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How Miter is Building Vertical SaaS by Solving the Hardest Problems First

A conversation with Miter Co-Founder and CEO Connor Watumull on construction payroll, vertical focus, and earning the right to expand.

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Four Questions I’ll Be Watching Closely in HR Tech in '26

HR tech trends for 2026: global all-in-one HRIS reality, embedded payroll results, up-market PEO models, and the evolving HR team. What’s viable vs hype in HR software.

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How Remote Built Its Embedded Payroll Advantage

A conversation with Remote’s Embedded GM, Pim Altena, on global infrastructure, partner expectations, and why embedded payroll only works when the foundations are real.

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Buying Strategies
February 8, 2026

‍Connect your HRIS to NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or Acumatica. See which payroll vendors offer the best GL integrations and how to configure them for accurate financial data.

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Buying Strategies
February 8, 2026

Struggling to choose between Greenhouse, Lever, and Ashby? Our head-to-head ATS comparison breaks down features, pricing, and ideal use cases for each platform.

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Buying Strategies
February 8, 2026

‍Lattice vs 15Five vs Culture Amp: which performance management software fits your company? Compare features, pricing, and ideal use cases in our detailed 2026 showdown.

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Newsletter Op-Eds
February 3, 2026

A conversation with Miter Co-Founder and CEO Connor Watumull on construction payroll, vertical focus, and earning the right to expand.

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Newsletter Op-Eds
January 15, 2026

HR tech trends for 2026: global all-in-one HRIS reality, embedded payroll results, up-market PEO models, and the evolving HR team. What’s viable vs hype in HR software.

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Newsletter Op-Eds
January 14, 2026

A conversation with Remote’s Embedded GM, Pim Altena, on global infrastructure, partner expectations, and why embedded payroll only works when the foundations are real.

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Vendor Reviews
January 21, 2026

Explore Leapsome’s all-in-one HR platform for performance management, engagement, onboarding, and learning. Discover pricing, features, and benefits for growing businesses

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Vendor Reviews
January 21, 2026

Find the best HRIS options for mid-sized companies. Compare features, pricing, and user feedback to choose the right system for your organization.

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Buying Strategies
February 8, 2026

UKG Ready vs UKG Pro: which platform fits your company? Ready is built for mid-market speed and simplicity. Pro is for enterprise complexity. See our full UKG comparison.

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Buying Strategies
February 7, 2026

Ceridian is now Dayforce. See what's new in 2026: AI Workspace, 200+ country payroll, Thoma Bravo acquisition, and why Dayforce HCM dominates workforce management.

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Buying Strategies
February 7, 2026

Should you bundle or separate your HR and payroll software? Our decision framework helps you choose the right HR payroll system for your industry, size, and global footprint.

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Buying Strategies
February 7, 2026

Choosing the best HRIS systems for mid-market companies? Avoid these 7 costly mistakes that derail selection at 200–2,000 employees and waste months of effort.

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Buying Strategies
February 7, 2026

Need HR SaaS software that actually fits? Our 2026 buyer's guide ranks 20 top HR software companies with real pricing, implementation insights, and unbiased recommendations.

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Buying Strategies
January 6, 2026

Learn how to evaluate HRIS customer support before you buy. Spot red flags, identify green lights, and avoid poor service that surfaces only after contracts are signed.

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Buying Strategies
January 6, 2026

Paycor, Paycom, and iSolved may look similar on paper, but their outcomes differ. See which mid-market HCM fits your payroll needs, service expectations, and budget.

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Buying Strategies
January 6, 2026

UKG vs. Dayforce or UKG vs. Ceridian: A Comparison. This workforce management comparison reviews UKG Ready vs Dayforce for enterprise scheduling software, compliance, and scale.

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Buying Strategies
January 6, 2026

BambooHR vs HiBob vs Namely compared. This HRIS for growing companies breaks down pricing, scalability, payroll, and global features for teams scaling from 100–500+ employees.

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Buying Strategies
January 6, 2026

Workday vs Oracle HCM vs SAP SuccessFactors compared. This enterprise HRIS comparison breaks down global HR, payroll, integrations, and scalability for large organizations.

