What is the present status of payroll in Germany?

Please consult the principal findings of Remote's 2024 Global Payroll Survey, focusing on Germany — covering payroll expenditure, error handling, outsourcing tendencies and related topics. The guide sets out practical measures to optimise payroll workflows and highlights key statistics on Germany's comparatively high payroll expenses. Hiring leaders and HR teams will find chapters on:

  • How Germany's payroll costs stack up against the US and UK
  • Which sectors are most impacted by payroll errors
  • How much time German HR teams spend correcting errors
  • How to improve accuracy and security in payroll runs
  • How to reduce payroll processing time using automation tools
  • Common payroll issues and their impact on workers and HR
  • How to utilise employers of record (EORs) to speed up onboarding
  • How to collaborate with EORs to access expertise in international compliance

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