CTR Payroll HR

06/10/2026

We're halfway through 2026.

Can you answer all 10 questions in the graphic?

If not, it may be time to take a closer look at your payroll tax process.

Our Payroll Tax Compliance Checklist helps employers identify common compliance gaps before they become costly problems.

Checklist is in the blog: https://hubs.ly/Q04kLG8S0

06/09/2026

⭐ Testimonial Tuesday ⭐

Nothing means more than earning a client’s trust year after year.

We're grateful for the opportunity to support employers with payroll, HR, tax filing, and compliance and even more grateful for the relationships we've built along the way.

Thank you to our clients for your partnership.

06/08/2026

The best investment an organization can make is in its people.

Last week, members of the CTR Payroll | HR team participated in AI training with Ayatt AI to learn more about how artificial intelligence is impacting employers, employees, and the future of work.

As technology continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: the value of knowledgeable people who are committed to learning, growing, and finding better ways to support those they serve.

By continuing to invest in our team, we're better equipped to help our clients navigate change, improve processes, and make informed decisions as the workplace continues to evolve.

Thank you to Ayatt AI for a valuable session and for helping our team explore the opportunities and considerations surrounding AI in today's workplace.

How is your organization approaching AI education and adoption?

06/04/2026

Quick compliance question:

If your organization conducted a DEI audit tomorrow, would you be confident every policy, program, training initiative, and hiring practice would withstand scrutiny?

Many employers aren't sure.

The DEI conversation has changed significantly, and what was considered a best practice a few years ago may require a closer review today. Employers are increasingly reassessing DEI-related policies and programs to ensure compliance with current anti-discrimination standards.

That's exactly what we'll discuss in our upcoming webinar.

Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04jQ5G_0

06/03/2026

Most employers have a paid sick leave policy.

But if an employee asked today how much paid sick leave they've accrued, could you answer with confidence?

That's where compliance issues often begin.

Our latest blog breaks down Pennsylvania's paid sick leave requirements and what employers should review now: https://hubs.ly/Q04jQ3Qs0

05/29/2026

What's creating the biggest challenge for your organization right now?

We talk with employers every day, and the answer isn't always what people expect.

Curious what other HR, payroll, and business leaders are experiencing as we head into the second half of the year.

Vote below or add your own in the comments.

05/28/2026

Employees are already using AI at work.

The bigger question is:
Does your organization have any guidance around it?

Most employers still don’t.

Our latest blog breaks down the workplace, compliance, and confidentiality risks employers should be paying attention to in 2026 and why AI workplace policies are becoming a much bigger conversation.

Read the blog: https://hubs.ly/Q04hSL5d0

05/26/2026

A lot of employers don’t realize how much payroll knowledge sits with one person until that person is out, overwhelmed, or suddenly gone.

Then suddenly:
• payroll questions pile up
• reporting slows down
• approvals get missed
• everyone’s scrambling to figure out the process

Payroll has become far more complex over the last few years, and many teams are carrying a heavier workload with limited backup support behind the scenes.

That’s why payroll continuity has become a much bigger operational conversation for employers in 2026.

We put together a new blog breaking down:
• the payroll continuity risks employers often overlook
• warning signs to pay attention to
• ways organizations are reducing operational strain internally
• how employers are strengthening payroll support and continuity

Read the blog:
https://hubs.ly/Q04hXhn00

05/20/2026

The hard part about compliance in 2026 is that the risks are not always obvious anymore.

AI in the workplace.
Multi-state employees.
Leave law overlap.
Wage & hour scrutiny.
Documentation requirements.

The list keeps growing.

We put together a breakdown of 7 compliance risks employers should be paying close attention to right now, along with practical ways to reduce risk before small issues turn into bigger problems.

Definitely worth a read for HR leaders, payroll teams, business owners, and operations professionals trying to stay proactive this year.

Read the full blog:
https://hubs.ly/Q04hkfXs0

05/18/2026

Leave management issues usually don’t start with one major mistake.

It’s the small things that add up.
An inconsistent process.
Missed documentation.
A manager handling situations differently than someone else.

Before long, employers are dealing with compliance risk, frustrated employees, and a lot of unnecessary stress.

We recently hosted a webinar covering some of the biggest leave management challenges employers are facing right now, including:
• FMLA + ADA overlap
• Intermittent leave tracking
• Multi-state leave challenges
• Documentation mistakes
• Manager consistency issues

If leave management has started feeling more complicated lately, you’re definitely not alone.

Watch the webinar here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gZB890

Leave management isn’t what it used to be. Between FMLA, ADA, and state rules, things overlap quickly. Most issues don’t start big, they build over time. We’...