HR Happy Hour Episode 510 - Payroll 2021 Year End Prep and Starting 2022 the Right Way, featuring Paychex Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Tom Hammond, Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Product Management, Paychex This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes.  Financial capital has long been established as a key driver of business performance, but today, business leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of their human capital in driving success. Download Paychex’s latest guide to discover why breaking down the silos between HR and finance can result in better business strategy and growth, as well as 14 simple HR metrics your teams should be tracking, and why.  To download the e-book, visit payx.me/FDMresearch.   This week, we met with Tom Hammond to discuss how to successfully wrap up 2021's payroll requirements and set a smooth foundation for the year ahead. - Key payroll items to remember in December - Importance of having a payroll tech partner - PPP forgiveness update - Informing employees about benefits to share care and concern, part of the human experience Thank you, Tom, for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.