Audio Conferences

  May 8, 2008 at 02:00PM ET

Identity theft, workplace violence, web-portals, employee self-service, data transfers, off-site storage, remote access by IT, you name it, keeping today’s payroll secure is far more complex than ever.

What access do auditors, AP and IT have to items like garnishments, tax deposits and check requests? And its not just data that needs to be safe and secure. Are your payroll doors locked, are keys or codes secure, are panic buttons installed, is access to the garnishments person protected?

Security in the payroll department has always been a major concern for business. Locked file drawers, fire-proof safes and discreet practitioners which were once the standard for protection are no longer the most effective ways to safeguard the payroll department.

The modern era brings with it many challenges, dangers and hazards to security that the old-time paymasters never dreamed of. Technological advances that allow the payroll department to function at amazing efficiency levels can also be used to gain confidential and personal information that allows identity theft, fraud or worse!

The rise in workplace violence is also a major factor in the subject of payroll security. Anyone associated with payroll functions knows how highly stressful and emotional situations connected to an employee’s paycheck can be. Too often, these types of situations get out of control and have serious consequences for all involved. These circumstances can sometimes cause even well-adjusted people to act irrationally and threaten or cause harm to payroll staff or the department itself.

Don’t allow these dangerous situations to affect you, your staff, your department or your company. Register today for this IOMA audio conference and payroll expert Vicki M. Lambert, CPP will teach you effective methods and tactics that can help keep your confidential information secure and your payroll personnel safe.

In this information packed 90-minute program you will learn:

• How to recognize and close ‘portals’ that can allow unauthorized access to computer systems
• How to limit and delegate payroll staff access to data—specific tasks and need-to-know basis
• Interdepartmental access to system and information—what HR, Benefits, A/P and IT should—and should not—have access to
• How to design records storage policy—the problems of paper
• What proper identification and security verification is required for dispersing information to the employee
• How to secure the payroll office for confidentiality and safety
• What is the proper layout for customer service areas that protect the payroll staff and the department
• …and much more!

FEATURED FACULTY

Vicki M. Lambert, CPP

Vicki M. Lambert, CPP, Certified Payroll Manager is President and Academic Director of Vicki M. Lambert, LLC a firm specializing in payroll education and training. Ms. Lambert has a Bachelor’s degree, Magna Cum Laude in Business Administration and is a Certified Payroll Professional with over 29 years of multi-state payroll experience. Ms. Lambert is editor of IOMA’s Payroll Managers Report, and author of The Complete Guide to Managing the Payroll Department 2008, The Federal & State Wage-Hour Compliance Guide 2008, and The Complete Guide to Garnishments 2007 and other publications.