December 2011: Celergo Joins Inaugural List of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Country
August 2011: Celergo Ranks No. 848 on Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 365%
June 2011: Celergo Named "Best and Brightest" Three Years Running
May 2011: CEO Michele Honomichl Named Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
August 2010: Celergo Makes Inc. 500 List for the Second Consecutive Year
August 2010: Celergo Recognized as One of Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest for a Second Year
March 2010: Learn about International Payroll Complexities at APA Annual Congress May 26 - 28, 2010
September 2009: Celergo Named to Inc. 500 List of Fast Growing Companies
July 2009: Celergo Named One of Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
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December 2011: Celergo Joins Inaugural List of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Country
Chicago, IL – For the first time in its history, the National Association for Business Resources has named the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™ in the country. Celergo, a global payroll provider based in Deerfield, has been selected as one of the first-ever companies to receive this prestigious national award.
The 2011 winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. They include Communication, Community Initiatives, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity and Multiculturalism, Employee Education and Development, Employee Engagement and Commitment, Recognition and Retention, Recruitment and Selection, Small Business and Work-Life Balance.
With more than 10 years of experience conducting Best and Brightest Company competitions, the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) have identified numerous best HR practices and provided benchmarking for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards.
“Nationally recognized award recipients keep innovative human resource initiatives at the forefront of their company culture and make it a priority to consider their workforce as an essential aspect in their company success. Our Association is proud to recognize and honor these winning companies for this fine achievement,” said Jennifer Kluge, NABR president.
The companies that have been selected to be recognized nationally as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For™ will be featured in January’s online edition of Corp! Magazine. The winning companies will also receive additional recognition as a national winner at a Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™ awards symposium and gala at a location of their choosing in several U.S. cities.
The “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™,” a program of the National Association for Business Resources, is presented annually in five markets: Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Houston and West Michigan.
About Celergo
Celergo currently provides global payroll services in 109 countries. Celergo helps clients from around the world streamline their global payroll process through a single system ensuring compliance, consolidation efficiencies and ease of expansion to additional countries. Headquartered in Deerfield, IL Celergo also has offices in Houston, London and Singapore. For more information about Celergo’s services, please visit www.Celergo.com.
About NABR
Based in Warren, MI, the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) is a business organization of small to medium-sized businesses, representing more than 20,000 members who employ over 200,0000 persons nationally. Members include attorneys, physicians, architects, accountants, construction companies, banks, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and the like. Member businesses receive numerous benefits including free legal and financial consultations; discounted technology, automotive and office products; employee training and recruitment assistance; and competitive insurance rates. Visit NABR online at www.nationalbiz.org.
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August 2011: Celergo Ranks No. 848 on Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 365%
Chicago, IL -- Inc. magazine ranked Celergo No. 848 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Online retailer ideeli tops this year’s list. Celergo joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, Dunkin Donuts and Metrokane, makers of the Rabbit corkscrew, among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list.
In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.
"Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is,” says Inc. magazine Editor Jane Berentson.
Methodology
The 2011 Inc. 500 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2007 to 2010. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2010. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2007 is $100,000; the minimum for 2010 is $2 million.
About Celergo
Celergo currently provides global payroll services in 97 countries. Celergo helps clients from around the world streamline their global payroll process through a single system ensuring compliance, consolidation efficiencies and ease of expansion to additional countries. Headquartered in Deerfield, IL Celergo also has offices in Houston, London and Singapore. For more information about Celergo’s services, please visit www.Celergo.com.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 710,106, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at www.inc.com.
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June 2011: Celergo Named “Best and Brightest” Three Years Running
Chicago, IL – Celergo, a provider of global payroll services, announced today that it has been named one of “Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) for the third consecutive year. Winners will be honored at a symposium and awards luncheon on Monday, August 1, 2011 at the Chicago Oak Brook Marriott.
The selection of the 2011 winning companies is a result of an independent research firm that evaluates each company’s entry in the following categories: communication, community initiatives, compensation and benefits, diversity and multiculturalism, employee education and development, employee engagement and commitment, recognition and retention, small business, recruitment and selection, and work-life balance.
