Ambrose Employer Group, LLC Selects Napersoft CCM Software to Accommodate its Growing Client Base and Need for Improved Business Processes

NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- Napersoft announced today that Ambrose Employer Group, LLC has selected Napersoft’s Customer Communications Management (CCM) software. Napersoft’s premier document automation software has been specifically designed to improve business processes and customer communications.

Napersoft is the leading provider of Customer Communications Management (CCM) software solutions. For more than 20 years, Napersoft has assisted customers of all sizes and across various industries to implement innovative CCM solutions. With Napersoft CCM, customers achieve top line revenue growth via cross-sell and up-sell strategies, streamline core business processes, improve customer satisfaction, optimize electronic document delivery channels, improve business agility and reduce costs.Napersoft responded quickly to Ambrose’s immediate need for a solution by providing a smooth and timely transition to the new system. “The Napersoft professional services team went well above and beyond in attention to detail during our implementation. We are very appreciative of their commitment to the success of our project,” Diorio added.For additional information please visit Napersoft, Inc. at http://www.napersoft.com/customer_success.htm or contact:About NapersoftAs a professional employer organization, Ambrose provides outsourced human resources, payroll and benefits administration for white-collar organizations. With their unique expertise in financial services, business and professional services, start-up, technology and media companies, it is no surprise the company has a prospering and growing client base.

For additional information please visit Napersoft, Inc. at http://www.napersoft.com/customer_success.htm or contact:

Seamless payroll outsourcing for SMEs

Outsourcing is often touted as a solution for large companies only, but what about SMEs? Surely when it comes to certain business functions they have plenty to gain by turning to external providers to help them manage these key areas?

One of the biggest bugbears for any SME is managing HR payroll. In smaller companies this task is usually assigned to some sort of generalist. Like the office manager for example. Who has plenty of other tasks to worry about during the course of their working week. Even at a small company payroll can be time consuming and complex. There's all those commission payments and pension contributions to work out, as well as any other bonuses and deductions.Not having to manage HR payroll internally means time and resources are free that can be put to better use elsewhere. In effect reinvested into other parts of the business. Every business needs any competitive advantage it can grasp right now. Partnering with a payroll company is a quick win and one that starts paying dividends right away. There's no compelling reason not to act.Moorepay's service is specifically designed for SMEs, so it isn't a compromise or a fudge. It's a service specifically for companies of this size and tailored to their needs. Prospective customers can find out more by calling up or checking out the Moorepay website. Getting started is simple and straightforward. Saying goodbye to managing payroll internally is a fast, smooth and seamless process. And one that has multiple benefits for any SME.

Moorepay's service is specifically designed for SMEs, so it isn't a compromise or a fudge. It's a service specifically for companies of this size and tailored to their needs. Prospective customers can find out more by calling up or checking out the Moorepay website. Getting started is simple and straightforward. Saying goodbye to managing payroll internally is a fast, smooth and seamless process. And one that has multiple benefits for any SME.

Claremont University Consortium Selects WorkForce Software to Automate Time & Attendance Across Multiple Institutions

WorkForce Software , the leading provider of workforce management solutions for organizations with complex labor policies and stringent compliance demands, announces that the Claremont University Consortium has selected its EmpCenter® workforce management solution.

With the addition of Napersoft CCM, Ambrose now has the capability to create, edit, personalize, and distribute customized documents in an efficient and hassle-free manner. Kimberly Diorio, Director of Client Services at Ambrose Employer Group, commented on the benefits of the Napersoft system, “We are pleased to have this process automated and can already see how Napersoft will help us make changes to our documents easily going forward and save time.” With the ability to use a template design tool built on Microsoft Word, employees quickly learned the authoring process and have already built templates, paragraphs, and image components to support their orientation guide, a key document that is distributed to all of their customers."Our project represents thousands of employees at five institutions, including four premier liberal arts colleges, and with that scope comes a lot of complexity," noted Ken Pifer, VP/Treasurer & Director of Financial Services at CUC. "EmpCenter was the only solution that was capable of automating 100% of our time and labor requirements. That includes requirements that are unique to higher education such as the ability to track multiple job assignments. This will make our payroll processing more efficient and deliver significant savings to our members. EmpCenter's user interface is easy to learn and use. Because it doesn't use Flash or Flex technology, it can be accessed on PCs, Macs, and tablets such as the iPad, a key consideration in our environment where students use all sorts of devices."The consortium decided to select a best-of-breed workforce management solution that could seamlessly interface with Ultimate Software HR and payroll and automate all aspects of time and attendance. EmpCenter was the clear choice.Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineAbout WorkForce Software WorkForce Software, Inc. is the leader in workforce management solutions for organizations with complex policies and compliance concerns. Its EmpCenter® suite enables strategic HR by automating and streamlining interactions between the employer and its workforce, enabling organizations to better manage payroll and processing costs, help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and increase the productivity and satisfaction of their employees. The EmpCenter suite is composed of numerous applications aimed at addressing an organization's end-to-end workforce management needs, including time & attendance , absence management , labor scheduling , and labor analytics . WorkForce Software's customer base includes large colleges and universities such as the University of California, the University of Alabama, Brandon University, and Oregon State University, as well as other large employers such as Duke Energy and BBVA Compass."Claremont University Consortium's model is an innovative way for independent schools to keep administrative costs down through scalable technology," added Kevin Choksi, WorkForce Software's co-founder and CEO. "EmpCenter maximizes the consortium model's effectiveness by offering full automation of all member time and attendance requirements, including the most complex and unique ones, entirely through configuration."Contact: Marc Moschetto Email ContactNapersoft is the leading provider of Customer Communications Management (CCM) software solutions. For more than 20 years, Napersoft has assisted customers of all sizes and across various industries to implement innovative CCM solutions. With Napersoft CCM, customers achieve top line revenue growth via cross-sell and up-sell strategies, streamline core business processes, improve customer satisfaction, optimize electronic document delivery channels, improve business agility and reduce costs.For more information, visit www.workforcesoftware.com or contact us at (877) 493-6723.

