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May 15, 2026

# [Submit Your Workshop Ideas for 2027 Payroll Congress](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/submit-your-workshop-ideas-for-2027-payroll-congress)

Showcase your experience and expertise at the premier event that attracts more than 2,000 payroll, HR, and systems professionals. Don't miss the opportunity to submit multiple workshop proposals for the 2027 Annual Payroll Congress line-up and join more than 100 top-notch speakers.

[PayrollOrg Staff](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/apa-staff)

May 15, 2026

# [Thank You to All 2026 Payroll Congress Sponsors](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/thank-you-to-all-2026-payroll-congress-sponsors)

PayrollOrg thanks everyone who made this week's 44th Annual Payroll Congress one to remember.

[Natalie Lloyd](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/natalie-lloyd)

May 15, 2026

# [Building Future-Ready Global Payroll Operations With Automation, AI](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/building-future-ready-global-payroll-operations-with-automation-ai)

Wendy Muirhead delivered a detailed and highly practical session on how payroll leaders can modernise global operations through automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and stronger data governance.

[Christy Gardner](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/christy-gardner)

May 15, 2026

# [Help Shape the Future of Payroll—Take, Share the NPW Survey](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/help-shape-the-future-of-payroll-take-share-the-npw-survey)

Each year during [National Payroll Week® (NPW)](https://www.nationalpayrollweek.com/), PayrollOrg invites workers across the country to participate in the ["Getting Paid in America"](https://www.nationalpayrollweek.com/npw-survey/) survey. This nationwide survey captures valuable insights into how Americans recieve their pay, understand theit deductions, and plan for their futures.

[Sean Tait Bircher and Emily West](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/sean-tait-bircher-and-emily-west)

May 15, 2026

# [Leadership Excellence Series Unlocked Attendee Potential](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/leadership-excellence-series-unlocked-attendee-potential)

Payroll Congress attendees unlocked their leadership potential by attending a series of revelatory workshops this week as part of the Leadership Excellence Series held during the 44th Annual Payroll Congress.

[Natalie Lloyd](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/natalie-lloyd)

May 15, 2026

# [The Role of Shared Service Centres in Global Payroll](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/the-role-of-shared-service-centres-in-global-payroll)

In this insightful session, Sharon Tayfield, MCIPP, and Dion Bowden explored the evolving role of Shared Service Centres (SSCs) in global payroll and why they have become a strategic priority for modern organisations.

[PayrollOrg Staff](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/apa-staff)

May 15, 2026

# [¡VIVA LA PAYROLL! at Payroll Congress 2027](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/viva-la-payroll-at-payroll-congress-2027)

We look forward to celebrating Payroll's history and shining future with you at the year's biggest fiesta, Payroll Congress 2027 in San Antonio, May 11–14.

[Caren Bennett](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/caren-bennett)

May 15, 2026

# [Workshop Explores the Value of Payroll in the Workplace](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/workshop-explores-the-value-of-payroll-in-the-workplace)

Payroll professionals understand how vital their work is and how it touches every part of their organization, yet that value isn’t always easy to articulate to leadership.

[Sean Tait Bircher](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/sean-tait-bircher)

May 15, 2026

# [One Last Puzzle, Just for Fun!](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/one-last-game-just-for-fun)

Begin the anticipation for next year by assembling the logo for the 2027 Payroll Congress.

[Sean Tait Bircher](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/sean-tait-bircher)

May 15, 2026

# [Congress Today Word Search Key for May 15](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/congress-today-word-search-key-for-may-15)

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