September Compliance Corner: The Exposed Culture of Engagement and Motivation
29 September, 2023
Estimated time to read: 4 minutes

As we look across the work environment we see empty cubicles, dim lights, empty parking lots, and quiet space. The last several years, the pandemic, the office environment, culture and workforce, made significant changes to the type of employee, workspace and culture of many companies. Even before M...
Our Customers’ Top Payroll Questions Answered
29 September, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds

Are you stuck in a time warp when it comes to payroll? If so, then you're not alone. According to isolved’s 2022-2023 Voice of the Workforce Report, almost one-third of employees say their HR department makes frequent payroll and attendance errors. Mistakes are an unfortunate consequence when pa...
Compliance Corner: Q&A on Payroll Best Practices for a Compliant Year-End
29 September, 2023
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 15 seconds

The end of the year is almost here, and it's time to wrap up payroll. Every HR rep wants to stay compliant at this very pivotal time of year. HR reps may be contemplating what to do in order to knock it out of the park and stay compliant to start the New Year off right. In this month's...
Compliance Corner: Q&A on Preparing for a Successful Benefits Renewal
29 September, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds

Benefits Enrollment time is upon us. Every HR rep knows just what an important time of year this is for HR and all employees. Employees will be electing new benefits, but they will also be renewing benefits from prior years. HR reps might be thinking about what they can do to be best prepared this s...
Now Trending: Virtual Assistants for Benefits Enrollment
29 September, 2023
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds

The benefits enrollment period is often one of the first experiences an employee encounters when starting at a new company. It’s also often the most dreaded time of the year for existing employees and HR departments. Which is why it may be time to update your benefits enrollment process with modern...
Compliance Corner: Q&A on Staying Compliant During Benefits Enrollment
29 September, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

Every human resource (HR) professional knows that open enrollment is a pivotal time of year. Staying compliant is critical. There are guidelines to help HR professionals maintain compliance and help their employees keep up to date on the disclosures, plan options and rules. In this month’s Complianc...
HR Barbie™: What Can’t She Do?
29 September, 2023
Estimated time to read: 45 seconds

Human resources (HR) professionals are the ultimate role models for their organizations. From keeping processes running smoothly to developing strategic programs and goals, HR is all about supporting their people and helping them grow. The Barbie™ Movie has been making a lot of headlines, getting pe...
Hear from HR Heroes: HR Services
29 September, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

The scope of your HR needs is based on many contributing factors. While some businesses may need a full HR team, others may find more value in augmenting HR with outside services. Organizations that do employ internal HR may still find strategic HR tasks hard to prioritize along with their administr...
Home Health Care Organization Modernizes HR with One Solution
29 September, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

The pandemic had a tremendous effect on businesses around the globe. With people working from home and needing access to information from anywhere, it forced organizations to switch from antiquated ways of managing their business to a more modernized approach. Friends Life Care Partners (FLCP) exper...
Build your Best Solution: An Employee Marketplace Roundup
29 September, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes

No two businesses are alike, so why would your HR solutions be? As HR software systems are rapidly growing, organizations are now able to customize their services, choosing to augment existing platforms to build an HR strategy tailored to their needs and business growth. Along with scalability...
Employees Speak: Reasons Employees Leave
29 September, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes

The employer/employee dynamic has changed dramatically over the last few years. The scales have tipped and employees have more options than ever. While recruitment is top of mind for human resource professionals (HR), retention is something that employers are taking notice of as well. The key...
Compliance Corner: Addressing Dobbs v. Jackson with Your Workforce
29 September, 2023
Estimated time to read: 4 minutes, 45 seconds

The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization impacts many, including employers who provide health benefits to their workforces. This month’s Compliance Corner blog offers insight and recommendations for some common questions that employers may have. Find out more by...
Compliance Corner: How to Handle Accommodation Requests Effectively
31 August, 2023
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 30 seconds

Not every employee has the same needs—and employers have an obligation to provide an equitable workforce to ensure everyone has the tools they need to perform their jobs at a high level. In this month’s Compliance Corner, isolved’s Senior HR Consultant Michelle LiButti discusses accommodation reques...
4 Reasons to Join isolved in Palm Desert for isolved Connect
29 August, 2023
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 15 seconds

