Compliance Corner: Addressing Dobbs v. Jackson with Your Workforce
31 August, 2022
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...
Why Applicant Tracking Equals Attracting Better Talent
29 March, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes

First impressions matter—and there are no do-overs. Conventional wisdom has typically held that the candidate for a job is in the hot seat and needs to dazzle their potential new employer. But, in a tightening job market that places a premium on top talent, the tables have turned. For organiz...
HIPAA Certificates Requirement Ending
16 December, 2014
Estimated time to read: 45 seconds
HIPAA certificates of creditable coverage have served workers well to prove they have had health coverage and may be exempt from exclusions when changing health coverage. But as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) proposed eliminating these certifica...
How Employee Experience Priorities Have Shifted During COVID-19
11 November, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes

Nearly 7 in 10 organizational leaders believe the coronavirus pandemic will change the employee experience (EX) to a high or very high extent, according to the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). In fact, 56 percent of full-time employees state that employee experience will be more importan...
The isolved Partner Award Goes To….
27 September, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds

isolved Connect 2021 may have ended, but we are still reflecting on the spectacular highlights from this year’s conference – including recognitions for some of our top Network partners. isolved’s Partner Awards were presented on the first day of isolved Connect to show our wonderful partners just ho...
IRS Issues Notice on Employer Payment Plan; DOL Issues Same-sex FMLA Regulations
24 February, 2015
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
What seems right one day, may be wrong the next. If you answered a question early last week regarding employer payment plans or whether a legal same-sex spouse is recognized under FMLA, your answer could be different today. On February 18, 2015, the IRS released Notice 2015-17 that addressed five...
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. District Court Granted Preliminary Injunction on FLSA Overtime Rule
23 November, 2016
Estimated time to read: 30 seconds
Less than two weeks before the FLSA overtime new rule was slated to go into effect, a federal judge at the U.S. District Court in Texas blocked the policy. Judge Amos L. Mazzant III issued the surprising decision on Tuesday after 21 states and a long list of businesses filed lawsuits that would chal...
No Doubt FLSA Lawsuits are on the Rise – What to Watch for in 2015
10 February, 2015
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Prior to the year 2000, the average number of Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) lawsuits hovered near 1,500 cases annually. Since that time, we have seen a fairly dramatic increase to over 7,000 lawsuits in 2012 alone. The millions of dollars in penalties continue to pile up, and the list of...
Easy Implementation, Automation and Insights: A Guide to Payroll for SMBs
09 January, 2024
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes

Payroll is a complex task for businesses of all sizes. For small to mid-size businesses (SMBs), challenges in payroll can be especially time-consuming. Although employee numbers may be smaller, SMB leaders often manage several different employee categories and schedules. They also may not have a ded...
Compliance Corner: Q&A on COVID-19 Vaccines and What HR Should Know
30 April, 2021
Estimated time to read: 4 minutes

With all U.S. adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, many employers are getting ready for a new normal but are still unsure of what the future of work will look like. In this month’s Compliance Corner blog, isolved People Services HR Consultant Rachel Barr is answering common questions...
Thinking of Choosing a New HCM Software Vendor?
21 December, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds

Take these three things into consideration during the decision-making process. Maintaining business continuity while navigating unprecedented disruption is a challenge that most enterprises faced in 2020. In fact, 61 percent of employees state their jobs were negatively impacted during the...
Compliance Corner: New Final Overtime Rule
28 June, 2024
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) recently introduced a new, final overtime (OT) rule, bringing significant changes for employers and employees. To help you understand its key aspects and implications, we interviewed isolved's Senior Director of HR Solutions, Karyn Rhodes. Read on to discover...
Execute Your Talent Management Strategy to Win
14 July, 2015
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 15 seconds
Professional sports teams are masters of talent management. They know how to select the right players for each position, how to evaluate their performance, how to get the most out every player’s strengths and how to improve on their weaknesses. They keep their players engaged and focused on a sing...
Have you Checked Your Year-end List?
11 November, 2014
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Some of us make lists for everything – spring cleaning, errands, groceries and daily tasks. There's one list that HR, payroll and benefit professionals should definitely have – their year-end requirements. Here are some items that should be on that list: General...
HCM Automation Drives The Future of Work: Show Your Customers The Way
23 August, 2021
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds

Across all businesses and industries, the return on investment (ROI) for automation is well-proven. A recent study by Accenture showed organizations that leverage intelligent technology will likely see revenues rise by up to 38 percent. Here are ways you, as a trusted advisor, can help your custome...
State Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave, and Tax Changes to Expect in 2019
08 January, 2019
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
As we head into 2019, more states and localities have announced changes to their minimum wage rates. Here’s a rundown of the latest developments. States: Alaska: $9.89 (from $9.84), effective Jan. 1, 2019. Arkansas: $9.25 (from $8.50), effective Jan. 1, 2019. The minimum wage will increas...
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...
Beyond ROI - Additional Time and Attendance Benefits
17 March, 2015 | 2 Comments
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
In Does Your Time and Attendance Add up, we reviewed the difference between hard and soft dollars and their effect on ROI. In conclusion, we’ll review the time and attendance benefits and savings a system can produce. Playing favorites Using a manual time system increases the risk of favoritis...
Nucleus Confirms—isolved is the Solution that Pays for Itself!
30 October, 2023
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds

According to isolved’s third annual HR Leaders report, 91 percent of HR decision makers plan to invest in some form of HR technology this year. From benefits enrollment and scheduling to analytics to learning management, organizations look to technology to help boost their employee experience and ge...
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...
Adjusting to 2020’s Unusual Holiday Travel and PTO Trends
16 November, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds

In October 2020, isolved surveyed more than 300 full-time employees around the U.S. to gauge their plans and priorities for what’s sure to be a holiday season like no other. Our Holidays 2020: End-of-Year Employee Experience (EX) report revealed that workers are limiting their holiday t...
7 Crucial ACA Questions Answered
26 May, 2015 | 6 Comments
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
January 31, 2016 seems so far away, doesn’t it? Yet the very preparation for that day should have begun no later than January 1, 2015. Regulations from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into effect on this date that would require marketplaces, issuers and providers of insurance, as well as Applicab...
Compliance Corner: EEO-1 Compliance-- 6 Things You Need to Know
30 April, 2024
Estimated time to read: 4 minutes, 30 seconds

With a high level of enforcement of workplace discrimination claims, it’s essential to understand what you can do to reduce your exposure. To help ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, if you have 100 or more employees, one of the steps your company should take is to file y...
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...
4 Simple Ways to Help Remote Employees Tackle ‘Zoom Fatigue’
18 November, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds

Ever since offices shut their doors this spring, remote employees have had their calendars filled up with hourslong video chats and virtual meetings. Not surprisingly, it’s exhausting to many workers — especially those shouldering the burden of an unexpected shift to remote work as well...