ADP, a leading provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, now offers its first app, RUN Powered by ADP mobile payroll, on the App Store.

First introduced in 2008 and hailed by PC Magazine as "exceedingly simple to understand and use," RUN has been continually enhanced with direct client feedback, bringing it to the point where business owners can now run payroll in just three seconds. The RUN App is available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and allows business owners to take the ease and functionality of RUN wherever they go.

 "Within the next two years, we're going to see businesses spending 35 per cent of their IT budgets on mobile," says Gary Butler, ADP president and CEO. "The fact is, the definition of 'the office' is changing. With smarter devices and faster networks on our side, ADP continues to invest heavily in bringing our trusted solutions to clients wherever they choose to work."

A recent ADP Research Institute survey of small business owners nationwide indicates that small businesses are leading the way in this trend toward increased mobility. In fact, nearly all small business executives surveyed (90 per cent) indicated that they spend at least some time outside of the office for business, averaging nine hours a week or 23 per cent of a 40-hour work week. Of that 90 per cent, nearly 30 per cent indicated that time "on the go" is increasing.

With RUN, clients can:

•         Enter and review payroll information for employees and contractors.
•         Pay via checks or direct deposits.
•         Calculate earnings and deductions as well as federal, state and local taxes.
•         Review hours and earnings to confirm accuracy before payroll is processed.
•         Preview payroll liability and cash required, and confirm funds to be withdrawn.
•         Review reports from the current and previous periods in real time.

The RUN Powered by ADP® mobile payroll App is available for free from the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

For more information or to purchase RUN Powered by ADP® mobile payroll, visit www.adp.com/mobilepayroll or call 1.800.CALL.ADP (1.800.225.5237).

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Nearly one in five Canadians (19 per cent) would exaggerate previous responsibilities in order to land a job, according to a poll released today by ADP Canada Co., Canada's leading provider of payroll, HR, and time and attendance management services.

The ADP BackCheck poll also revealed that Canadian employers are not always diligent in screening or conducting background checks of prospective candidates. Nearly six in 10 of those surveyed (59 per cent) said they had obtained a job without the employer checking references.

Additionally, poll findings reveal that a large majority (84 per cent) would feel frustrated if they knew someone had been promoted or hired at their workplace because they had lied on their résumé. When faced with this knowledge, colleagues are on the fence about what to do: nearly half (49 per cent) would report them. With respect to their boss though, fewer (20 per cent) would blow the whistle if they discovered dishonesty; most (59 per cent) would simply think less of them.

"Hiring the wrong candidate can be costly for employers, in both time and money, and can cause stress within the workplace," says Mark Kohler, Director of Marketing for ADP Canada. "Employers can count on ADP BackCheck pre-employment screening services to help their organization recruit and hire with confidence."

Stretching the truth to get the job
Results of the ADP BackCheck poll show that job-seeking Canadians who stretch the truth fall under one of five "Tall Tale" types:

1. Paycheque Pretenders: would exaggerate their current or previous compensation (27 per cent).
2. Eager Embellishers: would gloss over relatively inconsequential details such as the duration of a job, or gaps of time between jobs (15 per cent).
3. Time-Will-Tells: would lie about skills they don't have, like speaking German or operating a forklift - gaps that would eventually become evident (17 per cent).
4. Fact-Fudgers: would exaggerate current or previous job responsibilities (19 per cent).
5. Phonies in Disguise: would falsify credentials key to the field or position (12 per cent).

To help employers make the best choices when hiring, ADP Canada now provides a complete set of customizable pre-employment screening solutions with ADP BackCheck. Proper screening offers employers a number of benefits, including:

• Fewer bad hires - Making informed decisions reduces management headaches and can save money. The cost of a bad hire ranges from one to three times an employee's annual salary.
• Reduced employee turnover - Hiring the right candidates means a lower employee turnover rate and less expense for the business.
• Reduced employee theft - Screening potential employees for criminal records or past workplace incidents can reduce costs associated with theft.
• A safer workplace - One in six violent crimes occurs in the workplace.*  Protecting your employees from those with a history of violence, theft or other serious offences minimizes work disruption and improves morale.

More information is available at www.adp.ca/backcheck.

ADP Canada is Canada's leading provider of payroll, HR, and time and attendance management services. For more information, visit adp.ca.

The ADP BackCheck Poll was conducted from September 24 - 30, 2010 using an online survey through Research House.  In total, 1,002 Canadians were surveyed. Results for the full sample are considered accurate +/- 3.1 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

*Criminal Victimization in the Workplace, Statistics Canada, February 2007. 

The Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) recently announce the launch of its updated career site JobConnect, which will offer more comprehensive services to match CPA members with prospective employers more effectively. The CPA has partnered with Workopolis, one of Canada's leading technology staffing firms and a pioneer in providing web-based recruitment and staffing solutions, to offer these expanded services.

With the relaunch, employers can:

• securely and easily post, edit and delete jobs;
• be notified instantly of potential qualified candidates; and
• Search the resume database.

CPA member companies get 20% off regular pricing (must login using your CPA ID to get discount). and CPA member companies can also have access to the Job Seeker functions for free!

To use the site, job seekers must be a CPA member and login, after which, they can upload and store multiple resumes, access to exclusive job opportunities, and enjoy complete confidentiality of their information (there are several levels of privacy to choose from).

For details on how to register and post resumes or job opportunities, go to the JobConnect web page (www.payroll.ca/jobconnect/index.cfm), email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or call 416-957-8310 or 1-888-641-4047 x 8310.

(The CPA advises that the CPA's JobConnect system no longer accepts the word "Payroll Clerk" as a position title. Our market research has shown that it is an obsolete term and should be replaced with either "Administrator" or "Coordinator," as seen in leading industry publications such as the Robert Half Salary Guide.)

There is a growing need to improve organizational performance, address customer requirements, and improve accountability by focusing on results, service levels, quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Yet, when it comes to meeting HR and payroll administrative requirements, organizations have opted for conflicting service-delivery models/structures, dissimilar practices, and diverse technological solutions.