“This year’s winners epitomize what it means to be committed to employees. Our winners excelled at employee relations, used innovation to motivate employees, implemented creative compensation programs and more. They serve as a standard for other companies to work toward,” said Jennifer Kluge, NABR president. “We are proud to honor this year’s 101 winners.”
About Celergo
Celergo currently provides global payroll services in 95 countries. Celergo helps clients from around the world streamline their global payroll process through a single system ensuring compliance, consolidation efficiencies and ease of expansion to additional countries. Headquartered in Deerfield, IL Celergo also has offices in Houston, London and Singapore. For more information about Celergo’s services, please visit www.Celergo.com.
About NABR
The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) advocates and represents small and medium-sized businesses throughout the United States. NABR specializes in providing businesses the benefits, programs, services, and assistance required to operate as efficiently and successfully as possible. Best practice solutions are available to members in the areas of human resources, healthcare, legal, transaction, compliance, marketing and office services. For more information about NABR and its offerings, please visit nationalbiz.org.
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May 2011: CEO Michele Honomichl Named Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
Chicago, IL – Ernst & Young LLP announced the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Midwest finalists. Michele Honomichl, Celergo CEO, has been named as one of the four finalists in the Services Category. The group of outstanding entrepreneurs was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, private capital investors and other regional business leaders. Winners will be announced at a gala on June 22, 2011 at the Sheraton Chicago.
“These finalists create jobs in our area, encouraging community development and innovation in our broader economy,” said Randy Tavierne, Ernst & Young Partner and Midwest Strategic Growth Markets Leader. “No matter who wins on June 22, we know one thing for sure — the Midwest is enriched by every one of these finalists.”
This year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program celebrates its 25th anniversary. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
About Celergo
Celergo currently provides global payroll services in 97 countries. Celergo helps clients from around the world streamline their global payroll process through a single system ensuring compliance, consolidation efficiencies and ease of expansion to additional countries. Headquartered in Deerfield, IL Celergo also has offices in Houston, London and Singapore. For more information about Celergo’s services, please visit www.Celergo.com.
About Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries. For more information, please visit www.ey.com/us/eoy.
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August 2010: Celergo Makes Inc. 500 List for the Second Consecutive Year
Chicago, IL – The 29th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, ranked Celergo No. 359. This is the second consecutive year that Celergo was included on the Inc. 500. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Companies such as Microsoft, Zappos, Intuit, GoDaddy, Zipcar, Clif Bar, American Apparel, Oracle and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500.
“Fast growth at any time is a big achievement; fast growth during the past few years is just short of miraculous,” said Inc. editor Jane Berentson. “The Inc. 500 consists of these just-short-of miraculous companies, the ones that through ingenuity and ambition have increased revenue, hired employees, and grown fast in difficult economic times.”
Celergo is a global payroll service provider to multinationals in over 95 countries. Celergo streamlines a client’s payroll process by utilizing a centralized approach and methodology across the world. “We’re tremendously excited to be recognized for Celergo’s growth,” said Bert Brown, Chief Operation Officer and co-founder of Celergo. “Our team helps clients with complex global business processes and the growth is directly attributed to the success of those partnerships.”
The 2010 Inc. 500, unveiled in the September issue of Inc. magazine and on Inc.com, is a group of companies that are smaller but much faster-growing than last year’s crop. Aggregate revenue is $11.3 billion - down from last year's $18.4 billion - but median three-year growth is 1,231 percent, substantially up from last year’s 880.5 percent. The companies on this year's list employ more than 45,000 people. Complete results of the Inc. 500, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at Inc.com/500.
