Payroll: A Guide to Running an Efficient Department
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  • A great guide to understanding payroll.
Payroll: A Guide to Running an Efficient Department
V. M. Lambert , and IOMA
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ASIN: 0471702234

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This book will help anyone who is responsible for a payroll department to manage payroll functions with the maximum efficiency and within compliance requirements. It will demonstrate the optimal methods for the basic functions of payroll through to year end and management. Proposed chapters include:
Part One Basic Functions of the Payroll Department
1. Time Records, 2. Form W-4, 3. New Hires, 4. Errors and Corrections, 5. Tax Deposits and Reporting, 6. Garnishments
Part Two Staffing the Payroll Department
7. Creating a First Rate Payroll Department, 8. Managing the Staff, 9. Staff Motivation and Morale, 10. Working with Human Resources and other Departments
Part Three Management Issues
11. Customer Service, 12. Fraud, 13. Dealing with the Internal Revenue Service, 14. Handling Department of Labor Audits, 15. Compliance Issues, 16. Research Needs
Part Four Benefits and the Payroll Department
17. Should Payroll Handle the Company's Benefits? 18. Year End and Year Beginning Issues
Part Five Payroll Systems
19. Objectives of a Computerized Payroll System, 20. Interfacing and Integration, 21. Selecting a Computerize Payroll System, 22. Controls and Security for the Payroll System, 23. Disaster Recover a Must, 24. Time and Attendance Systems, 25. Employee Self Service Systems
Part Six Paying Employees
26. Paper Checks are Still an Option, 27. Direct Deposit, 28. Paycards
Part Seven Year End
29. Start Year End Off With a Memo, 30. Year End Teams, 31. Check Lists, 32. Reconciliation of Payroll at Year End, 33. Form W-2
Part Eight Payroll and the New Year
34. Setting Up the Payroll System for the New Year, 35. Setting Up the Payroll Department for the New Year
Part Nine Professionalism and the Payroll Department
36. What is a CPP? 37. Why you should become one, 38. Studying for the test, 39. Ongoing training, 40. Professional organizations

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"This book will help anyone who is responsible for a payroll department to manage payroll functions with the maximum efficiency and within compliance requirements. It will demonstrate the optimal methods for the basic functions of payroll through to year end and management. Proposed chapters include:


Part One Basic Functions of the Payroll Department

1. Time Records, 2. Form W-4, 3. New Hires, 4. Errors and Corrections, 5. Tax Deposits and Reporting, 6. Garnishments

Part Two Staffing the Payroll Department

7. Creating a First Rate Payroll Department, 8. Managing the Staff, 9. Staff Motivation and Morale, 10. Working with Human Resources and other Departments

Part Three Management Issues

11. Customer Service, 12. Fraud, 13. Dealing with the Internal Revenue Service, 14. Handling Department of Labor Audits, 15. Compliance Issues, 16. Research Needs

Part Four Benefits and the Payroll Department

17. Should Payroll Handle the Company's Benefits? 18. Year End and Year Beginning Issues

Part Five Payroll Systems

19. Objectives of a Computerized Payroll System, 20. Interfacing and Integration, 21. Selecting a Computerize Payroll System, 22. Controls and Security for the Payroll System, 23. Disaster Recover a Must, 24. Time and Attendance Systems, 25. Employee Self Service Systems

Part Six Paying Employees

26. Paper Checks are Still an Option, 27. Direct Deposit, 28. Paycards

Part Seven Year End

29. Start Year End Off With a Memo, 30. Year End Teams, 31. Check Lists, 32. Reconciliation of Payroll at Year End, 33. Form W-2

Part Eight Payroll and the New Year

34. Setting Up the Payroll System for the New Year, 35. Setting Up the Payroll Department for the New Year

Part Nine Professionalism and the Payroll Department

36. What is a CPP? 37. Why you should become one, 38. Studying for the test, 39. Ongoing training, 40. Professional organizations"

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5 out of 5 stars A great guide to understanding payroll........2006-11-10

I found the book to be very helpful in understanding the practices of payroll and accounting. It is a very informative book. A great reference for anybody instersted in learning payroll practices.
Payroll - A Guide to Running an Efficient Department
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    Payroll - A Guide to Running an Efficient Department
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    Not So Basic New Hire Orientation
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    ASIN: 0970114508

    Book Description

    This book is a complete guide in writing, implementing and running a new hire orientation program. The book contains 5 sections; Fundamentals, Example Programs, Sample memos and letters, checklists and forms and Activities. The book also comes with a diskette of checklists, letters and memos. An organization utilizing this book would not even have to type a press release or memo to the employee, they are all included in the book and on diskette.

    This is a complete text for people who have never designed a new hire orientation and is packed with exciting new ideas for individuals with years of experience.

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    5 out of 5 stars Brilliant.......2000-12-06

    Suzanne continues to dazzle the industry with her unique & innovative style. In her latest book entitled "Not So Basic New Hire Orientation" she has developed a way to solve the problems of Employee turnover in a labor market of less than 2% unemployment. What a great concept & finacial savings!

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    5 out of 5 stars Not So Basic New Hire Orientatin.......2000-11-02

    Having been a Human Resource Director for many years, I feel qualified to review Ms. Gust's book. It is very thorough, and covers everything you need to have a successful orientation. In a very organized and concise way Ms. Gust has arranged this book to be a tool for the employer to create a top notch orientation process. It puts together everything you need during an orientation process- all in one place. It is a "must have" reference for every Human Resource Department. In this day and age of continued recruitment and retention efforts for the best and the brightest the first impression (for a new employee) is critical. I applaud Ms. Gust for her stellar effort!!

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    New employee orientation is the most commonly offered type of training in organizations, yet very few books have been published on the topic. Creative New Employee Orientation Programs is filled with downloadable, customizable training games, sample curriculum, handouts, and checklists used in leading organizations such as Arthur Anderson, Ford, Micron, and Alcatel. Whether creating an orientation program for the first time, enhancing an existing program, or moving orientation on-line, HR pros will find ideas and tools they can use immediately.

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    4 out of 5 stars Helpful guidelines.......2007-06-01

    This book is a great place to start when creating or updating an employee orientation. The nice thing about it is you can use some or all of the information provided to suit your needs. It is organized well and is easy to find what you're looking for.

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    This is a compendium of almost everything that one might need to create or improve existing orientation programs. From best practices in orientation videos, small businesses, intern & buddy programs to case studies from companies like Ford and Alcatel.

    The book also includes numerous useful lists, tools and aids that can be reproduced or used as a basic template for planning new orientation as well as evaluating and improving existent programs. In other words, this is a practical book filled with implementable ideas and suggestions guaranteed to make your new hires feel 'special' and at the same time, taking them through all the knowledge and information bits that they need to learn in a fun and engaging manner.

    I found the case studies chapters very informative and particularly enjoyed Part 5 of the book: Orientation Games & Activities which includes 18 very useful and effective games like the hunt for company policies which turns a normally boring part of any orientation program into a really fun activity.

    Also quite useful was the Part 6: Orientation Checklists & Surveys covering such areas as 'Before the Employee's First Day'; 'I'm New Here - What Should I Learn?'; and 'A 90-day New Employee Survey'.

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    I have often been asked how new employee orientation programs can be both lively and informative. I have recommended Doris Sim's terrific book to several people. Routinely, I am thanked for passing along this title. It has helped many companies.
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    ASIN: 1562863185

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    If you ever have to design new employee orientation programs at the organizational or departmental level, here's a guide that will make the process much easier and help you solve the most common challenges you are likely to face. Use the customizable PowerPoint(tm) presentation slides to expedite your new employee training and get new hires up-to-speed in a flash.

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      Jean Barbazette
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      Create a dynamic, effective orientation program!

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          Author: Don Andersson
          Publication: The National Public Accountant (Magazine/Journal)
          Date: September 1, 2001
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          Volume: 46 Issue: 7 Page: 15

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