relog digitises payroll processes – how seamless data flows make payroll accounting more efficient

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September 10, 2026
André Gorpe
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Key Take-Aways

Rethinking payroll: Efficient. Secure. Future-proof.

Despite all the steps taken toward digitalization, payroll often remains a bottleneck in companies: manual processes, fragmented workflows, and incomplete data continue to cause high workloads and unnecessary sources of error. As a specialist in ongoing payroll accounting, relog supports medium-sized companies in digitizing their payroll processes. Together with Circula, the company relies on end-to-end, seamless processing of travel expense and disbursement data. The result: less manual effort, higher data quality, and more efficient workflows – for both relog and its clients.

 

Fragmented workflows cost time – and increase the risk of errors

Many companies still work with disparate systems, Excel spreadsheets, or even paper receipts when it comes to travel expenses and disbursements. That is exactly where the problems begin. The biggest hurdle remains the lack of seamless integration. Many record their data in isolated solutions, on paper, or via email. This leads to duplication of work, risks of error, and time-consuming reconciliation processes. In payroll, in particular, incorrect or incomplete data has an immediate impact. Incorrect statements not only lead to additional work but can also undermine employee trust. After all, complete, cleanly documented data is the foundation for trust and reliable processes.

The greatest effort occurs between systems

From relog's perspective, the biggest time losses do not occur during the actual payroll calculation, but in the many manual intermediate steps. When receipts are sent via email, Excel files are maintained, or paper receipts are manually entered, all information must be consolidated and verified. This is precisely where queries, transcription errors, and delays arise.

For relog, this means additional reconciliation loops – and for companies, it often means delayed or incorrect statements. A modern payroll process therefore looks different. It is digital, automated, and seamless – from the moment a receipt is captured to the final payroll run. With Circula, employees have a simple solution, and relog has an efficient, secure workflow with full traceability.

 

Digital interfaces create real efficiency

When searching for a suitable solution, relog focused primarily on three criteria: user-friendliness, data security, and powerful integration into the existing payroll system. With Circula, relog found exactly that combination.

The direct connection to ADDISON, in particular, enables an end-to-end digital process. Thanks to an interface, data can be transferred in a structured, digital manner without disruptive interruptions. This saves an enormous amount of time and prevents transcription errors.

The process also becomes significantly easier for the employees of the companies being served: receipts are captured directly via app, automatically structured, and then transferred to payroll without any additional manual steps.

 

Higher quality for companies, employees, and payroll providers

The benefits go far beyond just saving time. Structured data transmission significantly improves data quality, while simultaneously reducing administrative effort and enabling faster payouts.

Everyone involved benefits:

● Companies reduce their administrative workload.

● Employees receive transparent and reliable payslips.

● relog can streamline processes and avoid unnecessary queries.

Digitalization pays off

For Katharina Busse, Managing Director at relog, the trend is clear: digital payroll processes are no longer a thing of the future, but a decisive competitive advantage. Her advice to companies looking to modernize their processes is simple: don't hesitate—just do it! Digital, integrated solutions like Circula pay off quickly and increase satisfaction for everyone involved.

"With Circula, we are opting for future-proof travel expense management: efficient, transparent, and secure. The digital integration into our payroll process creates tangible benefits—for us, our clients, and their employees."

Katharina Busse, Managing Director, relog

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