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Ambrose Employer Group, LLC Selects Napersoft CCM Software to Accommodate its Growing Client Base and Need for Improved Business Processes

NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- Napersoft announced today that Ambrose Employer Group, LLC has selected Napersoft’s Customer Communications Management (CCM) software. Napersoft’s premier document automation software has been specifically designed to improve business processes and customer communications.

As a professional employer organization, Ambrose provides outsourced human resources, payroll and benefits administration for white-collar organizations. With their unique expertise in financial services, business and professional services, start-up, technology and media companies, it is no surprise the company has a prospering and growing client base.Copyright © 2011 WorkForce Software, Inc.The Claremont University Consortium (CUC) is a collaborative effort shared by several neighboring undergraduate colleges and graduate institutions to organize around common facilities, and share the administration and cost of certain employee and student services. Consistent with this mission, the consortium initiated a search for a system to replace the HR, payroll, and workforce management applications and offer higher levels of automation for greater control and a lower cost of ownership. CUC carefully examined the workforce management capabilities of HR and payroll software vendors and determined that these systems lacked essential functionality for higher education needs.For additional information please visit Napersoft, Inc. at http://www.napersoft.com/customer_success.htm or contact:Note to editors: EmpCenter® is a registered trademark of WorkForce Software, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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-Norwegian Imarex swings back to black in Q2 2011

NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-August 19, 2011--Norwegian Imarex swings back to black in Q2 2011(C)2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.com

Note: To subscribe to Xerox mobile news alerts, visit http://alerts.businesswire.com/subscribe/xerox_corporation. To receive Xerox RSS news feeds, visit http://news.xerox.com/pr/xerox/rss.aspx. For open commentary, industry perspectives and views from events visit http://twitter.com/xeroxcorp, http://twitter.com/xeroxoffice, http://twitter.com/xeroxproduction, http://twitter.com/servicesatxerox, http://twitter.com/xeroxevents, http://www.xerox.com/blogs, http://www.xerox.com/podcasts.However, the second-quarter operating revenue from continuing operations fell by some 27% year-on-year to NOK16.4m. Consequently, the company's loss EBITDA widened to NOK3.9m from NOK3.7m.(EUR1 = NOK7.8)Here’s a look at how DocuShare has helped schools improve student registration, automate paper-based processes and secure information:Customer Contact:About Xerox DocuShare

Xerox DocuShare is an enterprise content management platform developed by Xerox Corporation. DocuShare’s capabilities range from basic content services to more robust business process automation and paper-to-digital solutions. It offers a number of partner solutions for vertical and cross-industry business processes.19 August 2011 - Norwegian company Imarex ASA (OSL:IMAREX), which operates marketplaces for forward freight agreements, said today it turned to a net profit of NOK5.1m in the second quarter of 2011 from a year-earlier loss of NOK16.7m.

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School Districts Make the Grade with Xerox DocuShare

Districts across the nation use DocuShare to automate time-consuming processes

In April-June 2011, the company reported positive net financial items of NOK13.1m compared to a loss of NOK6.5m, as well as lower payroll and other operating costs.Xerox Corporation is a $22 billion leading global enterprise for business process and document management. Through its broad portfolio of technology and services, Xerox provides the essential back-office support that clears the way for clients to focus on what they do best: their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox provides leading-edge document technology, services, software and genuine Xerox supplies for graphic communication and office printing environments of any size. Through ACS, A Xerox Company, which Xerox acquired in February 2010, Xerox also offers extensive business process outsourcing and IT outsourcing services, including data processing, HR benefits management, finance support, and customer relationship management services for commercial and government organizations worldwide. The 134,000 people of Xerox serve clients in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit http://www.xerox.com, http://news.xerox.com, http://www.realbusiness.com or http://www.acs-inc.com. For investor information, visit http://www.xerox.com/investor.PALO ALTO, Calif. -- School districts across the country are going digital to better manage time-consuming administrative processes such as student enrollment, payroll and data storage – and in turn, are saving money and time. Using Xerox Corporation’s (NYSE: XRX) DocuShare® Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Platform administrators are able to focus their energies on what matters most – educating students.Imarex said it continues to evaluate strategic opportunities.Prices, features, specifications, capabilities, appearance and availability of Xerox products and services are subject to change without notice.XEROX®, XEROX and Design® and DocuShare® are trademarks of or licensed to Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.For more information about Xerox DocuShare, visit http://www.docushare.com or call 1-800-735-7749.In the first half of 2011, Imarex turned to a net profit of NOK114.3m versus a year-earlier loss of NOK22m, while revenue declined to NOK36.4m from NOK41.6m.As a whole, both revenue and EBITDA were hurt by the weak underlying markets, the company said.“Educators are being stretched thinner than ever before – and there’s just not enough time to get everything done efficiently,” said David Smith, vice president, DocuShare, Xerox Corporation. “DocuShare simplifies important day-to-day activities, improves compliance requirements and reduces costs so educators can concentrate on student readiness.”

Prices, features, specifications, capabilities, appearance and availability of Xerox products and services are subject to change without notice.

