New Paychex Research Shows Growing Importance of Technology and Training to Support Remote and Hybrid Workers Annual Paychex Pulse of HR Report reveals challenges and opportunities for HR leaders and their companies as they navigate today''s business and hiring environment ROCHESTER, N.Y. , June 13, 2022 |PRNewswire| -- The 2022 Paychex Pulse of HR Report provides a comprehensive, in-depth look at how HR leaders are adapting to support their employees in a new era of work. The sixth annual report from Paychex, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services, shows that only 15% of companies have staff working exclusively on-site, reflecting the growing emphasis on remote and hybrid work. The survey of 1,000 HR leaders across the U.S. reveals that as more teams are dispersed and adopt flexible schedules, HR professionals believe tools and more opportunities for training and career development are essential to supporting remote|hybrid employees and managers, including: Technology to support communication around goal setting, career advancement, and development between employees and managers (45%) Employee training|skill building (41%) Training for managers to support employee career advancement|development (35%) "The current environment has redefined the priorities of an HR professional, forcing them to adapt at lightning speed," said Alison Stevens , director of HR Services, Paychex. "With the right tools and peer insights, HR professionals can respond to what matters most to their workforce, deliver on what they need to be happy and engaged, and create a workplace – no matter where they''re working from – that benefits their employees and their business." Saving Time with HR Technology HR technology tools have helped HR professionals streamline tasks and manage new and ongoing responsibilities more efficiently, helping to alleviate some of this burden of managing remote work.