How Service Bureaus Can Meet Client Expectations and Grow
13 November, 2024
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
In today’s fast-changing business world, companies are facing new challenges—higher employee expectations, stricter regulations and rapidly changing technology like artificial intelligence (AI). HR teams and service bureaus—like administrative services organizations (ASOs), professional employer org...
Sapient Insights Report: isolved is Top Rated, Scaling from SMB to Midmarket
12 November, 2024
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
If employers and employees are playing a game of tug of war, let’s call it a war of attrition to this point. Employees are feeling increasingly burnt out and making moves—we found that 72% are looking to change jobs in the next year. In response, employers are looking for ways to keep their top perf...
AI Is Transforming Businesses, While 65% of Owners Say The Impact Is Years Away
27 September, 2024
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
It is no exaggeration to say that artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, especially since the release and rise in popularity of ChatGPT. However, 65% of business owners say they don’t think AI will substantially impact their businesses for several years. According to...
Home Health Care Organization Modernizes HR with One Solution
22 May, 2024
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...
isolved IRL: A Health Center’s Move to Strategic HR
04 January, 2024
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
When it comes to small human resources teams, the right combination of software and services can take over-burdened administrative processes to an organized, successful HR strategy. As companies grow, HR needs grow with them. Adding on tools designed for specific organizational needs can be what tea...
HR Trends That Will Affect You in 2024
28 December, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
It’s fair to say that 2023 can be characterized as the year of artificial intelligence (AI). And while the prospect of AI is definitely exciting, real people are still the engine that powers every successful company. To uncover some of the trends that will dominate 2024, we surveyed 1,100 full-time...
HR Planning for 2024: Business as Unusual
15 December, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
For some, the end of the year is a time of relaxation—but not for business leaders and HR teams. As we head toward the end of the year, businesses are feverishly working to put a bow on 2023 while preparing for next year. What can they expect in 2024? If the last few years have been any indication,...
People Heroes Unite in Palm Desert: 6 Takeaways from isolved Connect
26 October, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
It’s not uncommon for superheroes to come together – whether they meet up at headquarters to strategize, a fortress to train or a lair to simply enjoy each other’s company. People Heroes are no different. Most recently, People Heroes – which is what we call HR, payroll and benefits professionals – u...
The Experience Era: How AI Can Turn Staff into Swifties
19 October, 2023
Estimated time to read: 4 minutes
Let’s talk about Taylor Swift. The entertainer has monopolized headlines, made economies stronger and merged football fans with Taylor Swift fans (Swifties). Who would have thought? AI likely could have predicted it – maybe not the relationship (although…maybe?) but definitely the impact of dating K...
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...
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...
Performance Management: A Secret Weapon for EX
13 March, 2023
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
The equation used to be pretty straightforward—a talented employee would join forces with a growing company, and the relationship would be mutually beneficial for years. Today, the calculation has changed. Gifted employees have never been in such high demand, and the proliferation of online job boar...
Address Client Needs in 2023 and Beyond
28 October, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
You don’t need to look into a crystal ball to predict that employee experience (EX) will continue to dominate your clients’ to-do lists in 2023. According to isolved’s last two annual HR leader reports, the vast majority are prioritizing it. Eighty-three percent said they were in 2022. And half say...
Taking PTO This Summer? Maintain Productivity with Leading HCM Tech.
27 June, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Summer’s here, which means sunshine, BBQ and vacation time is in full swing. For human resources (HR) teams looking to keep up with the influx of paid time off (PTO) requests (or those wanting to take some time off themselves), the right human capital management (HCM) technology can make a big diffe...
5 Takeaways from SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2022
17 June, 2022
Estimated time to read: 4 minutes
Over 15,000 HR professionals and business executives gathered from around the world, both in-person and virtually, for SHRM’s annual conference to learn about the latest trends and products in the Human Resources (HR) industry. The conference stretched from June 13th to June 15th, with more than 500...
A Single Solution Yields Many Benefits for this Flourishing Health Center
12 May, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Far too often small businesses fail to see the value in leveraging HCM software for their workforce management needs. Instead, they will tolerate manual processes and inefficiencies because they believe the technology is too sophisticated or too costly, or that the transition will be too complicated...
Investing in HCM? Consider Peer Reviews During Tech Evaluations.
07 April, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Forty-five percent of human resources (HR) leaders are receiving budget increases this year, and it’s likely that many of those dollars are earmarked for technology investments. There are numerous factors to consider when evaluating vendors – not only does the technology need to check all the boxes...
Help Your Clients Prepare for the Future of Work
23 March, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
When it comes to technology in the workplace, forward-thinking organizations are actively pursuing one goal—reach digital maturity. It is likely your clients are too by investing in technology and resources to prepare for the future of work. According to isolved’s Transforming Employee Experience re...
Improve Inclusion through Employee Resource Groups
01 February, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Despite good intentions, diversity in the workplace may be difficult to attain in many cases. The advantages of a diverse workforce are plentiful. Organizations with employees from a wide variety of backgrounds and demographics are more productive, profitable and innovative. They also have a competi...
Attention Educators: Here are 4 Reasons You Need an HCM Solution
19 January, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Once a nice-to-have, HCM technology moves to the head of the class. Human capital management (HCM) solutions have evolved over the years from systems of record to sophisticated tools that play a vital role in managing employees and HR functions. Gone are the days of using technology that is good eno...
HCM Trends Legal Professionals Can’t Ignore
12 January, 2022
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 15 seconds
The verdict is in—employee experience is critical now more than ever. According to isolved’s Transforming Employee Experience Report, 92 percent of the 500 HR leaders surveyed said employee experience (EX) was a top priority for them. And for good reason—a favorable EX is what gives an organization...
3 Employee Experience Trends to Watch in 2022
05 January, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Ninety-two percent of human resources (HR) departments prioritized employee experience (EX) in 2021, yet 38 percent of employees rated their experience as average for the year. This disconnect shows there is work to be done to get everyone on the same page in 2022 – but where should HR teams focus?...
Help Your Clients Simplify HR with Comprehensive HCM Tech
27 October, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Your clients didn’t start their businesses to focus on human resources (HR) responsibilities, yet many are likely spending a lot of time on tasks such as scheduling, payroll and compliance– especially if the technology they are leveraging to support these tasks isn’t intelligently connected. As thei...
The Ripple Effect of Employee Engagement for Professional Service Organizations
11 October, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Consultants, advisors and accountants are skilled at focusing on their clients. After all, client satisfaction is the foundation of success for professional service organizations. Not only are happy clients likely to continue seeking services, but they may also share their experience with others – a...
Employees Speak: Essential HR Considerations to Improve Experience
29 September, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Employee experience (EX) is a priority for the majority of organizations this year, but it can be difficult for HR departments to decide where to focus their efforts. After all, EX is defined as the sum of all interactions that an employee has at work – this includes everything from onboarding to pr...