And now Dave gets his portrait painted

AS BRITAIN reeled in the aftermath of the riots, David Cameron took time out for an artist to start work on his personal portrait.

Artist Johnny Jonas went to Downing Street for a private meeting with the PM on Tuesday.A senior Labour source said: "He is now sitting for his regal portrait when he should be getting a grip on the economy. Who does he think he is - Louis XIV?" During his visit, Mr Jonas photographed the front door, fuelling speculation the portrait could show Mr Cameron entering Number 10 for the first time as PM with his wife Samantha.He promises to paint people in the "big magic moment of their lives" and "sunny side up".It sparked criticism he was more concerned about looking good than looking after Britain.But the revelation the PM is devoting time to having his portrait painted will astonish many who expected him to be dealing with the fall-out of the riots and the economic crisis. It comes just nine months after Mr Cameron was forced to ditch his "vanity photographer" and camerawoman and take them off the public payroll.

A senior Labour source said: "He is now sitting for his regal portrait when he should be getting a grip on the economy. Who does he think he is - Louis XIV?" During his visit, Mr Jonas photographed the front door, fuelling speculation the portrait could show Mr Cameron entering Number 10 for the first time as PM with his wife Samantha.

Author: VINCENT MOSS

Payroll New York, Unique Aspects of New York Payroll Law and Practice

The New York State Agency that oversees the collection and reporting of State income taxes deducted from payroll checks is:

New York statute requires that wage and hour records be kept for a period of not less than six years. These records will normally consist of at least the information required under FLSA.Employee's namehttp://www.tax.state.ny.us/The rate is down from 8.8 percent in July 2010.New York requires the following information on an employee's pay stub:Please note that this article is not updated for changes that can and will happen from time to time.When to send Termination Notice? "Promptly"Division of Child Support EnforcementNew York requires that employee be paid no less often than semimonthly; weekly for manual workers (semimonthly if commissioner of labor agrees); less frequently for FLSA-exempt employees paid over $600 a week.https://newyorkchildsupport.com/home.htmlMaximum Administrative Fee? no provisionhttp://www.labor.state.ny.us/business_ny/unemployment_insurance/unemployment_insurance.htmlEscheat laws in New York require that unclaimed wages be paid over to the state after three years.itemized deductionsIn New York the payroll laws covering mandatory rest or meal breaks are only that all employees must have 30 minutes for noon meal from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. (60 in factory); another 20 minutes from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. if shift starts before 11 a.m. and goes after 7 p.m.; 45 minutes during shift of at least 6 hours starting between 1 p.m. and 6 a.m. (60 in factory).(518) 474-9081New York State new hire reporting requirements are that every employer must report every new hire and rehire. The employer must report the federally required elements of:New York State Department of Family AssistanceNevada had the nation's highest unemployment rate, at 12.9 percent. It was followed by California, at 12 percent.Albany, NY 12227-0125Colorado was among 13 states where the unemployment rate was unchanged in July, according to the U.S. Labor Department. The Labor Department reported Friday that unemployment increased in 28 states and fell in nine.New York requires that you use New York form "IT-2104, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate" or a Federal W-4 Form for New York State Income Tax Withholding.New York does not allow compulsory direct depositGovernment declined by 900 payroll jobs while the private sector added 4,100, the report said. The labor force, meanwhile, decreased by 7,600 to 2,674,400. The jobless rate stayed the same as the ratio of unemployed to the labor force remained unchanged.The New York agency charged with enforcing Child Support Orders and laws is:Unemployment records must be retained in New York for a minimum period of three years. This information generally includes: name; social security number; dates of hire, rehire and termination; wages by period; payroll pay periods and pay dates; date and circumstances of termination.New York State Income Tax BureauEmployers addressThe information can be sent as a W4 or equivalent by mail, fax or electronically.State Campus, Bldg. 12(518) 457-2635(800) 225-5829 (in state)The New York State Unemployment Insurance Agency is:Division of Labor StandardsThe Colorado Springs area's jobless rate for July will be reported Aug. 31. The June rate was 9.5 percent.Gross and Net EarningsThe New York new hire-reporting agency can be reached at 800-972-1233 or 800-225-5829 or on the web at www.tax.state.ny.us/wt/newhire.htmDepartment of Taxation and FinanceEmployer's Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)The State of New York taxable wage base for unemployment purposes is wages up to $8,500.00.Not all states allow salary reductions made under Section 125 cafeteria plans or 401(k) to be treated in the same manner as the IRS code allows. In New York cafeteria plans are not taxable for income tax calculation; taxable for unemployment insurance purposes. 401(k) plan deferrals are not taxable for income taxes; taxable for unemployment purposes.Division of Unemployment InsuranceEmployee's addressWithholding Limits? Federal Rules under CCPA.Deceased employee's wages of $30,000 must be paid within 30 days of death to the designated beneficiary or surviving spouse; $15,000 within 31 days to 6 months to the surviving spouse, adult children, parent, sibling, niece or nephew, creditor, or person paying funeral expenses (in that order); $5,000 if more than 6 months after death to distributee, creditor, or funeral expenses.New York payroll law mandates no more than $1.85 may be used as a tip credit.There is a $20.00 penalty for a late report and $450 for conspiracy in New York.Albany, NY 12240Employee's social security numberIn New York supplemental wages are taxed at an 8.2% flat rate.http://www.labor.state.ny.us/New York payroll law requires that involuntarily terminated employees must be paid their final pay by next regular payday (by mail if employee requests) and that voluntarily terminated employees must be paid their final pay by the next regular payday or by mail if employee requests it.State Office Bldg. CampusThe minimum wage in New York is $5.15 per hour.Albany, NY 12243The general provision in New York concerning paying overtime in a non-FLSA covered employer is one and one half times regular rate after 40-hour week.Building 12, Rm. 532Department of Laborexplanation of wage computation if requestedEmployer's nameW-2s are not required to be sent in New York.Nationwide, hiring picked up slightly in July. The economy added 117,000 jobs, the government reported earlier this month. That was roughly double the net jobs created in each of the previous two months. And the unemployment rate dipped to 9.1 percent in July from 9.2 percent in June.The New York State Agency charged with enforcing the state wage and hour laws is:This information must be reported within 20 days of the hiring or rehiring.When to start Withholding? First pay period after 14 days from service.Statewide, the largest private sector job gains in July were in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and manufacturing, according to the report. The largest declines were in construction, trade, transportation and utilities.

