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In 2024, businesses paid $2.8 billion in payroll penalties for incorrect or missed employee payments — errors that help explain why one in three employees has quit a job over payroll problems.

Artificial intelligence dominated every major conversation at last week's Workday Rising in San Francisco. The annual conference drew approximately 30,000 attendees for four days of product announcements, strategic sessions, hands-on learning, and relationship building. But while AI commanded the spotlight, the conference delivered a clear message: rather than replacing humans, AI empowers them to work smarter, faster, and more creatively.

The HR technology market is exploding. In 2025, it’s at approximately $42.5 billion and is projected to reach $82 billion by 2032.

Payroll management sits at the heart of every successful business, yet it's one of the most underestimated functions in modern organizations. It can serve as a strategic advantage that builds employee trust, ensures compliance, and drives operational efficiency.

Most employees don’t think about how they get paid — as long as the deposit hits their account on time. But behind every paycheck is a series of tasks that include tracking hours across locations, applying the right tax rates and benefit deductions, handling garnishments, and reconciling every line item before payday.

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.

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.

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.

The 43rd Annual Payroll Congress took place May 13–16, 2025, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Hosted by PayrollOrg, the event brought together thousands of payroll professionals, solution providers, and thought leaders for a high-energy week of learning, networking, and celebration.