Kerry Cole

Kerry Cole

Kerry Cole is the Editor for the American Payroll Association.

Recent Posts

May 18, 2021

Workshop Leaders Share Crisis Learnings

While managers may think they are prepared to lead their teams during a crisis, when that time hits, they sometimes realize they are not. Facing the reality of a crisis and embracing change is the first step. Being transparent is key, as well as leading with care, intention, and sticking to your...

May 18, 2021

Welcome to Congress Xstream 2021

Your love of payroll has brought you to Congress Xstream: An Online Conference & Expo, fittingly themed “I Love Payroll.”

May 17, 2021

Pegine Returns With Inspirational Leadership Excellence Series

Motivational speaker Pegine, whose inspirational messages have resonated with payroll professionals since her APA debut at Congress Xstream 2020, brings her Leadership Excellence Series back to this year’s Congress Xstream with two sessions on Thursday, May 20.The two sessions are the following:•...

June 25, 2020

A Day in the Life of Kira Rubiano

Kira Rubiano is the Head of International Payroll Management and Head of the U.S. CRM Hub for Auxadi. In her more than 11 years of experience, she has managed more than 100 global partnerships throughout Europe and Asia.Rubiano was an early subscriber to the Global Payroll Management Institute...

June 25, 2020

APA Bestows Government Partner Award on OCSE’s Holdren

Cynthia Holdren, a child support specialist who has built a bridge between federal and state child support agencies and payroll professionals, is the American Payroll Association’s 2020 recipient of the Government Partner Award.Holdren is Senior Associate with SLI Global Solutions and an Employer...

June 5, 2020

Giveaway Winners Await Their Prizes

The different “doors” attendees departed through this year might have been virtual at Congress Xstream, but the door prizes APA Executive Director Dan Maddux announced Friday afternoon were real and are on the way to the winners.

June 5, 2020

Workshop Details the Fine Points of 2020 Form W-4

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act drove significant changes to the 2020 Form W-4.

June 5, 2020

Experts Discuss Mandated Paid Sick Leave

With emergency COVID-19-related leave instituted nationwide, state and local legislation of paid sick leave is gaining traction across the country.

June 4, 2020

Workday Giveaway Is a Hit With Attendees

Workday made the day for three lucky Congress Xstream attendees during the Awards General Session Thursday afternoon.

June 4, 2020

Meritorious Service Recipient Honored Posthumously

One of this year’s Meritorious Service awards was presented posthumously during the Thursday, June 4, Congress Xstream. Colleen Flores, CPP, of Rahway, New Jersey, died April 7 at age 56 after a battle with cancer.

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