Author Archives: Shannon Dougherty

Take Your Child To Work Day at Sentric!

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Looks like we’ve got a few budding “workforce management pros” among us! Well, we’d like to think so, anyway. Take a look at what the kiddos were up to on Take Your Child To Work Day here at Sentric…

Annual Egg Hunt!

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Sentric employees were greeted with some fun festivities this morning when they arrived to the office! Dozens of colored eggs hidden throughout the office, filled with candy, lottery tickets and even some coupons for free PTO! A fun time was had by all. Of course, the eggs have been strategically hidden… which means we are sure we’ll still be finding eggs far into the year!

March 2012 Newsletter – Sentric In Focus

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News & information about Sentric’s people, products and more! In this edition, you’ll meet some new employees, see pictures from our recent Race to Any Place charity spin bike race in Pittsburgh, and learn some tips for managing risks when terminating employees. http://www.bizactions.com/n.cfm/page/e116/key/194752128G1975J2205696/

Press Release: Sentric Partners With peopleG2

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Exciting news! To add another dimension to the ancillary services offered to our clients, Sentric has partnered with peopleG2 to offer employment screening, background checks and more.

 Click here to read the full press release http://www.hrvendornews.com/?p=4034

 For more information on Sentric and peopleG2′s background and employment check services, including social media screenings, drug testing and more, contact your Sentric sales representative, or email sales@sentric.net. 

 
 

Sentric’s Race to Any Place to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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We came, we rode, we… limped all day Sunday. Sentric was a proud participant in the 2012 Race to Any Place, a 6 hour stationary bike race to raise funds for the Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Team SpinSentric gave it their all, biking nearly 140 miles in total during the 6 hour, 12-person relay. Hopefully by this time next year, we’ll be recovered and eager to beat this year’s mileage!

Prepare for the CPP or FPC Exam with Sentric

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Preparing for a payroll certification exam? Join the Sentric staff for a CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC (Fundamentals of Payroll Certification) Study Course! Available in our Pittsburgh, PA and Huntington Beach, CA offices, we’ll help you learn and understand the exam topics and materials in a casual group setting, and help you to be better prepared for the exam. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today by calling 412.884.7600 or emailing us at training@sentric.net. Sentric is an Approved Provider of Payroll Education by the American Payroll Association, and all Sentric training courses qualify for recertification credits. 

Upcoming CPP / FPC Preparation Courses: (*times are local to the location unless otherwise specified)

PITTSBURGH:
Thursday, February 23, 2012 – Module 1: Payroll Concepts – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 
Thursday, March 1, 2012 - Module 2: Payroll Calculations – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, March 8, 2012 – Module 3: Fringe Benefits – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, March 15, 2012 – Module 4: Payroll Reporting and Employment Taxes – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, March 22, 2012 – Module 5: Record Keeping and Payroll Practices – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, March 29th, 2012 – Module 6: Payroll Accounting – 1:oo PM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, April 5, 2012 – Module 7: Management and Administration – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

HUNTINGTON BEACH:
Thursday, February 23, 2012 – Module 1: Payroll Concepts – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 
Thursday, March 1, 2012 – Module 2: Payroll Calculations – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, March 8, 2012 – Module 3: Fringe Benefits – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, March 15, 2012 – Module 4: Payroll Reporting and Employment Taxes – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Friday, March 23, 2012 – Module 5: Record Keeping and Payroll Practices – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, March 29th, 2012 – Module 6: Payroll Accounting – 1:oo PM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, April 5, 2012 – Module 7: Management and Administration – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Take a Product Tour of our SaaS HCM with Integrated HR and Payroll + Time & Attendance

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Attention Sentric Payroll Clients: Take a tour of SentricWorkforce, our #1 fully-integrated workforce management solution.

Are you currently only utilizing Sentric’s payroll platform? Learn about the benefits of a unified human resource management solution that integrates payroll, benefits, time and labor management, performance management, self-service and more.

Take our online product tour now and be sure to let us know what you think!
http://info.sentric.net/sentricworkforce-producttour/

Learn more at http://www.sentric.net/solutions/workforce-management/.

M3 Advanced Report Writer Training

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This training is for users of our M3 payroll product who have already completed our M3 Basic Report Writer Training. The session includes instruction on advanced field formatting, complex calculations, and sophisticated filtering capabilities. Register by contacting your CSR, or emailing to training@sentric.net with your name, company name, course name and requested session date.