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Buying Strategies
January 6, 2026

HRIS for law firms built for billable hours, partner compensation, and compliance. Learn how legal HR software supports K-1s, W-2s, multi-entity firms, and security needs.

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Buying Strategies
January 6, 2026

Rippling vs Deel vs Remote compared. This global HR platform comparison breaks down EOR, payroll, and HRIS differences in a clear international HR software comparison.

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Buying Strategies
January 6, 2026

ADP vs Paychex or ADP vs Paylocity? This mid-market payroll comparison breaks down pricing, features, and scalability in a clear enterprise payroll software comparison.

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Newsletter Op-Eds
January 6, 2026

Our conversation with UKG’s CMO Sarah Hodges, unpacking why she joined, how “Workforce Operating Platform” reframes the category, and what modern marketers must do as AI reshapes discovery.

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Newsletter Op-Eds
December 18, 2025

Explore AI-native HRIS with Winslow founder Niel Robertson. Learn how context-aware agents, chat-first workflows, and modular design go beyond AI-powered tools to redefine modern HR software.

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Buying Strategies
November 30, 2025

Tired of endless demos and confusing vendor pitches? Here's how OutSail's structured HRIS vendor comparison process turns software selection from a months-long ordeal into a streamlined, confident decision.

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Buying Strategies
November 30, 2025

OutSail vs DIY: Discover the True Costs of HR Software Selection. Your expert HRIS buying guide and HR tech broker comparison to save time, money, and avoid costly mistakes.

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Newsletter Op-Eds
November 20, 2025

November HR Tech insights: Lattice exits HRIS/payroll, Deel boosts governance, ADP acquires Pequity, and Mosey streamlines multi-state tax compliance

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Buying Strategies
November 30, 2025

OutSail outperforms Big 4 consulting firms for HRIS selection with right-sized expertise, faster timelines, real pricing data, and mid-market HR software advisory—at no cost.

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Buying Strategies
November 30, 2025

Discover HR software broker benefits. OutSail improves HRIS vendor negotiation, saves time, avoids wrong-fit demos, and delivers expert vendor matching at no cost.

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Buying Strategies
November 30, 2025

Discover how OutSail free service outperforms HR tech consulting. Compare OutSail vs consulting firms for unbiased HRIS selection, vendor matching, and cost savings.

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Buying Strategies
November 30, 2025

OutSail is the Capterra alternative for HR—offering HRIS selection expert help with curated vendor matches, structured demos, and contract guidance for confident decisions.

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Buying Strategies
November 30, 2025

Looking for a Gartner alternative for HRIS? OutSail offers affordable HR tech research, expert vendor matching, and real guidance tailored to mid-market companies.

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Buying Strategies
November 30, 2025

OutSail vs G2: Discover the difference between HR tech reviews and real HR software comparison. Get an unbiased HR tech guide for expert, vendor-matched recommendations.

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Buying Strategies
November 30, 2025

HRIS consultant alternative: OutSail delivers faster, data-driven HR tech broker vs consultant guidance—zero fees, unbiased vendor matching, smarter HRIS selection in weeks, not months.

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Buying Strategies
November 30, 2025

Discover the smarter alternative to HR software reviews. OutSail offers expert-guided HRIS selection beyond G2, delivering clarity, accuracy, and vendor-matched solutions.

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Vendor Reviews
November 4, 2025

A comprehensive review of the best compensation management platforms to help organizations streamline salary planning and rewards management.

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Buying Strategies
October 24, 2025

Simplify shift differential compliance with automated shift pay solutions. Use premium pay HRIS and shift differential automation to manage hourly workforce HRIS efficiently and accurately.

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Buying Strategies
October 23, 2025

Use this HRIS audit checklist for your Q4 system health check—an annual HR system review that drives HRIS optimization, fixes integrations, boosts security, and streamlines HR tech maintenance.

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Vendor Reviews
October 23, 2025

Learn how UKG Ready provides comprehensive workforce management solutions. Explore its cost-effectiveness, features, and benefits for your organization.

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Buying Strategies
October 22, 2025

Construction HRIS that automates prevailing wage software, certified payroll reporting, and union payroll system needs—plus mobile field service HR software for crews and compliance.