Despite the ongoing recession, the 2010 Inc. 500 offers a glimpse of the future of the U.S. economy. In the health sector, which saw aggregate revenue of $1.1 billion and a 917 percent median growth rate, businesses are moving forward on cancer and stem-cell research, clinical trials, and medication management. More than 25 percent of companies in the energy sector ($2.5 billion aggregate revenue; 942 percent median growth rate) focus on solar and other alternative sources. Fewer than a third of retailers ($356 million aggregate revenue; 914 percent median growth rate) have even a single brick-and-mortar store. And the number of companies providing technical services to the various branches of the federal government continues to rise.
Methodology
The 2010 Inc. 500 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2006 to 2009. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by June 30, 2006. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent - not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies - as of December 31, 2009. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2006 is $80,000; the minimum for 2009 is $2 million.
About Celergo
Celergo currently provides global payroll services in 95 countries. Celergo helps clients from around the world streamline their global payroll process through a single system ensuring compliance, consolidation efficiencies and ease of expansion to additional countries. Headquartered in Deerfield, IL Celergo also has offices in Houston, London and Singapore. For more information about Celergo’s services, please visit www.Celergo.com.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,647, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing and technology. Visit us online at www.inc.com.
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August 2010: Celergo Recognized as One of Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest for a Second Year
Chicago, IL – Celergo, a global payroll provider, has been named one of “Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” for a second year. Understanding the true value of one’s employees and the contributions they make toward a successful company are just some of the traits of the companies that were honored. These Chicago companies represent the best practices in human resources programs.
The 11 categories in the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For are: Communication, Community Initiatives, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity and Multiculturalism, Employee Education and Development, Employee Engagement and Commitment, Recognition and Retention, Recruitment and Selection, Work-Life Balance, Small Business and the “Best of the Best” Award.
“We are proud to provide a forum for these select companies to be recognized and honored. It takes dedication and a strong commitment to one’s employees to be named a winner.” said Jennifer Kluge, president of the National Association for Business Resources, which presents the 101 Best and Brightest program.
About Celergo
Celergo currently provides global payroll services in 95 countries. Celergo helps clients from around the world streamline their global payroll process through a single system ensuring compliance, consolidation efficiencies and ease of expansion to additional countries. Headquartered in Deerfield, IL Celergo also has offices in Houston, London and Singapore. For more information about Celergo’s services, please visit www.Celergo.com.
About NABR
The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) advocates and represents small and medium-sized businesses throughout the United States. NABR specializes in providing businesses the benefits, programs, services, and assistance required to operate as efficiently and successfully as possible. Best practice solutions are available to members in the areas of human resources, healthcare, legal, transaction, compliance, marketing and office services. For more information about NABR and its offerings, please visit nationalbiz.org.
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March 2010: Learn about International Payroll Complexities at APA Annual Congress May 26 - 28, 2010
If you would like to learn about shadow payrolls or the challenges of implementing international payrolls, visit with Michele Honomichl, Celergo’s CEO, for her sessions at the American Payroll Association’s 28th Annual Congress at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington DC. The theme this year is “Pay Heroes”. APA’s Annual Congress offers over 170 educational workshops, the world’s largest payroll, accounts payable and finance Expo. Please stop by Celergo’s booth 727 and visit. To register for the Conference visit APA’s website.
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September 2009: Celergo Named to Inc. 500 List of Fast Growing Companies
Chicago, IL – Inc. magazine ranked Celergo No. 98 on its 28th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Companies such as Microsoft, Zappos, Intuit, GoDaddy, Under Armour, Jamba Juice, American Apparel, Oracle and hundreds of other powerhouses gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500.
“If you want to know which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500,” said Inc. editor Jane Berentson. “These are the most dynamic, fast-growth companies in the nation, the ones finding innovative solutions to problems, creating smart systems, and inventing products we soon discover we can’t live without. The Inc. 500 list is Inc. magazine’s tribute to American business ingenuity and ambition.”
Celergo is a global payroll service provider to multinationals in over 90 countries. Celergo streamlines a client’s payroll process by utilizing a centralized approach and methodology across the world. “We’re tremendously excited to be recognized for Celergo’s growth,” said Bert Brown, Chief Operation Officer and co-founder of Celergo. “Our team helps clients with complex global business processes and the growth is directly attributed to the success of those partnerships.”
