September, 2023

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Top 10 Enterprise Payroll Software in 2023

HR Lineup

Payroll management is critical for businesses of all sizes, but it becomes especially complex for enterprises with a large workforce. In 2023, enterprise payroll software has evolved to offer advanced features that streamline the payroll process, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and enhance employee self-service options. To help you choose the right solution for your organization, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 enterprise payroll software options for 2023. 1.

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12 types of employee stipends and examples of each

PeopleKeep

Offering robust employee benefits can greatly help companies that are looking to attract and retain top talent. In addition to offering traditional benefits like health insurance or retirement contributions, more employers are offering stipends to employees. These are additional funds an employer provides to cover specific employee expenses on a one-time basis or on a regular cadence.

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Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Plans in Later Life

Money Talk

One place where there is a gap in adult financial education is programs for older adults age 65+. The bulk of community and workplace programs cover financial tasks and decisions to get “to retirement,” not “through retirement." One of the niche audiences for my business, Money Talk , is older adults grappling with financial issues such as creation of a retirement “paycheck,” paying taxes on required minimum distributions (RMDs), and simplifying financial accounts.

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Two in five older staff are unaware of their total retirement savings

Employee Benefits

Two-fifths of older employees are unaware of how much they have saved for retirement, according to research by workplace savings and pensions fintech Cushon. Its survey of more than 2,000 employees enrolled into a workplace pension found that older employees have less clarity over the value of their retirement pension pots , as 41% of those aged 55 and above are not sure how much they have saved, compared to almost three in 10 (28%) of all UK staff.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Bookmark This! Workplace Ethics Edition – The HR Bartender Show

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes In our second season of The HR Bartender Show, we focused on change management. We are constantly being faced with change. Some big, others small. Some impact our professional lives, and others on a personal level. It’s important that we know how to manage change. That’s why I think it’s so applicable to focus season three on workplace ethics.

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Limiting short-term health plans will limit patient and broker choice

Employee Benefit News

As many as 80% of short-term health plan enrollees say that affordable premiums are more important to them than comprehensive health benefits.

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AI is giving business leaders the heebie-jeebies, new poll suggests

Workplace Insight

An overwhelming majority of business leaders (94 percent) admit to some form of ‘tech anxiety’ when it comes to AI and other technology, according to a new survey from Kin + Carta. This anxiety is on the rise as the pace of digital and technological change accelerates, and is prompting top executives to invest more in digital transformation, according to the survey.

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Longevity Risk: Insights From Recent Seminars

Money Talk

Longevity is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “a long duration of individual life.” It is also a key financial risk for older adults (i.e., not having enough saved and outliving retirement savings because this money has to last a long time). A recent study found that 63% of pre-retirees feared running out of money more than death vs. 46% of retired respondents.

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Why suicide awareness should be a workplace priority

Employee Benefits

More than 6,000 people in the UK take their life every year. Three-quarters of those suicides are men. Suicide is the biggest killer of young adults under the age of 35 and of men aged between 50 and 54. And while there is a link between unemployment and suicide, the reality is that most people who die by suicide are in employment. So why does suicide remain one of the biggest workplace taboos ?

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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Artificial Intelligence and the Candidate Experience – hr bartender

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I’ve talked to a few recruiters recently who are very concerned about artificial intelligence (AI) replacing them. It reminded me that several years ago, I asked a few people in the technology and talent acquisition space this very question about technology replacing recruiters. I believe their comments are still spot on today.

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IRS Issues Federal ‘High-Low’ Per Diem Rates Effective October 1

PayrollOrg

The IRS released the optional “high-low” per diem rates for lodging expenses and meals and incidental expenses that may be used instead of the General Services Administration’s “actual” per diem rates.

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Meet EBN's 2023 Excellence in Benefits winners

Employee Benefit News

Get to know the HR leaders, tech innovators and benefit advisers who went above and beyond in 2023 to support employees and clients.

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Not many people want fully remote work, but nearly everybody wants a better office

Workplace Insight

Just 7 percent of UK office workers back fully remote work, but eight in ten would like to see significant improvements to their company’s office and more support for flexible working, according to the Sony State of Offices Report 2023 [registration]. The report from Sony Professional Displays and Solutions Europe suggests that over two fifths (41 percent) of UK office workers still prefer to work from a dedicated company office, and across Europe this trend is even more pronounced with ov

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.