Please note that this article is not updated for changes that can and will happen from time to time.

Author: Charles Read

State's jobless rate stuck at 8.5% in July

Colorado's unemployment rate remained unchanged in July at 8.5 percent, even as employers added 3,200 jobs, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reported Friday.

The employer is further required in New York to keep a record of the wages abandoned and turned over to the state for a period of 5 years (after Dec. 31 of year report is filed).New York has the following provisions for child support deductions:When to send Payment? Within 7 days of Payday.W.A. Harriman CampusNorth Dakota had the lowest rate, 3.3 percent, followed by Nebraska, 4.1 percent.New York requires Magnetic media reporting of quarterly wage reporting if the employer has at least 250 employees that they are reporting that quarter.New York requires that the lag time between the end of the pay period and the payment of wages to the employee not exceed seven days for manual workers.

North Dakota had the lowest rate, 3.3 percent, followed by Nebraska, 4.1 percent.

Outsourced Payroll Administration: How a ASO Solution Helps Your Human Resources Problems

Next time you get your wages you should seriously consider taking your Payroll Administrator out for coffee. Payroll Management is an extraordinarily complicated job.

To find out more about PEOs and ASOs you should check out AgilityHR.com, Astra HR, an HR Administration firm.Here is an example of the work a Payroll Administrator must perform to do her job. In any given pay period, your Payroll Administrator must process and issue employee paychecks plus calculate statements of earnings and deductions. She has to keep accurate track of employee time, absenteeism and other records. She also has to provide information to workers and executives on payroll matters, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions.Source: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Census Bureau and Intl. Trade Admin.; Advocacy-funded research by Kathryn Kobe, 2007 ( www.sba.gov/advo/research/rs299.pdf ) and CHI Research, 2003 ( www.sba.gov/advo/research/rs225.pdf ); U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.Leverage cutting-edge technology solutionContact: Karen Nessen Marketing Department (818) 637-5000 knessen@hbllp.comIf that weren�t enough your Payroll Administrator must keep up with new laws. This is especially relevant in light of the current economic situation. For example, the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, effects how much workers need to contribute to their the COBRA medical premiums should they be laid off involuntarily and how much credit the employer can claim to offset the balance. If all this sounds like a lot of mumbo-jumbo to you think of how your poor Payroll Administrator must feel! (if you are interested in this particular issue you can check it out on IRS.gov)Gain access to quality employee optionsExactHire helps organizations improve efficiency and results of the talent acquisition process through the use of talent management software. ExactHire's talent management software leverages technology to streamline traditional, manual talent acquisition and onboarding processes, making them paperless and more efficient.About Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP has a reputation of providing quality service for over eighty-seven years. Their success is due to a proactive client service philosophy that provides continuous personal assistance to each client in the areas of management advisory, auditing and accounting, taxation, exit planning, business valuations, and technology consulting services. Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP originated in 1922 and has four California offices located in San Diego, El Centro, Glendale, and Watsonville. Building lasting relationships has become the hallmark of their reputation. For more information about Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP, visit their website at www.hbllp.com or call (619) 849.6500.To find out more about Payroll Administration you should check out AstraHR.com, Astra HR, an HR Administration firm.About PSIAnother option is the Administrative Services Organization (ASO) solution. An ASO is capable of doing all the HR activities that a PEO can do but it does not require the administrative company be the employer of record for the workers. The added bonus is that the client firm can pick and choose ala carte HR tasks to outsource such as Payroll or Benefits Administration.Take on the administrative burden of payroll processingGain access to industry expert Human Resources expertsprofessionals

To find out more about PEOs and ASOs you should check out AgilityHR.com, Astra HR, an HR Administration firm.

Author: Kai Yee

Tanya Scott, San Diego CPA, Attends National Conference for Business Advisors

Tanya Lee Scott, a partner at Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP, a California-based CPA firm, attends the 2011 Annual Exit Planning Conference hosted by Business Enterprise Institute in Denver, Colorado on August 26 and 27.

Now that you�re clued in on the intricacies of a Payroll Administrator�s job don�t you think she deserves to be taken out for lunch!Scott helps business owners work to increase the value of their companies in a challenging economic environment, and one day transfer their companies to new owners. "These owners are the economic lifeblood of our community," observes Scott. "They pay 44 percent of the total U.S. private payroll, and have generated 65 percent of net new jobs over the past 17 years."Provide benefits administration and supportPSI is an international Payroll Provider offering outsourcing services throughout the North American and International marketplace. In addition to payroll services, PSI offers Time & Labour Management Tracking Software and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Consulting through an integrated web-based platform.FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Tanya Lee Scott, CPA Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP 7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 1150 San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 849-6529 tscott@hbllp.com

Contact: Karen Nessen Marketing Department (818) 637-5000 knessen@hbllp.com

Payroll Solutions International Inc. Partners with ExactHire

Payroll Solutions International Inc. (PSI) has entered into a strategic partnership with ExactHire to provide applicant tracking software (ATS) solutions to mid-sized organizations with employees in North America and Internationally. "This new strategic partnership strengthens PSI's commitment to providing our clients with an innovative and integrated payroll service offering", said Michael D. Cote, Chief Technology Officer, Payroll Solutions International Inc.