The 2009 Inc. 500, unveiled in the September issues of Inc. magazine and on Inc.com, reported aggregate revenue of $18.4 billion – up significantly from last year’s $13.7 billion – and a median three-year growth rate of 880.5 percent. The companies on this year’s list are also responsible for creating more than 55,000 jobs since their founding; making the Inc. 500 perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies can have on the overall U.S. economy. The largest company on the list, flat-panel-TV maker Vizio, broke the $2 billion revenue mark. Complete results of the Inc. 500, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region and other criteria, can be found on Inc.com.
Despite the ongoing recession, the 2009 Inc. 500 offers a glimpse of the future of the U.S. economy. In the health sector, which saw aggregate revenue of $1.1 billion and a 917 percent median growth rate, businesses are moving forward on cancer and stem-cell research, clinical trials and medication management. More than 25 percent of companies in the energy sector ($2.5 billion aggregate revenue; 942 percent median growth rate) focus on solar and other alternative sources. Fewer than a third of retailers ($356 million aggregate revenue; 914 percent median growth rate) have even a single brick-and-mortar store. And the number of companies providing technical services to the various branches of the federal government continues to rise.
Celergo ranked No. 6 on the list for fastest growing companies in the Chicago metropolitan area. Led by CEO Michele Honomichl, Celergo ranked No. 9 on the list for fastest growing companies run by a woman. And Celergo ranked No. 10 on the list for fastest growing companies in the Business Products & Services category.
Methodology
The 2009 Inc. 500 measures revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2005, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent–not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies–as of December 31, 2008. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2005 is $200,000; the minimum for 2008 is $2 million.
About Celergo
Celergo currently provides global payroll services in 90 countries. Celergo helps clients from around the world streamline their global payroll process through a single system ensuring compliance, consolidation efficiencies and ease of expansion to additional countries. Headquartered in Deerfield, IL Celergo also has offices in Houston, London and Singapore. For more information about Celergo’s services, please visit www.Celergo.com.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.
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July 2009: Celergo Named One of Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
Chicago, IL – Celergo, a provider of global payroll services, has been recognized as one of “Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). Celergo, along with other Chicago companies, will be recognized at a symposium and awards luncheon in August.
The selection of the 2009 winning companies is a result of an independent research firm that evaluates each company’s entry in the following categories: communication, community initiatives, compensation and benefits, diversity and multiculturalism, employee education and development, employee engagement and commitment, recognition and retention, small business, recruitment and selection, and work-life balance.
“This recognition is due to the culture and values fostered by the entire Celergo team,” said Bert Brown, Chief Operating Office and co-founder of Celergo. “We are very excited and honored to be one of Chicago’s 101 ‘Best and Brightest’ companies. Our team makes decisions everyday based on our core values that cultivate our work environment and help our clients succeed around the world.”
“We are honored to recognize the efforts of this year’s 101 ‘Best and Brightest’ companies. These companies have created impressive organizational value and business results through their policies and Best Practices in human resource management. This award has become a powerful recruitment tool in the drive to attract and retain exceptional employees,” said Jennifer Kluge, NABR president.
NABR will be honoring winning companies, as well as presenting 11 elite awards, at the annual event on Monday, August 10, 2009 at the Chicago Oak Brook Marriott. Judy Hsu from ABC-7 Chicago News and Pat Cassidy from WLS 890 AM News Radio will emcee the awards ceremony.
About Celergo
Celergo currently provides global payroll services in 90 countries. Celergo helps clients from around the world streamline their global payroll process through a single system ensuring compliance, consolidation efficiencies and ease of expansion to additional countries. Headquartered in Deerfield, IL Celergo also has offices in Houston, London and Singapore. For more information about Celergo’s services, please visit www.Celergo.com.
