How to Keep Your Best Employees in a Competitive Market with ADP Comprehensive Services

Written by Kaitlin Russitano on March 28, 2025. Posted in Featured, Glens Falls, Newspaper, Payroll.

Hey there, business owners! If you’re running a small or medium-sized business (SMB) in Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, or Queensbury, you probably know how tough it is to keep your best employees. With so many opportunities out there, people are jumping ship for better pay, better benefits, or just a better overall work experience. And let’s be real—the rising costs of everything from medical premiums to unexpected tariffs aren’t making life any easier.

I’ve been working with SMBs at ADP for over five years now, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the right HR approach makes all the difference. I genuinely love helping businesses like yours create a place where employees want to stay. So let’s dive into some fun (yes, HR can be fun!) and practical ways to keep your team happy and loyal.

STEP 1: What’s Going On Out There?

Before we get into solutions, let’s take a quick peek at the bigger picture. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that CFOs are feeling super optimistic about 2025, expecting big revenue growth and investment opportunities. Deloitte’s latest CFO Signals Survey agrees—business leaders are ready to expand! But NPR reminds us that things like tariffs and cost fluctuations still loom in the background.

What does that mean for you? Well, as you grow and take on new opportunities, keeping your rockstar employees is key. You don’t want to win that big contract just to lose the people who can actually make it happen! So, let’s talk about how to keep your team happy and engaged.

STEP 2: Find the Gaps in Your HR & Payroll (Trust Me, They’re There)

A lot of businesses I work with tell me the same things before they upgrade their HR tools:

“Our system is so old, it might as well run on a flip phone.”
“Nothing is flexible—our payroll and HR tools don’t actually fit our needs.”
“The software is so clunky, employees avoid using it.”

Sound familiar? You’re not alone! According to NelsonHall, businesses with around 55-130 employees struggle with these same pain points.

Quick Fix: Do a little audit of your current HR and payroll setup. Is it slowing you down? Frustrating employees? Making you want to pull your hair out? Identifying these issues is the first step to fixing them.

STEP 3: Make Work Easier (Because Happy Employees Stick Around)

Retention isn’t just about pay—it’s about making work life easier and more enjoyable. ADP Comprehensive HR and ADP Comprehensive Pay help by:

Automating annoying, repetitive HR and payroll tasks. (Less clicking, more doing!)
Giving employees self-service access to manage their benefits and info. (No more emails asking for pay stubs!)
Providing real-time dashboards so you can make data-driven decisions. (Say goodbye to messy spreadsheets!)

Businesses using these tools saw:

58% better HR efficiency (less time wasted on admin tasks).
53% faster payroll processing (payday without the panic!).
52% cost savings by Year 2 (fewer errors = more money saved!).

Quick Fix: Start small—enable employee self-service. 100% of businesses that did this found it valuable. Your HR team will thank you, and employees will love the convenience.

STEP 4: Build a Workplace That People Love

Retention is all about making employees feel valued. Here’s how ADP can help:

Better Employee Support: 87% of businesses reported happier employees with ADP.
Smooth Onboarding: 86% said a seamless onboarding process makes a great first impression.
Career Growth Tools: 100% of businesses using ADP’s talent tools saw improved retention.

One client told me, “The simplicity of communication and self-service for employees is the best part.” When people feel like they matter, they stick around.

Quick Fix: Lean on ADP’s talent specialists (86% of businesses found them helpful) to refine your hiring and development strategies. A clear career path = long-term commitment.

STEP 5: Grow Without the Growing Pains

If you’re expanding in Glens Falls or Queensbury, don’t let HR and payroll slow you down! ADP helps businesses scale by:

Keeping you compliant (because audits aren’t fun for anyone!).
Making hiring easier with streamlined employment verification.
Cutting admin costs (100% of businesses reported saving money!).

One business owner told me, “We were in growth mode and needed a smarter approach to HR.” ADP lets you focus on running your business instead of drowning in paperwork.

Quick Fix: Use ADP’s reporting tools (71% of businesses found them super valuable) to track your growth. When you make decisions based on real data, everything runs smoother.

STEP 6: Track What’s Working (and Celebrate the Wins!)

I love numbers, and the stats speak for themselves! Businesses using ADP saw:

86% better payroll accuracy (which means no more paycheck headaches!).
53% ongoing cost savings (more money in your pocket).
71% happier HR teams (because they finally have time for the big-picture stuff).

Quick Fix: Keep track of key metrics like HR task time, turnover rates, and payroll errors. You’ll see the difference once you start using the right tools.

Final Thoughts: You’ve Got This!

Keeping your best employees in Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, and Queensbury doesn’t have to be a constant struggle. By upgrading your HR and payroll processes, supporting your team, and scaling smartly, you can create a workplace where people actually want to stay.

ADP Comprehensive HR and ADP Comprehensive Pay aren’t just fancy software—they’re real solutions that help businesses like yours every single day. No gimmicks, just results.

Not sure where to start? My colleague Peter and I would love to chat! No pressure—just real talk about what works. Reach out anytime. Let’s make 2025 the year your team sticks around!