Implement Human Resources Best PracticesA viable alternative to this administrative morass is to employ a professional organization that can take up the administrative duties of a Payroll Administrator as well as other HR functions such as Benefits Mangement. A Profession Employer Organization (PEO) is an administering firm that becomes the employer of record for the client company. The workers in this instance are leased back to the client firm. This approach not only offers administrative relief for a company executive, it can also minimize liability stemming from HR issues such as Payroll Administration.Most Administrative Services Outsourcing (ASO)s will have a Human Resource Information System which allows the client company to access up-to-date personnel data at any time.Contacts: Payroll Solutions International Inc. 1.866.279.0464 inquiries@payrollsolutionsinternational.com ExactHire 317.439.0814 www.exacthire.com

Contacts: Payroll Solutions International Inc. 1.866.279.0464 inquiries@payrollsolutionsinternational.com ExactHire 317.439.0814 www.exacthire.com

Workday 14: Introducing Embedded Intelligence

Workday Inc. , the leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources , payroll , and financial management , today announced that all live Workday customers have moved to the company's latest release. Workday 14 features embedded intelligence and includes enhancements to human capital management (HCM), financial management, and spend management, as well as new capabilities for the higher education industry.

© 2011. Workday, Inc. All rights reserved. Workday and the Workday logo are registered trademarks of Workday, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.Thomson Reuters employs more than 55,000 people in 100 countries, working in business units that provide products and services to the financial, legal, tax and accounting, healthcare, science, and media markets. Thomson Reuters considered upgrading its on-premise HR system of record to a current version, and also reviewed other HR vendor offerings for both on-premise and SaaS. Following the evaluation, Thomson Reuters determined that Workday is best aligned with its talent and business strategies, including workforce mobility, insights-driven talent decisions, leveraging cloud computing where appropriate, and the ability to quickly adapt to changing government regulations across the globe.Additional Resources“Our previous system looked like an integrated solution but it wasn’t, whereas UltiPro is really one solution,” said Tracy Bargielski, general manager of human resources for Yamaha Corporation of America. “UltiPro is easy to use and helps us manage the entire employee life cycle, and we can report on almost anything we need. Plus, Ultimate Software has the customer service to back up UltiPro, so the selection of UltiPro was truly a no-brainer.”Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineOffering a full line of musical instruments and audio/visual products to the U.S. market, Yamaha Corporation of America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, Japan, and is one of the largest of all global subsidiary companies. The company promotes its products to dealers and works with concert organizers and musicians who use their products.Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1701874 Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1701877Embedded Intelligence within business processes allows for real-time contextual insight. Workday enables pre-built or custom worklets to be embedded within selected business processes. These worklets provide relevant, real-time business insight in context at the point of decision. Financials and Spend Management enhancements deliver advances in process efficiency, managerial insight, compliance, and end user enablement and include: multi-company processing, automated cash receipts, expanding requisition processing to include contract labor, and support for new electronic 1099 filing requirements. Workday HCM enhancements allow managers to assess and reward performance on initiatives, projects, and results. Users can rate work, compare multiple workers side-by-side and assess performance versus initiatives with features that make it easier to achieve true alignment of strategic initiatives to day-to-day work. Higher Education features support shared services models to improve efficiency. Administrators can manage their dispersed organizations in a unified system with position budget checking and commitment accounting, union management and membership tracking, and custom reporting to support IPEDS requirements. Announced last week , the current release also includes general availability of Workday for iPad® and enhancements to Workday for iPhone® .Comments on the News "Unlike solutions from other software vendors, Workday embedded intelligence has been designed not only to be consumed by business users, but also to be built and deployed by business users," said Stan Swete , Workday chief technology officer. "Business users can quickly and easily build and embed custom charts, graphs and tables directly into their business processes without requiring the assistance of IT or having to know Java, SQL or understand all the traditional BI jargon."© 2011. Workday, Inc. All rights reserved. Workday and the Workday logo are registered trademarks of Workday, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.Bargielski believes UltiPro has elevated HR’s position in the organization and made her a more valued business partner with a seat at the executive table. “Using UltiPro has helped improve HR’s reputation. Employees and managers see us more as a partner and a resource, as opposed to just a processing center,” said Bargielski. “Our management team can see how powerful the information that we now have is and how we can use it to help them make better business decisions. And we’ve been able to prove it, rather than just saying it. Our executive team’s response to UltiPro has been very positive.”

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Workday Selected by Thomson Reuters

Workday Inc . today announced that Thomson Reuters , the market leader in information and financial data, will leverage the benefits of modern, global software-as-a-service (SaaS) by using Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll for worker data in more than 100 countries. Workday is the leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources (HR), payroll , and financial management .

