Discover the Future of Payroll – Powered by AI

Download our FREE eBook: The Future of Payroll: How AI is Revolutionising the Industry

AI is reshaping payroll faster than you think.

Payroll is no longer just about payslips and compliance. It’s becoming a strategic powerhouse – fuelled by artificial intelligence.

This ground-breaking eBook reveals how leading organisations are already using AI to automate processes, enhance compliance, deliver real-time insights, and elevate the employee experience. If you work in payroll, this isn’t just your future – it’s your present.

What’s inside?

This expert-led guide unpacks:

• Real-world AI case studies across retail, finance, healthcare & more
• Game-changing tools like predictive analytics, chatbots & generative AI
• How AI is reducing processing time, boosting accuracy & cutting costs
• The skills payroll professionals need to stay relevant – and lead
• Practical strategies to integrate AI into your payroll ecosystem
• How to manage compliance, ethics, and risk in an AI-led world
• Why payroll leaders must act now to stay ahead

Written by Nick Day, one of the best known Global Payroll Thought Leaders and CEO of JGA Recruitment Group, this is your playbook for payroll’s next evolution.

This isn’t just an eBook. It’s your edge.

Whether you’re a payroll manager, HR leader, or CFO, the insights inside will help you:

💡 Make smarter, faster payroll decisions
📊 Unlock cost-saving and strategic value
🧠 Equip your team with future-ready skills
🛠 Implement AI solutions with confidence
👥 Retain top talent through frictionless pay experiences

Don’t fall behind. While others wait, innovators are already building smarter, leaner, AI-powered payroll functions.

Ready to lead the change?

• Download the free eBook now and future-proof your payroll function.
• Share it with your team – this is essential reading.
• Speak with JGA Recruitment to hire AI-ready payroll talent today.

🔍 “AI is about augmenting work – not just automating it.” – Nick Day

Join the payroll professionals shaping tomorrow – today.

The world of work is changing fast. Hybrid teams. Rapid digitalisation. New employee expectations. It’s a lot to lead through. But while the workplace has transformed, many leadership models haven’t kept up. The result is a growing gap between what organisations need from their leaders and what they’re getting.

At JGA Recruitment Group, we hear this from clients every week. Senior teams that look great on paper but struggle to align. New hires who feel lost in their first 90 days. Leadership development programmes that tick boxes but fail to drive real behavioural change. It’s why we launched JGA Coaching and Consulting. Our aim is to help businesses not just hire great people, but turn them into confident, future-ready leaders.

We’re seeing it everywhere. Technically capable people stepping into senior roles without the mindset or support to lead through change. The gap isn’t just skills. It’s clarity, cohesion and confidence. And if you don’t address it, it spreads fast — disengaged teams, decision paralysis, and high performers burning out or leaving.

Leadership in 2025 demands more. Emotional intelligence. Digital fluency. The ability to communicate across platforms, time zones and generations. Leaders need to be adaptable, aligned, and aware of the wider business context. That’s the shift we’re making with our clients through tools, coaching, and diagnostics built for this reality.

Imagine a senior team that knows exactly how to work together. New managers who step into the role with confidence and a clear understanding of how to lead. A team that’s not scrambling to plug gaps, but proactively shaping performance, engagement and retention.

With Meta Team, we help leadership teams understand their blind spots and dynamics, the stuff that’s not on the org chart but affects every decision. With Transition Coaching, we support new hires in those critical first three months, so they embed faster and lead stronger. Our expert-led programmes from Coaching Focus equip managers with the behaviours that actually stick, while our partnership with Inference Group brings AI-enabled payroll tools that empower better, faster decisions.

And this isn’t about HR & Payroll being on the sidelines. It’s about them leading the way, enabling people managers with insights, aligning teams around strategy, and making sure performance doesn’t just happen by accident.

The businesses that thrive in the next five years will be the ones who invest in their people after the point of hire. That’s where culture is shaped. That’s where capability is built. That’s where real performance starts.

If your leadership team is navigating complexity, change or growth, we’d love to help. 

Explore the services behind high-performing teams with JGA Coaching and Consulting. Or reach out today for a conversation.

Check out what JGA Coaching & Consulting can do here

Productivity isn’t just about how long we sit at our desks – it’s about what we actually get done while we’re there.

In recent years, there’s been a noticeable shift in how we view working hours. From the rise of the 4-day workweek to flexible start and finish times, more organisations are starting to question the age-old belief that more hours = more output.

But does cutting back on time at work really boost productivity?

The Case for Fewer Hours

Research says yes – at least in many cases. A UK pilot of the 4-day workweek saw 92% of companies deciding to continue the model. Why? Because people were just as productive in less time. In fact, many were more focused, more energised, and more satisfied with their jobs.

It makes sense. When people know they have less time to complete their tasks, they tend to work smarter. Meetings become more focused. Procrastination dips. And the ever-present ‘I’ll do it later’ mindset starts to disappear.

What Productivity Really Looks Like

We often confuse busyness with productivity. But clocking long hours doesn’t mean we’re adding more value. Burnout, stress, and disengagement are productivity killers – and they’re rampant in environments where long hours are the norm.

