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Payroll Risks and Controls: Everything You Need to Know

Believe it or not, running payroll is a risky business The IRS estimates that 40% of small to medium-size businesses end up paying a payroll penalty each year. Whether you’re a large organization or a small one, there’s always a risk of payroll errors leading to fines, penalties and sometimes litigation. Protect yourself from fraud and human error Businesses that run payroll on their own, especially small businesses, are at a much higher risk of being disrupted by fraudulent activity and human error. From ghost employees to hour padding to buddy punching, when a company lacks the appropriate internal controls to manage its payroll, it can run into big trouble. Here are 6 common payroll risks and controls you can implement to mitigate...

401(k) Match Limits 2019: What Payroll Administrators Need to Know

It’s a relatively small change, but it’s a change for payroll administrators to take notice of. As of November 2018, your employees’ contribution limits for their 401(k) increased to $19,000 from $18,500. The increase raises the total annual contribution amount (employee plus employer contribution) to $56,000 or 100% of the employee’s salary if they make less than that. Most companies typically offer 3-6% in matching funds, but there is no limit to the amount an employer can contribute as long as the annual cap isn’t reached. 2018 & 2019 401(k) Match Limits Defined Contribution Plan Limits 2019 2018 Difference Maximum employee contribution $19,000 $18,500 +$500 Catch-up contribution for employees aged 50 or older $6,000 $6,000 No...

Paycor + Regions Bank: A Homerun Partnership for the Birmingham Barons

Providing fans with an unforgettable experience is paramount for the Birmingham Barons. From sales and ticket takers to concessions and ballpark operations the entire Barons staff plays a vital role in making home games at Regions Field a can’t miss event for the community. And as preparation starts for opening day, hiring takes off. With nearly 700 seasonal employees hired each year, the Barons rely on Paycor to help automate manual HR processes like payroll, reporting and timekeeping.Check out this video to learn how Paycor has increased efficiency and streamlined HR operations for the Barons.

How to Help Your Clients Prove Their Value to the C-Suite

HR professionals are sitting on a goldmine of data, but they’re constantly fighting an uphill battle when it comes to proving their value to the C-suite. For starters, they aren’t data scientists and often lack the support, resources and budget needed to make sense of the data, let alone measure its financial impact.In 2015, 20% of business leaders trusted HR to use data to anticipate and help fill talent needs. By 2018, that number dropped to only 11%. The problem is twofold: some HR teams (especially if you are a solo practitioner) still spend too much time on transactional HR functions that should be automated. That doesn’t leave a lot of time for much else. Secondly, HR often doesn’t have the tools they need to access or interpret...