Comedian, host, entertainer, motivational speaker, and philanthropist Jeff Civillico took the stage as the keynote speaker during Friday’s Closing General Session. And, boy, did he put on a show!

After 25½ years, Mike O’Toole, Esq., Senior Director of Publications, Education, and Government Relations for the APA, retired from the APA at the end of 2018. At the APA’s 37th Annual Congress in Long Beach, Mike was awarded a crystal boot for his service for the last quarter century.

Everyone’s competitive spirit kicked into high gear at Thursday night’s costume contest, where winners—who entered as individuals, duos, and groups—were chosen in four categories: All-Star Athlete, Most Memorable Reality TV Show Competitor, Ultimate Record Breaker, and Cheer Champion.

Don’t forget to wear your badge and wristband to the PAY on the Edge, PLAY on the Edge Party, the biggest shindig this side of Congress.

At his presentation Thursday morning, academic, author, and entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa discussed his belief that very few companies currently on the Fortune 500 will still be listed in five to 10 years.

Remember, you only have two more chances to get your professional headshot taken in the Professional Development Lounge this week in Long Beach during the APA’s Annual Congress. Once you get your photo taken, you can then upload it to your APA profile.  

How important is payroll in the grand scheme of things? Why should finance, HR, and payroll departments work more congruently for the benefit of the company?

Comedian Vicki Lawrence, best known for starring in the sketch comedy TV series “The Carol Burnett Show” in the 1960s and ’70s and as the lead character on the comedy spin-off “Mama’s Family” in the 1980s, graced the Congress stage Wednesday for her presentation “Life Is Much Too Serious to Be...

Attendees of today’s Workshop Session 3, “Payroll Source Plus Demonstration and Q&A,” entered to win a free one-year subscription to the APA’s popular product.

One of the first goals that Jodi L. Parsons, CPP, set 15 years ago has now come to fruition. Parsons is the new president of the American Payroll Association (APA).