Payroll May 4, 2026
Payroll Pulse: AI, the Payroll Ledger, and the Real Meaning of ‘Touchless Payroll’
Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly into payroll systems, often marketed as the next step toward “touchless” processing.
Payroll October 16, 2025
Social Security Delays 2026 COLA Reveal Until Oct. 24
The announcement for the 2026 adjustment, which usually coincides with the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index Report in mid-October, is delayed in part due to the government shutdown.
Payroll October 15, 2025
Judge Temporarily Halts Mass Worker Firings During Shutdown
A judge on Oct. 15 halted the Trump administration’s mass firing of federal employees during the government shutdown, siding with the workers’ unions who filed a legal challenge against the RIFs announced by the Office of Management and Budget last week.
Payroll October 15, 2025
4 Tips for People with Student Loans
Americans owe more than $1.67 trillion in student loan debt—an average of $39,000 per borrower although the amount varies widely from state to state. It would take 20 years’ worth of $288 monthly payments to pay off that $39,000 debt.
Advisory October 14, 2025
Deloitte, Other Contractors Pressed by Senators on Errors in Medicaid Eligibility Systems
Failures have resulted in the erroneous loss of health coverage and other vital safety-net benefits for low-income people. Malfunctions in those systems can cost millions and take years to fix.
Firm Management October 14, 2025
Almost Work from Home (But from a Fancy Office)
Remote work is dead. Long live… plush offices that look like high-end residences where knowledgeable workers can pretend to work from home?
Payroll October 13, 2025
Most Workers Not Using AI Yet, But the Number is Growing, Says Poll
Last year, 16% of workers surveyed said at least some of their work is done using AI. Since then, the number of respondents who said they use AI has increased by five percentage points.
Payroll October 13, 2025
This Common Work Habit Might Seem Productive But It’s Blocking Career Advancement
A business expert shares strategic tips for becoming more visible and promotable without increasing workload.
Payroll October 13, 2025
3 in 10 Companies Say They Will Eliminate Remote Work by 2026
Despite the push for more in-person work, fewer than one-third of companies offer incentives to encourage attendance.
Payroll October 13, 2025
70% of Employers Say They’ll Hire Overqualified Candidates — But There’s a Catch
Three-quarters of employers believe overqualified hires struggle to stay motivated in lower-level roles (75%), and nearly as many fear they’ll leave as soon as a better opportunity comes along.
Financial Planning October 11, 2025
Poll Shows 75% Think Financial Education In Schools Would Help
They said their current quality of life would be better had they had the opportunity to take it, and that it would better prepare students for life after graduation.
Payroll October 10, 2025
When Will Social Security Announce 2026 COLA Increases? Well, It Depends
The official cost of living adjustment increase for 2026 was slated to be announced Oct. 15, but thanks to the government shutdown, that announcement may be delayed.
Payroll October 10, 2025
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Increase to 235,000, According to Goldman Sachs Analysis
Initial claims rose to about 235,000 in the week ended Oct. 4 from the bank's estimate of roughly 224,000 the prior week, Goldman Sachs economists said in a note to clients.