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One overlooked payroll error can trigger a chain reaction: frustrated employees, lost time, and damaged credibility. The 4-eye review offers a simple yet powerful way to prevent mistakes before they escalate. Whether applied to input or output, it strengthens accuracy, accountability, and trust across the payroll process.
When outsourcing payroll or using cloud-based HR systems, trust isn’t enough, you need proof. That’s where SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports come in. This article breaks down what they mean, how they differ, and why understanding them is essential for payroll, HR, and compliance teams managing sensitive data.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) reshaped corporate accountability, and payroll is more affected than you might think. From financial reporting to internal controls, payroll professionals play a vital role in SOX compliance. This guide explains what matters, where the risks lie, and how to stay audit-ready without losing your sanity.
Struggling to decode payroll regulations in a new country? Discover 13 free resources that simplify compliance, boost vendor conversations, and help you navigate global payroll with confidence — no matter where business takes you!
Just been told to take over another country’s payroll and have no clue how to do it? Don’t panic, we’ve got you covered.
Managing a new country’s payroll can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can get up to speed quickly. Here’s a structured five-step method to document payroll effectively, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Capture 99% of payroll errors with three key controls: Master Data vs Payroll to ensure accurate data alignment, Input vs Output to validate payroll changes, and Variance Analysis to identify unexpected anomalies. Regular implementation, automation, and team training make payroll processes reliable, efficient, and error-free, building trust and confidence.
It all started on December 1st, when SSC Director Alistair Preensworth called an emergency meeting. The email subject had read: “URGENT: Let's make this Christmas EXTRA special!”
The Phoenix payroll project aimed to modernise Canada's federal payroll system but quickly became a disaster. Launched in 2016, it resulted in incorrect pay, no pay, and tax issues for thousands of employees. Mismanagement, complexity, and cost-cutting led to escalating costs, totaling 3.6 billion CAD by 2024.