2012 Session Dates:

Friday, February 17th - 1:00 PM EST to 2:30 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 11:30 AM PST)
Friday, May 18th - 1:00 PM EST to 2:30 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 11:30 AM PST)
Friday, August 17th - 1:00 PM EST to 2:30 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 11:30 AM PST)
Friday, November 9th - 1:00 PM EST to 2:30 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 11:30 AM PST)

 

WebPay Report Writer Training

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This training is for users of our WebPay product who are unfamiliar with utilizing the Report Writer feature. The session includes instruction on configuring a new report, sorting/filtering, basic calculations, and exporting capabilities. Register by contacting your CSR, or emailing to training@sentric.net with your name, company name, course name and requested session date.

2012 Upcoming Session Dates:

Friday, February 24th – From 1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT (10:00 AM PDT to 12:00 PM PDT)
Friday, March 16th – From 1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT (10:00 AM PDT to 12:00 PM PDT)
Friday, April 27th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, May 25th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, July 27th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, August 24th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, September 14th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, October 26th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, November 16th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, December 14th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)

WebPay Training

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This training is for new users of our WebPay product. The session includes instruction on employee maintenance, payroll processing, and basic reporting capabilities. Register by contacting your CSR, or emailing to training@sentric.net with your name, company name, course name and requested session date.

2012 Upcoming Session Dates:

Thursday, February 23rd – From 1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT (10:00 AM PDT to 12:00 PM PDT)
Thursday, March 15th – From 1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT (10:00 AM PDT to 12:00 PM PDT)
Thursday, April 26th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, May 24th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, June 14th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, July 26th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, August 23rd – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, September 13th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, October 25th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, November 15th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, December 13th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)

M3 Basic Report Writer Training

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This training is for users of our M3 payroll product who are unfamiliar with utilizing the Report Writer feature. The session includes instruction on configuring a new report, sorting/filtering, basic calculations, and exporting capabilities. Register by contacting your CSR, or emailing to training@sentric.net with your name, company name, course name and requested session date.

2012 Upcoming Session Dates:

Friday, February 10th – From 1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT (10:00 AM PDT to 12:00 PM PDT)
Friday, March 9th – From 1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT (10:00 AM PDT to 12:00 PM PDT)
Friday, April 20th – From 1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT (10:00 AM PDT to 12:00 PM PDT)
Friday, May 11th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, June 8th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, July 20th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, August 10th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, September 7th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, October 19th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, November 2nd – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Friday, December 7th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)

M3 Basic Software Training

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This training is for new users of our M3 payroll product. The session includes instruction on employee maintenance, payroll processing, and basic reporting capabilities. Register by contacting your CSR, or emailing to training@sentric.net with your name, company name, course name and requested session date.

2012 Session Dates:

Thursday, February 9th – From 1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT (10:00 AM PDT to 12:00 PM PDT)
Thursday, March 8th – From 1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT (10:00 AM PDT to 12:00 PM PDT)
Thursday, April 19th – From 1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT (10:00 AM PDT to 12:00 PM PDT)
Thursday, May 10th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, June 7th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, July 19th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, August 9th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, September 6th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, October 18th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, November 1st – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)
Thursday, December 6th – From 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST to 12:00 PM PST)

Holiday Fun!

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We’ve got a few holiday photos to share! We would also like to recognize the winner of our “holiday attire” contest (our “politically correct” title for an Ugly Sweater contest)! Thanks to all who participated, as it was a lot of fun. But there was one clear winner. Congratulations Jeff Winger, Tax Specialist in our Pittsburgh, PA office. You’ve rendered us speechless. 

Sentric Holiday Party…Good times with good people.

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A great time was had by all at this years’ holiday parties (in Pittsburgh and in Huntington Beach). We enjoyed a wonderful dinner, and had our typical grab-bag hijinks… always a great time!

Volunteering at the Food Bank

 

Each quarter, Sentric employees in both our Pittsburgh, PA and our Huntington Beach, CA office spend one morning volunteering at our respective local food banks (Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County). This month, in addition to repackaging bulk quantities of cereal, our Pittsburgh volunteers helped to assemble the bags of food for the Max Starks & Friends Thanksgiving Food Drive, where 300 families in need will receive all the fixins’ for a full Thanksgiving dinner, including the turkey! It was a great experience to be able to contribute to the success of such a wonderful event.