Paycom Software Will Let Employees Do Payroll

New software from Paycom, which works in cloud-based human capital management software, will now allow for employees to do their own payroll.

A press release from Tuesday (July 6) noted that the new software, called Paycom Beti (Better Employee Transaction Interface), will allow employees to hopefully cut down on errors through more automation and streamlining of payroll as employees take care of it themselves.

The release noted that this isn’t necessarily a huge step forward — employees already take care of other aspects of payroll like expenses, PTO requests and benefits.

Now they’ll be able to handle payroll itself with Beti’s tools. As payroll has traditionally been a multistep process, Paycom is attempting to add more efficiency to the process. The company webpage for Beti said the process can be done via app or from any other device. They’ll go through various tasks to collect the needed information, and then they’ll be able to approve it before submission.

From there, they’ll receive updates on how much will be deposited and when, the site said.

“With Beti, employees do their own payroll,” said Chad Richison, Paycom’s founder and CEO, per the release. “It should have always been this way, but the tech didn’t exist. Today it does, and employers and employees will win with it.”

Other payroll innovations and challenges as of late include cross-border work, IRIS Software Director of International Payroll Services David Munn told PYMNTS. He said there was a demand for cross-border payroll services with the new flux in how companies are now considering global talent pools more often.

But he said that also brings some problems with it, with the compliance differences between various currencies and countries still catching some companies off guard. Businesses allowing workers to work in other countries will have to address payroll complications. That used to be a costly thing, but newer FinTech innovation is stepping up to the plate.

Another benefit of innovation has been new technologies like early payroll, allowing companies to pay workers in ways beyond the traditional checks. Munn just thinks there has to be an effort to adapt these kinds of innovations to the global scale, making them as flexible as they need to be.


March Madness 2025 and Beyond: When AI Meets the Big Dance

March Madness 2025 and Beyond: When AI Meets the Big Dance

As the calendar flips to March, college basketball fans are gearing up for another exhilarating NCAA tournament.

In the future, artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology could change March Madness as we know it. Let’s break down how the digital revolution could transform the Big Dance.

AI Bracketology: The New Sixth Man

AI is already being used to predict brackets. Gone are the days of agonizing over your picks based on team mascots or your alma mater’s colors. In 2025, AI-powered bracketology is the name of the game. Fans can use algorithms that crunch data points, from player statistics to historical upset probabilities, all at the click of a button.

But beware, bracket enthusiasts. While these AI tools promise to boost your chances of winning the office pool, they can’t account for the quintessential March Madness chaos. You know, the instance where AI can predict everything except the inevitable Cinderella story that ruins everyone’s bracket by the second round.

The Rise of the Robo-Commentators

In a move that would be sure to ruffle some feathers, AI-generated commentary could be used for games. Digital play-by-play announcers would never need a bathroom break and potentially be able to recall obscure statistics from the 1957 tournament in an instant.

Virtual Reality Courtside Seats

Can’t make it to the Final Four? Ten years from now, games might happen in a digital stadium, Forbes reported. With virtual reality (VR) technology, fans could experience the thrill of courtside seats from the comfort of their living rooms.

“AI-generated athletes, inspired by the procedural generation techniques of video game developers … could perform in virtual arenas, exhibiting strategies and plays conceived by advanced predictive algorithms,” Forbes reported.

Just be careful not to get too caught up in the moment with streaming. Wouldn’t want to have reports of fans attempting to rush the virtual court after buzzer-beaters have led to an uptick in living room injuries — especially when that flat screen falls over.

AI Coaches: The Ultimate Clipboard Holder

While human coaches still call the shots, AI assistants could one day be indispensable members of the coaching staff. In the next five years, these digital strategists could analyze opponent tendencies and more.

“Building on existing technologies … AI will provide coaches and players with intricate, multi-dimensional data patterns that dramatically enhance both offensive and defensive strategies,” Forbes reported. “These advanced algorithms will analyze vast datasets from numerous games to uncover hidden trends, strategic insights, and predictive cues about opponents’ potential moves.”

The Referee’s New Best Friend: Computer Vision

Say goodbye to controversial calls. Advanced computer vision systems could assist referees in making split-second decisions, from determining if a player’s toe was on the line for a three-pointer to detecting the slightest touch on a blocked shot.

The Hawk-Eye system is already used in tennis and cricket to help determine fouls, Viso.AI reported.

“This system uses a network of cameras to track the ball and then compares the trajectory of the ball to a virtual model of the playing surface,” the report said. “This system is accurate within a few millimeters, which is much more accurate than the human eye.”

The Future of Fandom

As we dive into March Madness 2025, it’s clear that technology will change the way we experience the tournament. From AI-powered brackets to virtual reality arenas, the digital revolution is coming for basketball. But at its core, the magic of March Madness remains the thrill of competition, the joy of unexpected victories, and the heartbreak of last-second defeats.

So, whether you’re relying on an AI to pick your bracket this year, or screaming at a holographic referee in the future, remember to enjoy the ride. In the unpredictable world of college basketball, sometimes the best strategy is to embrace the madness — digital or otherwise.

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