OneSource Virtual Blog

Not long ago, in-office perks like ping-pong tables, free lunches, gym access, and fully stocked snack bars were the hottest thing in corporate benefits.

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.

Just two months after Workday Rising in San Francisco, thousands from Workday’s EMEA community gathered in Barcelona November 14 – 16 for the second Rising conference of the year.

“No one ever got fired for picking XYZ.”

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.

Co-sourcing is a business practice where an organization partners with a third-party service provider to share responsibilities for a specific business function or process. In the case of payroll, co-sourcing involves partnering with an external provider to handle some or all of the payroll processes, while the organization retains some level of control and oversight.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires individuals to have health insurance coverage, and for employers to offer affordable health insurance coverage to their employees. As a result, employers and insurers must report to the IRS and state agencies on the health insurance coverage they provide.