Comments on the News "We required a partner that would work alongside Thomson Reuters to meet the talent goals we've established for our diverse global organization," said Sue Laskey-Myers, senior vice president of Global HR Solutions and Service Delivery at Thomson Reuters. "Workday has demonstrated they will be that partner, and together we can fulfill our vision of delivering a game-changing HR and payroll system to employees across the world."UltiPro is a registered trademark of The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. All other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.Media Contact Information Christine Cefalo Workday (925) 951-9260 Email ContactYamaha was also impressed with UltiPro’s quick activation. “Our deployment of UltiPro was unbelievable,” said Bargielski. “The Ultimate team made sure we understood everything that was happening, provided 24-7 availability, offered solutions for best practices, and even recommended ways to save money. Our payroll manager, who has been with us for more than 20 years, was unsure about the transition, and even she couldn’t believe how simple the deployment was.”What's New The current release of Workday includes more than 140 new features, all available to current customers as part of their core subscription -- at no additional cost.What's NewiPad and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.Prior to UltiPro, Yamaha had been using a payroll service bureau with limited talent and benefits management capabilities. Seeking a unified HCM solution with end-to-end HR functionality that would allow for a more holistic analysis of workforce trends, Yamaha chose UltiPro, and the HR team has been extremely pleased with its decision.“To help us grow our business, we wanted to offer services to our dealers that set Yamaha apart from others in our industry. HR can now contribute to the company’s competitive position and support our revenue generators,” said Bargielski. “UltiPro has helped us align our processes with the strategic goals of the company. If UltiPro hadn’t provided us with so many ways to save time, we wouldn’t have been able to deliver the added value to our business.”

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Yamaha Corporation of America Leverages UltiPro® to Streamline HR Operations and Focus on HR Initiatives that Support Business Growth

WESTON, Fla. -- Ultimate Software (NASDAQ:ULTI), a leading provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, announced today that, after activating UltiPro in January 2010, Yamaha Corporation of America has streamlined the company’s comprehensive HR operations as well as elevated HR’s role to valued strategic business partner.

Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineMedia Contact Information Christine Cefalo Workday (925) 951-9260 Email ContactWorkday expects to deliver significant cost savings as it moves Thomson Reuters' human resources and payroll operations to the cloud. Additionally, Workday will provide an intuitive interface , unified HCM and Payroll for local and global workforce management, real-time workforce visibility , and the ability to conduct HR-related tasks and workforce analytics from the iPad ® and other mobile devices.Download apps for Workday for iPad and Workday for iPhone . Read and comment on the Workday 14: Mobility and Embedded Intelligence blog written by Leighanne Levensaler , Workday's vice president of HCM strategy. Follow @Workday on Twitter. Join Workday on Facebook.After rolling out UltiPro, Yamaha immediately saw significant benefits and increased efficiency — including improved accuracy with reporting and substantial time saved across the HR department. The HR team is now focusing its energy on new value-added projects that contribute to Yamaha’s core business. For example, because of the time savings with UltiPro, Bargielski’s team is collaborating with the company’s dealerships to help these locations more effectively recruit, motivate, and retain employees.About Workday Workday is the leader in enterprise-class, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for managing global businesses, combining a lower cost of ownership with an innovative approach to business applications. Founded by PeopleSoft veterans Dave Duffield and Aneel Bhusri , Workday delivers unified Human Capital Management , Payroll , and Financial Management solutions designed for today's organizations and the way people work. Delivered in the cloud leveraging a modern technology platform, Workday offers a fresh alternative to legacy ERP. More than 210 customers, spanning mid-sized organizations to Fortune 500 businesses, have selected Workday. Visit us at www.workday.com .Follow Ultimate Software on Twitter: www.twitter.com/UltimateHCMFollow Ultimate Software on LinkedIn: http://linkd.in/UltimateHCM“One of the biggest areas of impact with a unified solution like UltiPro is the ability to have cohesive business intelligence across all areas of human capital management,” said Greg Swick, chief sales officer for Ultimate Software. “We consistently hear stories from our customers of dramatically improved business results such as Yamaha is experiencing with UltiPro — and these stories reaffirm our strategic commitment to focus exclusively on HCM.”As Bargielski evaluated a range of HCM systems, one of the key differentiators that set UltiPro apart was its easy-to-use, intuitive interface, which has encouraged companywide adoption of the new solution.With Workday's embedded intelligence, data is available directly within the context of a business process without the need to navigate elsewhere in the system. These embedded analytics allow managers to gain relevant business insight, such as viewing employee history and performance data while filling out performance reviews, or viewing an entire team's holiday schedule while approving vacation for another employee. Workday leverages in-memory data management for speed and efficiency to deliver these powerful business analytics.Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=6832299&lang=enAbout Workday Workday is the leader in enterprise-class, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for managing global businesses, combining a lower cost of ownership with an innovative approach to business applications. Founded by PeopleSoft veterans Dave Duffield and Aneel Bhusri , Workday delivers unified Human Capital Management , Payroll , and Financial Management solutions designed for today's organizations and the way people work. Delivered in the cloud leveraging a modern technology platform, Workday offers a fresh alternative to legacy ERP. More than 210 customers, spanning mid-sized organizations to Fortune 500 businesses, have selected Workday. Visit us at www.workday.com .iPad is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.About Ultimate

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Certified Payroll Software Options

For those of you who execute payroll for your companies, you know that it can be a complicated and consuming process. The demands of maintaining the employee records along with tax payments and schedules can be a full time job in itself. As a small business owner your objective should be to streamline your process so that the majority of your time isn�t spent doing administrative tasks such as payroll. And what about specialized payroll functions and processes? Contractors and construction businesses will know what I�m referring to when I mention certified payroll.

