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F or as long as payroll has existed, it has been judged by a very narrow measure of success. People got paid. Paydays happened on schedule. Serious mistakes were the exception rather than the rule. Now, companies are managing global teams, multiple currencies, and increasingly complex compliance requirements. This new way of working has created a dramatic shift, and payroll that simply works is no longer acceptable. Payroll has quickly become a source of risk if it does not evolve. Why “Good Enough” Payroll No Longer Works
If 2025 taught us anything, it is that the role of payroll has changed, even if many systems and processes have not. More companies are hiring across borders and adopting diverse employment models, while keeping pace with ongoing regulatory updates. Employees want accurate, easy- to-understand and available pay, without friction; and
Executives expect payroll to deliver visibility, control, and confidence.
Payroll’s new primary function sits at the center of trust, compliance, and operational performance. When it fails, the consequences are immediate; however, when it works well, payroll can quietly strengthen an organization every day.
Disconnected systems, manual handoffs, and country-specific processes create points of failure throughout the payroll cycle. Even minor errors can have outsized consequences, leading to compliance issues, frustrated employees, and reputational harm that extends well beyond the payroll team.
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GLOBAL PAYROLL MAGAZINE ISSUE 19
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