Payroll Software Resources

Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, Topics, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Payroll Software

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Payroll Software Articles

W-9 vs. 1099 Forms: What's the Difference?

Is there anything more confusing or nerve-wracking than doing your own taxes?

by Lauren Pope

Payroll Management vs. Processing: The Difference Matters

With so many options from payroll software to outside services to manage payroll, paying employees shouldn't be a challenge.

by Gabriel Gheorghiu

What Is Payroll? (+How to Do It Yourself)

Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, a streamlined payroll process is crucial to keeping your employees happy and your finances in order.

by Michael Gigante

Payroll Software Glossary Terms

Payroll Management

Payroll management is an administrative process that ensures employees are financially compensated for their work. Learn more about its types and benefits.

by Holly Landis

Combat Pay

Combat pay is extra military compensation for qualifying dangerous-duty service, including hostile fire, imminent danger, and combat-zone tax benefits.

by Whitney Rudeseal Peet

HRIS

Human resource teams use HRIS solutions to manage employee data and streamline tasks. Learn about the types, best practices, and features to consider.

by Alyssa Towns

Payroll

Payroll refers to the system a company uses to manage employee compensation and payment. Learn the essential elements and best practices.

by Kelly Fiorini

In-House

In-house refers to an activity performed within an organization using its employees and resources. Learn more about its advantages and disadvantages.

by Amanda Hahn-Peters

Wage Expense

A wage expense is the cost organizations incur to pay hourly employees and contractors. Learn more about the types of wage expenses.

by Amanda Hahn-Peters

Pre-Tax Deduction

A pre-tax deduction is money subtracted from an employee’s gross pay before taxes are withheld from their paycheck. Learn the types, benefits, and rules.

by Martha Kendall Custard

Admin Services

Admin services are practices needed for employee management within an organization or industry. Learn more about admin services and best practices for HR administration.

by Keerthi Rangan

Wage Garnishment

Wage garnishment can take its toll not only on employees but also on employers. Learn more about wage garnishment, how it can impact a business, and what to do if an employee receives a garnishment of their wages.

by Mara Calvello

Payroll Software Discussions

Question on: Paylocity

Why is paylocity not working?

This is a vastly broad question, although I do know where you're coming from. It seems a little more often than necessary, that Paylocity is "down" or simply not loading. From my times speaking to them, this happens time to time and they are working on it. Otherwise, basics like checking your connection and being in a Chrome browser are my first troubleshoots.

Answered: Michael Zheng on April 19, 2023

The main reason would be customer service. The response time is long, different answers from different people, not answering the entire question, coming up with time consuming solutions. The second part is the system is not flexible. I do not think we have many abnormal things, but if it differs a little from what they have, it can not be done or the work around is cumbersome. They have a lot of improvements happening, however when you are not told about them or how to use them, it really doesn't help.

Answered: Cynthia Kramer on April 19, 2023

Not working? We have never experienced a situation where Paylocity is "not working". We found Paylocity to be completely reliable in all areas!

Answered: Charmyne Goodfellow on April 25, 2023

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Question on: ADP Workforce Now

What is the difference between ADP run and ADP Workforce Now?

RUN powered by ADP is a benefits administration and payroll platform for small businesses with light additional HR features. It runs on a cloud-based platform with mobile accessibility. ADP Workforce Now is a cloud-based HR platform for mid-sized businesses.

Answered: Timmy Dolan on April 12, 2023

ADP RUN is designed for small businesses (generally under 50 employees) that need simple, fast payroll with basic HR and benefits features, while ADP Workforce Now is built for mid-sized organizations that require a more robust, scalable HR and payroll all-in-on solution. RUN emphasizes ease of use, quick setup, and straightforward payroll and compliance, making it ideal for owners or small teams with limited HR complexity. ADP Workforce Now supports more complex payroll requirements, advanced benefits administration, configurable workflows, and deeper reporting and analytics, making it better suited for growing, multi-location, or multi-state companies.

Answered: Jacob Farfan on May 18, 2026

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Question on: Oracle PeopleSoft

Is PeopleSoft an accounting software?

Yes, PeopleSoft is accounting software, however, it is much more than just that. It is an ERP suite of modules that can automate a company's entire back office, including accounting, finance, supply chain, human resources, payroll, benefits, etc. Oracle acquired PeopleSoft in 2005 and in April of 2023 again reaffirmed their commitment to support and continue enhancing PeopleSoft through at least 2034.

Answered: Jeff Micallef on April 18, 2023

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