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A comprehensive guide for choosing a Payroll Vendor

If payroll is your responsibility, you understand how crucial it is for employees to receive their paychecks accurately and on time.

According to a survey by The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated, nearly half of the American workforce (49%) will start looking for a new job after experiencing just two issues with their paycheck.

Choosing the right payroll vendor is about more than just features—it's about ensuring the satisfaction and engagement of your most important assets: your employees. Thorough research and asking the right questions are essential before making your final choice.

Partnering with the right payroll vendor significantly impacts your daily operations, influencing payroll processing efficiency, legal compliance, and overall employee satisfaction.This guide will walk you through key considerations, provide an assessment chart to compare different payroll vendors, and help you select the right payroll vendor for your needs.

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS

What are the key considerations when selecting a payroll vendor?

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Other Criteria

Your business might have its own unique considerations. Include your custom 'other' criteria in the mix of calculations to ensure it's being considered as part of your selection process for the right vendor.

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Assessment Chart for Comparing Payroll Vendors

Use this chart to compare different payroll vendors based on the considerations above. Rate each vendor on a scale from 1 to 5 for each criterion. Additionally, rate the level of importance for each criterion on a scale from 1 to 5. To calculate the weighted score, multiply the rating by the level of importance for each criterion and sum the results for each vendor.

Weighted Score = (Vendor Rating * Level of Importance) + ...
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A comprehensive guide for choosing a payroll vendor

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