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title: News & Info | Paragon Payroll | Carolyn Taylor
description: Work life is blending into personal life in the new work-from-home world. HR leaders see that employee health and wellbeing can be a delicate balancing act.
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## [5 Tips to Streamline HR](https://www.paragonpayroll.com/blog/5-tips-to-streamline-hr)

 An HR department that runs at peak performance can help its organization do the same. “Efficiency” includes reaching the best outcomes in a timely and resourceful manner as well as streamlining basic tasks so that you can spend more time on the complex issues. To do that:

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## [Celebrating Earth Day](https://www.paragonpayroll.com/blog/celebrating-earth-day)

 In recognition of Earth Day, Paragon is excited to share some of the initiatives we have in place to reduce our carbon footprint. The very nature of the payroll and HR industry in paper intensive, and Paragon is committed to reducing our consumption and providing services that enable our clients to go as paperless as possible. Paragon transmits client files

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## [5 Benefit Trends to Watch in 2021](https://www.paragonpayroll.com/blog/employee-benefits)

 In the midst of a health crisis, HR leaders are more focused on a holistic approach to employee well being. Work life is blending into personal life in the new work-from-home world. HR leaders see that employee health and wellbeing can be a delicate balancing act. Expanding beyond traditional health insurance plans, HR leaders are delivering more employee wellness benefits, including mental and financial health programs.

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## [Best Practices for Year End Payroll Reporting](https://www.paragonpayroll.com/blog/best-practices-for-year-end-payroll-reporting)

 by Megan Allen

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## [Elevating the HR Conversation in the Cannabis Industry](https://www.paragonpayroll.com/blog/elevating-the-hr-conversation-in-the-cannabis-industry)

 by Carolyn Taylor

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## [Leading During a Pandemic](https://www.paragonpayroll.com/blog/leading-during-a-pandemic)

 Leading an organization right now can feel like driving to a destination you’re not sure exists on a road that’s changing right before you.

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## [Five Tips for Effective Meetings](https://www.paragonpayroll.com/blog/five-tips-effective-meetings)

 Everyone loves effective meetings.

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## [Embracing Generational Differences at Work](https://www.paragonpayroll.com/blog/embracing-generational-differences-work)

 “Not Wrong, Not Right, Just Different!” was the message from Dennis Danilewicz, CPP, in his lunch presentation at the APA Capital Summit, held on March 27-28 in Washington, D.C. Danilewicz is the Senior Director of Disbursement Services at the New York University Langone Medical Center. His talk focused on understanding the impact of five generations of employees in the workplace.

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## [What to Expect If Your State or City Passes Paid Sick Leave](https://www.paragonpayroll.com/blog/expect-state-city-passes-paid-sick-leave)

 While only five states and the District of Columbia have passed paid sick leave laws, more and more municipalities—most recently Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago—are passing ordinances that require employers to provide paid sick time. Paid sick leave is clearly a trend—one we can expect to continue. While each paid sick leave law has its own quirks and details, there are some commonalities that we have seen as more laws go into effect. If paid sick leave comes to your city or state, here are...

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