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# Marnie Larson

About the Author: Marnie Larson is the CEO of StarGarden Corporation and oversees its operations in Canada, US and New Zealand. She has over 20 years’ experience in the software industry and specializes in HCM, business process automation and workflow technology. Follow Marnie on Twitter: @mblarson

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## [Payroll for Heavy Industry: Let Your Software Do All The Work](https://blog.stargarden.com/payroll-for-heavy-industry-let-your-software-do-all-the-work)

If you are an HR and/or Payroll professional in heavy industry, you know all too well the unique...

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Companies have always had to keep in mind the importance and focus on their workforce, but with the...

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## [Timesheets, Taxes and Other Things that go Bump in the Night](https://blog.stargarden.com/timesheets-taxes-and-other-things-that-go-bump-in-the-night)

**Take the terror out of payroll by ditching your antiquated payroll system.** 

As the person...

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## [How to Save Your HR and Payroll Department Time, Money and Headaches](https://blog.stargarden.com/there-has-to-be-a-better-way)

***What Would You Do With Two More Hours In Your Day?***

*I’m slammed, I’m underwater, I’m buried.* ...

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## [Take the Pain Out of Payroll](https://blog.stargarden.com/take-the-pain-out-of-payroll)

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## [A Day in the Life: CEO Joe](https://blog.stargarden.com/a-day-in-the-life-ceo-joe)

*This week we continue our new series, **A Day in the Life**. In this series of three blog posts, we...*

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## [A Day in the Life: Payroll Polly](https://blog.stargarden.com/a-day-in-the-life-payroll-polly)

*This week we introduce a new series, **A Day in the Life**. In this series of three blog posts, we will...*

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## [Powerfully Manage Skills Gaps](https://blog.stargarden.com/powerfully-manage-skills-gaps)

Skills management -- ensuring that your company’s workforce is equipped with the right skills not...

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<https://blog.stargarden.com/employee-satisfactionincreased-productivity>

## [Employee Satisfaction=Increased Productivity?](https://blog.stargarden.com/employee-satisfactionincreased-productivity)

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