Operational Maturity: The Next Chapter in the Paylocity Journey
Implementing Paylocity represents an important milestone. It gives an organization a new foundation for managing payroll, connecting workforce information, improving employee experiences, and creating more efficient processes. For the teams responsible for implementation, reaching that milestone can feel like crossing the finish line. Operationally, however, it is closer to the beginning. The organization Paylocity was […]
Beyond Implementation: Maximizing the Long-Term Value of Paylocity
Implementing Paylocity is a significant step forward for an organization. It creates the opportunity to bring payroll, HR data, reporting, workflows, and employee processes into a more connected environment. A successful implementation can replace outdated systems, eliminate unnecessary work, and give HR and payroll teams a stronger foundation for growth. But implementation is not the […]
Paylocity Onboarding: Setup Guide for HR Teams
Only 12% of U.S. employees say their company does a good job with onboarding, according to Gallup. That number should sting, because most HR teams already own software built to fix it. If your company runs on Paylocity, the Onboarding module is sitting in your talent suite right now — and whether it saves your […]
Who Owns Paylocity? The Company Facts Behind the Platform — and Who It Fits
Before you trust a platform with your payroll, you want to know who’s behind it. Search for answers and you’ll get two flavors: Wikipedia’s history lesson and stock sites full of undated tables. Neither answers what you’re really asking, which is whether this company is solid and whether businesses like yours actually run on it. […]
What Is Human Capital Management (HCM) Software?
Summary: HCM software is an integrated system that manages the full employee lifecycle — recruiting, payroll, benefits administration, performance management, and development — in one place, from the day a person applies to the day they leave. It keeps employee data connected across every function, so HR, payroll, and managers all work from the same […]
Is Paylocity an HRIS System?
Summary: Yes, Paylocity is an HRIS. Paylocity is a cloud-based platform that serves as an employee system of record, centralizing employee data, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance in one place. Because Paylocity is built as a full human capital management (HCM) system, the platform also includes HRMS-level capabilities — recruiting, onboarding, performance management, learning, engagement, […]
Paylocity Elevate Solutions vs. EmphasisHR
Summary: Paylocity Elevate Solutions, launched April 21, 2026, is a managed service delivered by the HCM platform Paylocity itself. EmphasisHR is an independent firm that has worked exclusively on the Paylocity platform for more than fifteen years. Neither is a PEO — with either, your company remains the legal employer of your staff. The difference […]
Coast to Coast Case Study: From Buttoned-UP HR to High Value Exit
Summary: The transition from a lean startup to a high-value acquisition target requires more than just sales velocity; it demands institutional operational maturity. For Coast to Coast Logistics, that maturity was engineered through a multi-year partnership with EmphasisHR. By serving as a comprehensive fractional HR department, EmphasisHR provided the “peace of mind” required for leadership […]
What is Paylocity? A Complete Guide to Features, Benefits, Pricing & Reviews (2026)
Summary: Paylocity is an all-in-one, cloud-based human capital management (HCM) platform that unifies HR, payroll, finance, and IT for managing the full employee lifecycle. This guide explains what Paylocity is and helps businesses decide whether it’s the right fit in 2026. Founded in 1997 and NASDAQ-listed, Paylocity serves over 41,000 clients and is best suited […]
Rappaport Case Study: How Managed Services Opened the Path to Acquisition
Rappaport Reiches Capital Management (RRCM) has built its reputation on delivering personalized financial planning to high-net-worth clients. Founded in 2005, the firm spent its early years operating as a close-knit boutique practice focused on client service and growth. As the company expanded, however, leadership recognized that the systems and processes that worked for a smaller […]