Payroll projects & managing change fatigue

Overcoming change fatigue at work, especially when it comes to payroll projects, can feel like walking on a tightrope while spinning plates above your head. Many businesses end up pushing out important payroll projects to a “better time”, but they are inevitable and eventually need to begin.

Whether it’s implementing a system, a new award setup or launching into a new country, payroll projects can creep up on payroll managers and feel overwhelming. Payroll teams expect their leaders to clearly explain the steps and project timelines while continuing to process day-to-day payroll tasks.

This can quickly lead to change fatigue and leave your team gasping for air.

5 ways to manage change fatigue while handling a payroll project

1. Take stock of how this project will affect you and your team

Assess your team’s capacity for taking on a new project

2. Do an inventory of change coming your way

Create a 12 month roadmap of your payroll project and what that will look like for everyone involved.

How many hours each week will you set aside for this to be complete?

Do you have the resources to tackle this project alone?

3. Set realistic expectations

Rome wasn’t built in a day. Between work-life balances and existing work commitments, don’t expect a new project to become top priority for everyone involved.

4. Assess and make changes along the way

 Reflecting on your roadmap, ask yourself:

• Is the timeline set achievable?

• What are the consequences of not meeting the timeline?

5. Reach out for consulting support

This is where The Payroll Advisory Co steps in.

Offering top-notch consulting support, we can step in and take the weight off your team’s shoulders so they can focus on the bread and butter.

If you are eyeing a new payroll project and aren’t sure where to start, or mid-project and need professional support - take advantage of our change management services and avoid the dreaded change fatigue.