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Building Generational Wealth

Money Talk

This year, my husband and I kept our Christmas tree up until late March by converting it to a red Valentine’s Day tree in February and a green St. Patrick’s Day tree in March. Back in March, I posted a photo of my tree full of green shamrocks and noted that my grandparents were Irish immigrants who came to America with dreams for a better life and very little money.

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77% of employers say competition for talent is key issue influencing benefits

Employee Benefits

Competition for talent was cited by three-quarters (77%) of employers as a key issue influencing their benefits strategy , according to research by global advisory, broking and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Its Benefits trends survey , which surveyed 339 UK organisations across a range of industries about their benefit strategies, also found that despite 45% of UK employees favouring workplace benefits that support long-term finances and retirement, more than half of employer respo

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Workplace Ethics [Episode 5] Jacob Ficner on Managing Ethical Risk with Technology

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Organizations want to operate in an ethical manner. They also want to be effective and efficient. There’s no reason that organizations have to compromise on doing it all. It starts with building a good foundation of ethics. But then organizations need to think about how to maintain ethics, no different that regularly examining data and information to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

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PayrollOrg Watches for Fixes to the Employee Retention Credit

PayrollOrg

PayrollOrg’s Government Relations Division attended a hearing held by the U.S. House of Representatives on issues with claiming the employee retention credit.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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How to ensure your company makes the most of its benefits dollars

Employee Benefit News

A Pew Research Center survey found that 43% of people who quit their jobs did so because of inadequate benefits.

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#HRTechChat: Unleashing the Potential of HR Tech: How AI is Revolutionizing Learning and Development

3Sixty Insights

In the ever-evolving realm of HR technology, the future of learning and development is undergoing a profound transformation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is paving the way for innovative approaches that promise to revolutionize the way we acquire knowledge and skills. In a recent episode of HR Tech Chat, hosted by Jennifer Dole, we had the privilege of gaining invaluable insights from Larry McAlister and Josh Irmler, the CEO and founder of Landdai.

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How to Protect Yourself in Today’s Scary Economic Environment

Money Talk

I recently taught a class with the same title as this post. It began with a summary of recent “scary” economic events: recession fears, rising interest rates, bank failures, volatile stock prices, increased costs of basic expenses due to inflation, layoffs, low savings rates, increasing credit card APRs and household debt, housing unaffordability, and more.

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How to address a toxic workplace culture

Employee Benefits

Need to know: Toxic workplace cultures exist in many UK oganisations, with leaders and managers often to blame. Creating a culture where employees can raise concerns is essential to overcoming such environments. Organisations need to think about how they react where examples of toxic behaviour do occur. Allegations of toxicity and harassment at the broadcaster ITV, and of those who raised concerns facing bullying and discrimination, show just how damaging a toxic culture can be, both for those w

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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Workers increasingly concerned that AI will come for their job in the very near future

Workplace Insight

Two thirds of IT workers and nearly half of office workers think that generative AI may come for their jobs within five years, according to a new report from Ivanti. The poll of nearly 8,000 respondents worldwide also suggests that 57 percent of people report ‘serious friction’ with workplace technology at least weekly and 61 percent say negative experiences with work tech affects their morale.

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Five Indiana Counties Have Income Tax Rate Changes Effective October 1

PayrollOrg

Effective October 1, 2023, the Indiana Department of Revenue revised Departmental Notice No. 1 to reflect income tax rate changes in Adams, Clinton, Dearborn, Henry, and Vanderburgh Counties.

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10 companies with the happiest employees

Employee Benefit News

Comparably recently released its sixth annual list of the highest-rated companies, based entirely on employee feedback.

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Navigating HR Tech: Best-in-Breed Talent Solutions vs. All-in-One Platforms

3Sixty Insights

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of human resources, technology has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way organizations manage and engage their most valuable asset: their talent. From recruitment and onboarding to performance management and career development, the realms of HR have been irrevocably altered by innovative solutions that streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and elevate the employee experience.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.