About NABR
The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) advocates and represents small and medium-sized businesses throughout the US. NABR specializes in providing businesses the benefits, programs, services and assistance required to operate as efficiently and successfully as possible. Best practice solutions are available to members in the areas of human resources, healthcare, legal, transaction, compliance, marketing and office services. For more information about NABR and its offerings, please visit www.nationalbiz.org.
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Celergo News
Visit with Celergo at Booth #1420 at The HRSouthwest Conference in Fort Worth, TX on October 30 - November 2, 2011.
The HRSouthwest Conference is the largest regional human resources Conference in the United States. The Conference offers world-renowned keynote speakers, two and a half days of educational sessions, networking opportunities and exposure to the latest HR products, techniques and services. The HRSouthwest Conference is THE Conference that meets and exceeds your HR Education needs.
Stop by booth #1420 to visit with Celergo's Brian Medd-Sygrove, Director of Business Development, and Darin Lowe, Business Development Manager. For more information or to register for the conference, visit The HRSouthwest website.
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Join Celergo at the Webster Buchanan's Second Annual Multi-country Payroll Summit in San Francisco on October 18 - 19, 2011!
With speakers from Europe, AsiaPac and the Americas, the Summit is the most comprehensive and authoritative event in the multi-country payroll field. It features more than 25 in-depth sessions, including case studies from experienced practitioners, practical workshops and exclusive insights into the international vendor landscape.
The Summit is designed both for large companies (20% of practitioners at Webster Buchanan’s previous Summits in London and San Francisco were senior representatives from Fortune 100 companies) and small footprint multinationals, with a specialist stream for multinationals operating in a dozen or fewer countries.
Join Bert Brown, Celergo Senior Vice President, and Brian Medd-Sygrove, Director of Business Development, in San Francisco this month! To find out more, visit www.websterb.com/ussummit.
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Janet Roome, Celergo Sr. Project Manager, to speak at the Human Resources Association of Greater Detroit on October 18, 2011.
The flattening of the global marketplace through international expansions, acquisitions, consolidations, and divestitures can create a variety of issues for companies when paying a mobile workforce that crosses international boundaries. Implementing an international payroll can provide a solution to the issues that organizations face when their employees are working outside of the home country. This presentation will provide practitioners a high-level overview of things to consider when paying foreign nationals and implementing an international payroll. Visit the HRAGD for more information.
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Michele Honomichl, Celergo CEO, joined the Hackett Group’s 2011 Global Time-to-Pay Advisory Leadership Forum on October 12, 2011.
CEO Michele Honomichl joined the panel discussion “Global Payroll Solutions, A Million Little Pieces” in Chicago, IL. The panel included discussion around components of global payroll processing such as: providing cost efficient solutions for countries with small employee populations, money movement solutions that meet local requirements, global time and attendance practices, HRIS solutions that facilitate top performance in payroll and much more. See The Hackett Group for more information.
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Darin Lowe, Celergo Sr. Project Manager, attends the US Global Mobility Summit in Chicago, IL on September 12 - 13, 2011.
Over 400 delegates attended the Forum For Expatriate Management 2011 US Global Mobility Summit, including Celergo's Darin Lowe. The corporate HR attendees and suppliers were unanimous in their praise of the Event, citing an indispensable seminar program with engaging Plenary Sessions, break-out groups plus a comprehensive exhibition. The Event saw some of the most influential and authoritative global mobility professionals from throughout the US, plus several from both Asia and Europe, sharing knowledge, insights and experience in what has been described as "an amazingly friendly, lively and productive 2 days". For more information, visit The Forum For Expatriate Management website.
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In September 2011, Celergo Headquarters raised over $1,880 to help those affected by Hurricane Irene.
On August 28, 2011, Hurricane Irene caused record flooding in Prattsville, New York by the Schoharie Creek. This devastating event caused major damage, destroyed large areas across town and literally washed away the community; leaving the residents without utilities, clean water, food and housing. Celergo's corporate office held a company tailgating event on September 8 to collect money for those affected by Hurricane Irene. Funds were sent to the town of Prattsville where 300 family homes and business were destroyed. Celergo and its employees raised over $1,880 for the hurricane victims. We hope this contribution will help rebuild a community that was once alive and thriving! To donate, visit the Prattsville Relief Fund website.
