OneSource Virtual Blog

Thousands of global HR leaders gathered at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 7 – 9 for the UNLEASH America Conference & Expo 2024. Dubbed the “International Festival of HR,” this fast-growing event aims to redefine the future of HR and innovation, providing attendees with inspirational stories and groundbreaking technologies that shape organizational thinking.

For payroll professionals, the annual Payroll Congress is a highlight of the year. It offers chances to network, learn, and have fun with thousands of like-minded individuals, from those just starting their careers to seasoned veterans.

Organizations have an engagement problem. And a productivity problem. It was understandable — and expected — during the 2020 pandemic, but the ongoing drop in employee engagement and productivity has made it a top priority for businesses everywhere.

In our last blog, we discussed the importance of the different aspects of employee well-being — mental, physical, and financial well-being, as well as personal development opportunities in the workplace.

The workforce today is more diverse and complex than ever before. Five generations of workers with different experiences and expectations are navigating a world of work that’s fluctuated between in-person, remote, and hybrid alongside an era of inflation and economic uncertainty.

Talent retention has always been a hot topic for HR teams, but the events of the past four years have led organizations to revisit their strategies with greater frequency. The work world went remote in 2020. Gen Z entered the workforce shortly after. Organizations started rolling out a variety of return-to-office policies. Inflation and interest rates made workers more compensation-conscious.

According to a 2023 Capital One CreditWise survey, 73% of Americans rank their finances as their top stressor in life, ahead of politics, work, and family. The percentage is even higher when looking at millennials (81%) and Gen Z (82%).

Organizations are always looking for ways to increase their efficiency and agility, especially given how dynamic the business landscape is today. However, the transformation roadmap often overlooks accounts payable (AP) automation.

Last week, Steph Jarman, customer storyteller at OneSource Virtual (OSV), sat down with Darcey Parker, director of payroll and benefits at CarepathRx, to hear how she’s elevating humanity in payroll.