Issue 8: Risk

The world feels less stable for many people than ever before. Soaring inflation, geopolitical conflicts, rapidly advancing climate change, and the lingering effects of a global pandemic have made businesses more cautious and wary of embarking on big new projects. But while many of the issues we’re facing today are certainly unique to our time, risk has always been — and will continue to be — an inherent part of life. Human beings are resilient, and risks help us forge new paths forward.

The potential of blockchain in payroll 

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies might still catch on in payroll and HR. 

69.4%
of workers in China are paid on an hourly basis.

Why payroll should always be prepared 

Payroll needs to be at the core of all business continuity plans. The mantra is: hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

Rethinking just-in-time staffing 

Lean staffing helped many businesses survive the 2008 financial crisis. But has just-in-time staffing become too risky?

Cultures of debt

Why some people end up underwater when it comes to borrowing money and others are more likely to avoid debt.

Putting business continuity plans to the test in Ukraine

A Ukrainian business service provider offers a masterclass in ensuring payroll continuity in a crisis.

41% of Americans have health care debt.

How six people in Accra earn their cedis

From slums overlooked by high-rises to tourism campaigns amid an economic crisis, Accra is a place of opportunity and struggle.

50 years of SWIFT 

How the introduction of secure cross-border bank messaging changed international business forever.

In 1977, 80% of cross-border payment instructions were sent by mail.

Do we have a labor issue or a pay issue?

Two experts debate the underlying causes of the current labor shortage happening worldwide.

83% of organizations reported experiencing phishing attacks in 2022.

Practical cybersecurity tips for payroll departments 

While prevention is the best medicine when it comes to cyberattacks, if your organization is targeted by criminals, you need to act fast.

A commercial diver navigates the deep

About 3,700 people in Australia are certified to work as commercial divers, one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.

The very first calculating machine

Four centuries ago, during a time of great innovation, Wilhelm Schickard invented the first-ever calculating machine in Germany.

Farhad Mahbub’s journey to automation with purpose

Worley’s Global Payroll Transformation Lead took a chance — and brought ADP along for the ride — to improve payroll for teams spread across 49 countries.

“All our systems are ultimately about people.”