Events

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!

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

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.

Sentric’s Cancer Awareness Potluck Luncheon

On Friday, November 4th, 2011, in conjunction with our Quarterly Staff Meeting, Sentric’s staff in both our PA and CA locations participated in an internal fundraiser to raise funds for cancer research and awareness, on the heels of October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Employees volunteered to prepare lunch items for the entire staff (our menu consisted of countless delicious items, like chili, ham barbecue, haluski, pierogies, taco dip, deviled eggs, endless cookies and desserts, and so much more), and every employee who chose to partake in the wonderful food paid a minimum donation of $5 (though many paid more). Sentric matched the employees’ donations, and the funds were in turn donated to the American Cancer Society. Our total donation came to $550, which was more than we had even expected. We are proud of the generosity of our staff, and are honored to play a part in promoting cancer research and awareness. Below are some pictures of the food and festivities, as well as the staff meeting conducted by Mike Maggs, President of Sentric.

Upcoming PA ACT 32 Webinars

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Pennsylvania local tax changes arriving January 1, 2012 will affect your employees. Join us for an informational Webinar that outlines your responsibilities as an employer with employees living or working in PA.

Register Now
Thursday, October 6, 2011 / 10:00 AM EST
Thursday, October 13, 2011 / 11:00 AM EST
Thursday, October 20, 2011 / 1:00 PM EST

 Topics Include:
ACT 32 Overview and Employer Responsibilities
Collector Information and Requirements 
Employee Withholding and Requirements
Payroll System Changes

Take a tour of SentricWorkforce

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Interested in learning more about what we offer? Watch a pre-recorded version of our Open House Webinar for information about our company and a look inside SentricWorkforce, including our Payroll, HR and Time & Labor Management solutions. Click here for the full presentation: https://sentric.webex.com/sentric/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=50490227&rKey=54c4dfbce1fcfa75 

If your screen doesn’t display the slides completely or clearly, please adjust the Screen Resolution setting on your computer and then resume the presentation.

Final Score 9 to 3… White Team Wins It

Friday, September 9th was a beautiful day for a ball game… and for the White Team, a beautiful day for a WIN! The White Team won the 2nd annual company softball game with a score of 9 – 3. The White Team was due for a win after losing last year’s game to the Gold Team with a score of 11-5. In our high-stakes game, the winners each get their birthday off the upcoming year, so competition is fierce! The win for the White Team leaves us all ready for next year’s tie-breaking game. Here are some photos to commemorate the festivities…

Don’t forget to sign up for Thursday’s Open House Webinar!

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Discover how SentricWorkforce can support your business and transform your workforce management. As an added incentive, two lucky webinar attendees will win an Amazon Kindle!

Details: SentricWorkforce Open House: Workforce Solutions Best Practices
Date: Thursday, September 15, 2011
Time: 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST

REGISTER NOW

 

 

Game On! Annual Softball Game Sept 9th

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The Pittsburgh team at Sentric is welcoming two of its Southern California counterparts to the area next week! Two individuals from the SoCal office will be joining the Pittsburgh staff for the annual Company Softball Game on Friday, September 9th at South Park. Kevin Tighe and Trish Hachten will each be joining their respective team on its road to victory in the hope to win the game – and bragging rights. Photos to come. May the best team win!