Automation is the key, and it�s best that you take full advantage of it to stay competitive in this market. The money you spend today on one of these programs today will save you valuable time and money in the long run.Partnering for your successJacqueline E. WilliamsFinancial StrategistCertified Payroll exists when contractors and subcontractors perform work on federally financed or assisted construction contracts. The Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. � 3145) requires these contractors to "furnish weekly a statement with respect to the wages paid each employee during the preceding week." U.S. Department of require contractors to submit weekly a copy of all payrolls to the Federal agency contracting for or financing the construction project, accompanied by a signed "Statement of Compliance" indicating that the payrolls are correct and complete and that each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less than the proper Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rate for the work performed. Okay, that�s a mouthful; however, this is what the typical contractor deals with on a weekly basis when handling this special type of payroll. The good news is that this process can be automated with the proper software package.

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Author: Jacqueline Williams

Work Schedule Software � Can It Help Your Business

So what is work schedule software anyway? Also, can it really be of any use in your business? You know that no two businesses are alike and also the way that they all deal with things like payroll and employee schedules can vary as well.

The fact is the work scheduling software comes in a wide range of types including but not limited to appointment scheduling software, payroll and labor tracking software just to name a few. Also, work schedule software can be easily customized to fit any and all unique needs that your business may have.This means that masses of numbers accumulated over any time period can be laid out in a visual format without having to ever touch a calculator. So if you are finding yourself spending an inordinate amount of time crunching numbers and struggling to stay informed with regards to any areas of your business, there is a type of work schedule software that can bring you relief.But if you also want a payroll job then you have to make sure that you have a mind which is calculative. Everyone knows that pay roll jobs include lots and lots of mathematics and calculations hence in order to get through this you will need a very cool head. When you join a particular job you will need to look at the safety as well as the security of the job which you apply for. But apart from this you also have to look at the salary of the job which is usually the first thing most workers look at.One of the many popular features of work schedule software is it's ability to process numbers and business rated data into much simpler terms and present them to a user in the form of easy to to understand and use graphs and charts.Work schedule software can also be a great help in accumulating and analyzing any type of business intelligence. For instance, things such as cost per item produced or task completed can far more quickly and easily be calculated. Labor tracking software for instance makes labor inefficiencies far more easy to identify and address.People interested in payroll jobs also need to make sure that financial records of employees who are there in the company are kept. The salary of people who have jobs like this is pretty high; this is because they have a lot of responsibility to take. These jobs are even a part of the jobs at human resource. So if you are someone who is really interested in jobs like these then you have to make sure that you have a brilliant resume. These are the jobs which you can apply for online and you should also make sure that you have a cover letter too.Stay More Informed About Your BusinessQuicker Calculations Of Cost Per Item and Cost Per TaskEasy To Use Charts and Graphs

This means that masses of numbers accumulated over any time period can be laid out in a visual format without having to ever touch a calculator. So if you are finding yourself spending an inordinate amount of time crunching numbers and struggling to stay informed with regards to any areas of your business, there is a type of work schedule software that can bring you relief.

Author: Giovanni Tabije

Payroll Jobs � How to Succeed in Payroll

Due to the bad shape of the economy, the competition which is present in the job market these days is extremely tough. People are facing a lot of problems when it comes to getting recruited for the job that they want. Hence you will have to choose your career very carefully because of this. But then you should always keep in mind that you also need to choose one which is going to catch your interest. Loving your job is the first step to a big earning career. These days� payroll jobs have really taken the high seat in the job market. People who are usually good at maths and who love working all the time with numbers usually love jobs like this.

If you really want a payroll job which gives you a high salary then you also have to be qualified for it. The qualifications for these jobs basically include a degree in accountancy. Hence you also need to work extremely carefully since you are going to be handling money. Also someone choosing a career in payroll must also keep in mind that he or she has to be extremely honest and responsible as well as an able person.So what are the benefits of work schedule software? To begin with, it will drastically cut down and possibly even eliminate the need for cumbersome and inefficient paperwork that you most likely have to deal with. Also it will also increase mobility, particularly for any business that deals with any work related activities in remote locations.Less Paperwork and Increased Mobility

People interested in payroll jobs also need to make sure that financial records of employees who are there in the company are kept. The salary of people who have jobs like this is pretty high; this is because they have a lot of responsibility to take. These jobs are even a part of the jobs at human resource. So if you are someone who is really interested in jobs like these then you have to make sure that you have a brilliant resume. These are the jobs which you can apply for online and you should also make sure that you have a cover letter too.

Author: Silas Reed

Payroll Taxes

If you have employees, you are responsible for payroll taxes. This is a term that lumps all the different forms of employment taxes into one category known as �payroll tax�. In reality, payroll taxes encompass Federal and state income tax withholding, social security and Medicare taxes (also known as FICA), Federal unemployment tax (FUTA), as well as any state and local unemployment taxes assessed. Payroll taxes are deducted each pay period from an employees gross pay. The remaining money distributed to the employee is what is known as �net pay�. Along with any taxes deducted from an employee's wages, there is a social security and Medicare liability incurred by the employer. You must match the social security and Medicare amounts withheld on each employee. This is the employer paid contribution. Until recently, most employers reported and paid payroll taxes quarterly. With the advent of the EFTPS, or Electronic Federal Tax Deposit System, taxes are now paid on a monthly basis by all employers. The payroll taxes may also be paid via a tax coupon that is taken to your bank and presented with the monies to cover the payroll taxes due.

When you first start out the payroll jobs you will get are entry level ones and if you can learn these jobs really well and if you can perform these well then you will be able to become a specialist. These jobs basically require the employees to manage all of the payments of the rest of the employed in the company. When you start off you have to begin with being a clerk and your function is basically to create, manage as well as roll out the payment of every employees.

