Today, 5 years ago, I had the idea for mywage.

I remember it vividly. At the time, I was juggling two demanding roles; one as an FD at a tech company and another managing a recruitment business. Both were fast-paced, dynamic environments, but one problem kept nagging at me: payroll.

Despite advancements in technology, the payroll systems available then were clunky, rigid, and unable to handle the complexities of modern staffing needs. They forced us to rely on spreadsheets, manual reconciliations, and endless double-checking; a frustrating process that drained time and energy. It wasn’t just a business challenge; it felt like an industry-wide inefficiency that was begging for innovation.

That frustration became my inspiration. I thought, “There has to be a better way.”

From that spark, the idea for mywage?was born: a vision to simplify payroll for staffing companies and empower workers with transparency over their earnings. I wanted to create a solution that was:

? Flexible enough to adapt to the unique needs of every organisation.

? Configurable to handle the complexities of modern payroll without workarounds.

? Empowering for workers, giving them instant clarity over their pay and deductions.

Fast forward to today, mywage isn’t just an idea anymore - it’s a platform that’s driving real change in how businesses manage payroll and how workers experience it.

But this journey wasn’t without challenges. Building something new from the ground up required:

? Relentless focus on solving real problems.

? Collaboration with an incredible team who believed in this vision.

? Continuous learning and adapting to the market’s evolving needs.

Most importantly, this wouldn’t have been possible without the team, our #mywagers, who have poured their talent and energy into building mywage, and our customers, who trusted us early on and continue to be an integral part of our journey. You are the reason we innovate and strive to be better every day.

Over the last five years, we’ve grown, innovated, and helped businesses save time, reduce errors, and deliver better experiences to their teams. And the best part? We’re just getting started.

To anyone out there frustrated by inefficiencies or outdated systems in their industry - know this: the most transformative ideas often come from solving your own pain points. Lean into those frustrations; they might just lead you to your next big idea.

Here’s to the past five years of mywage and to an even brighter future ahead. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey - I am grateful.

Let’s pioneer the future of payroll, together.