Visma Report:

Visma Enterprise's sixth annual report analyzes the Swedish payroll industry's perspectives on technology, job satisfaction, and professional development. The report, based on a survey of hundreds of payroll professionals, is commended by Zennie Sjölund of SRF Lönsam for its focus on this vital sector. The findings reveal varying levels of satisfaction with current payroll systems. While 64% of respondents reported being "fairly satisfied," only 21% expressed being "very satisfied," suggesting a need for more user-friendly, automated, and digitally advanced solutions. Concerning training, over half (52%) pursue skills development more than twice annually. However, one-fifth reported infrequent training, primarily due to time limitations. Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is prevalent, with 51% of all respondents utilizing it daily. Usage is most significant among payroll managers (69%), authorized payroll consultants (62%), and system administrators (60%). Sjölund emphasizes that AI is not perceived as a panacea but rather as a supportive tool to optimize workflows, potentially creating opportunities for increased training. She cautions, however, that the efficacy of AI-driven analysis relies heavily on the quality of input data, underscoring the growing importance of robust data management practices.