If you are a small business with employees, or you plan to begin operating a business with employees, you need to understand your tax responsibilities as an employer. The IRS provides links to all the relevant Forms and Publications via their internet site at www.IRS.gov . Here you will find definitions and terms associated with employees from the onset of hiring, to termination. W-4's, W-2's, I-9's, all the employment taxes you will be responsible for reporting, all the rates associated with those taxes. The IRS also provides you with information concerning recordkeeping, employment eligibility verification, benefit and retirement plans, and even the definition to be used in order to determine if someone is an employee. There is a tremendous benefit to be had by investing the time and resources necessary to understand and comply with all the federal, state, and local regulations concerned with employees and payroll taxes. However, you should frequently seek the advice of a qualified tax professional, your accountant.

Author: Matt Bacak

Be Nice to Your Payroll Department

Ok, so next to the taxman, your company payroll department might well be the most criticised people on the planet. Of course, when your pay is accurate and on time then you love the payroll people with a passion but when things go wrong it is a completely different matter. Rightly or not the payroll professionals come in for an awful lot of abuse if your pay is not perfect.

There are now many ways to pay the salary of the employees. Some prefer the old fashioned way of procuring checks while some want to electronically deposit the wages to the bank accounts, which is fast becoming the popular medium these days. This is called direct deposit, usually employees are provided direct deposit advices to inform them of the deposit made to their accounts which pertain to their salary and details behind them. This is what can be used as a payroll check stub. They are usually delivered a day before the salary day. So that the employees can get a hold of them on pay day and scrutinize them. Even if you use other method of compensating your employees, it is imperative that you provide them a payroll check stub to clarify everything that leads to their salaries.Of course, not every country works the same way but they do have similar policies when it comes to claiming work related expenses. If you do not send in your claims in a timely and accurate manner your payroll department is not going to be able to reimburse you for the amount you have paid out.Payroll departments are usually extremely busy around pay day because of the volume of last minute submissions for expenses and other additions to your pay. They are only human and mistakes are not always avoided due to the high pressure they are under.The trick for SMEs when it comes to sourcing these payroll services is to find ones that are aimed at them specifically. Because not all providers understand the unique needs of SMEs. Moorepay have a range of HR payroll services that have been created specifically with the needs of smaller and medium sized enterprises in mind.Payroll doesn't have to be a drag on time and resources for any company. No matter how small or large. Talk to Moorepay about a leaner and more efficient solution.

At the end of the day, your payroll department IS only human. You need to do your part to help them perform their job efficiently. The larger the company that you work for, the more that liasing with your payroll department becomes a necessity. Next time you look at the amount of pay that you have received and start to complain about it being less than it should be, think long and hard about whether it is the payroll department�s fault or yours. Chances are, it is the latter!

Author: May Bowden

Find some Sample Payroll Check Stubs on the Net for Easy Reference

Starting a business? For many people, the bravery to venture out on your own is the ultimate dream, you�re your own boss, you make your own time, and your dreams of making it big in the independent business lives on. But don�t forget there are many responsibilities. As the business grows so is the need for manpower. This means salaries to pay and records to make and keep. Maintaining a pleasant working condition is imperative, and nothing makes a disgruntled employee than a spotty payroll check stub. Everyone wants fair compensation and as the owner of the company or at least the accountant, you want to make sure that this followed to the T. Salaries may be given depending on the preference of the company or to the nature of the business. Some provide salary schemes as bi-monthly, monthly or quarterly (every week).

The good news is, the internet is a plethora of information which can provide you with sample payroll check stubs. You can analyze the sample paycheck stubs they provide and study it for the benefit of your business. The sample payroll check stubs can be downloaded and copied. With those sample payroll check stubs you can produce and design your own and make your business clear and concise with the records. These sample payroll check stubs will make life easier for you and your business. Providing yourself with a sample payroll check stub will enhance your knowledge about that process, there are also many sample payroll check stubs software available that can help you with your salary accounting. Invest in sample payroll check stubs and you will see the fruits of that action blossom for your business and you.If you live in a country where you have a tax code that may be open to change due to your circumstances, your payroll department can�t be expected to be psychic, even if you wish they were. For example, in England, if you have not submitted your previous tax form when you start with a new company then the payroll department is obliged to set your tax deduction rate at the basic rate. This is a lot higher than your tax code is likely to be but it is the only course of action that they can take. So, when your pay is processed you may find that you have a lot more tax deducted than you should have. This is down to you and means that you have to wait until the end of the tax year to claim back your overpayment form the local tax office, not your payroll department.At the end of the day, your payroll department IS only human. You need to do your part to help them perform their job efficiently. The larger the company that you work for, the more that liasing with your payroll department becomes a necessity. Next time you look at the amount of pay that you have received and start to complain about it being less than it should be, think long and hard about whether it is the payroll department�s fault or yours. Chances are, it is the latter!

The good news is, the internet is a plethora of information which can provide you with sample payroll check stubs. You can analyze the sample paycheck stubs they provide and study it for the benefit of your business. The sample payroll check stubs can be downloaded and copied. With those sample payroll check stubs you can produce and design your own and make your business clear and concise with the records. These sample payroll check stubs will make life easier for you and your business. Providing yourself with a sample payroll check stub will enhance your knowledge about that process, there are also many sample payroll check stubs software available that can help you with your salary accounting. Invest in sample payroll check stubs and you will see the fruits of that action blossom for your business and you.

Author: Sara Jenkins