clear processes and equal treatment have long shaped workplace culture in Sweden, and how organisations can build on these foundations as the Directive approaches. 

Employee satisfaction in 2026 is closely linked to how organisations approach reward, recognition and financial well-being. Drawing on findings from the 2026 HR and Payroll Pulse, this blog explores what employees across Europe value most and where gaps remain. It outlines how clearer, more flexible reward strategies can better support people at work.

Payroll is becoming more closely connected to how organisations manage people, data and trust. This blog explores five key payroll trends for 2026, drawing on insights from the 2026 HR and Payroll Pulse and SD Worx expertise. It outlines what HR teams across Europe should consider when shaping future payroll strategies.

Results may be visible. Culture is what people feel.

This year’s HR & Payroll Pulse report brings those pressures into focus, offering a clear view of where the foundations of work are holding and where they are starting to strain.

This blog explains what pay transparency really means, which practices are included, and how the new rules will affect both employees and employers of all sizes.

This blog explores the most common fears, explains the real impact on organisations and outlines why early preparation can turn transparency into a long‑term business advantage.

This blog outlines the key differences in national approaches, from reporting requirements to the role of unions and works councils, helping HR leaders understand what to expect across major EU markets.

This blog outlines five practical steps HR leaders can take to build clear pay structures, strengthen communication and prepare their organisation for the EU Pay Transparency Directive.