Summer is drawing to a close. We are already preparing for the autumn season—gearing up for conferences and upcoming legislative changes.
Workforce planning and preparing for pay transparency continue to keep HR professionals busy. Once again, we have curated a selection of practical tips and professional insights that can be applied immediately to your daily work.
Our topics range from effective working time management and pay transparency to outsourced HR and payroll solutions, professional events, and the new regulations of the EU AI Act.
Pay Transparency Guide
Useful information for preparation
How is NEXON preparing for pay transparency?
Preparation offers organizations the opportunity to rethink their HR processes, review their job structures, and establish their compensation systems on objective and transparent foundations.
NEXON not only supports its clients in this process but also implements the very steps it recommends to other companies within its own organization. This practical experience makes the preparation process particularly valuable, as the improvements are based on real operational experience rather than merely theoretical recommendations. Read our summary!
The 10 most common mistakes in preparing for pay transparency
Pay transparency is becoming an increasingly important topic for many organizations. However, many companies still view it primarily as a legal compliance requirement. While the European Union's Pay Transparency Directive does indeed introduce new obligations, successful preparation is a far more comprehensive process. We have collected the ten most common mistakes that can make preparation more difficult, along with guidance on how to avoid them. Learn more.
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NEXONtime: modern time and leave management, shift planning
In the summer, almost every HR professional and manager faces the same question: how can we ensure employees get a real break while keeping company operations running smoothly?
In this article, we review—together with László Andor, a Senior Business Analyst at NEXON—the pitfalls to avoid and how the NEXONtime system supports HR, managers, and, not least, employees in their day-to-day operations. Read our article.
News from the world of outsourcing
How long does the transition take, and what should be included in the SLA?
We are outsourcing our payroll. What happens after the decision is made?
Outsourcing payroll is a major decision for a company. Selecting the right outsourcing provider is merely the first step; this is followed by an assessment of processes and the definition of all tasks to be outsourced—along with deadlines, responsibilities, and control points. These details must be codified in the service agreement (SLA), which serves as the cornerstone of the outsourcing service.
But how much work does this entail for the company? How long does the transition take, what should be specified in the SLA, and how can uninterrupted payroll operations be ensured throughout the process? We have summarized what to expect and how to prepare. Read it.
HR Knowledge Hub
How will the labour market change in the second half of 2026?
In the second half of 2026, the labor market is not expected to move in a single direction applicable to all sectors. While employment levels are likely to remain high, companies will expand more cautiously, recruit more selectively, and place increasing emphasis on the skills, performance, and retention of existing staff. Consequently, HR leaders must simultaneously navigate economic uncertainty, skills shortages, the rapid spread of AI, and shifting employee expectations. Read our analysis.