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Looking to advance in your career? Welcome to the APA's new Career Center, sponsored by Accountemps and Robert Half Finance & Accounting.

Here you'll find resources for creating a winning resume, acing the job interview, and more. Plus, there is a wealth of content devoted to helping you effectively manage and develop your payroll staff.

Career Advancement has everything you need to keep your career - and your department - on track!

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What You Need to Know to Get That Payroll Professional Salary

How to Write Payroll Job Descriptions That Attract Top Talent

What to Look for in a Global Payroll Specialist

Small Businesses: When and How to Bring in a Payroll Expert

What Does a Payroll Clerk Do? Find Out If You Need One

Are You Paying Your Payroll Clerks Enough?

How Do Payroll Duties Vary at Different-Sized Companies?

How to Get - and Stay - Ahead With Payroll Classes

6 Skills Payroll Professionals Need to Move Up to Management

7 Ways the Contingent Workforce Can Help With Payroll

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Industry Research

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9 In 10 Employees Come To Work Sick, Survey Shows
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Money Matters: Survey Finds Workers Are Scrutinizing Salaries; Feelings Split On Pay Satisfaction
73% of workers say they've checked their salary against market rates within the last year; more than half have compared their salaries with coworkers