The Zen Payroller

In an article, I mentioned that if we want our stakeholders to change their view of payroll, we need to change it ourselves first.

We need to see ourselves as just as entitled to a safe working environment and wellbeing as anyone else, not as the unsung superheroes who sacrifice weekends fixing everyone else’s mistakes with a smile.

We also need to see ourselves as a function that can bring real insights to management, if only we can step out of permanent firefighting and focus on value-added tasks like data analysis.

Easy, right?

Well, not exactly. It’s much easier said than done. Here on PayrollCentral.net I share techniques, tools, and knowledge to make your payroll work easier. But that’s only part of the story. What about the mindset shift? No tool will give you that.

That’s why I created this newsletter. Think of it as ongoing coaching, not a one-off. Getting out of the “unsung superhero” mindset takes months, maybe even years. I know, because I’ve been on this journey myself and I’m still walking it.

Along the way, I’ve picked up some valuable lessons. In this weekly newsletter, I’ll share those lessons with you, to accompany you on your own path toward a healthier mindset, one that lets you deliver (or even improve) the quality of your work while also boosting your job satisfaction.

This isn’t a complete guide, and it’s not gospel. Take what resonates, apply it to your situation, and leave the rest.

Ready to start? For my part, I can’t wait!