Outsourcing
Outsourcing Exercise for Owners: What You Need to Outsource
Outsourcing is a tool used by several small businesses to help them get the competitive edge on their competition by allowing them to focus on the tasks necessary to help them grow while others fill in the gaps. But how do you know WHAT to outsoruce? Follow this quick exercise!
Read MoreOne Size Does Not Fit All: How to Know if Your Payroll Partner Can Grow With You
If you have kids, you’ve probably figured out that as your family grows, so grows your vehicles. Maybe you’ve been driving something sleek and sporty but then you learn there are twins on the way and suddenly that minivan you said you’d never buy may be in your driveway sooner than you think. And then…
Read MoreA Sneak Peek of How we Ensure a Smooth Transition for our New Payroll Clients
Going to the movies can feel like a big commitment. Not only are you investing a couple hours of your precious time but with the average ticket priced at $9, plus popcorn (around $7), soda ($5) and candy ($4), a movie date can quickly turn into a $50 evening. (Bring your kids along and that…
Read MoreWhy Settle for a Payroll Vendor When You Can Have a Payroll Partner? We’ll Help You Spot the Difference
Think about your most unforgettable restaurant meal. Was it a perfectly-cooked filet or an indulgent three-layer chocolate lava cake? Now imagine the food is exactly the same, however after your server brings out your dinner you don’t see him for the next hour. He never stops by to inquire, “how is everything this evening?” (It’s…
Read MoreChoosing a Payroll Provider Based on Price Alone? Here are Three Reasons to Think Again
Depending on how you are processing your payroll, chances are it’s not the easiest part of your job. Managing time sheets, calculating overtime and holidays, and keeping up with confusing local, state, and federal labor laws is time-consuming and stressful. Not to mention your other human resource responsibilities like recruiting, hiring, onboarding, benefits administration and…
Read MoreWhy Bigger Isn’t Always Better When it Comes to Payroll Providers
If you’re like most people, you don’t have spare time to watch the minutes tick away while you wait to talk to a random customer service rep. You probably do it enough in your personal life, whether you’re troubleshooting a home internet outage or trying to get to the bottom of a medical bill. Pressing…
Read MoreEnd the Payroll and HR Clutter: 10 Reasons to Go Paperless
Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve probably heard about Marie Kondo, an organizing guru who’s developed a method of simplifying your life called the KonMari method. She wrote a book called, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” that inspired a Netflix show in which she visits American homes and helps families cut the…
Read MoreOur Top 5 Posts of 2018
It’s been a great year at Patrick Payroll. We have a lot to celebrate. As we look back on 2018 we wanted to share our most popular blogs of the year, in case you missed any. Here’s to a spectacular year of crushing goals! 1. Six Ways to Create a Culture of Appreciation “Don’t forget…
Read MoreWhat to Look for in an HCM Provider (Part 2 of 2)
Previously we took a look at factors and features to consider when choosing an HCM software. However, perhaps more important than the software you choose, is an HCM partner who can help you get the most out it’s features and simplify your processes. Because, even if you have the newest, most highly-rated HCM software, you…
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