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Cost of Payroll Services for Small Businesses (and How to Choose What’s Right)

For small businesses, managing payroll in-house can quickly become a time-consuming, error-prone task. Between calculating taxes, issuing payments, and staying compliant with ever-changing laws, it’s no surprise many business owners turn to payroll services to save time and reduce risk. But how much do these services actually cost? And how do you know which option […]

Is Flex Time Right for Your Business?

Employee Flex Time: Understanding the Pros and Cons In a job market with low unemployment rates, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for organizations to find incentives to attract top talent. One

What is SUTA Tax and What Do Employers Need to Know?

State Unemployment Tax Act: Explained Payroll and payroll taxes are complicated. Where many organizations drop the ball is understanding State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) rates. While most accountants and business

Critical Features of an Effective Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Applicant Tracking System Essentials HR departments and small businesses alike face major timing issues when trying to fill positions. The time involved to write, post and receive responses to job

Understanding Wage Compression & Tips to Address It

Wage Compression A major challenge for organizations of all sizes is finding a fair compensation scale to attract and retain top talent. As an HR professional, you understand wages don’t

A Comprehensive Guide to HR Analytics

The purpose of data in its purest form is to provide an overview of important facts that guide professionals in their decisions. Data provides key workforce productivity metrics in the

Ghost Employees: Your Guide to Auditing, Detecting & Eliminating Fraud

Regardless of the cause, ghost employees result in financial losses as funds are disbursed to individuals who do not contribute to the company. This guide provides insights into auditing, detecting,

5 Key Benefits of Performance Appraisals

How often do you give performance evaluations to your employees? Once a year? Once a quarter? Or is it an ongoing process?

Discussing the Future of HR Software with Patrick Sayers

The Evolution of HR Software: An Interview with Patrick Sayers Paypro is happy to share an exclusive interview with Patrick Sayers, president of Newcastle Research, a research and advisory company

A Guide to Employer Compliance Under the New York HERO Act

On May 5, 2021, the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act) was signed into law, mandating new workplace health and safety protections to help protect workers

Managing Out-of-State Employee Payroll Taxation

The COVID-19 pandemic has created numerous payroll challenges for employers. If your organization has employees that live in a different state from which your business is located, this can result

PEO Pros & Cons – What PEOs Mean for Healthcare Plans

As your organization grows your HR needs change. If hiring more people to take on the added workload in your HR department isn’t an option, you might consider using a

How Organizations Can Alleviate Seasonal Hiring Difficulties

If your organization depends on seasonal workers, it can be a scramble to find the team required to meet your needs. With so many organizations and companies opening up their