Benefits & Comp

Learn what pay periods are, how they work, the advantages and disadvantages of different types of pay periods, and more.

These horror stories might not have ghosts, masked intruders, or scream queens, but they do have something that’s probably even scarier to HR professionals: huge fines, angry employees, and payroll errors!

Yes, the ROI of payroll software is worth it. Don’t worry, we have some evidence to back that claim up.

Payroll is hard. We’ve created a payroll checklist to make processing payroll just a little bit easier.

Here are a few tips and ideas as you set up your compensation plan to make sure it is fair for both your employees and your organization.

Unfortunately, most of us won’t wake up on our 65th birthday and ride off into the sweet sunset of money-filled retirement bliss. Retirement is something you have to plan for, work towards, and eventually earn. Despite knowing this, Americans aren't saving nearly enough for retirement.

Bored with murder hornets? Get the quick and not-very-dirty details on the new I-9 form and new W-4 form.

These key payroll performance metrics will ensure your organization's payroll process allocates resources correctly while fully supporting your employees.

If you’re questioning whether your payroll software is worth the cost, read our guide on some of the many benefits of an automated payroll system.

Thanks to advances in technology, it’s easy to optimize your payroll process. Here are 7 trends to look out for in payroll tech.

Navigating all the acronyms, forms, and questions of payroll taxes can be downright intimidating. We made this guide to help you sort through it all.

Browse our huge list of employee perk and incentive ideas for organizations of all sizes and interests to find some that are valuable to your people.

Keeping payroll records is an important step for any employer. But how long do you have to keep payroll records, and how can you keep them organized?

If you or your business pays taxes in the United States, you need a tax ID number. Here’s what they are and how to get one.

Becoming or working with a certified payroll professional can support a great employee experience in your organization with timely, accurate payroll.

Learn how to set up payroll for your small business. See best practices and proven tips that will help you run payroll like a pro.

Frustrated with your payroll software? Switching payroll providers could save time and money and reduce errors. Here’s what to do.

Here are four ways you can tweak your compensation strategy to help you attract and retain the best talent for your organization.

Until you’re ready to invest in time tracking software, time tracking spreadsheets are a convenient, free way to track time.

A smooth payroll process is vital to employee engagement, company culture, and more. Learn how to avoid payroll errors and how to fix other payroll problems.

By understanding how payroll works, organizations can ensure they don't miss out on an opportunity to treat their employees well.

With some preparation and talking points, it’s easy to discuss money. Follow these tips to improve how you handle compensation conversations.

The importance of making employees feel valued cannot be overstated. How do you show employees that you care? Here are 5 strategies for you to reference.

Learn what the bans on salary history questions are intended to solve, how it helps, where it falls short, and how to stay in compliance.

Pharmacy is one of the most highly valued benefits in an employee benefits package and it’s also the most costly to companies. Here's how HR can help:

Implementing an employee assistance program is crucial for your employees. Check out these examples of employee assistance programs to learn more.

The holidays are the perfect time to show employees that you care about them. A thoughtful holiday gift can do that and more.

There are a lot of questions around unlimited PTO. HR experts give their feedback on the pros and cons of unlimited PTO and how to craft a great PTO policy.

We’ve all heard that things like free food and drinks and other in-office perks can help to attract fresh talent and retain employees. But, that may not be the case. Employees tend to value more personal benefits that allow them to achieve a greater work-life balance and pay attention to their health and wellbeing.

Employee incentive programs for employees are proven to help engagement & productivity. But how do you set one up? Find out what works best for your employees.

Is your compensation strategy ready for the changes that will hit your workforce by 2020? Find out what's changing and how you can shift your strategy.

Want to improve the accountability of your employees? Tracking their time can help employees improve their productivity. What is measured can be improved!