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How to Create a Solid Communication Line Between HR and Payroll

Two departments closely tied and certainly affected by the process and output of its "sister" department are the payroll and human resources departments. Employees often do not understand the difference between payroll and human resources so they include both departments on their inquiries and concerns. In this live one-hour webcast we will talk about the common goals and differing objectives of HR and PR. We will cover some best practices for sharing data and working as a team on project assignments and also learn how to combine talents to support field human resource and payroll representatives.

Employees often do not understand the difference between payroll and human resources so they include both departments on their inquiries and concerns. Managers have goals and objectives based on assigned projects for their group, but may be unaware of how this impacts the other half of the information trail. We will talk about the common goals and differing objectives of HR and PR. We will cover some best practices for sharing data and working as a team member on project assignments. We will also learn how to combine talents to support field human resource and payroll representatives.

Participants will learn:

• How to effectively communicate between the HR/PR departments
• Support and train field HR/PR representatives
• How to provide better customer service to employees
• Apply best practices on sharing data

Who Should Attend:

• Large and small HR/PR departments
• One person HR/PR departments
• Any HR/PR department experiencing growth

HR Recertification Credits:
This webcast has been approved for 1.00 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute (www.hrci.org). Certificates of completion will be provided upon request only to individually registered attendees.

Dates Available:

• June 26, 2012, 1:00PM - 2:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Click here to register for this webinar or call 1-800-517-9099.

Must See June Webinars by Sage

Join the HR and Payroll experts at Sage in June and learn about HR compliance best practices, talent management, automating your performance appraisal, improving communications between HR and Payroll departments, and so much more. Below are listed June's upcoming Sage webinars:

Paperless Payroll With the Sage Payroll PayCard
Offer your employees a cost-effective and secure way to receive their paycheck electronically with the Sage Payroll PayCard by Motivano. Find out how easy it is to enroll and start offering your employees a new payroll benefit immediately! (This service is currently not available in Canada.)
June 7, 2012, 2:00PM - 2:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)  
June 14, 2012, 2:00PM - 2:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
June 21, 2012, 2:00PM - 2:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)


The Benefits of Compliance to HR Organizations: Identifying and Adopting Best Practices
Compliance--the very thought of implementing an HR "compliance system" typically strikes terror in the minds of HR managers and IT professionals alike. Attend this live webcast and learn what an HR "best practice" compliance system consists of, its benefits to your HR organization, and how to achieve it cost-effectively.
June 14, 2012, 3:00PM - 4:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Automate the Performance Appraisal Process and Go Paperless With Sage HRMS
Automate your performance appraisal process while going paperless with Sage HRMS HR Actions® by Delphia Consulting. Managers and employees can collaborate to complete web-based performance review forms that are routed for approval based on your business rules. Attend this live webcast and learn how with section-based scoring, rich formatting, intelligent fields, and one-click updates to Sage HRMS, self-service has never been easier!
June 19, 2012, 3:00PM - 4:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
June 28, 2012, 11:00AM - 12:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)


Sage HRMS HR Actions - Create, Route, Approve, and Save Paperless Web-Based Forms
This introduction to Sage HRMS HR Actions® by Delphia Consulting demonstrates how employees, managers, and administrators can easily submit web-based forms for any HR transaction, including performance appraisals. Join us to see how validated forms are routed for approval based upon your business rules and how approved forms update Sage HRMS with the click of a mouse. Web self-service has never been easier!
June 20, 2012, 3:00PM - 4:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)


How to Create a Solid Communication Line Between HR and Payroll
Two departments closely tied and certainly affected by the process and output of its "sister" department are the payroll and human resources departments. Employees often do not understand the difference between payroll and human resources so they include both departments on their inquiries and concerns. In this live one-hour webcast we will talk about the common goals and differing objectives of HR and PR. We will cover some best practices for sharing data and working as a team on project assignments and also learn how to combine talents to support field human resource and payroll representatives.
June 26, 2012, 1:00PM - 2:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)


The Data-Driven HR Organization: How to Achieve It and How to Benefit From It
In your daily HR activities, have you ever said, "If only we had known . . . " about such things as excessive overtime, expiring certifications, or employee pay rate changes? If so, you can avoid doing so in the future by becoming a "data driven" HR organization. Attend this live webcast and learn how you can become a data-driven HR organization and provide a higher level of service to your organization.
June 28, 2012, 3:00PM - 4:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Click here to register for any of the above listed webinars or call CMS at 1-800-517-9099.

In-House or Outsourced Payroll Webinar

In-House or Outsourced Payroll Processing - Exploring the Options

Whether you want to process your payroll in-house or outsource it, as a Sage Abra HR user you have the power of choice. Attend this webcast and explore how integrating you Sage Abra HR software with either Sage Abra Payroll software or the CompuPay outsourced payroll service can simplify your HR and payroll processes.

You have the power of choice when it comes to Sage payroll solutions. This webcast will explore two payroll options that will allow Sage Abra HR users to integrate their payroll, and streamline employee demographics and benefit deductions data changes without double entries or paper forms. Also learn how employee self-service in Sage Abra allows you to display pay history, pay stubs, and previous W-2's to your employees for easier access.

When it comes to managing payroll there are tough decisions to be made on whether to outsource or run payroll in-house. In the first part of this webcast, we will explore the benefits of processing your payroll in-house with Sage Abra Payroll software. In the second half, we will explore the benefits of using the Sage outsource payroll alliance partner, CompuPay.

Let us show you two payroll options that integrate with your current Sage Abra HR software. You choose which option is best for your business.
Dates Available:

• March 6, 2012, 2:00PM - 3:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  

Click here to register for this webinar or call 1-800-517-9099.