Payroll Manager's Report
Payroll Manager’s Report, a monthly publication, is written for payroll practitioners working with small and large employers. It provides how-to information on managing a payroll department cost effectively and service-efficiently. Analysis includes the latest benchmarks on payroll metrics, technology updates and software evaluations, latest trends in training staff, and cutting-edge counsel on developing leadership skills. In addition to original research on payroll practitioner’s career development and salary, PMR conducts a biennial Payroll Outsourcing Survey, rating the nation’s leading payroll processing providers. PMR also offers special reports on global payroll challenges and solutions.
August 2009 - Table of Contents
In this era of ever-changing technology, some employers are providing or requiring training for their employees. When that training is provided to nonexempt employees, issues arise concerning whether training time and time spent preparing for training must be paid.
Payroll departments face distinct management challenges. While a lot of attention is given to determining which employee is best suited to perform a specific job on a specific day, there is another equally important component to the labor-mix profile: Which employees can not work on a specific day and the department still maintain optimum processing and customer service levels?
Today, the IRS has lots of reasons to contact employers. If you run a payroll process, you and your staff should be prepared to respond in a professional and timely manner as part of your everyday operations.
IDAHO POSTS DRAFT INCOME FORMS AND SCHEDULES FOR TAX YEAR 2009
The state is updating its forms for 2009. The draft forms, posted on the State Tax Commission’s Web site (http://tax.idaho.gov/draft_forms.htm ), were updated this month. For June, the Form 96-T: Idaho Magnetic Media Transmittal is available for review.
OREGON POSTS IWIRE FILE SPECIFICATIONS …
Creating a Payroll Manual: Putting Your Procedures into Writing, Teleconference, Aug. 13. Contact: Lorman Education Services, 866-352-9539; www.lorman.com
Disaster Preparedness in Payroll, Audio Conference, Aug. 13. Contact: BNA, 800-372-1033; http://hrcenter.bna.com
Fringe Benefits Series, Audio Seminar, Aug. 13. Contact: American Payroll Association, 210-226-4600; www.americanpayroll.org
Form W-4, Audio Seminar, Aug. 25. Contact: Thompson Publishing Group, 800-925-1878; http://thompsoninteractive.com / …
Global Workforce: Get the Tips You Need to Manage Your Payroll in the Global Market High Task-Low Relationship Management Style: Is it Right for Your Payroll Department Sure-Fire Steps for a Successful Payroll System Implementation Detecting Payroll Fraud: What Managers Need to Look For How Service-Level Agreements Can Enhance Interdepartmental Accountability…
APPLY LEAN METHODOLOGY TO WORKFORCE AND EXPENSE MANAGEMENT
CyberShift, a global provider of workforce-management and expense-management software and services, has released a new white paper, "Lean Manufacturing: Applying Lean Manufacturing Initiatives to Workforce & Expense Management." Developed specifically for HR, payroll, operations, and financial professionals in the manufacturing industry, the paper shares insights into how these companies can fully optimize their diverse workforces of all sizes. …
The Challenge: One of the most important functions of the payroll manager is to maintain an efficient and skilled staff. Many decisions go into performing this task, starting with hiring the right people for the department and delegating the appropriate duties. This is a balancing act for sure.
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