The Pros and Cons of Hiring Independent Contractors
Your company is expanding. You have new projects in the works, and you can’t complete them without expanding your workforce. It’s time to place job listings in all the usual places and put feelers out wherever you can to attract new talent. But first, there’s an important issue you need to consider: instead of hiring […]
For HR Teams—How to Work Effectively with Other Company Departments… So Everyone Wins!
In many ways, the HR department is the most important in the company. They’re in charge of everything from recruiting and hiring to onboarding to handling employee relations and more. But in a lot of companies, there’s a stigma against Human Resources. The fact that they have so much power, and can decide employees’ fates […]
Top 4 Reasons Your Company Should Be Using WFM Software
How does your company manage its workforce? No doubt you have at least one department dedicated to overseeing this, through budgeting, accounting, and other practices that ensure effective utilization of all the resources at your disposal.
Mobile Technology in the Workplace
The world around us is evolving at an exponential rate. Many of the tasks that used to require traveling to a specific location can now be accomplished from your smartphone or tablet. This includes everyday errands like banking or shopping, but also many of the duties you perform at work. The integration of browser-based cloud […]
How a Customer Service Focused Vendor Can Make All the Difference
Why does your business work with vendors? Do you need to purchase raw materials? You could vertically integrate and start producing your own raw materials. Do you outsource some of your services? You could hire more staff and perform those functions yourself. Why are vendors the answer for so many business problems?
Essential Elements of A Healthy Employer-Employee Relationship
Just as there are certain essentials that are necessary for strong personal relationships, there are specific elements that define a healthy connection between an employer and employee. These individuals work in close quarters toward a common goal, so managing these relationships is important to achieving business goals. A great rapport can lead to a more […]
Improving the Employee/Employer Relationship with 4 Key Actions
Strong employee/employer relationships are critical to an organization’s success. A satisfying workplace leads to increased productivity, which drives revenue to boost a company’s bottom line. In addition, when employees are happy at work, they’re more likely to stick around. Business owners and managers know the costs of hiring and training new employees, so reducing turnover […]
Recruiting The Very Best For Your Company – 4 Ways Progressive Companies Find Good People
Convincing the best and most talented people to join your company should be the goal of any business owner or manager, but achieving this objective is far from easy. While you may think you know what qualities you’re looking for, there are other “X Factors” to consider. After all, you not only want the new […]
What to do When an Employee Tells you Their I-9 Documents are Fake?
Shocking – but this happens more than you think. And more so now with Deferred Action in place whereby individuals that are granted Deferred Action will be eligible to request employment authorization.
Selecting a Workforce Management Vendor – Here’s What you Should Avoid
As managing a workforce becomes more complex with increasing regulatory and compliance issues, more and more companies are turning to workforce management solutions. The right technology can help you improve efficiencies, reduce the effort spent on routine tasks and improve life for employees – especially in the HR department. The wrong solution can be a […]