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• An overview of the HR outsourcing market
• Features and services to consider
• The top 4 payroll providers compared



In a busy HR department, payroll should be the least of your worries. Find out which payroll provider can best meet your needs by reading this comparison guide!

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ON-DEMAND WEBCAST:
DATE: Wednesday, December 9, 2009
TIME: 11AM PST / 2PM EST

Michael Allen
President/CEO
PUBLISHED: Nov 29 2009


INTRODUCTION
The Wage and Hour Division who is in charge of the federal minimum wage and overtime laws, enforcing ... read more >

PUBLISHED: Aug 25 2010


INTRODUCTION
Deadly Sin #5: Relying On OthersIt is worthwhile to take on board the advice and experience of other ... read more >

clay scroggin
PRESIDENT/OWNER
PUBLISHED: Mar 10 2010
INTRODUCTION
Pre-Recorded Demos have their place in the research process for HRMS or HR software

Payroll Solutions that Make the Grade


INTRODUCTION
Below are a few of the more well-known payroll companies that are poised to handle all sorts of payrolls, whether it be a five employee Mom & Pop shop to a thousand-person strong franchise.  ... read more >

Cate O'Malley

PUBLISHED: May 20 2010


Direct Deposit for Contractors and Freelancers: Is It Worth It?


INTRODUCTION
For freelancers or contractors, the bank still beckons to deposit checks, and it often takes at least a day to clear. Do you remember what that hassle was like? But some companies are using direc ... read more >

Sarah Caron

PUBLISHED: Jun 10 2009


The right choice of employees makes or breaks a company. Ensure you find the people you need.

FORMAT: PDF    LENGTH: 17 pages

Finding the right employees is key to your company. Ensure you get good employee matches.

FORMAT: PDF    LENGTH: 18 pages

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DATE: Thursday, September 23, 2010
TIME: 10AM PDT / 1PM EDT

Joel Passen
Head of Marketing
PUBLISHED: May 21 2010
INTRODUCTION
1. Easy Does It. I would have called this trend, “a return to simplicity”, but as far a ... read more >

Barbara Miller
President
PUBLISHED: Apr 18 2010
INTRODUCTION
Here are the results from a Salary.com survey that asked what was important for job satisfaction: ... read more >

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Iris Sasaki answered on Aug. 20, 2010
Charlie, right on! Accomplishments are paramount when they are related to the position. Glad you added that.
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David Mair answered on Aug. 20, 2010
This is an absolutely critical question for both large and small business. Whether it's a well planned transition (e.g., Microsoft), result of a tragedy (McDonald's, twice), ... read more >
Question on Human Resources
Stewart Flanery answered on Aug. 12, 2010
Your answer may depend in which part of the country you are located. The grad program at U of MN Carlson School of Business is nationally ranked.

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