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Why 2024 is the Year You Invest in Payroll Software

We all put off things we should do because they seem difficult or time-consuming. The end of one year and the start of a new one gives us the chance to tackle these much-maligned tasks with a clear head and renewed drive. If the past several years has taught us anything, it is that companies […]

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Payroll Frequency: Deciding What’s Best for your Company

Payroll has changed a lot with HR software and automation. Some business routines like payroll frequency have been guided by the limits of manual payroll, not necessarily what’s best for the company. Weekly, or even daily payroll, is popular with younger workers, but it makes it harder for workers to budget for major expenses like […]

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What is Shift Differential Pay and How Do You Calculate It?

While many people work a typical 9-to-5, the workday does not look the same for everyone. Businesses that operate in the day and at night require employees to work evening, late night, and even overnight shifts. How can you get employees to work these undesirable hours? For many businesses, shift differential pay is an effective […]

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Switching Payroll Providers: Breaking Up with Your Current Provider

Switching payroll providers requires significant planning and prepping, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. As we showed in our previous blog, when the time comes to switch payroll providers, you’ll notice the signs. Payroll migration isn’t overly difficult with the right supporting you, and you can switch payroll providers at any time during the […]

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Switching Payroll Providers: Why, When, and How to Do It

Every business needs payroll to function smoothly. Even when problems arise over and over again, some companies are reluctant to consider new technology providers. Switching payroll providers can sound intimidating at first, given the amount of research, paperwork, implementation, training, and more.  Outdated HR technology leads to preventable errors, never-ending delays, and unhappy employees. Payroll […]

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Pay Transparency: What it Means for HR and How to Prepare

Admittedly, new regulations and social change can be disruptive for HR policies and routines. Progress may be slower than most like, but equitable pay might help reduce one form of inequality. Pay transparency is already picking up steam across America. It’s one of those issues where changing social norms may arrive before new legislation affects […]

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What is Daily Pay? The Benefits of Flexible, On-Demand Payroll

How does your company support employees with their finances? For so many workers, unexpected car repairs and medical bills make it difficult to wait until next payday. More than half the country is living from paycheck to paycheck, including 30% of people making $250,000 or more. When it comes to payroll, a little thing like […]

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Payroll Processing Done Right: In-House vs. Outsourcing

How to handle payroll processing is a question all businesses must consider. Small business owners might be able to manage payroll themselves, but it takes time and is susceptible to errors. Medium and large businesses can justify hiring a dedicated HR professional, but time, errors, and cost are still less than ideal. The right software […]

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