Last week, we hosted OSVConnects+ London, a special event that brought Workday’s London community together for a day of learning and networking. Held at the iconic Troxy venue on November 13, we welcomed nearly 130 attendees, along with guests from Workday, CIPP, and some of our valued customers. The day was packed with exciting product announcements, demonstrations, and conversations.
Since this was an exclusive event with limited attendance, we’ve created this recap to highlight the most significant announcements and key takeaways.
The day started with a welcome from Gavin Hutchinson, our EMEA service delivery director. He outlined the agenda and provided an overview of OSV’s payroll services for EMEA, which include administrative and managed payroll, global payroll, and local services like P45, P60, and P11D processing.
Gavin also addressed our expansion into Irish payroll alongside Workday (more on that in the section below). This expansion underscores both our commitment to being a strategic partner with Workday and to serving the needs of EMEA customers.
After Gavin’s introduction, Danny Rice, Workday’s UK product lead, took the stage to present Workday’s UK payroll roadmap. His presentation highlighted key updates and future enhancements within four primary themes:
Danny discussed specific features, including the introduction of OCR for onboarding and new AI-driven functionality. But the biggest announcement was about the Workday rollout of Ireland Payroll in 2025. Once available, Ireland Payroll will be offered as part of the UK SKU, which will be renamed UKI. He also announced that Dublin-based teams are developing this expansion and provided a high-level timeline for what to expect next year.
Next, Sian Ormston, principal solution consultant at Workday, demonstrated many of the features from Danny Rice’s presentation, including the introduction of OCR technology for onboarding and Workday’s new capabilities with AI and global payroll.
The day continued with a fireside chat featuring several members of OSV’s leadership team. Moderated by OSV SVP of Marketing Lauren Lund, the panel included:
The panel discussed OSV’s priorities and services roadmap, as well as the importance of connection, conversation, and customer input. With that in mind, the panel invited the audience to share their biggest challenges with the group.
Matthew Akrigg from CIPP’s policy team took the stage next to provide an informative update on key legislative changes impacting payroll, including:
This session was invaluable for attendees looking to stay on top of payroll compliance requirements.
For our final presentation, OSV Senior Customer Success Manager Megan Sweeney led a customer panel with representatives from AstraZeneca, Topgolf, and Ordnance Survey. The panelists shared their experiences with OSV and Workday, discussing how both companies have helped them tackle challenges and achieve meaningful impacts within their organizations.
With the presentations complete, attendees engaged in interactive roundtable discussions on various relevant topics:
These discussions enabled participants to explore specific issues, share experiences, and gain insights directly from OSV and Workday experts.
We concluded the day with a networking reception, where guests enjoyed food and drinks while connecting with peers, exchanging insights, and building relationships within London’s Workday community.
We’re thrilled to have hosted this event for the UKI Workday community. If you’d like to learn more about any of the topics covered or explore how OSV can support your organization, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help!