GlobeNewswire Inc | Oct 19, 2021 10:30AM EDT

October 19, 2021

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing commitment toprepareclients to meet todaysbusinesschallengesand co-create future innovations, Paylocity kicked off its 13th annual Elevate Conference today. The expanded, four-day virtual event offers industry trends and insights, best practices, peer-to-peer networking, professional and personal development and hands-on training for HR and payroll professionals. Attendees will have access to more than 80 sessions for 30 days.

The hottest topics at this years conference are the evolving needs of the workforce, attracting talent, and engaging employees in the highly competitive labor market. More than 65% of registrants report they are either currently navigating challenges of a hybrid work environment or expecting to transition to hybrid or remote work. Attendees also want to learn best practices for leveraging Paylocity solutions such as Community, Surveys, LMS and Premium Video to keep employees connected to their companies, and each other, to ultimately reduce turnover. Data gathered through Paylocitys platform data shows companies using Community and LMS (top 10%) see 24% higher employee engagement as measured by the Modern Workforce Index score.

This is the most complicated and challenging time to be an HR professional, said Steve Beauchamp, Chief Executive Officer at Paylocity, in his opening address. Many of the trends that existed pre-pandemic have simply accelerated over the last couple of years. The role of HR has never been more important.

This weeks conference will empower HR and payroll leaders to drive the strategic direction of their organizations, optimize collaboration and learning, and attract and retain talent. Renowned leaders and industry experts will deliver keynotes including:

-- Mel Robbins, TV host, best-selling author, and motivational speaker: How the 5 Second Rule can Transform Your Workplace -- Vernice FlyGirl Armour, Americas first Black female combat pilot: A Conversation about Women in Leadership -- Paula Davis, founder of the Stress and Resilience Institute: Beating Burnout at Work -- Jon Gordon, best-selling author and speaker: Power of Positive Leadership and Teams -- Ginny Clarke, former director of executive recruiting at Google: You Dont Have a Diversity Problem, You Have a Leadership Problem -- Paylocitys CEO Steve Beauchamp and CHRO Cheryl Johnson, sharing industry trends and best practices

Crowd favorites that give attendees direct access to Paylocitys Product and Technology leaders are also back this year. Ask the Expert sessions and product demonstrations give clients the chance to ask questions and provide input to product development. Attendees can also take advantage of on-demand session breakouts on timely topics such as the new modern workplace, engagement and DEI, and strategic HR.

The conference also offers a chance to give back through a STEM-themed trivia event to raise funds for Girlstart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring girls in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Sincewe switchedtoPaylocity, they have beena partner to us in every sense of the word,said Ruby Lem, Director of Human Resources for Ardmore Home Design and repeat Elevate attendee. The Elevate Conference isjustone wayPaylocity takes the timeto listen to my needs,thenmakeproduct improvementsandprovide top-notch training events and educational content,along with theirresponsiveservice.

Elevate Conference is the premier event in a range of opportunities for Paylocity clients to learn and network throughout the year, including free email alerts, workshops, webinars, and podcasts. In the last year, the company has hosted 200+ events, webinars, and podcasts reaching over 25,000 HR and payroll practitioners, and released thousands of resources in its PEAK knowledge base to help businesses stay current and upskill. For more information, or to register to access content from Elevate Conference, visit elevate.paylocity.com.

About PaylocityPaylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY) is a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions headquartered in Schaumburg, IL. Founded in 1997 and publicly traded since 2014, Paylocity offers an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses tackle today's challenges while moving them toward the promise of tomorrow. Known for its unique culture and consistently recognized as one of the best places to work, Paylocity accompanies its clients on the journey to create great workplaces and help people achieve their best through automation, data-driven insights, and engagement. For more information, visitwww.paylocity.com.

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