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Celergo UK Office raised over £800 for those affected by the Famine Crisis in Africa on September 2, 2011.
Since mid-July 2011, a severe drought has been affecting the entire East Africa region. Said to be "the worst in 60 years", the drought has caused a severe food crisis across Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya that threatens the livelihood of more than 13.3 million people. On September 2, 2011, Celergo's UK office organized a karaoke charity event to support those affected by the Famine Crisis in Africa. Celergo and its employees raised over £800 to send to Africa. Although Mercy Corps believe a full recovery from the drought's effects is not expected until 2012, we hope that our contribution helped to speed up the process. To donate, visit the Save the Children website.
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MARCH magazine spotlights entrepreneur Michele Honomichl, CEO and Co-Founder of Celergo, in their July/August 2011 issue dedicated to dream jobs.
Michele speaks with March on the history of Celergo, company values, handling complex international payroll issues and capitalizing on her expertise to support her clients. Learn more at March Magazine Online.
A bimonthly print production named in honor of National Women’s History Month, March’s mission is to facilitate and track the development of one of the fastest-growing sectors of North American business: women-owned and –run firms.
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CEO Michele Honomichl sits down with Alister & Paine for an Executive Profile Interview on January 19, 2010.
“Since its inception Celergo has seen a 1,581.2% growth rate, been ranked the Number 9 Women-run Company Nationwide, named Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, and taken a $150,000 line of credit and turned it into 10 million dollars of revenue.” Read more at Alister & Paine.
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Michele Honomichl, CEO of Celergo, Shared Her Expertise During the Hackett Group’s 2009 Payroll Leadership Forum on November 11, 2009.
Michele joined a panel for a “Global Payroll Processing Panel Discussion” as part of the 2009 Payroll Leadership Forum at the Hackett Group in Atlanta, GA. The topics focused on global payroll challenges and global payroll service delivery models. See The Hackett Group for more info.
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Michele Honomichl, CEO of Celergo, and Janet Roome, Celergo Sr. Project Manager, presented a session on “What You Need to Know About Paying People Internationally” at APA’s 20th Annual Michigan Statewide Conference at Grand Rapids, MI on October 22, 2009.
This session provided a basic overview of what you need to know about paying people internationally. Attendees learned about the complexity of paying international payrolls, basic structure of payrolls in foreign countries, how payrolls in foreign countries differ from US payrolls and compliance differences.
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Darin Lowe, Celergo Sr. Project Manager, presented a session on “Paying Foreign Nationals Around the World” at APA’s Northstar Conference at Bloomington, MN on October 22, 2009.
This session provided a basic overview of what you need to know about paying people internationally. Attendees learned about the complexity of paying international payrolls, basic structure of payrolls in foreign countries, how payrolls in foreign countries differ from US payrolls and compliance differences.
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Michele Honomichl, CEO of Celergo, presented a session on “Global Payroll Management” at APA’s NE conference at Hyannis, MA on June 11, 2009.
This session provided a basic overview of international payroll requirements including the differences from US payroll. “It is important for US payroll professionals to understand the different practices at their international locations, so they can ask the important questions to ensure compliance is being maintained,” explains Michele. “Speaking engagements are an excellent way for us at Celergo to disseminate our expertise to industry professionals. This is especially important as the payroll environment constantly changes with expanding data privacy, OFAC, AML and data protection requirements.”
Attendees learned about local laws including collective agreements, pay dates, deductions, benefits, entity requirements, taxability concerns, social insurance and more.
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Celergo presented “Challenges of Expatriate Payroll Management” at ORC’s European Roundtable in Geneva, Switzerland.
Celergo presented at the annual ORC European Expat Policy Forum in Geneva, March 20, 2009. Designed for senior expatriate HR professionals, the forum provides a unique opportunity to brainstorm, share best practices, stay current in the field, and gain insights into some of the most difficult workforce management issues confronting companies with significant European operations. Celergo’s presentation addressed the challenges of an expatriate payroll administration and focus on associated process improvements.
