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leaving behind the legacy systems and manual processes that have become second nature, training and support will be necessary tools during any transition period. Legacy systems themselves may prove a challenge, but it is one that cloud-based payroll systems or middleware can potentially mitigate. For SMEs or organisations with longer-term growth plans, scalability limitations might be another concern preventing them from moving forward with integration. Here, flexibility is again key, with payroll platforms which have custom features and adaptability to suit changing needs being a better fit.

swifter, better-informed business decisions which safeguard the bottom line. Integration lets payroll make such contributions without taking an eye off its fundamental goal of delivering accurate, timely, and compliant pay by enhancing accuracy. When payroll data is based on real-time employee information, the risk of errors also falls, and organisations are rewarded with cost savings and improved compliance. The Challenges As with any impactful change, integrating payroll systems and technology has its challenges to consider and offset. Data security concerns are high on the list for any conscientious payroll team; however, cybersecurity safeguards such as implementing sturdy encryption and multi-factor authentication can be put in place. For team members who are concerned about

analytics revolutionise compliance, accuracy, and strategic decision-

making and help businesses more

easily manage future challenges such as pay transparency. Users can investigate thousands of data sets, adapt filters to their precise requirements, and respond to patterns, globally and locally. At a time when employee experience is a key driver of retention, gaining a window into payroll expenditures, labour costs, and anomalies

enables proactive decision-making.

For SMEs or organisations with longer-term growth plans, scalability limitations might be another concern preventing them from moving forward with integration.

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