YE Webinar Series | Session 3: Payroll Year-End Readiness

🎤 Hosted by Jesse Quiñones, VP of Operations, and Pamela James, Product Support Manager

Ensure your payroll process runs smoothly before year-end filings. We’ll cover data validation, wage and tax balancing, fringe benefit reporting, W-2/1099 preparation, ACA compliance, and vendor readiness.

Takeaway: A complete payroll reconciliation checklist and key 2026 filing dates.

YE Webinar Series |Session 2: Handbook Updates for 2026

🎤 Presented by Christina Fiorenza, SPHR, Thread on behalf of SHRM-Atlanta

Outdated policies can unravel compliance. Learn what to update before the new year, including federal and state policy changes, AI use in HR, pay transparency laws, and hybrid work expectations.

Takeaway: A 2026-ready handbook outline and rollout plan.

YE Webinar Series | Session 1: HR Year-End Prep for People Leaders

🎤 Hosted by Scott Mastley, SPHR – Chief HR Officer, Thread

From compliance audits to culture planning, this session helps you finish the year organized and compliant. Topics include wage/hour checkpoints, OSHA and ACA reports, multi-state compliance reviews, and tips for building your 2026 HR strategy.

Takeaway: A practical HR year-end checklist and planning framework for a smoother January.

Oct. 2025: Retirement Readiness and Compliance for the Modern Workforce

Get ahead of the curve on the changing retirement landscape. Join us for a webinar focused on retirement readiness, client success, and compliance updates for 2025 and beyond.

Our panel will explore what employers and HR professionals need to know to strengthen their retirement offerings, keep employees engaged, and stay compliant with evolving regulations. You’ll walk away with practical insights and strategies to help your organization prepare for what’s next in workforce retirement planning.

The recently passed Big Beautiful Bill brings sweeping changes, but in this session we’ll focus on two critical updates for employers: overtime rules and tips taxation. Join Scott Mastley, SPHR, CHRO at Thread, and Peter Spanos, Principal at Offit Kurman, as they break down what these changes mean, when they take effect, and how to prepare your business for compliance.

This session is designed for HR leaders, payroll managers, and business owners who want clarity and actionable guidance without the noise of the full bill.

This program has been submitted for 1 PDC toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Your Guide to GA Business Tax Credits

Catch it on demand! We recently hosted a 30-minute, no-nonsense webinar where we walk you through the essentials of Georgia’s Tax Credits. Hosted by tax expert Brian Wages, CCIP, and HR leader Scott Mastley, SPHR, this session will provide you with the tools to enhance your payroll strategy. Utilizing payroll tax credits is vital for reducing operational costs and ensuring your business remains competitive.

What You’ll Learn:

• An overview of Georgia’s Retraining Tax Credit program
• Information on Georgia’s Jobs Tax Credit program
• How to navigate the application process with ease
• Real-life examples of successful tax credit utilization

Get the insights you need to save—watch today and start taking advantage of Georgia’s Tax Credits. Don’t miss out on this crucial opportunity to bolster your business’s financial health.

Want us to cover something? Email marketing@threadhcm.com and we’ll get your topic on the books! 

The Employee Benefits Evolution

Join us for a special webinar tailored for Thread HCM’s network of Human Resource Professionals Listen in to our insightful discussion led by Employee Benefits Specialist, Zach Layman, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, as we explore the evolving landscape of employee benefits. In today’s diverse workforce, offering a wide range of options is crucial to remain competitive in the labor market.

During the webinar, we will analyze employer and employee data across different industries and company sizes to uncover the challenges employees face in the current economic climate. Discover innovative solutions to address these challenges and explore strategies to finance these programs effectively.

 Key topics for discussion include:

– How employee needs evolve across life milestones

– Non-traditional benefit offerings to cater to these needs

– Unexplored free programs available

– Decision-making process for investing company resources

Join us to learn how prioritizing employee engagement not only drives business success but also minimizes HR complications. Our aim is to inspire you with fresh ideas that will make a significant impact on your employees’ personal well-being, enabling them to excel in their professional roles.

This program has been approved for SHRM & HRCI credits.

Want us to cover something? Email marketing@threadhcm.com and we’ll get your topic on the books! 

Accommodations Requests: An Employer’s Guide

Join us as we learn from CHRO, Scott Mastley. SPHR, on Employee Accommodation Requests.

Understand what qualifies as a “reasonable” request, what is covered under ADA, FMLA, Religious protections and more. Plus, get our templates and guides to help you navigate Accommodation Requests with confidence and compliance!

Want us to cover something? Email marketing@threadhcm.com and we’ll get your topic on the books! 

Optimizing Employee Retention: Synergizing HCM and Personalized Health Benefits

Explore innovative approaches to group plan designs that focus on elevating engagement and ensuring employees feel truly valued. Learn how to leverage cutting-edge solutions that offer cost-effectiveness while improving overall coverage. By integrating the strength of Human Capital Management (HCM) software with personalized health benefits, organizations can provide employees with insightful knowledge, better buying access, and comprehensive education. This powerful combination not only enhances the employee experience but also drives retention and cultivates a nurturing work environment.

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Innovative Group Plan Design: Grasp the foundational elements that shape an effective group plan, focusing on innovative strategies that address its complexities.
2. Driving Engagement and Value: Delve into advanced strategies that transform your team’s health plan experience, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and superior coverage.
3. Integration of HCM & Health Benefits: Understand the vital link between HCM software and health benefits, and how they together offer employees better buying power and enriched education.
4. Looking Ahead: Stay updated with emerging trends in group plan designs and HCM, positioning your organization to be ahead of the curve.

Women in Leadership Series: Presented by isolved

As part of the isolved Inspire webinar series, we are excited to announce the next Women in Leadership event, this time highlighting top leaders from our isolved Network Partners.

Each of our panelists brings a unique story and perspective to what it has been like to work and excel in the predominantly male-led payroll processing industry. From balancing career and family to the challenges of hiring senior-level female leaders, these women will answer these questions and others from our audience.

Join us to feel inspired and have the tools to go inspire others too!

SECURE 2 Success – A Business Owner’s Guide to SECURE 2.0

Hosted by Vestwell

Looking to start your company retirement plan, but not sure where to begin? Or are you looking to save more money on your current company 401(k) plan? This webinar is for you.

Vestwell’s Jake Staszak, Regional Director, will break down why recent legislation means company-sponsored retirement plans are more affordable than ever.

Highlights Include:

• What you need to know as an employer starting a new retirement plan – e.g. with new plan tax credits
• What you need to know as an employer with an existing retirement plan – e.g. if you plan to make direct contributions to your 401(k) plan for your employees, expanded tax credits for employer match can help offset those costs.
• Key topics for both new and existing retirement plans
• Current state mandates
• How to get started
• Q&A session

The Other Side of PEOs

You can grow your HR team internally, partner with HR support, outsource HR entirely, or sign up with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Each option has pros and cons, and “On the Other Side of the PEO” will clarify what you’re getting, what you’re giving up, and what it might look like on the other side of the PEO. We’ll dig into the reality of the PEO arrangement and help you decide if it’s a fit for your business. We’ll even give you tips for holding your PEO provider accountable.

What to Look For… Multi-State Issues

Leaves of Absence

Scott Mastley, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, and Lisa Taylor, Founding Partner, Stembridge Taylor, LLC, bring you the latest information on leaves of absence. Learn about the different types of leave, discover when to use them, what the qualifications are for each, and how to protect your organization through compliance with leave laws.