Issue 19, April 2008   SECTIONS Articles & Insights WorkForce in the News EmpCenter Webinars Upcoming Events by Roger A. Smith, CPP & Payroll Consultant "One Mistake" If you read my January column on New Year’s Resolutions, you know that I recommended monthly “SMART” personal objectives rather than lofty 12-month “resolutions.” In following my own advice, I decided that a goal to lose 20 pounds or so would be difficult for me to achieve. However, losing two pounds in a month seemed to meet all the qualities of a SMART objective. [more]   OTHER ISSUES March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 December 2007 November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 July 2007 June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 March 2007 February 2007 January 2007 SUBSCRIBE   Welcome to The Workforce Chronicle In this issue of The Workforce Chronicle we'll discuss how to assemble a more productive team for yourpayroll department. Also, the Payroll Prof talks about the impact and consequences one mistake can have in the world of payroll professionals. Congratulations to Sara Waldron from West Virginia University and Jason Killmeyer from University of Pittsburgh for winning a copy of the BLR Special Report on FLSA Overtime: Making Your Way Through the Exempt/Nonexempt Minefield.  Featured Article Creating a Productive Payroll Team When you look at an event, project, organization or department, its success is largely based on the people behind it.  Whether it is a billion dollar corporation, the Olympics, or the payroll department, a good supporting team will bring success.  Who creates these teams?  The team leader may be a manager, CEO, president, or an elected official who is in charge of creating a cohesive team. Team building is about getting the right mix of people together to do the job.  Sound easy?  No, I didn’t think so.  Leaders need to look for a team that will work together and offers a variety of personality differences to keep productivity moving along.  When developing a team, the leader should look for at least one common denominator – the job is important to each person.  When people like what they are doing and care about what they are doing, it shows in their work.  Another motivating factor for employees is their team.  When individuals respect and like the people on their team, they don’t want to let their team down.  If they feel indifference to their team, there may be a lack of motivation COMPLETE ARTICLE   Articles & Insights AVI agrees to pay back overtime wages Some 42 workers at AVI Foodsystems Inc. will divide $88,418 in back wages that the company agreed to pay to resolve allegations of overtime pay violations, the U.S. Department of Labor said Wednesday. [more] Federal judge blasts NYPD in back pay lawsuit A federal judge has issued a stern rebuke to the NYPD for having internal affairs interrogate two sergeants about their depositions in a lawsuit involving back pay. The Sergeants Benevolent Association has been fighting since 2004 to win back overtime pay for all sergeants on the job - the total could top $50 million - under the Fair Labor Standards Act. [more] District of Columbia Enacts Paid Sick Leave The District of Columbia has just become one of the few jurisdictions nationwide to enact a paid sick leave law. The duration of the leaves under the "Paid Sick and Safe Days Act of 2007" vary depending on the size of the workforce. Companies with 100 or more employees must provide at least one hour of paid leave for every 37 hours worked, up to a maximum of 7 days per calendar year. Those with 25 to 99 employees must provide at least one hour for every 43 hours worked, up to a maximum of 5 days per year. Those with 24 employees or fewer must provide one hour for every 87 hours worked, up to a maximum of 3 days per year. [more]   WorkForce Software in the News VC Boosts WorkForce – as seen in Crain’s Detroit More WorkForce Software In The News   EmpCenter Workforce Management Suite EmpCenter is a workforce management software system that automates the most common and complex interactions employees have with their employer. EmpCenter collects and manages time and attendance information; calculates and stores accrued time balances; distributes hours worked among jobs, customers or departments; and provides managers and supervisors with an easy-to-use dashboard for approving timesheets and requets. Time & Attendance Multiple Assignments Accruals & Absence Manager Activity Based Costing Attendance Point Tracking & Alert Manager Advanced Scheduling Contact WorkForce Software for more information at info@workforcesoftware.com.   Webinars Developing a Cohesive Team Flexible Scheduling, Alternative Work Schedules, and Telecommuting Implementing Payroll Best Practices What are Payroll Best Practices? Change Management for the Payroll Professionals Time Collection for your Mobile, Field, Remote Workforce Process Modeling in the Payroll Department Strategic Planning in the Payroll Department Payroll Technologies: Past, Present and Emerging Top 5 Essential Practices for Payroll Professionals Controlling Overtime Pay with Scheduling Automation Trends and Myths of Workforce Management The Fair Labor Standards Act - A Review   Events Stop by to see WorkForce Software at the following 2008 Conferences. Colorado Association of School Board Officials - CASBO Omni Interlocken Resort April 9 – 10, 2008 Southeast & Florida Association of School Board Officials - SASBO Rosen Plaza Orlando April 27 – 30, 2008 Michigan School Board Officials - MSBO DeVos Place Grand Rapids, Michigan April 30 – May 1, 2008 APA’s 26th Annual Congress Austin Convention Center May 13 – 17, 2008 Booth #412 IHRIM 2008 Disney’s Contemporary Resort Lake Buena Vista, Florida June 1 – 4, 2008 Booth #231 New York Association of School Board Officials - NYASBO Saratoga Springs, NY June 1 – 4, 2008 APA’s Leadership Forum Washington, DC August 13 – 15, 2008 6th Annual Midwest Regional Payroll Conference September 10 – 12, 2008 20th Annual Northwest Regional Payroll Conference Lynnwood Convention Center Lynnwood, Washington September 18, 2008 Wisconsin Regional Payroll Conference September 18 & 19, 2008 CUPA-HR National Conference & Expo 2008 Adam’s Mark Hotel St. Louis, Missouri October 12 – 15, 2008 Booth #303 HR Technology 2008 Conference McCormick Place Chicago October 15 – 16, 2008 Booth #646     Sponsored by: