By Kerry Cole

Like modern-day explorers, business leaders today stand at the precipice of a New World of a different kind—the workplace of the future.

In today’s Pre-Congress Luncheon, ADP’s Dermot O’Brien will lead a panel discussion on “The Future of Work: Preparing to Succeed in a New World.” Other panelists include:• De Ann Doonan, CPP—Director of

Global Payroll, Maxim Integrated Products • Cathy Peffen—VP, Global Compensation,

Benefits & HR Services, Marriott Vacations Worldwide

• Lorraine Winslow—Director, North America Payroll Operations, The Coca-Cola Company

• Rodney Dunham—VP of HR/Payroll, Credit Suisse

The Pre-Congress Luncheon is set for 11:20 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the Delta Ballroom.

O’Brien, ADP’s Chief HR Officer, will moderate the discussion based on the ADP Research Institute’s new eBook, The Evolution of Work: The Changing Nature of the Global Workforce.

“The workplace of the future is arriving now,” the eBook says in its opening pages. “Changes in technology, culture, and economies are having an impact on the way people work at all levels around the world.”

The panel will consider questions such as: • How big can the “gig economy”

become? • Is there a limit to how far robotics can go? • How should today’s professionals and

leaders be preparing for this workplace of the future?

From an organizational standpoint, shifting business models, organizational strategies, and global competition are altering the way companies view their workforces. Similarly, changes in generational motivations, skill sets, and mobility are leading employees

to view their jobs and employers in a different light.

“These changes have affected both the way employees engage with one another and the tools they use to get their jobs done,” ADP’s eBook says. “While these shifts may vary across geographic location, industry, or position, there is no doubt that employers and employees must adapt as quickly as these changes are taking place.”

While many of these changes are positive, they also bring uncertainty to the workforce. Will automation, globalization, and outsourcing lead to fewer jobs?

“In terms of where employees see the greatest impact occurring in their workplace, most respondents feel that rapidly changing technology and globalization are the factors that will affect them the most,” according to the eBook.

O’Brien joined ADP in April 2012 and leads the company’s global human capital strategy, including talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, learning, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, and corporate social responsibility. Before joining ADP, he held senior HR positions at TIAA-CREF, Merrill Lynch & Co., and Morgan Stanley.

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By Kerry Cole

Openings are special occasions. They are filled with hope and anticipation, and they set the tone for what is to come.

Baseball has its Opening Day, Broadway plays their Opening Night. The Olympic Games have their Opening Ceremony, and APA’s Annual Congress has its Opening General Session.

Be there today at 4:00 p.m. as the Opening General Session sets the stage for the week’s Congress journey befitting the theme: Payroll is a journey, not a destination. Prepare to tour the world from right here in Nashville.

Singer Lynn Rose and Nashville’s Skyline Drive Band will entertain you before APA Executive

Director Dan Maddux formally leads off the proceedings, which will include APA updates and tips to make your Congress experience run smoothly.

After a special award presentation, hear from Immediate Past President Barbara Youngman, CPP, and new President Jim Paille, CPP. Plus, learn the identities of the 2016 Payroll Woman of the Year and Payroll Man of the Year.

Then best-selling author and alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra will take the stage to present “The Soul of Leadership: Unlocking Your Potential for Greatness.” Great

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The free APA Congress hotel shuttle will take Congress attendees from the Gaylord Opryland to the following off-site hotels:

• Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Nashville Airport

• Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites @ Opryland

• Home2 Suites by Hilton Airport

• Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport

Bus Departs Opryland:Tuesday, May 10

6:00 p.m.

Check your hotel lobby for the morning schedule to the Gaylord Opryland.

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APA is taking the first step toward session attendance tracking. As you enter each workshop room, scan your badge and each evening you’ll receive an email prompting you to complete an evaluation for each of the workshops you attended that day. A radio frequency identification (RFID) chip embedded in your badge will automatically track each General Session you attend.

*Note—In order to track your Congress RCHs, you must still use the online Workshop Selection Process as described in the Congress confirmation email you received after you registered. b

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Congress Housing Questions?

Questions concerning hotel reservations and housing should be directed to the Congress Housing Bureau.

The Housing Desk is located in Ryman Exhibit Hall C next to the Registration Desk during the following hours:

Today, May 10

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

If the housing desk isn’t available, contact the Congress Housing Bureau at (888) 266-7660.

You can join in on the emoji fun too! Take a fun photo with your own

emoji companion you received at registration and share it with us on

social media using #paycon!

By Brandy Gaskins

To bring the payroll professional’s global journey to light, the APA created “The Payrollhood of the Traveling Emojis” com-petition. For the fun game, five teams each with three payroll rock stars were provided with a unique three-dimensional emoji icon. The teams’ mission? Over the past eight months, to utilize their resources, relationships, and ingenuity to have their emoji travel the globe.

The teams earned points by sub-mitting photos chronicling where their emoji has traveled since the start of the contest this past August. Their Congress journey took them across the country, and globe, as they visited natural won-ders, man-made monuments, iconic city sights, and more. Go to www.ThePay-rollJourney.com to see where their jour-neys have taken them.

Which team managed to get their emo-ji to the most exotic locations and coolest monuments? See the emojis on display and in person this week during Congress in front of the Delta Ballroom. Then find out what kind of global path these payroll professionals forged for themselves when

you meet the teams during Thursday morning’s General Session. The winning team will be revealed during Friday’s Closing General Session. b

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Complimentary coffee service will be provided by the APA in front of the Delta Ballroom in the Pre-Function area on the following days:

Wednesday, May 11 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Thursday, May 12 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Friday, May 13 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 14

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

The Gaylord Opryland Hotel offers the Cocoa Bean for premium coffee drinks, fresh bakery and pastry items, and gourmet sandwiches. The coffee bar overlooks the twin falls in the Cascades Atrium. It serves Starbucks coffee and is open for breakfast and lunch.

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By Julie Hilton

Great food to suit any taste and satisfy any appetite is plentiful at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. For specialty and casual dining, try any of these restaurants to please your palate:

Cascades American CaféThe Cascades American Café serves modern versions of classic American dishes in an atrium setting surrounded by soothing waterfalls. Menu items include a slow-roasted pork chop, eggplant rigatoni, an 8-ounce filet mignon from the grill, and side dishes such as broken rice grits and grilled asparagus. The restaurant is located off the main lobby in the first atrium on the right-hand side.

Old Hickory SteakhouseOld Hickory Steakhouse takes its name from Andrew Jackson’s nickname and features seared 1855 Black Angus beef, artisan cheeses, and an extensive wine list. Reservations are required for the restaurant located in the Delta Atrium.

Solario CantinaThe Solario Cantina offers authentic Mexican flavors, signature margaritas, and more than 100 tequilas. At this festive bar and restaurant, you can try dishes such as the chicken chimichanga and the mango Mahi skewers. The restaurant is located in the Garden Conservatory Atrium.

Jack Daniel’sJack Daniel’s allows diners to experience the fine tradition of great Southern food. Freshly made Southern iced tea is made daily (also ask about the tea of the season). The menu at Jack Daniel’s includes shrimp and grits and fried catfish. Diners also can sample hand-selected “Tennessee Sippin’ Whiskey” from the distillery. This restaurant is located in the resort’s Magnolia section.

Paisano’s Pizzeria and VinoPaisano’s is a casual restaurant that serves up Tuscan-style pizza and pasta, freshly baked bread sticks, and fresh salads. It is located on the Delta Island at the Gaylord.

Try Tastes of the South and More With Gaylord’s Restaurants

countries. Prior to coming to Maxim, she was the Director of Global Payroll for Dell, responsible for 96,000 employees in 63 countries.

Prior to joining Marriott, Peffen was Human Resources Manager for GE Financial Assurance, a division of GE Capital. Her background also includes nearly 30 years in HR, labor relations, compensation, benefits, employment, and training in various financial services and insurance companies.

Coca-Cola’s Winslow previously served as director of payroll and shared services departments at BAE Systems, G&A Partners, and Sysco Corporation.

Dunham oversees a payroll of nearly $6 billion for more than 10,000 employees in 14 countries in the Americas region of Credit Suisse. Previously, he held senior leadership positions with Fidelity Investments and IBM.

Pre-Congress also includes three 90-minute workshop sessions and a Power Hour Workshop Session after the luncheon. The workshop sessions touch on any number of topics aimed at

streamlining your payroll operations, including but not limited to:• Tackling Multi-Country Payroll: How

to Uncover Valuable Global Insights• Team Building for Remote Teams—

The FUN Side• Mobile-Enabling Your Workforce

With Phones and Tablets• Taxable Benefits in CanadaDuring the Power Hour, meanwhile, attendees have many options from which to choose including:• Making a Difference Through

Volunteer Committees• PayTrain® Overview• Planning a Chapter Meeting or One-

Day Event• Prepare Yourself for the FPC, CPP Exams• Social Technologies and Your Brand• Surviving and Thriving With the

Affordable Care Act• Talent Management Through Payroll

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By Tomicka German, CPP, and Nancy Parkinson, CPP

The Greater Nashville Chapter welcomes you to Nashville. For many, this will be your first visit to the Music City, so we encourage you to stop by the Chapter Hospitality Booth to find out what the city has to offer.

Perhaps you want to walk over to see the Opry Mills Mall and shop in some of its more than 200 retail stores. If dining is your thing, you could board the General Jackson Showboat for dinner and entertainment. Or you could travel to Downtown Nashville for concerts, shows, art and gallery openings, a Predators hockey game, or a Nashville Sounds baseball game.

We are sure you will find something within walking distance, or you can utilize public transportation. We can also help you find a good Nashville spot to grab a bite to eat and listen to live music. We’ll also have prizes and giveaways throughout the week.

Regardless of how you want to spend

your free time during this year’s Annual Congress, we encourage you to stop by our booth for a visit and a proper Nashville welcome. We are certain that when you go home from Congress, you will remember not only the great conference you attended but also the warm Southern hospitality Nashville has to offer.

The Greater Nashville Chapter would also like to congratulate this year’s Congress scholarship winner, Charla Dailey, CPP. She received a free, full registration to attend the APA’s Annual Congress in our hometown of Nashville. b

Get a Warm Welcome, Win Prizes

Hospitality Booth Hours of Operation

Today, May 10 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 11 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 12 8:00 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

Friday, May 13 12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Charla Dailey, CPP Scholarship winner

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Singer and award-winning entertainer Lynn Rose will bring her fun, fiery style to today’s Opening General Session at 4:00 p.m.

The Southern Californian will join Nashville’s own Skyline Drive Band to open the show in style and set the tone for an invigorating week.

Rose has opened for Jay Leno, Mariah Carey, and Sheryl Crow and appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, “Entertainment Tonight,” Disney, and more.

She is CEO and founder of The WOW Factor Speaking Performance Training and is known of late for her song and video “Everybody Tweet.” She also created a CD, “Simply The Best—Music To Motivate, Inspire and Connect You To Your Heart,” which has played at conferences across the globe. Rose will provide attendees with a special song sung during the 34th Annual Congress. b

By Kerry Cole

As payroll professionals navigate the global payroll waters, the vendor com-munity is traveling the same course. In “The State of Global Payroll: Facts, Fears, and the Future for Your Organi-zation,” distinguished leaders from the vendor side will offer their perspectives on compliance, technology, and the role of the payroll professional.

Jeff Brown, Americas Leader for Global Payroll Advisory for Ernst & Young, LLP, will moderate the discussion Wednesday from 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. with the following panelists:• Ian Sparrow—Vice President,

Global Payroll for Multinational Companies, ADP

• Michele Honomichl—Founder, Executive Chairman, Chief Strategy Officer, Celergo

• Aaron Hurst—Global Partnerships and Solutions, Ceridian

• Brian Radon—CRO, CloudPay • Pamela Webb—CAO, SafeGuard

World International“These are some of the brightest people in the industry who are the most knowledgeable about payroll delivery around the globe,” Brown said. “To hear from them about how payroll is delivered, compliance, the role of the payroll professional, the latest trends in technology, all in one 90-minute session, is like gold. If you’re interested at all in global payroll and where it’s going, this is the session.”

Exploring the topic of compliance concerns, the panel will discuss improv-ing the effectiveness of the payroll orga-nization, the realities of global payroll,

the decision of whether to outsource, and dealing with regional regulations and limitations.

Considering technology, the panel will discuss not only system integrations and the process for selecting a global payroll provider, but also the importance of global payroll data.

“Organizations are seeing the value of what payroll can provide in the data that it holds to help them enable decisions,” Brown said.

The panel also will discuss the changing role of the global payroll pro-fessional and the value of a strategic payroll function in a data-driven HR function.

“The world is shrinking as organizations expand across the globe,” he said. “Payroll professionals, if they’re not already, are going to have to start thinking about what if their company expands into another country, how are they going to pay those employees? They have to think ahead and to prepare themselves as individuals for what skill sets or competencies they need to handle expansion into other countries.” b

“The State of Global Payroll: Facts, Fears, and the

Future of Your Organization”

Wednesday, Session 1 8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

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By Kerry Cole

Like payroll itself, Jim Paille, CPP, is not one to stand pat.

The new President of the American Payroll Association (APA) not only has moved nine times across nine different states as part of his payroll journey, but he has taken on new challenges and has never stopped learning along the way.

“To have met people I don’t know and learned as much as I have taught,” he re-flected about what he would like to have accomplished at the end of his term. “I’m hoping that I excite people about the Association and the profession and that I picked up some pointers about things I don’t know.”

Some aspects of learning, though, he likes better than others.

“I keep learning about things I have to do as President that nobody told me about,” he cracked.

Variety and the need for continual

learning are what attracted Jim to the payroll profession in the first place.

“Payroll gets more and more compli-cated every year,” he said. “You’ve got to stay on top of it. Some jobs people do, it’s the same job with the same methods forever. Payroll is never the same. Gone are the days when your gross is your net. Now you’ve got pre-tax deductions, post-tax deductions, garnishments, wage assignments, international im-puted income, living allowances. Who would have even thought about ACA 10 years ago producing a form to deter-mine what healthcare you have?”

Global payroll takes on greater significance during this year’s Annual Congress, and Jim noted that the APA is well-positioned not only to educate its members but to advocate for legislation to better align reporting standards.

“Where the APA has an advantage is that the APA has been dealing with that for 35 years—it’s called states,” he said. “Every state has its own way of doing

things, just like every country has its own way of doing things. APA figured out how to get all 50 states together, so I see APA as being on the forefront of getting this inter-country reporting down so that it’s easier for firms to do their books.”

When Jim takes the podium for his first speech as President today, expect a down-to-earth leader who’s equally comfortable in the boardroom or in the mailroom.

“I’m a little more informal than a lot of the other people,” he said. “My Congress speech last year talked about my first public speech and how it bombed. My MO is if you can’t laugh at yourself, you can’t laugh at anybody. I like to keep things light. My style is to be less Harvard-like and more talking to the masses as an equal. I’m never trying to elevate myself with 16-syllable words and stuff like that.

I came from the early days of adding machines and calculators, not an ivory tower that’s trying to dictate policy.” b

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Special Global Panel to Explore Compliance, Technology, You

leaders do more than simply lead productive teams, Chopra says. They create work environments that foster well-being and happiness in their actively engaged employees. They show that they care about their employees and recognize their accomplishments.

Creating a workplace of friendliness and social well-being brings amazing results for employees, he said, such as:• 41% fewer unhealthy days• 55% less likely to be involved in a

workplace accident• 39% less likely to be diagnosed with a new disease• 42% less likely to be newly diagnosed with anxiety or depression

“Try to create an atmosphere in the workplace where people are complementing each other’s strengths, have a shared vision, and are emotionally bonded with each other,” he advised. “When your organization really cares for your well-being and what gives you meaning and purpose, you are likely to perform with excellence and overall, everything gets better. You want people to come to work looking forward to the experience, and that ultimately will affect the bottom line.”

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By Nicolas Gonzales, FPC

When it comes to Canadian payroll, one man seems to have all the answers. In fact, he’s dedicated a good portion of his career to providing professionals with baseline knowledge of taxation and compliance issues relating to payroll in Canada. That man is Steven Van Alstine, CPM, and his tradition of imparting pay-roll wisdom will continue today with the Pre-Congress Session 2 workshop “Cana-dian Payrolls—Taxation Issues.”

A 20-year veteran of The Canadian Payroll Association (CPA), Van Alstine is its current Vice President of Educa-tion. He’s presented at the APA’s Annual Congress for the last 16 years and looks forward to sharing new information with today’s attendees.

And new information there will be.“Payroll in Canada is dynamic,” Van

Alstine said. “Ways in which legislation is applied are constantly changing. If someone came to the session five years ago and came back this year, they’ll

learn new things because the legislation has changed.”

Although his session emphasizes payroll basics, Van Alstine makes con-tent fresh and relatable for his audience by delving into specifics.

“Attendees come to learn from a fundamental perspective, but I do like to integrate how things are happening from a policy perspective based on the new mandates of the federal govern-ment,” he said.

This year, that policy perspective will center on the new government Canada elected last fall and how its first budget will impact payroll operations.

“They tabled their first budget in March, and that budget laid the ground-work for the things that they will be focusing on,” Van Alstine said about Canada’s newly elected leaders. “There will be tax policy changes as well as changes to how employment insurance is administered.”

As a result, Van Alstine sees a wide variety of attendees each year.

They come from organizations whose parent companies have Canadian op-erations or from organizations that do things from a programming per-spective and need to meet compliance requirements.

“Sometimes attendees just need to learn the dynamic of Canadian payroll versus U.S. payroll,” he said.

This varied audience is truly the heart and soul of this particular session.

Each attendee’s different professional experiences with Canadian payroll and reasons for attending shape how Van Alstine presents the information in what he calls an interactive session.

“The types of questions that get asked by the group really help the deliv-ery of the content,” he explained.

You can catch Van Alstine leading this popular session today beginning at 9:50 a.m. b

New Canadian Government Yields Tax Policy Changes

By Jessica Neidhart

Networking is a key element of a payroll professional’s journey through the 34th Annual Congress. Using social media is the ideal way to maximize your Congress networking experience. This guide will help you get started on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to reach and engage with fellow payroll colleagues while in Nashville!

Be Part of the Congress Facebook ‘Fan’ ClubJoin thousands of fellow payroll professionals and become a fan of the Annual Congress Facebook page. Check out photos of conference events, contestant entries from the “Emojis Gone Global Photo Contest,” and so much more. You will also always be up to date on the latest Congress news by liking this page.

Visit www.facebook.com/AnnualCongress, and click “Like” to interact and share your experience with others.

Bring Out the Photographer in YouDo you like to take pictures and share them with your friends? Then Instagram is the social media app for you! Once you download the app, start snapping photos to share your favorite moments while at Congress. To share them with us and other attendees, use #paycon in the description of the photo. You can connect and see other payroll professionals’ photos by searching #paycon and other payroll-related hashtags. Follow the users who use those hashtags to start networking on this visual app.

Share Photos of Your Emoji GiveawayYou can join in on the emoji fun too! Take a fun photo with your own emoji companion you received at registration and share it with us on social media using #paycon!

Follow Daily Congress Chats With TwitterTo interact on Twitter, follow these simple steps:1. Sign Up to Become a Tweeter—Visit www.twit-

ter.com, fill in your information under “Sign up,” and follow the prompts. You will be asked to create a Twitter username (aka Twitter handle), upload a photo, write an optional short bio, and more. It is

up to you how much you want to share on your Twitter profile.

2. Follow the APA Twitter (@paynews)—After you are all set up and logged in, go to www.twitter.com/paynews, and click “Follow” on the top right of the page to begin receiving updates from the APA. Search in the top right cor-ner to see if any of your friends, family, or colleagues share your Twitter interest.

3. Follow the Conversation—In the same search bar, search #paycon to see updates from the APA and tweets from other attendees. On this page you will find tweets from fellow payroll profession-als. If you see something you like, favorite it. If you see something you love, retweet it for your followers to read.

4. Send Your First Tweet—When you learn something new in a workshop or find something cool in Nash-ville, share it with a tweet. Remember to use #paycon so that other Congress attendees can read, favorite, retweet, or reply to you. Twitter limits users to 140 characters per message, so it’s OK to abbreviate and use symbols.

Get Info With Congress App, Play Game to Stay ConnectedDownload the free Congress 2016 smart phone app at m.americanpayroll.org. It’s available for both the iPhone and Android devices. Don’t have an iOS device? You can also use your mobile web browser to view the online version of the app.

You’ll have all of this year’s Congress details in the palm of your hand with the app. Look up information on sessions and speakers, get the latest schedule of events, navigate the conference center and Expo with the convenient maps, read issues of Congress Today and even email fellow attendees or find things to do in Nashville. Plus, you can compete against fellow attendees in the “Click” photo challenge. b

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free Wi-Fi in your hotel room. APA is also

providing free Wi-Fi to all convention

attendees on the convention side of the

Gaylord Opryland. To receive the convention

Wi-Fi, follow these steps:

1. Go to your computer or phone settings

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selected, a pop-up box will appear

asking for a PSK (pre-shared key).

3. Enter congress16 (Note: the PSK is

case-sensitive, so use all lowercase

letters with no spaces.)

4. You should now be all set to surf the net.

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“Canadian Payrolls— Taxation Issues”

Pre-Congress Session 29:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.

Bayou C/DPresented by

Steven Van Alstine, CPM

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Celergo Founder to Present at CongressCelergo’s Michele Honomichl, Founder, Executive Chairman, and Chief Strategy Officer, will participate as a panelist addressing “The State of Global Payroll: Facts, Fears, and the Future for Your Organization.” Additionally, Honomichl will join Kira Rubiano, Senior Partner Management Specialist, in presenting the following workshops: “Compliance Is No Longer Just Local—It’s Now Global!,” “Global Payroll: Regional Focus,” and “Shadow Payrolls.”

“Celergo Global Payroll is pleased to be presenting at all of the above workshops this year,” Honomichl said. “We believe education is key for companies that are expanding globally, and we are proud to support APA’s international curriculum.”

Visit www.celergo.com or Booth #632.

Attendance on Demand Adds ACA Compliance FeatureAttendance on Demand recently released a new product for Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting—VisualACA.

VisualACA eliminates the guesswork, calculates the data, and connects you to a hassle-free printing and filing service to meet IRS reporting requirements under the ACA.

VisualACA has a feature that looks at the employee’s service hours in the measurement period and then calculates a Guidance value—the number of hours the employee can work going forward each week or month to maintain the desired ACA status. Companies can be liable for benefit or penalty costs under ACA when part-time employees become full-time.

Visit www.attendanceondemand.com or Booth #709.

Study: Many Millennials Don’t Have Checking AccountsAccording to a new study by The Center for Generational Kinetics and Global Cash Card, roughly five million Millennials do not have checking accounts. Currently the largest generation in the American workforce, Millennials are choosing unconventional banking options more than any other generation. The national study revealed that this generation views paycards as a viable and beneficial solution to avoid traditional banking methods. One third of Millennials—more than 29 million workers—said that they found the concept of a paycard valuable, and 64% believe employers should offer paycards.

Visit www.globalcashcard.com/paycardrevolution or Booth #501.

LTtax Releases LTtax NETLTtax announced the release of its new, intranet browser-based system—LTtaxNET. This compli-ance-driven system is housed within your secure firewall. It is geared toward medium to large enterprises with multiple FEINs and with resources in multi-ple states and localities. With LTtax you can track fed-eral, state, and local payments for Wage & Hour, SUTA, and FUTA, make NACHA payments to your bank, and more.

Visit Booth #633 or www.payrolltax.com.

Deputy to Feature Employee Management SolutionsDeputy Corporation will feature its employee man-agement solutions for enterprise organizations, al-lowing high-growth businesses to utilize Deputy and easily scale to a more mature plat-form that integrates with soft-ware such as Intuit QuickBooks, Paychex, ADP, and more.

“Deputy’s innovative technology offers businesses an elegant and optimized solution for scheduling, managing, and communicating with their most important asset, their employees,” said Jason Walker, President of Americas at Deputy Corporation.

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Publisher, Executive DirectorDaniel J. Maddux

Senior Director of Membership and Education Services

Eileen Gaughran

Senior Director of Publications, Education, and Government Relations

Michael P. O’Toole, Esq.

Senior Managing Editor Christine L. Avery

Editor Kerry Cole

Graphic Designer Tracy Stoffel

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Contributing EditorsCurtis E.Tatum, Esq. Laura Lough, Esq.

Director of Business Development and Vendor Relations

Doug Wolf

TODAYThe 34th Annual Congress

Today's Pre-Congress Poll Question:

Are you looking forward most to networking with payroll peers, attending all chapter events, visiting the Expo Hall,

the Donauinselfest “Music Festival” Party, or the great education?

Join us on Facebook (Facebook.com/AnnualCongress) and Twitter (@paynews) to answer

daily Congress poll questions.

Daily Congress Polls

By William Dunn, CPP

APA’s Government Relations Task Force (GRTF) works with the legislative and executive branches of government to find ways to help employers satisfy their legal obligations, while minimizing the administrative burden for employers, government, individual workers, and payroll professionals. There are currently six active GRTF subcommittees:• Child Support and Other Garnishments• Immigration • IRS Issues• Retirement Issues• Payroll Cards • Pennsylvania Local TaxesThese subcommittees work to develop effective responses to regulatory and legislative developments. So far in 2016, the GRTF has submitted comments on payroll issues to the IRS, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the OCSE. At the state level, the GRTF has been active in influencing legislation in six states

regarding wage payment methods and local taxes.

For a small time commitment, you can have a big impact on the payroll profession. Subcommittees generally meet once or twice a month for a one-hour conference call. There is also an in-person meeting for subcommittee members who can attend APA’s Annual Congress. Through their work with the GRTF, APA members have the opportunity to influence the manner and degree to which the entire payroll profession is regulated. APA members have been able to testify before the U.S. Congress and state legislatures across the country. The effectiveness of the APA’s government relations efforts really depends on its members.

To learn more about the GRTF and how you can have an impact on the payroll profession, consider attending

one (or more) of the following Congress sessions this week:• Pre-Congress Power Hour: Making

a Difference Through Volunteer Committees

• Pre-Congress Session 3: Legislative Outlook and APA Lobbying 1

• Session 6: Legislative Outlook and APA Lobbying 2

• Session 10: Understanding and Impacting the Legislative Process

If you are interested in joining a GRTF Subcommittee, contact Alice P. Jacobsohn, Esq., APA’s Senior Manager of Government Relations, at ajacobsohn@americanpayroll.org. b

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By Jessica Neidhart

Would you believe someone if they said you could win a free paycheck and a five-day vacation for two to Las Vegas just by taking the APA’s “Getting Paid In America” online survey? It’s true—just ask Brittany Hall, the 2015 National Payroll Week® (NPW) survey winner.

“Once my HR department verified it was all legit, I was ecstatic,” Hall said. “The chance to win wasn’t even a

1% factor in my taking the survey. That wasn’t a selling point. It was just a chance for my voice to be collectively heard. You see these surveys and think the prizes are not even real, that they just say it to get you to take it. But I’m a case in point that you can actually win.”

The APA’s NPW survey is critical in helping promote the payroll profession. The

survey takes less than five minutes to complete and helps the APA promote payroll to top media outlets such as USA Today, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.

Go to www.nationalpayrollweek.com to take the survey for a chance to win, and even share the survey with your co-workers, family, and friends so they have a chance to win as well. b

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