Payroll stories
Managers in retail, hospitality and healthcare could save hours as the AI tool automates rosters and timesheets while flagging breaches.
Employees can now handle leave, payslip and expense queries without leaving Microsoft 365, as Workday pushes HR and finance work into Copilot.
The tool could cut repetitive finance admin for accountants and small businesses, while keeping every automated step logged for compliance.
Errors in hourly workers' pay could be flagged sooner, as the new system analyses runs against five years of history before payday.
Licences and local leadership will underpin growth as crypto payments provider Confirmo targets a narrower, regulated field in Europe and the US.
The tie-up could speed adoption of workforce software among North American retailers and manufacturers seeking tighter payroll and scheduling control.
Accounting firms can now cut manual handoffs as payroll deadlines, approvals and client tasks flow into Karbon from Gusto.
Finance teams are losing 12.9 hours a week to checking AI outputs, as most leaders reject systems that cannot explain themselves.
The move strengthens Xero’s North American engineering base as it pushes AI tools into its core accounting software for small businesses.
Mid-market firms in North America can now link HR, payroll and finance data in one system, helping to cut manual work and compliance risks.
The UK firm said automated payment chases have also improved cash collection as more smaller businesses outsource day-to-day finance work.
Strong application growth and a push beyond startups helped Mercury secure new funding as it moves towards becoming a nationally regulated bank.
The UK fintech aims to speed customer checks in new markets while tightening controls on financial crime and fraud.
US mid-market firms get AI-driven finance, HR and construction tools in one platform, aimed at cutting manual work and improving visibility.
Australian employers could ease cross-border payroll and compliance burdens as Remote broadens access to its platform for partners and AI agents.
Cashback spending on Chexy is rising fastest among Canadians under 40, highlighting a shift towards immediate rewards on bills, rent and taxes.
Banks could lift deposits faster as the new software helps small firms move payroll, income and payments to fresh accounts within days.
Staff at FMG can now update leave and pay details in one place after the insurer replaced legacy HR systems with Workday.
Payroll mistakes are already pushing some workers into debt, as HBHR says 61% of employees would quit if errors continued for six months.
Small UK employers could cut compliance headaches as the firm takes on payroll, tax and statutory duties under a new managed employment model.
