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09Sep
Payroll Pros Don’t Fear Change — They Just Tax It!
There’s an old saying: “The only two certainties in life are death and taxes.” For payroll professionals, there’s a third certainty: change. Payroll is always evolving, whether it’s due to changing compliance rules, new technologies, or shifting worker expectations. Still, here’s the reality: payroll experts don’t fear change; they navigate it, track it, and quite […]
09Sep
Payroll Checkup: Is your process healthy?
Any time of year is the ideal opportunity to pause and evaluate their systems. Much like an annual health exam, a payroll checkup ensures that processes remain compliant, efficient, and aligned with organizational goals. Payroll errors or inefficiencies can impact employee morale, organizational reputation, and compliance with federal and state regulations. According to the American […]
09Sep
Pay Transparency 2025
Pay transparency is now a basic requirement, not just a “nice-to-have” perk. Pay transparency, once a trendy buzzword, has become a crucial legal and cultural force shaping how companies attract, retain, and compensate employees. By the end of 2025, HR, payroll, and staffing experts will make efforts to navigate these changes. These leaders must strike […]
14Jan
Get Rich – Write a Book!
by John Bernatovicz, author of HR Like a Boss and founder of Willory Discover the Transformative Journey Behind HR Like a Boss Writing HR Like a Boss wasn’t about making money—it was about finding purpose, building community, and honoring family. Learn how this deeply personal journey led to empowering HR professionals, fostering connections, and creating […]
09Jan
How to Choose the Right HR / Payroll System: A Practical Guide for SMBs
by Christine Peters, Director of Consulting How to Choose the Right HR / Payroll System: A Practical Guide for SMBs Selecting the right Human Resource Information System (HRIS) can feel like a daunting task, especially for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) where every decision impacts the bottom line. As an HR Technology consultant, I’ve helped […]
03Apr
The Future is Talent
As humans, we’re inherently preoccupied with the future. We ponder it, strategize for it, and at times, fear it. Over the past four years, we’ve all learned that the future is far from predictable. That being said, if you’re in HR and not prioritizing your current talent and the talent you’re recruiting, you’re not adequately […]
25Mar
Don’t be Small Minded About Small Talk
Practically everyone opines how much they hate small talk. The minutes before a meeting kicks off or networking at a conference/association meeting or generally meeting new people. But, what if we reframe the way we see small talk? Instead of a chore, what if we think of it as a the foundation for building relationships? […]
13Mar
The Epic Lifecycle of HCM Systems
By Christine Peters, Willory’s Director of Consulting Want to download this as an ebook? Click here For those who have been in the industry for a while, you know that HR and payroll technology can make our work lives easier and improve the overall employee experience. However, it is a complex ecosystem that you need […]
20Feb
Behind the Badge: Unveiling the Real Story of ‘Open to Work’ on LinkedIn
LinkedIn has been a part of our lives for over 21 years, but somewhere around the pandemic it really shifted from a social media platform with active HR professionals and business leaders to a place of social media engagement and fake influences. Just because your LinkedIn feed is comprised of bro-etry and ChatGPT posts doesn’t […]
30Jan
You’ve Been Laid Off, Now What? A Guide to Grief, Practical Tips, and Professional Transition
You’ve Been Laid Off, Now What? A Guide to Grief, Practical Tips, and Professional Transition Embarking on a job search following a layoff is undoubtedly a challenge. The experience disrupts one’s sense of self-worth and generates a certain apprehension about placing trust in future professional endeavors. This predicament is amplified by the prevailing economic conditions […]
