A panel of industry veterans share ideas on how the HR/Payroll function can take the initiative and lead an organization through the current weak economy. The panel discusses field-tested ideas and techniques for maintaining or improving service to your organization at lower cost.

Among topics addressed by the panel: How HR functions have been impacted by economic downturn; How many employers are more aggressive with pushing employees to direct deposit, paperless paystubs and paycards; The trend for removing PTO from balance sheets; the use of assessments to reduce unemployment costs; How to maintain your employment brand in trying times; and the impact of federal economic stimulus on unemployment insurance. Read more