Ellin McHarg

The stakes are higher than ever today in government. Our expert in the public sector explains how government needs to change to attract and retain today’s best talent—and why it’s still such a rewarding profession.

As we wrap up 2022, review five essential priorities for HR professionals in the public sector in 2023.

Public sector HR professionals face challenges today that have only intensified since the onset of the pandemic. Employee expectations have shifted, requiring government and education HR leaders to shift along with them — not only to ensure that essential roles are filled and services are delivered, but also to become a company where people aspire to work. 

Discover five innovative solutions to tackle today's skill and worker shortage in your organization.

Looking for the right HR software? Our expert resources for small business HR teams will help guide your way to the right choice — all from one convenient place. 

In recognition of National Small Business Week, we take a deep dive into the uniquely pivotal role HR and payroll technology plays in small business. Learn about its multiple benefits to your business and the key steps for making its adoption easier and more affordable, ensuring your smaller business can thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Smaller businesses today are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of self-care at work for HR — because if HR is overwhelmed and burned out, it’s harder for them to promote a healthy work-life balance for the rest of the company. 

Payroll automation software is becoming a must-have for delivering accurate, on-time payroll and ensuring compliance with tax regulations and payroll laws. Here’s how to leverage an automated solution to streamline and improve the accuracy of your payroll processes so you can focus on growing your business.

Just because you’re a small business, it doesn’t mean you can’t have the same kind of recruitment and retention success of larger organizations. In this article, we show you the latest data on SMB HR sentiment, the importance of HR technology, and employee retention strategies for leaner businesses that reveal the secret weapon for success: a healthy culture. 

Your frontline workers are the face of your company, interacting directly with customers and representing your company brand. Making them feel valued and supported is critical to your business’s growth and success. Here are some best practices for building that valuable supportive culture to help drive business success. 

There seems to be a checklist for everything these days, but a benefits open enrollment checklist might just save you a lot of time and effort this year.

AI can make day-to-day work for HR more efficient and impactful than ever. Here are 4 top benefits of AI for HR.

The year-end payroll preparation process is one of the busiest and most critical times of the year. With so much going on, careful planning is essential. This comprehensive checklist can guide you through the year-end payroll process, making it much easier to manage.

See how simplifying hiring seasonal employees with modern HR and payroll tools can enhance recruitment, onboarding, and management, ensuring efficiency and high standards during your peak business periods.

Explore our five practical steps to improve workplace culture in your small business without blowing your budget, including listening to employees, fostering leadership, supporting wellbeing, recognizing achievements, and aligning with a shared purpose.

Using outdated HCM software can slow your business down. Discover the benefits of modern HCM technology, such as cost savings and increased productivity, and gets tips on overcoming resistance to change and convincing leadership to adopt new technology.

The annual Megatrends report is an ideal resource for learning the latest and greatest trends impacting workplaces today ― but what does it mean for small businesses? In this blog, we dig into all three Megatrends and show you how to apply them to drive success for your small business.  

Implementing HR and payroll software can transform your business with time and cost savings, improved accuracy, and better compliance. However, it’s important to make sure you also evaluate your chosen vendor’s implementation, service, and support features. In this blog post, we explore the top 7 support features a vendor should offer, including a smooth implementation process, proactive support, and experienced, flexible assistance.

Summer is a busy season for small businesses, especially in retail, hospitality, and tourism. Learn how your company culture can help you attract and retain seasonal employees and enhance engagement, productivity, and loyalty that will ultimately boost your business’s overall success.

Frontline workers are essential for growing businesses yet often face disengagement and high turnover. This blog explores practical strategies for enhancing frontline employee engagement through communication, recognition, development, and culture, ultimately boosting retention, satisfaction, and productivity.

Businesses today are navigating a wave of challenges — from trade tensions and supply chain disruptions to ongoing labor shortages. To stay competitive, you need to rely on your HCM and workforce management software. Explore how these smart tools can help organizations of all sizes stay agile and thrive amid ongoing market volatility.

This guide explains the impact of wage garnishments on your organization’s payroll, how to stay compliant with federal regulations, and how to support affected employees with empathy and efficiency.

Explore key labor market trends from UKG’s June 2025 Workforce Activity Report. Shift work rose 1.3%, small businesses led job growth, but healthcare shows signs of strain.

Learn how to navigate multi-country payroll compliance, avoid costly penalties, and build scalable international payroll systems. Essential guide for payroll leaders expanding globally. 

How HR, payroll, and operations leaders need to prepare for changes to tipped wages, overtime, and more.

Explore key labor market trends from UKG’s July 2025 Workforce Activity Report, including the first positive midsummer shiftwork growth in five years, but slowdowns in public sector and healthcare hiring and shiftwork, signaling caution ahead.

Use this practical year-end budgeting checklist to help your small to mid-sized business strategically prepare for 2026. Learn how to align HR, payroll, and finance goals, leverage integrated reporting, automate compliance tasks, and improve overall budget accuracy.

Celebrate National Payroll Week 2025 by recognizing the payroll professionals who make every paycheck possible. This blog explores how today’s payroll teams go beyond the basics using intelligent tools, adapting to constant change, and driving trust and strategic impact across the business.

An executive-level guide to navigating the updated FLSA overtime rule, with examples showing how HR, payroll, finance, and operations leaders can stay compliant, manage costs, and strengthen their workforce.

As SMB leaders finalize 2026 budgets this fall, now’s the time to explore practical AI. Start small, validate ROI, and scale confidently with AI tools that streamline operations and strengthen workforce management.

Discover payroll crisis management strategies to strengthen compliance, lessen disruption, and ensure business continuity. Here’s how payroll leaders can proactively manage risk and build organizational resilience through data, planning, and technology.