Issue 12: Resilience

In the world of payroll, fostering resilience is critical to maintaining smooth operations during uncertain times. When resilient individuals meet resilient systems, the odds of success skyrocket. Issue 12 of the ReThink Quarterly explores resilience in all its forms, highlighting the workers and the systems facing environmental, political and technological uncertainty with fortitude.

Big Pivots

Following Covid-19, workers around the world have been reconfiguring their careers as part of the “great reshuffle.” We’ve asked four of these people to share what it’s like to take the leap into an entirely new industry.

Building resilience, fostering engagement

Fostering individual resilience in today’s complex work environment requires resilient systems.

Payroll during hyperinflation

When a country’s economy is in crisis, how can payroll keep up? Argentina offers a case study in how crucial payroll is during periods of high inflation.

How 6 people in Athens earn their euros

After weathering a financial crisis, people in Greece’s historic capital city are building a brighter future.

The green talent transition

The energy transition will also be a labor transition requiring the right mix of policies to retrain and reskill thousands of workers.

Mauritius: Africa’s beach paradise turned financial hub

This small island has leveraged its strategic location and highly educated workforce to become an entry point to mainland Africa.

Ithaca Hours and time-based currencies 

An experiment in 1990s New York was a fairly recent example of a centuries-old idea: local currency projects based on labor.

The history of the weekend

Thank goodness it’s Friday? Although we take it for granted, the working week as we know it faced strong resistance.

Building new capitals

Around 40% of all nations have contemplated relocating their capital cities. What’s driving this trend, and where do workers come in?

Volunteering on company time

Many organizations allow employees to volunteer at work. How can employers support these volunteering efforts?

Inflation reached 211.4% in Argentina last year.

Are companies going overboard with perks and benefits?

Two experts debate what the future of perks and benefits should look like.

Mangrove planting in Mexico

Keila Vázquez Lira is a guardian of the mangrove wetlands, planting high-carbon-storage trees that are crucial in the fight against climate change. 

A proactive HR approach to combating job scams

Amid a cost-of-living crisis, desperate job seekers are falling victim to employment scams. Here’s how HR and payroll can help protect their companies.

How IKEA adopted a modular approach for global payroll success

When the pandemic hit, INGKA, the parent of retail giant IKEA, used a block-by-block approach to digitalize core operations and keep payroll running.

Kennametal sees challenges as opportunities for innovation

When regional issues arose during Kennametal’s global payroll transformation, ADP helped find creative solutions for difficult situations.