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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’...

05/14/2026

18 weeks of paid parental leave?

A new proposal in Allegheny County could create major payroll, HR, staffing, and compliance implications for employers across the Pittsburgh region.

The proposal is not law at this time, but employers should absolutely be paying attention.

We broke down:
• what’s being proposed
• who may be impacted
• operational and compliance considerations
• what employers should start reviewing now

One thing is clear: leave administration and workforce compliance are becoming increasingly complex for employers of all sizes.

Read the full breakdown here:
https://hubs.ly/Q04gDMRG0

05/13/2026

Employees notice disorganization fast.

If onboarding feels rushed, communication is inconsistent, payroll setup is delayed, or managers seem overwhelmed, employees start forming opinions about the company immediately.

A lot of turnover issues don’t start with resignation letters.

They start with small frustrations during the first few weeks.

We’re seeing more employers revisit what happens during the first 90 days and how it impacts retention, engagement, and employee experience long term.

We put together a new article on what employers are doing differently in 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q04gjH690

What do you think causes employees to disengage the fastest during the first 90 days?

05/12/2026

⭐Testimonial Tuesday!

Reviews like this mean a lot to our team.

Helping organizations move from manual processes to a smoother, more supported HR and payroll experience is exactly why we do what we do.

Thank you, Pam, for the kind words and for trusting CTR as your partner. We truly appreciate it.

05/12/2026

Payroll, HR and… a singing telegram. 🎤

We surprised Nicole at the office for her 40th birthday with a celebration that included plenty of laughs, good food, good people, and a performance none of us will forget anytime soon.

Beyond everything she does as our VP & Managing Partner, Nicole is a huge part of the culture at CTR and the kind of leader who genuinely cares about people.

Happy Birthday, Nicole. We’re lucky to celebrate you. 🎉

(Also… if anyone asks, we absolutely did not just announce her age to the world.)