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CEO Michele Honomichl authors a chapter on International Payroll in the Payroll Answer Book (2008 Edition) published by Aspen Publishers.
“The Payroll Answer Book gives payroll professionals guidance on what they need to do to comply with the law. Extensive coverage is given to the payroll implications of the wage and hour law and how to handle the federal employment taxation of benefits offered to employees. Detailed information is provided on computing and paying payroll taxes, how to handle garnishments and other deductions, how to determine whether workers are employees or independent contractors, how to treat sick pay, what questions to ask when your company is setting up a payroll in a new country, and how to deal with the payroll ramifications of a merger, acquisition, or divestiture. In addition to answering the full range of payroll questions, the Payroll Answer Book is full of examples that illustrate necessary calculations.”
See Aspen Publishers’ website for more details!
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CEO Michele Honomichl presented at the APA Annual Congress. Dates were May 19 - 23, 2009.
Thank you to everyone who attended her session on International Payroll Practices!
The presentation “International Payrolls – Paying Foreign Nationals Worldwide” provided participants an overview of international pay practices and how they differ from country to country. Michele covered how employment contracts, benefits, pay dates, vacation timing, holidays, time reporting, collective agreements and more integrate together to form the international payroll process.
The American Payroll Association’s (APA) annual conference has over 125 workshops, a payroll and finance exhibit hall, plus networking and motivational opportunities. The 27th Annual Congress was held at Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California.
See the APA website for additional information.
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Janet Roome, Celergo Sr. Project Manager, presented a session on “Shadow Payrolls” at APA’s 27th Annual Congress, May 19 – 23, 2009 in Long Beach, California.
The presentation covered various aspects of ensuring companies are maintaining their compliance on expatriate host taxes. Topics include: What is a shadow payroll? When is a shadow payroll required? How to set-up a shadow payroll? How are shadow payrolls integrated with local payrolls in each host country? How is US shadow payroll different than shadow payrolls in other countries?
With over 20 years of payroll experience, Janet supports the expatriate practice at Celergo. Prior to joining Celergo, Janet worked for Deloitte & Touche on the DaimlerChrysler account. She has been a CPP since 1994 and a member of the APA since 1995. She volunteers on the APA Hotline Referral Committee and the Strategic Payroll Leadership Task Force where she is a member of the Global Payroll Committee.
Celergo manages cash and tax payrolls for its expatriate clients, thereby improving their efficiency, internal controls and compliance in one of the most complex areas of payroll administration.
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Michele Honomichl and Janet Roome presented “Global Payroll: A Case Study” at APA’s 27th American Congress, May 19 – 23, 2009 in Long Beach, California.
This session illustrated a case study of a client that “spun-out” from a parent organization, which required the HR team to launch payroll in over 20 countries with little internal support. The presentation covered challenges of the launch including data gathering, parallel testing, benefits, communication, accounting and funding. Attendees learned about how this company overcame these challenges to create a world class consolidated payroll program worldwide.
Celergo has supported numerous companies which were divested or spun-out from a parent organization. These clients face different issues than a client with a current global foot print looking to improve their payroll processing. Divestitures need to set-up entities, determine benefits, review collective agreements, determine pay dates and define funding methodologies. Through Celergo’s extensive experience with these situations, its experienced staff can provide invaluable insight into how to cover the challenges of launching an international payroll in an often compressed timeframe.
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Celergo Exhibited at Society of Human Resources Management’s Global Conference and Exhibition on March 30 – April 1, 2009.
“Experience world-class networking and concurrent sessions with an international focus at the SHRM Global Conference & Exposition. SHRM is committed to delivering high-profile and relevant topics to HR professionals that deal daily with the challenges presented to them in their roles as international HR managers, and we have crafted a conference designed to present you with information, solutions, education and an opportunity to network with like-minded professionals.”
See the SHRM website for mor details.
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