HR & Payroll Pulse 2026: Key workforce trends shaping Europe

As workplaces across Europe face growing pressure from skills shortages, rising costs, regulatory changes and the rapid adoption of AI, understanding what employees and HR leaders expect has become essential.

HR & Payroll Pulse 2026, SD Worx’s latest European workforce study, brings together insights from 16.500 employees and 5.936 HR decision-makers across 16 European countries, offering a clear view of the trends shaping the future of work.

The report explores key topics such as employee engagement, workforce flexibility, payroll and reward expectations, pay transparency, digital transformation, workforce planning and the growing impact of AI at work.

Discover how organizations are responding to today’s workforce challenges, what employees expect from their employers, and which HR and payroll priorities are becoming critical for business success.

Download the HR & Payroll Pulse 2026 report and explore the latest workforce insights from across Europe:HR & Payroll Pulse 2026: O evaluare realistă pentru Europa | SD Worx