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A Practical Guide to Absence Management Services

Absence management wasn’t always as difficult as it is now. In the past, when an employee requested time off, a manager approved it, HR tracked it, and payroll adjusted accordingly. But things are more complicated now, with today’s patchwork of federal, state, and local leave laws; rising leave-of-absence rates; and the operational complexity that comes with multistate or hybrid workforces. Absence management is now its own discipline and carries real consequences when handled poorly.

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Net Pay and Payroll: Calculate Your Employees’ Take-Home Pay

Net pay has real-world repercussions. It determines whether your employees can afford groceries for the week, their child's daycare, their mortgage, or their rent. If it isn't calculated correctly, that's not just an accounting headache — it impacts their lives and damages both trust and morale.

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The Complete Guide to Payroll Automation: Top 6 Things to Know

Manual payroll processes are time-consuming, error-prone, and often fail to meet the needs of growing organizations. Thankfully, payroll automation has matured to the point where it’s both proven and accessible.

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Preparing Payroll for the No Tax on Tips Act

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” into law. At nearly 900 pages, this comprehensive legislation included the No Tax on Tips Act, which significantly changes how tips are taxed in America.

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Your Payroll Partner Wish List

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How payroll leaders are maximizing their investments in people and data

Payroll has traditionally been viewed as a behind-the-scenes administrative function. But forward-looking payroll leaders know this is no longer the case. Today, payroll can—and should—be viewed as a strategic business partner capable of driving employee engagement and organizational success.

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People are the future: 3 key takeaways from Workday Rising San Francisco

Last week, approximately 15,000 gathered in San Francisco to celebrate the 15th year of Workday Rising. Every year, Workday hosts two Rising events—one in the U.S. and one in EMEA—bringing thousands of customers and partners together for several days of learning, networking, and fun.

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