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Buying Strategies
October 22, 2025

Build HR analytics dashboards with a clear HRIS reporting strategy. Turn HR metrics visualization into executive HR reporting that drives decisions with a people analytics HRIS.

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Buying Strategies
October 22, 2025

Ensure multi-state payroll compliance and remote work tax accuracy with advanced HRIS state tax automation, nexus management software, and payroll tax software built for distributed teams.

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Buying Strategies
October 22, 2025

Discover the best HRIS for nonprofits. Simplify grant tracking, volunteer management, and compliance with nonprofit HR software and 501c3 HR solutions built to maximize impact.

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Buying Strategies
October 22, 2025

Optimize operations with HRIS for consulting firms. Discover professional services HR software with advanced time tracking HRIS, billable hours software, and project-based HRIS solutions.

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Buying Strategies
October 22, 2025

Streamline year-end payroll compliance with W-2 preparation HRIS, ACA reporting software, and 1095-C automation to ensure accurate, penalty-free Q4 HR compliance.

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Newsletter Op-Eds
October 15, 2025

Q4 HR Tech roundup: Paycom layoffs tied to AI, UKG rebrand, Rippling App Studio, Workday AI buys, Sage-Criterion deal—why it matters.

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Buying Strategies
September 23, 2025

Learn when and how to switch HRIS vendors mid-contract. This guide covers emergency HR tech migration, contract exit strategies, and rapid implementation to protect payroll and compliance.

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Buying Strategies
September 23, 2025

Move from Excel chaos to HR excellence. Learn how small businesses transition to their first HRIS system, streamline HR processes, and scale with confidence during 100–500 employee growth.

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Buying Strategies
September 22, 2025

Discover the best financial services HRIS for compliance, security, and scale. Learn how banking HR software and fintech HR tech streamline audits, protect data, and support global growth.

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Buying Strategies
September 22, 2025

Build a winning HRIS business case for 2025. Use our HRIS business case template and HR tech ROI calculator to justify investment, secure executive buy-in, and set realistic expectations.

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Buying Strategies
September 21, 2025

Cut HR software costs by $100K+ with smart HR tech consolidation. Learn step-by-step HRIS integration strategies to streamline systems, boost efficiency, and improve employee experience.

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Buying Strategies
September 21, 2025

Master HRIS pricing negotiation in 2025 with proven strategies to save 20–30%, secure better contract terms, and unlock HR software discounts while building strong vendor partnerships.

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Buying Strategies
September 21, 2025

Discover the best retail HRIS and hospitality HR software to manage frontline workers, streamline shift scheduling, and reduce turnover for scalable workforce success.

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Buying Strategies
September 21, 2025

Discover the key differences between agentic AI and traditional HR automation. Learn how mid-market HR teams can balance certainty and flexibility to choose the right solution.

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Newsletter Op-Eds
September 17, 2025

Our interview with HiBob CEO, Ronni Zehavi, around the launch of their embedded US payroll with Gusto, unifying HR + payroll to win mid-market clients and boost CFO adoption.

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Buying Strategies
September 9, 2025

Unify global payroll & HR to cut data silos, boost compliance, enhance employee experience & scale with clarity.

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Buying Strategies
September 9, 2025

Discover essential HRIS features for skills-based organizations—AI-driven taxonomies, talent marketplaces, and analytics to build agile, future-ready workforces.

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Buying Strategies
September 9, 2025

Learn what SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other HRIS security certifications mean, their limits, and how to use them effectively in vendor evaluations.

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Buying Strategies
September 9, 2025

Learn when to change HRIS with 15 key HRIS upgrade signs. Identify outgrowing HR software, HRIS replacement timing, and HR system limitations to decide if it’s time for a new solution.

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Buying Strategies
September 9, 2025

Master HRIS contract negotiation with expert vendor contract tips. Learn key HRIS agreement terms in HR software contracts to reduce costs and protect your HR tech legal rights.

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Buying Strategies
September 9, 2025

Learn HRIS total cost ownership with our HRIS TCO calculator. Uncover HR software hidden costs, improve HRIS budget planning, and maximize HR tech ROI with smarter vendor negotiations.

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