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Why Combining Payroll Processing and 401(k) Administration Makes Sense

  A 401(k) plan is a valuable benefit for employees, but the burden of administration and paperwork can leave employers wondering if it’s all worth it. That’s why many business owners choose to engage their payroll service providers as recordkeepers for their company retirement plans.

When and How to Outsource Human Resource Management

A successful human resource management system (HRMS) is more than systems, procedures, and compliance checklists. Expertise in HR helps companies put these pieces together in a way that meshes with company values and needs. Human resource requirements, regulations and employee expectations can challenge even the largest companies staffed with dedicated professionals. These challenges become more acute in smaller businesses that may not have the internal expertise or staffing and resources. Delegating HR administration to outside experts can help businesses establish and maintain an effective HRMS.

Leveraging Current Labor Investments for Economic Survival and Recovery

This paper examines concurrent research findings from Deloitte Consulting and PriceWaterhouseCoopers indicating that business leaders are focusing on leveraging current labor investments in order to position their organizations in anticipation of an economic recovery. In the past few years businesses have conducted extensive layoffs while eliminating salary increases and employer 401(k) contributions. To remain profitable as they await a more favorable economic climate, leaders are focusing on leveraging workforce resources to increase productivity and competitiveness. This paper identifies their main areas of focus.

Payroll Processing and the Entrepreneur. The Impact on Employers and Employees.
 

This white paper outlines the complex world of payroll for smaller businesses, and the rewards of a consistent, accurate payroll for business owners and their employees.

When Small Businesses Outsource Payroll. Time to build, time to improve, time to spare.
 

This white paper is an overview of how a professional payroll provider can help smaller businesses concentrate on the critical areas of their operations while meeting important regulatory requirements.
 
Payroll and a 401(k) Plan Go Better Together.
 

This white paper is an overview of using one information technology platform to process payroll and to administer 401(k) retirement accounts.
 
Mastering Payroll Compliance: 10 Missteps to Avoid.
 

Businesses pay government agencies millions of dollars each year in labor, and tax compliance penalties. And in this economy agencies are more vigilant than ever about enforcing regulations. To help avoid fines, it can pay to be aware of common payroll pitfalls.