Trends

Increased awareness of the benefits of web-based payroll systems. Institutions in Bulacan are
becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of web-based payroll systems, such as improved
accuracy, efficiency, and security.
Web-based payroll systems automate many of the tasks involved in payroll processing, such as
calculating salaries and wages, deducting taxes and contributions, and generating payroll
reports. This helps to improve the accuracy and efficiency of payroll processing, reducing the
risk of errors and saving time and resources.
(Ahmed, A.M., Mohammed, C.N. & Ahmad, A.M. Web-based payroll management system:
design, implementation, and evaluation. Journal of Electrical Systems and Inf Technol 10, 17
(2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43067-023-00082-5)
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Availability of affordable and reliable web-based payroll systems. There are a number of
affordable and reliable web-based payroll systems available in the market, making them
accessible to institutions of all sizes in Bulacan.
Increased employee satisfaction. Web-based payroll systems can provide employees with self-
service access to their payroll information, such as paystubs and tax forms. This can help to
improve employee satisfaction and reduce the workload on HR staff.
Milestone Inc. (2022, December 6). What is an online payroll system? Retrieved from
https://www.milestone.inc/blog/what-is-an-online-payroll-system
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Use of mobile payroll apps. Mobile payroll apps allow employees to access their payroll
information and perform tasks such as viewing paystubs and requesting time off from their
mobile devices. This can be a valuable tool for institutions with a large number of remote
workers.
The most common features of payroll apps used by SMEs in the Philippines are automated
payroll calculation, electronic paystubs, time and attendance tracking, tax and contribution
computation, and government report generation.
Dela Merced, A. J. R., & Dela Merced, M. V. R. (2022). The Use of Payroll Apps in the
Philippines: A Case Study of Small and Medium Enterprises. International Journal of
Management Science and Business Administration, 8(2), 181-186.
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As defined by Workativ (2023), "HR employee self-service is a technology that enables
employees to access and manage their own HR data and processes." Greater emphasis on
employee self-service. Web-based payroll systems are increasingly offering employee self-
service features, such as the ability to view paystubs, request time off, and update personal
information. This can help to improve employee satisfaction and reduce the workload on HR
staff.
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There is a growing trend towards the use of integrated payroll systems. Integrated payroll
systems are integrated with other HR systems, such as time and attendance systems and
performance management systems. This helps to streamline HR processes and improve
efficiency.
Overall, integrated payroll systems can offer a number of benefits for businesses of all sizes. By
streamlining HR processes, improving efficiency, increasing accuracy, and enhancing employee
satisfaction, integrated payroll systems can help businesses to save time and money, and
improve their overall bottom line.
Techfunnel. (2023, January 18). What are the top benefits of implementing an integrated payroll
system in your business? Retrieved from https://www.techfunnel.com/hr-tech/what-are-the-top-
benefits-of-implementing-an-integrated-payroll-system-in-your-business/