isolved Blog

When organizations are looking for human capital management (HCM) solutions, they’re looking for more than just software. They need a true partner that will augment their human resources (HR) function and take it to the next level. Not surprisingly, the top expectation for an HCM vendor is to suppor...

For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), cybersecurity incidents are often not a matter of if but when. Limited resources and growing digital footprints make SMBs prime targets for cyber-attacks, but how an organization responds can determine how quickly the business recovers. In this installme...

Starting a new business in human capital management (HCM) has always been difficult. The systems required to run payroll, stay compliant and support clients are complex and expensive. Ask any entrepreneur who has tried to build an HCM business from scratch, and they’ll tell you the same: the barrier...

People often say Coca-Cola® tastes better at McDonald’s®. Beyond the science of how it’s served, the real difference comes from the close relationship between the two companies that makes the end product better for the customer. As my 13-year-old son said, “It’s because of their friendship.” In the...

Our Fraud, Cyber and Security Smarts series invites industry experts to share timely insights into current security challenges and opportunities. In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re launching a special series dedicated to helping businesses and individuals strengthen their defense...

HR people pros, especially those working for small and medium-sized businesses, find themselves at a crossroads.  Recruiting remains a struggle, employee expectations are rising and compliance continues to grow more complex. SMBs need a trusted partner to help them solve challenges and identify...

Employees are feeling the weight of burnout, economic uncertainty and maintaining a work-life balance. Selecting benefits shouldn’t add to that stress, yet 72% of employees find open enrollment stressful. Even more concerning is that more than half say a poor enrollment experience would prompt them...

isolved has been recognized in Constellation Research’s 2025 Payroll ShortList™ for North American SMBs. The recognition highlights isolved’s strengths in employee self-service, payroll manager efficiency and modern cloud delivery that help SMBs run accurate, on time payroll. Why it Matters In the y...

Cybercriminals seek out payroll vulnerabilities and businesses that fail to act quickly leave themselves susceptible to cyberattacks. Protecting sensitive data has never been more critical and requires awareness, vigilance and the right safeguards in place. As part of an ongoing blog series, “Fraud,...

As technology continues to advance, connect and impact every part of the modern workplace, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. As part of an ongoing blog series, “Fraud, Cyber & Security Smarts,” isolved subject matter experts will share timely insights and actionable str...

You’re sitting down for a meeting with your accountant, expecting the usual conversation about budgets and taxes. Instead, they start talking about upgrading your payroll system, streamlining your benefits administration or adopting new human resources (HR) technology. It might seem unusual, but acc...

At isolved, we believe the future of work isn’t just about operational efficiency, it’s about elevating every experience that shapes the employee lifecycle. This midyear update offers a preview of key themes driving our product roadmap, with links to specific initiatives and innovations outlined bel...

Running a business is demanding—and with today’s challenges, it’s no wonder so many owners are lying awake at night. Seventy-six percent of business owners say owning a business has become more complicated in the past year. Between rising costs, talent shortages, growing compliance demands and techn...

Quick service restaurants (QSRs) are often focused on creating positive customer experiences (CX) through friendly interactions, efficient service and quality food. But sometimes that approach takes away from the employee experience (EX), especially for frontline workers who drive a large part of bu...

From evolving technology to changing workforce expectations, human resource (HR) leaders are at the heart of navigating rapid transformation in 2025. But what's truly driving their strategic decisions? We dove into findings from our "Elevating HR in the Age of AI" report, which analyzes...

A massive piece of legislation will soon have an oversized impact on employers and employees alike.  Enacted on July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the Act), introduces significant changes across a broad range of compliance areas—from overtime and tip taxation rules to paid...

At isolved, we believe innovation starts with listening—understanding our customers, identifying opportunities for real impact and delivering solutions that drive growth. That’s why our near-term roadmap is built around what truly matters, including people, experiences and your business’s success. P...

Offering benefits is both a strategic investment and administrative headache for employers. On the one hand, they immensely contribute to employee well-being and serve as a valuable tool in finding and keeping talented people. Among employees who changed jobs last year, benefits were the top issue....

In isolved’s fifth-annual HR Leaders report, a survey of more than 2,000 human resources (HR) decision-makers, one theme rang through each response—HR teams are busy and getting busier. Even as HR departments grow more mature and strategic, daily administrative burdens continue to slow down even the...

Earlier this year, with pent-up, post-pandemic energy and a milestone birthday coming up for my wife, we decided to take the family on a trip of a lifetime to Italy. Immediately, we started going online to build our itinerary, but we realized that booking sites assume some prior knowledge and that w...

Owning and operating a business has never been more difficult—and business leaders are searching for a way to cut costs, find value and stimulate growth. One way they can do that is with modular, yet unified human capital management (HCM) technology—like isolved People Cloud™.  Forrester Consul...

I know your role as an HR professional is constantly evolving—because mine is too as isolved’s Chief People Officer. Every year our teams need to be more agile, more strategic and more people-centric. While our to-do lists keep growing, so does access to technology that makes our departments more ef...

People Heroes are staring down a growing list of demands—from finding the best talent in a competitive market to delivering complex benefits simply, to ensuring employees stay engaged and valued. The tools they are equipped with can make all the difference when navigating their way through tough hum...

Running a business is never easy, and today’s challenges make it even more complex. In fact, 52% of business leaders say owning a business has become increasingly complicated in the last five years according to isolved’s Business Owner Imperative: AI, EX & HR Optimization report. Business leader...

For business owners and human resource (HR) leaders, 2025 looks to be a year full of challenges. In the last 12 months, 57% of business owners have lost customers or business due to being understaffed. At the same time, 59% of business owners plan to reduce non-employee spending while 51% plan to re...