3 Applicant Experience Best Practices for 2021
04 January, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

For some jobseekers, looking for a new position can be one of life’s biggest stressors. So what can human resource (HR) teams and hiring managers do to allay this feeling and streamline their talent pipelines? Put the applicant experience first, of course. Here are a few suggestions: Communic...
Looking Back on 2020’s Employee Experience, How Does the Workforce Feel at EOY?
30 December, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds

The end of the year (EOY) is usually a time for reflection. It’s an opportunity to look back over the successes and lessons of the past 12 months and to start setting new goals and priorities for the coming year. But, as the workforce nears the end of a highly unusual and disruptive year, how...
How to Give the Gift of Job Security to an Uneasy Workforce
07 December, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds

Historically, the end of the year has signified a time for wrapping up big projects and wrapping up gifts for employees before heading off to the company holiday party. But, for many professionals, that won’t be the case this time around. As it turns out in isolved’s Holidays 2020: End-...
11 Reasons to Embrace Diversity and Inclusion
02 December, 2020
Estimated time to read: 30 seconds

Put simply: businesses should have a robust diversity and inclusion program because it is the right thing to do. That being said, diversity and inclusion initiatives also have significant value outside of social responsibility. In fact, diversity and inclusion can have a direct impact on a bu...
Save the Gift Wrap — A Holiday Bonus is the No. 1 Item on Employees’ Wishlists
30 November, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds

When we asked full-time professionals what they wanted most from their employers this holiday season, the most popular answer was not a virtual party or even a gift. Instead, in our Holidays 2020: End-of-Year Employee Experience report, 37 percent of employees wished for a bonus. Given the im...
Reimagining the Company Holiday Party During COVID-19
23 November, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes

Historically, company holiday parties have been a great opportunity for employee engagement and boosting morale. But, for many organizations, in-person cocktail receptions, dinners, activities and other outings won’t be possible in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As the end o...
Developing the Ideal HR Internship at Your Company
27 October, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds

Many successful human resources professionals got their start in the industry by participating in an internship program. For students and entry-level professionals, an HR internship can be a formative experience. It’s often a first step into the working world, a time to quickly gain hands-on e...
Reducing turnover from recruitment to onboarding
02 September, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes

Extract: Turnover is costly, but organizations can take simple steps to prevent it. Here are four methods that can decrease the odds of employees leaving their jobs. Bringing a team member onboard is always exciting - new talent and a new personality will surely bring good things to the company. U...
How to conduct virtual interviews
28 July, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes

Extract: Virtual interviews are beneficial during many situations, including our current situation. Here are answers to common questions companies have when trying this technique out for the first time. It’s indisputable that virtual interviews are helpful during the novel coronavirus outbrea...
Ghosting in the workplace, and how to prevent it
07 January, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds

Read any online human resources publication and you’ll no doubt see a scary number of headlines lamenting the phenomenon of “ghosting.” Is it cultural? Generational? Or are your recruitment efforts just that bad? Let’s examine some of the key elements that def...
How to Earn Employee Loyalty
04 April, 2019
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes
Employee loyalty is a vitally important component to the long-term success of your company. Without it you are likely to see a costly increase in employee turnover rates, as well as a decrease in productivity and efficiency. Your company culture is largely shaped by the way your employees feel abou...
What’s Holding Your Team Back and How to Move Past It
19 March, 2019
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
As a company leader, perhaps one of your greatest responsibilities is keeping your team on the path to success. You do this by setting goals, keeping the lines of communication open, reviewing progress and motivating each employee to do his or her best work. But sometimes, despite your best efforts,...
6 Employee Recognition Ideas to Start Using Today
05 March, 2019
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Being good at employee recognition is great for your bottom line. Consider the following: What employees are more likely to stick with your company? The ones who work tirelessly without ever hearing a word of positive feedback? Or the ones who feel valued and seen because their efforts are rewarded...
Why Employee Engagement Should Be Your Top Priority
05 February, 2019
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
There's a lot of responsibilities to juggle as a manager – you have to think about deadlines, incentives, and bottom lines, all while trying to coordinate a team of unique personalities and skill sets to push toward a common goal. While it isn't recommended to let any one of those thin...
How to Make the Most of Your Data
22 January, 2019
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
We are living in the golden age of information and technology. At the touch of a button, you can have the answer to any of your questions answered instantly. There is an app for everything and a solution to every problem. With such technological advancements as we've seen in the past few decades...
How to Use Candidate Feedback to Refine Your Hiring Process
27 December, 2018
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
The hiring process can be complicated and frustrating for many human resource departments. You can do your best to make the process as seamless as possible and still find that you’re missing the mark. While there are many resources out there to help you refine the process, the best source of i...
3 Principles of Strategic Recruitment
18 December, 2018
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 30 seconds
One of the primary goals of any human resource management team is to discover and acquire new talent to fill openings and complement the existing company culture. As with all other areas of HR management, technology has drastically changed the way we recruit new talent. Gone are the days of publishi...
How to Develop a Positive Learning Environment in the Workplace
04 December, 2018
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
The path to success for any company must include growth and development as a team, which can only be achieved by offering opportunity for personal growth to your employees. Developing a positive learning environment is necessary to encourage and support your employees in their individual professiona...
Aligning Technology and People Solutions to Improve Engagement
23 October, 2018
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Employee engagement is more than just a buzzword in today's business world. Engagement is an extremely important aspect of operating a business that can impact a number of factors, including turnover rates, employee satisfaction, and organizational performance. The main drivers for establishing...
How to Recognize and Weed Out Toxic Employees
09 October, 2018
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 30 seconds
As a company leader, you're more than likely accustomed to managing a variety of different personality types. And, as with any team, there are always personalities that are more difficult to manage than others. But what do you do when those personalities become toxic to the company culture? How...
isolved Delivers All the HCM You Need, Now with Mojo
13 September, 2018
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
Charlotte, NC — September 13, 2018 iSolved HCM, the software company behind the iSolved human capital management (HCM) platform, unveiled iSolved with Mojo at the HR Tech Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, September 12-14, 2018. iSolved with Mojo is a people-centric solution that delivers a...
Is Leadership More Important Than Company Culture?
12 September, 2018
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
By now, if you haven't read about, heard about or thought about the impact of leadership and culture on the success of a company, then you may quite possibly be living in the dark ages. Leadership and company culture are the current buzzwords of HR management blogs, and for good reason. Both can...
How to Use Assessments for Better Talent Acquisition
21 August, 2018
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes
When you hear the phrase "hiring assessment," what comes to mind? More than likely, you're thinking of long, boring multiple-choice questionnaires that all seem to ask relatively useful questions but never really give you the right answers. For many years, that's exactly what an asse...
4 Things Great Managers Never Ask Their Employees to Do
24 July, 2018
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
As a manager you ask a lot of your employees. You set goals for them to work towards and guidelines for them to work by. But as a manager, there are just some things you should never ask your employees to do. Here are four things that belong on that "Do Not" list that would not only b...
isolved Hire Brings New Opportunities to the Recruitment Process
03 July, 2018
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 15 seconds
Successful businesses are always expanding, and as a business owner, you need the right skills and resources at your disposal. A strong team of employees is important to your success – especially as you're working to grow your business and achieve your goals. According to research from the...