Poland is one of Europe’s fastest-growing economies and a regional powerhouse in sectors like manufacturing and shared services. The country has made a name for itself on the global market thanks to a highly educated workforce and high foreign direct investment. After joining the European Union in 2004, Poland embarked on a new era of expansion, with access to EU funds supporting its growth and development. But for companies expanding into Poland, payroll is anything but straightforward. Any administrative processes in Poland—including payroll—are in a constant tug-of-war between modern, digital-forward methods and traditional bureaucracy. Poland’s labor code, a tapestry of communist-era laws reshaped by current EU legislation, can often be difficult to decipher for multinationals coming from abroad.

In this episode of Payroll Around the World, we’re joined by ADP experts Josef Kozler, Senior Operations Director at ADP Poland, and Tomasz Czerkies, Compliance Manager, as we explore Poland’s payroll complexities. From the strict requirements for storing and indexing personnel files to the country’s overarching Polish-language mandates, they explain what global payroll professionals need to know to stay compliant and competitive in one of Europe’s most promising yet demanding markets. We’re also joined by Jarek, an office manager at a law firm in Warsaw, who’s leading the firm’s transition away from paper files to a more digital system.

Timestamps

• Intro [00:07]
• Poland’s labor landscape [04:54]
• Payroll complexity, including retrocalculations [06:27]
• Interpreting Poland’s labor laws [12:38]
• Tax and social security obligations [17:13]
• Digitizing personnel files [20:27]
• Jarek’s story [24:36]
• How to help companies digitize their files [29:58]
• Language barriers [31:38]
• Keeping up with regulatory changes [33:08]
• The best part about Polish payroll [34:45]

Credits

• Executive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate Allen
• Executive Producer for Storythings: Matt Locke
• Lead Producer for Storythings: Chris Mitchell
• Scripted and hosted by: Luisa Rollenhagen
• Guest interview recorded by: Tadeusz Michrowski
• Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet

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Canada is considered a stable, business-friendly, and economically advanced country, and it’s no surprise that many global organizations look north when expanding their operations. With 10 provinces and 3 territories, it’s also a country where payroll isn’t just federal; it’s highly regional. Employers must account for both federal programs—like the Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance—and provincial employment standards, which vary widely in areas like minimum wage, overtime, vacation pay, and benefits. Quebec, in particular, has its own pension plan, privacy laws, and even language legislation requiring that key employment materials be delivered in French.

In this episode of Payroll Around the World, we’re joined by ADP experts Jim Lord, President of ADP Canada, and Elvira Ciambella, Vice President of Business Innovation Transformation and Shared Services at ADP. Together, they unpack Canada’s regulatory web, complex collective bargaining agreements, and the potential of the country’s diverse workforce. We also speak to Keven, a computer science consultant for a software developer who recently moved to Montréal from Mississauga, Ontario. He describes the challenges of adapting to Quebec’s unique tax and social security system, as well as the cultural aspects of Canada’s second-most populous province.

Timestamps

• Intro [00:07]
• Canada’s labor market and economy [03:41]
• Unions in Canada [05:58]
• The potential of the talent pool [08:37]
• Quebec and dual language requirements [10:53]
• Further complexities in Quebec [12:57]
• Keven’s story [18:47]
• How Canada’s provinces create complexity [28:42]
• Pay transparency reporting requirements in British Columbia [31:11]
• The importance of financial wellness [33:42]
• Compliance regulations for ADP in Canada [36:15]

Credits

• Executive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate Allen
• Executive Producer for Storythings: Matt Locke
• Lead Producer for Storythings: Chris Mitchell
• Scripted and Luisa Rollenhagened by: Luisa Rollenhagen
• Guest interview recorded by: Adrian Ma
• Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet

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Tunisia is Africa’s northernmost country and has formed a bridge between the Mediterranean and Africa’s Maghreb region for centuries. The country follows a French-style legal framework, and while Arabic is the official language, French dominates business communications, including payslips and HR systems. English is increasingly common, but language remains a practical consideration for international teams. Tunisia’s young, highly skilled workforce also gives the country a competitive edge. A significant percentage of the population is under 30, and many young professionals are fluent in multiple languages and trained in engineering, IT, and business, making Tunisia a strategic location for global operations and shared services centers.

In this episode of Payroll Around the World, we’re joined by Sonia Khachlouf, General Manager of ADP in Tunisia, and Maher Gaida, CEO of ABC Audit & Business Consulting. They’ll talk us through the ins and outs of processing payroll in Tunisia, including the rules around social security contributions and how employers make accommodations to allow employees to observe religious practices like Ramadan. We also speak to Ons, a PhD candidate in Tunis who tells us how his employer makes it possible for him to observe Ramadan.

Timestamps

• Intro [00:07]
• The Tunisian economy [03:44]
• The talent pool in Tunisia [06:03]
• Bureaucracy in Tunisia and other challenges [07:57]
• Tunisia’s unique cultural blend [10:15]
• Payroll challenges [12:31]
• Social security contributions [17:36]
• Ons’ story [24:13]
• Tunisian employers and Ramadan [26:52]
• What’s special about payroll in Tunisia? [29:03]

Credits

• Executive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate Allen
• Executive Producer for Storythings: Matt Locke
• Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris Mitchell
• Scripted and hosted by: Luisa Rollenhagen
• Guest interview recorded by: Nissim Gasteli
• Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet

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