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Gaining Executive Approval for HCM Investments

Explore how HR data can drive business impact and help you secure executive buy-in for the HR tech investments that move your organization forward.

2026 Overtime Pay Guidance for Employers

Overtime pay is the extra compensation employees earn for working extended hours. Learn how to calculate it and apply new federal overtime tax deductions.

Death Tech: Innovating Support for Employees with Justin Clifford

Have you ever considered how your organization supports employees during their most challenging moments?

Real World ADA Accommodation Strategies with Rachel Shaw

Are you still viewing ADA accommodations as a compliance checkbox? It's time to shift that mindset!

The Finance Leader’s Guide to HCM and Workforce Spend

Read our guide to learn how to evaluate HCM software with a finance lens.

Financial Literacy Crisis: What HR Needs to Know with Dr. Kevin Wright

How prepared are your employees to navigate their financial futures?

Buyer’s Guide: Your Roadmap to Smarter Workforce and Spend Management

Use this step-by-step approach and selection criteria so you can evaluate solutions and vendors with confidence.

The Serial Fixer: Breaking the Cycle in HR with Leah Marone

Did you know that HR professionals are at a higher risk of burnout due to their unique role in organizations?

Stepping Up During a Government Shutdown: How to Support Your Workforce

Learn how HR teams can support employees during a government shutdown through empathy-driven leadership, flexibility, and clear communication.

Creating Trauma-Informed Workplaces: Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Trauma with...

In a world where 70% of adults experience trauma, how can workplaces adapt?

Empowering Nonprofits: 5 Essential Strategies for Workforce Modernization

Get strategies to improve efficiency, streamline hiring, and reduce burnout, plus helpful pointers to build your case for unified technology.

2025 Minimum Wage Guide

Everything you need to know about minimum wage in the U.S., including federal and state rates, tipped minimum wages and credits, and recent increases.

2025 E-Verify Mandatory States

E-Verify is a federal program for electronically verifying employment eligibility. Explore how it works and the state laws impacting its use.

How to Run Payroll for Restaurants

Master restaurant payroll challenges like compliance, tipped wages, and multi-role pay — all served up in one helpful article.

 The Power of One Integrated Employee Record

Discover how one integrated employee record unifies HR, IT, and Finance data—boosting accuracy, efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

Which States Ban Non-Compete Agreements?

Explore the legality of non-compete agreements and how they’re used to prevent former workers from competing against an employer after the employment ends.

The Shift from Job Security to Career Security: A New Paradigm for HR with Steve Cadigan

How can organizations adapt to the reality that employees aged 20–35 in the U.S. now have a median tenure of just 2.5 years?

 10 Critical To-Do's on Your HR Year-End Checklist

Wrap up 2025 with our HR year-end checklist. Discover expert tips for managing payroll, benefits, compliance, and more for a smooth transition into 2026.

Employer Open Enrollment Checklist 2025

Use this checklist to plan a smooth open enrollment experience for both employees and HR.

The Hidden Influences: What Shapes Your Leadership Identity with Margaret Andrews

Understanding yourself is the first step to leading others effectively.

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How to Run Payroll for Restaurants

How to Run Payroll for Restaurants

Master restaurant payroll challenges like compliance, tipped wages, and multi-role pay — all served up in one helpful article.
Employee Benefits Open Enrollment Guide for 2025

Employee Benefits Open Enrollment Guide for 2025

Learn the what, when, and how of benefits open enrollment to ensure a smooth and successful process.
ACA Compliance Guide for Employers

ACA Compliance Guide for Employers

Learn how to comply with the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate, including plan requirements, notification rules, and reporting obligations.
An Employer’s Guide to 401(k) Plans

An Employer’s Guide to 401(k) Plans

Learn how to set up and manage a 401(k) plan for your business, from choosing the right plan to boosting enrollment rates.
Navigating Tipflation: A Employer’s Guide to Supporting Workers

Navigating Tipflation: A Employer’s Guide to Supporting Workers

Tip creep has changed the service industry. Find out what customers and employees think and learn how to better support your tipped workforce.
Guide to Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans (Without the Jargon)

Guide to Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans (Without the Jargon)

Discover how to choose and implement the right retirement plan for your business — whether it’s a 401(k) or an ESOP — and create a benefits package that attracts top talent.
Employer Open Enrollment Checklist 2025

Employer Open Enrollment Checklist 2025

Use this checklist to plan a smooth open enrollment experience for both employees and HR.
Achieving Pay Equity: Transparency Laws Simplified

Achieving Pay Equity: Transparency Laws Simplified

Designed for HR leaders, compensation specialists, and compliance professionals, this webinar provides strategies to navigate pay equity laws, ensure compliance, and foster trust with transparent, equitable compensation practices.
Comparing 2025 Paid Sick Leave Laws by State

Comparing 2025 Paid Sick Leave Laws by State

Learn about paid sick leave laws, including which states and municipalities have them and what they require.
A Primer on Employee Mileage Reimbursement

A Primer on Employee Mileage Reimbursement

Learn the ins and outs of employee mileage reimbursement, IRS tax deduction rates, and how an organization can adopt its own mileage policies.
How to Build a Compensation Strategy that Pays Off

How to Build a Compensation Strategy that Pays Off

Discover how to craft a winning compensation strategy that aligns pay with company goals for a competitive edge.
Holiday Bonus Guide for Employers

Holiday Bonus Guide for Employers

Not sure how holiday bonuses work? We’ll cover everything you need to know, including how to give, when to give, and more.
Aligning Benefits Strategy with Organizational Culture with Jeff Williams

Aligning Benefits Strategy with Organizational Culture with Jeff Williams

Did you know that 89% of employees spend only 32 minutes planning their benefits?
Decoding Pay Equity: Trends, Challenges, and Solutions with Joanna Colosimo

Decoding Pay Equity: Trends, Challenges, and Solutions with Joanna Colosimo

How does pay transparency impact pay equity?
 HR's Guide to Employee Benefits Brokers

HR's Guide to Employee Benefits Brokers

Employee benefits brokerage can make enrollment easier than ever. Find out what benefits brokers do, why they’re important, and how to best leverage them.
The Modern Payroll Playbook

The Modern Payroll Playbook

Entrusting your payroll to a provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Use this step-by-step guide to choose your next solution.
Exempt vs. Nonexempt Employees: What's the Difference?

Exempt vs. Nonexempt Employees: What's the Difference?

Out of all the ways to classify employees, exempt vs. non-exempt is the broadest - and perhaps least self-descriptive. Learn about the distinctions.
An Introduction to Payroll Administration

An Introduction to Payroll Administration

Payroll administration goes beyond just issuing paychecks. Explore the variety of ways this function serves a vital part of every business.
Global Payroll Strategies: Your Practical Passport to Proficiency

Global Payroll Strategies: Your Practical Passport to Proficiency

Discover the benefits and challenges of managing global payroll for your international workforce. Learn which payment strategy is right for your organization.
Pay Pacesetters: Mastering the Art of Salary Benchmarking

Pay Pacesetters: Mastering the Art of Salary Benchmarking

Discover how salary benchmarking can refine your pay structures, attract talent, and build market-aligned compensation strategy.
What is On Demand Pay? The Benefits of Flexible Pay Schedules

What is On Demand Pay? The Benefits of Flexible Pay Schedules

Looking to win over employees searching for flexibility? Learn about how on demand pay can benefit them - and you as well.