Studies have shown that most employees are only truly productive for around 3 to 4 hours per day. So stretching that across an 8-hour workday (or longer) may not be the best strategy for getting things done.

The Conditions Matter

That said, shorter hours only work when the structure and culture support it. Without clarity, accountability, and focus, shaving off hours can lead to chaos.

For reduced-hour models to work, teams need:

• Clear goals and expectations.
• Systems to support async work and fewer meetings.
• A culture that values results over presenteeism.

Without these, productivity can suffer – even with fewer hours.

So… Does Less Time Equal More Output?

It can. But only when businesses rethink how work is done, not just how long it lasts.

The real opportunity lies in designing work with intention – cutting out the noise and focusing on what truly drives results.

Whether it’s trialling a 4-day week, trimming meeting overload, or letting employees choose when and where they work best, one thing is clear: more time doesn’t always mean more output. In many cases, it means more burnout, more distractions, and less of what really matters.

JGA Recruitment Group: Connecting Talent. Driving Success.

Looking for the next step in your career? Or looking for the best Payroll & HR talent to join your organisation? Contact our team on:

Telephone: 01727800377

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://jgarecruitment.com

At JGA Recruitment, we’ve built a reputation for connecting businesses with top Payroll and HR talent. But great talent needs great leadership to thrive. That’s why we’re excited to announce our partnership with Coaching Focus, specialists in executive coaching and leadership development. Together, we’re offering businesses transformative coaching programmes designed to develop stronger leaders, enhance team performance, and fuel long-term growth.

Why Coaching Matters Now More Than Ever

The workplace is evolving faster than ever. Hybrid work, shifting employee expectations, and increasing competition mean that effective leadership is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. Through our collaboration with Coaching Focus, we’re providing organisations with coaching solutions that promote personal growth, strengthen team dynamics, and build resilient, future-ready businesses.

What This Means for Businesses

Through this partnership, businesses gain access to a full suite of leadership and development programmes designed to:

1. Equip managers with coaching skills to inspire and drive performance.
2. Strengthen communication, trust, and workplace relationships.
3. Foster a growth mindset for learning, feedback, and development.
4. Gain accredited leadership & management qualifications.
5. Personalised 1:1 coaching for career growth & leadership success.
6. Flexible, self-paced leadership training that fits busy schedules.

Nick Day, CEO of JGA Recruitment, on the Power of Coaching

“I’m delighted to announce our partnership with Coaching Focus. Their exceptional approach to executive coaching and leadership development perfectly complements our expanding portfolio of HR solutions. This collaboration allows us to offer clients transformative coaching programmes that will help their leaders and teams reach their full potential.”

Ready to Transform Your Leadership?

Whether you’re looking to elevate your leadership team, strengthen organisational culture, or empower individuals to achieve their best, we have the solutions to help.

📩 Want to learn more?

Get in touch with Aaron Herkanaidu at [email protected].

At JGA Recruitment, we know that hiring great HR and payroll professionals is just the first step. The real challenge? Making sure those teams work effectively, collaborate seamlessly, and drive real business impact. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new way to help businesses get the best out of their teams – combining our recruitment expertise with data-driven team diagnostics and coaching.

Why Team Performance Matters

Hiring the right people is important, but what happens next is just as crucial. High-performing teams don’t just happen – they need the right structure, leadership, and habits to succeed. Businesses today face challenges like hybrid work, disengagement, and misalignment, all of which can impact productivity and culture.

That’s why, in partnership with Meta Team, we’re now offering businesses data-led insights and structured coaching to optimise team performance, improve leadership, and build cultures that fuel long-term success.

A Smarter Approach to Team Development

Our new team optimisation service uses research-backed methods to identify inefficiencies and help teams work better together. Businesses will benefit from:

✅ Team Performance Analytics – Understanding strengths, blind spots, and areas for growth.

✅ Stronger Collaboration & Communication – Building trust, alignment, and seamless teamwork.

✅ Leadership Development & Coaching – Empowering managers to drive performance and engagement.

✅ Long-Term Business Success – Embedding behaviours that lead to sustained high performance.

Nick Day, CEO of JGA Recruitment, on Why This Matters

“Hiring the right people is step one. But businesses that want long-term success need to focus on how their teams actually work together. By offering structured diagnostics and coaching, we’re giving organisations the tools to optimise collaboration, enhance leadership, and build stronger teams.”

The Science Behind High-Performing Teams

This approach is backed by leading research from McKinsey and Harvard, which has analysed 1,200 teams worldwide. Their findings show that the most successful teams excel in two key areas:

🔹 Inner Game – Trust, resilience, purpose and focus – key for internal team cohesion.

🔹 Outer Game – Agility, adapting, influencing and taking action – critical for external success.

By strengthening both, businesses boost engagement, improve productivity, and drive real results.

What’s Next?

If you’re looking to strengthen team performance, build leadership capabilities, and create a more engaged workforce, now’s the time to act.

📩 Want to learn more?

Get in touch with Aaron Herkanaidu at [email protected] to explore how we can help your teams thrive.