3 Signs it’s not working out between you and your payroll system
It’s out with the old and in with the new – if you’re thinking about going digital with your payroll system, here are three signs to look out for to know that it’s time to make the switch.
If there’s one constant in life – it’s that there’ll always be more change to come. Too often, businesses find themselves a few steps behind in keeping up with the times which puts their business processes and workflow at risk.
As the working world becomes progressively more dispersed and staff make desks out of living room cushions or café countertops, how businesses handle their admin, HR, and payroll processes needs to grow and shift alongside it. Gone are the days when all these processes can happen under one linoleum-lined office ceiling. However, as the working world has become more and more dispersed, the importance of maintaining compliance – especially with shifting legislation – becomes vital to safeguarding your company and business processes.
To stay connected and compliant while spread across various work settings, it’s wise to consider digitising your HR and payroll processes onto cloud-based software, like the services offered by Sage. This way you can keep up with maintaining your business security while on the go.
If you’re considering going digital with your payroll system, here are three signs to look out for to know that it’s time to say goodbye to your old payroll system and get on board in joining the cloud for seamless team integration and security.
Onboarding new staffers is becoming a difficult task
If you find that you’re increasingly having issues registering new employees on your payroll system, it’s time to consider going digital. Onboarding a new employee requires a significant amount of paperwork, which can be tricky when you have a fragmented workforce or are hiring someone from a different city. Going digital can help smooth out this process while also saving on resources that would be needed to keep a trail of the paperwork.
Communicating across your team is becoming a challenge
While the working world may seem more remote and hybrid, as some of your staff work in the office while the rest opt for remote locations, staying connected as a team shouldn’t be that tough to maintain – especially if you’re using newer payroll solutions. Moving your payroll onto cloud-based solutions will allow you to easily process payroll across your team no matter where your team is located. Digital payroll platforms like Sage allow you to easily communicate any payroll information you need with your employees, making it easier to stay connected and process everything in one smooth digital landscape.
Your data is not backing up sufficiently
Traditional payroll processing systems often lack modern technology that allows you to automatically and efficiently back up your employee or company data and can encrypt it for extra security. In fact, most traditional systems work on a literal paper trail – making it risky to ensure that the data has multiple back-ups safe in the event of an office fire. If you find that you’re losing track of data records, it’s time to consider switching to a digital platform. Sage’s cloud-based software is secure and accessible when needed, automated updated and backups reduces the admin burden on doing this yourself. Additionally, Sage also offers a platform that is legislatively compliant with professionals on standby to call for assistance to ensure that your business HR and payroll processes remain safeguarded no matter where your team operates.
These three signs will help you to know when it’s the right time to upgrade your payroll system and move along with the growth and progression of your business. Sage offers their Sage Business Cloud Payroll solutions for business owners looking to digitise their payroll system painlessly.
The platform allows you to take control of your payroll processes, easily maintain data security and back-ups, and stay on top of legislative compliance laws with ease and convenience. Bring your business into a tech-savvy tomorrow by opting to go digital and avoid the risk of sticking to traditional payroll systems that won’t be able to keep up with ever-evolving industries.
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