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June 17, 2019
Paylocity’s HR Excellence Earns Spot on Workforce 100 List
At Paylocity, we strive to create HCM solutions to not
180° INTEGRATION, INBOUND
Data entered in the third-party vendor’s system automatically flows into Paylocity
February 28, 2018
NYC Sick Leave Amendments
On May 5, 2018, an amendment to the New York City Earned
February 14, 2018
Case Study: Empowering Employees Through Mobile Accessibility
Like many manufacturers, this organization has multiple work sites with varying degrees
January 11, 2018
Case Study: Simplifying Employee Recognition Through Impressions
Prior to the organization becoming a Paylocity client, they had an employee
May 04, 2017
Case Study: Reduction of Errors & Improved Employee Engagement
Before Paylocity, the client had to send out new hire
April 27, 2017
HR and IT: The Winning Combo in Today’s Workplace
Human resources and information technology might seem like separate entities in any
April 11, 2017
Product Spotlight: Partner Portal for Benefit Brokers
At Paylocity, we know your client’s needs are unique. We also know
March 30, 2017
2017 Is the Time to Plunge Into Performance Management
Annual reviews have been fading in popularity for years now. But some companies
March 30, 2017
Chaos or Camaraderie: How to Handle March Madness in the Office
It’s almost unavoidable this time of year: Bracketology and March Madness mania
March 30, 2017
Do This, Not That: Five Common Management Mistakes to Avoid
There’s no such thing as a perfect manager, but anyone in charge
March 14, 2017
Case Study: Improved Accuracy and Time Savings
Before Paylocity, the client was using physical timesheets to input
February 13, 2017
Case Study: Reporting & Data Access for More Strategic Decision Making
With their previous provider, the organization’s employees had a hard
February 07, 2017
From Sales to Service: Three Areas Where Brokers Can Refocus
In a rapidly changing business climate, companies’ needs and expectations are shifting.
January 26, 2017
4 Steps to Transforming Performance Management with Tech Tools
Large employers are still making headlines for trading annual reviews for regular
January 26, 2017
How Big Data Can Solve HR Problems in 4 Key Areas
Big data is driving changes in every corner of the business world,
January 26, 2017
Win the War for Employees By Transforming Your Employee Experience
The idea of creating a stellar customer experience is a no-brainer. After
January 25, 2017
Case Study: Streamlined Onboarding Process
Before implementing Paylocity, the organization was managing all of their
December 29, 2016
Three Ways the Trump Presidency Could Affect Your HR
As the inauguration approaches, it seems as if nearly everyone is talking
December 29, 2016
Three reasons your business should be using an expense management tool
Employees’ expense reports can cause headaches for both employers and those waiting
December 14, 2016
Case Study: Empowering Employees Through Data Access
Prior to Paylocity, the organization was using a system that required many
December 13, 2016
Paylocity Named Glassdoor’s #14 Best Places to Work in 2017
Paylocity was recognized as the #14 Best Places to Work in the
December 09, 2016
Office Holiday Party Bonanza: Top Five Do’s and Don’ts
'Tis the season of secret Santa, ugly sweaters, cookie exchanges, and office
November 17, 2016
Awesome Onboarding: How Tech Can Make New Employees Feel Welcome
An employee’s first day at your company may be one of the
November 17, 2016
Four Ways to Fill Your Pool with the Best Candidates
Recruiting can be a competitive, messy business. It can also be expensive,
November 17, 2016
Big Data in Business: Make Analytics Work for Your Workforce
Big data is gaining ground as a commonplace concept — and using
October 27, 2016
Baby Boomer Brain Drain: How to Plan for Knowledge-Sharing Before They Retire
Workers’ institutional knowledge and experience are often the key to an employee’s
October 04, 2016
Paid Parental Leave: Why This Employee Retention Tool is Gaining Steam
The United States notoriously lags behind other countries in mandated parental leave.
September 29, 2016
Mental Health and Wellness: Supportive Environments are Good for Business
Employers spend a lot of time and money to improve their employees’
August 25, 2016
Agile Thinking: HR Professionals Poised To Lead Change
The concept of the agile, nimble business began in the tech startup
July 28, 2016
A Thirst for Knowledge: Three Ways to Tailor Training for Millennial Employees
Professional development and training are incredibly important to your Millennial employees. It’s
July 28, 2016
Rethinking the Raise: Why Annual Salary Adjustments Could Be on Their Way Out
In an ever-changing business environment, one bastion of employee compensation could be
June 30, 2016
Handling the Heat: How to Manage Summer Work Hours
When the weather is warm and school is out for employees’ kids,
June 30, 2016
Five Ways Analytics Can Transform Your Company’s HR
More and more companies are starting to get serious about HR analytics
June 30, 2016
Four Common Onboarding Mistakes to Avoid
Adding a new employee to your company is often a happy occasion
May 26, 2016
Non-Compete Clauses: Helping or Hurting Your Bottom Line?
Employers use non-compete clauses to make sure their employees don’t take advantage
May 26, 2016
Talent Transfer: Four Tips to Consider When Hiring a Competitor’s Employees
Recruiting your competitors’ best employees isn’t a new tactic. But it’s one
April 28, 2016
Four Crucial Factors for Maximum Employee Motivation
Employee motivation and productivity are crucial to the success of any company.