We’re trading in our cowboy boots for flip flops this year at isolved Connect 2023 in Palm Desert, CA! Following the success of isolved Connect 2022 in Nashville, we’re gearing up for what seems to be the biggest Connect to date. Congratulations to the early birds who have their tickets already! Nee...
Get Connected: Maximize Your HCM Investment at Every Stage
09 August, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds

As your organization grows and evolves, chances are your human capital management (HCM) needs will also shift. In our 2023 HR Leaders Survey, 63 percent of participants were unhappy with their current HCM solution and plan to switch in the next 12 months. A top feature they are seeking when switchin...
Compliance Corner: How HR & Employees Can Help Each Other to Combat Workplace Burnout
24 July, 2023
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 15 seconds

Over the past few years, rates of more severe stress, anxiety, and depression have skyrocketed, contributing further to the ongoing workplace crisis of employee burnout. In fact, we found that 69% of employees have experienced burnout over the last year. With such an increase in severe burnout sympt...
3 Reasons to Automate Open Enrollment with an Intelligently Connected Platform
24 July, 2023
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds

Of all the reasons to invest in an intelligently connected human capital management (HCM) platform, open enrollment might be the most relatable. After all, the process can be a significant source of stress for employers and employees alike. It’s time-consuming and tedious, but it’s essential to your...
People Analytics Technology: Navigating the Market
18 July, 2023
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds

The demand for people analytics is growing. According to our recent survey of HR leaders, 40 percent of organizations plan to invest in HR analytics technology this year—up from 33 percent in 2022. HR departments have access to a treasure trove of employee data. Oftentimes, that data is overlooked b...
AI in the Workplace: What Will Employees Allow—And How Far is Too Far?
13 July, 2023
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds

Conversations surrounding AI tools in the workplace are nothing new. For years, we’ve heard speculative questions posed about the power, limitations, ethics and scope of AI. Each question was posed in the future tense. How will employees respond to this powerful tech? When AI arrives, how useful wil...
Honor & Service Q&A: What It Takes to Start and Run a Successful Employee Resource Group
12 July, 2023
Estimated time to read: 5 minutes, 15 seconds

Forty-one percent of employees say their employer doesn’t offer employee resource groups (ERGs), which is a big opportunity for employers looking for new ways to support their workforce, including groups like veterans, people of color, LGBTQIA+, women and more. An ERG is a voluntary, employee-led gr...
Analytics, AI and Awesome HR Outcomes
27 June, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes

Thirty-two percent of businesses plan to invest in HR analytics this year according to a recent survey of more than 500 HR leaders. These investment dollars can be used to ensure HR teams have access to data that enables them to respond quicker to the changing needs of their organization and its emp...
50 State Legal Update—A Mid-Year Check In
12 June, 2023
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds

As we near the halfway point for 2023, it’s safe to say state legislatures across the country have been busy. The passage of laws has been so fast and furious, in fact, that it’s tremendously difficult for HR leaders and teams to keep pace (and keep compliant). We recently conducted a mid-year legal...
Compliance Corner: I-9 Verification Flexibilities Ending Soon—What Businesses Need to Know
09 June, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

The COVID-19 pandemic changed how many companies conducted business—and hired employees. At the onset, federal changes were made to add flexibility to the way companies verified an employee’s eligibility with their I-9. These changes are coming to an end on July 31st. isolved’s HR Business Partner L...
Solutions to Streamline Processes and Boost the Employee Experience
09 June, 2023
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds

Organizations today face more challenges than ever before. Employees are increasingly feeling burnt out and stressed, which can lead to a drop in employee morale and performance. According to our 2023 HR Trends Report, 69 percent of full-time employees said they experienced burnout over the last yea...
Compliance Corner: Baby Boomers Exiting the Workforce: How HR Should Prepare
31 May, 2023
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes

As the Baby Boomer generation begins to head toward retirement, a massive change is heading to workplaces across the country. In this month’s Compliance Corner, we hear from isolved’s HR Services Manager Rachel Barr to discuss the implications of this generational shift. Has the mass workplace exodu...