April 28, 2016
The Link Between Top-Performing Companies and Employee Pay
Companies that have the most productive workforces also tend to pay their
March 31, 2016
Game On: How to Adapt Gamification in Your Workplace
From simulating a workplace to measure recruits to tracking top sales on
March 31, 2016
Prevent Data Breaches with a Solid Bring-Your-Own-Device Policy
In a world where personal devices and employees’ work can be hard
February 25, 2016
Attract the Best with a Mobile Recruiting Strategy
The war for recruiting the best talent is on, and the secret
February 25, 2016
Employer Awareness Key to Avoiding Retaliation Claims
The topic of retaliation in the workplace, in response to employee reports
February 25, 2016
Spanning the Ages: Four Ways to Maximize Your Multi-Generational Workforce
As members of Generation Z join the workforce, employers more than ever
January 28, 2016
Beyond Salary, Workplace Climate Affects Employee Retention
A competitive salary is an important part of retaining employees. But, it’s
January 28, 2016
In a Tech-friendly HR World, User Experience is Critical
The days of judging a product solely on how well it works
January 28, 2016
The Best Wellness Programs Focus on Employee Needs
A new year brings new resolve, and wellness is often at the
January 28, 2016
HR Trends: What to Watch for in 2016
A new year will bring its own changes and challenges to the
December 22, 2015
Analytics Benefitting Payroll and HR More than Ever Before
One of the most important trends in payroll and HR of 2015
December 22, 2015
Beyond Open Offices: How to Give Employees the Workspaces They Need
The open-office space is a trend in workplaces, seemingly synonymous with a
November 30, 2015
HR Tech Spending Rising as Tools Go Mobile, Focus on Users
New technology is touching nearly every aspect of the human resources industry,
November 30, 2015
Millennials on Deck: Three Ways to Prepare the Next Generation of Managers
As Baby Boomers retire, Millennials are moving into managerial roles. However, this
November 03, 2015
Employee Incentives Boost Wellness Programs
Employee wellness programs should be, in theory, based on intrinsic motivation. After
October 29, 2015
System Integration Provides Flexibility and Reduces Redundancy
In today’s tech-friendly world, people expect the devices and systems they use
October 29, 2015
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Rehiring a Former Employee
Rehiring an employee who departed your company for other opportunities isn’t necessarily
September 24, 2015
Eliminating the Compromise Between Great Service OR Great Technology
In an effort to streamline common workforce-related tasks and functions, many organizations
September 24, 2015
Three Tips for Improving Your Organization’s Transparency
The customer-first philosophy is alive and well in the world of business.
September 01, 2015
Brokers Add Value through Employee Benefit Education
The world of employee benefits is constantly changing. Those changes get a
August 27, 2015
Employee Assistance Plans: Evolving Benefits Still Improve the Bottom Line
Happy employees are productive employees, or so the standard thinking goes. Employee
August 04, 2015
Benefits Administration and Gay Marriage: Time to Check Employer Policies
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold gay marriage in the United
July 30, 2015
Planning For The Worst: How Your HR Department Can Help Your Employees Feel Safer
The idea of a dangerous situation – one putting your employees at
June 25, 2015
Making the Difference: Tech Can Put the ”Human” Back in HR
While the popularity of using technology for human resources functions continues to
May 28, 2015
Studies Examine Link Between Human Capital and Bottom Line
Two recent studies are helping to clarify the sometimes complicated ways human
April 23, 2015
Three Tech Trends That Are Here to Stay
The tech world changes at a seemingly breakneck speed. So how do
April 23, 2015
Improving Onboarding: Three Tips to Improve Retention and Early Productivity
Onboarding is often the first process a new employee experiences within your
April 23, 2015
Leaders Should Set Example to Avoid Employee Burnout
The workplace wellness program has become so popular that many leaders don’t
April 23, 2015
Beyond Big Data: How to Make HR Analytics Work for Your Organization
The concepts of big data and data analytics are nearing ubiquity, especially
March 26, 2015
Emotional Intelligence Sets Good Leaders Apart from Great Ones
The phrase “emotional intelligence” might not come up in the boardroom, nor
March 26, 2015
Employee Retention Starts on Day One
Your company probably invests a lot in hiring new employees. But once
March 03, 2015
Employee Wellness Programs Require Broad Thinking, Careful Attention
Employees continue to seek wellness programs at work, and more employers continue
February 26, 2015
Analytics Will Take Your Business Past the HR “Hunch”
In a business climate that allows for generating and analyzing huge amounts
February 26, 2015
Motivating Millennials – How to Harness the Energy and Loyalty of Your Youngest Employees
Millennial employees – members of the generation that ranges from the early
February 03, 2015
Diversifying Health Plan Offerings Will Benefit Your Clients
As laws and attitudes surrounding health care continue to evolve, brokers should
January 29, 2015
Engage Your Employees Like Never Before in 2015
As the economy improves and the workforce becomes more generationally diverse, the
January 06, 2015
Consumerism is Alive and Thriving in Health Care
Today’s health care climate and an increase in health-related technology have created
December 18, 2014
Best Practices for Measuring Employee Engagement
Employee engagement can be a company’s secret weapon when it comes to
December 18, 2014
Agile as a Whole-Business Philosophy is a Game-Changer
The idea of agile development started with software, but the values it
