People Management Must-Haves for Manufacturing
15 March, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Fifty-seven percent of human resources (HR) departments in the manufacturing industry are receiving budget increases this year according to data from isolved’s Transforming Employee Experience report. While there is a long list of technology that HR leaders plan to invest in, one thing is clea...
The Federal Hiring Freeze: How Will It Impact Labor Department Workplace Investigations?
04 April, 2017
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
One of President Trump's promises during the 2016 campaign was to take immediate action to freeze federal hiring once in office. Trump kept that vow when he signed an executive order on Jan. 23 freezing federal hiring. The order says the federal workforce reductions will take place through attr...
5 Old School HR Methods That Still Hold Street Credibility
05 July, 2016
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 15 seconds
Human resource management (HRM) has changed a lot in recent years. Human resource (HR) departments used to be their own separate entities from the corporations in which they existed, often with completely different goals. With focus on employee experience and company vision, the function of many hum...
HCM Strengthens Company Strategies
24 March, 2015
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
High HCM demand Employers that utilize cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions quickly experience faster processing and reduced support demands while benefiting from anywhere, anytime accessibility through desktop, laptop or mobile devices. Comprehensive HCM solutions are rapidly repl...
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...
Miss Our HR Hot Topics Twitter Chat? Check Out This Recap.
21 March, 2022
Estimated time to read: 1 minute
isolved’s recent Twitter chat, “HR Hot Topics” highlighted the insights of Principal Analyst of Constellation Research, R “Ray” Wang. The chat was joined by others within the HR industry, including isolved’s leadership team and industry thought leaders. Read below for a brief recap of the virtual ev...
Marketplace Open Enrollment
21 October, 2014
Estimated time to read: 1 minute
Open enrollment in the Marketplace is a set time frame when individuals can enroll in a plan and receive a subsidy based upon their household income, if eligible. You can generally buy a Marketplace plan only during the annual open enrollment period. Upcoming dates to know: November 15, 2014 - 2...
Paid Sick Days – What’s the Magic Number?
23 December, 2014
Estimated time to read: 1 minute
The US DOL found that employees with at least one year experience receive an average of eight paid sick days per year. That number jumps to eleven days for employees with over 25 years of service. While providing paid sick days for employees might seem costly to employers, not having sick leave av...
Taking the Sting out of Performance Reviews
14 October, 2014 | 2 Comments
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 15 seconds
It is annual performance review day at the office. The sales reps are sitting in their cubicles getting very little accomplished, as they watch the parade of colleagues enter and leave the boss’s office. Those nervously awaiting their turns feign nonchalance while trying to read the latest victim’s...
Who’s the Boss? The Difference Between Leaders and Managers
16 February, 2016
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes
A very fine line exists in the differences between leaders and managers. Good managers are also leaders, but not all leaders are good managers. Grace Murray Hopper simplifies the base difference: “You manage things, you lead people.” Managers have employees. Within any company, people show up wh...
2015 just got exciting because of these four words: “Established by a State”
07 November, 2014 | 1 Comments
Estimated time to read: 45 seconds
During the Supreme Court’s conference November 7, 2014, they decided to hear the King vs. Burwell case. In this case, the Fourth Circuit upheld allowing subsidies to individuals in an exchange other than one that is state run. Interesting decision by the Supreme Court, considering the Fourth Circu...
Is It Time To Hire A Consultant?
13 September, 2016
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Hiring a consultant can be a beneficial investment for your business. But how do you know when a consultant will truly make a difference? There are a few things to keep an eye out for when considering the intervention of a consultant. Let’s take a look at those important aspects to look for before y...
IRS Issues Final Regulations on Employer ACA Requirements
09 December, 2014
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Not to be outdone by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Health and Human Service (HHS), the IRS also released guidance over the Thanksgiving weekend. Final rules for minimum essential coverage and other employer shared responsibility requirements joined the Federal Register family...
4 Challenges Companies Face in the Hiring Process
17 January, 2017
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
According to a recent study by Glassdoor.com, the time required for the hiring process in the U.S. and abroad has grown exponentially in recent years, averaging almost 23 days from first contact to offer acceptance. Employers and HR departments are struggling, now more than ever, to find and acquire...
Can Your Company Benefit From Mindset Training?
21 June, 2016
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes
Employees feel better equipped on the job when they are confident that they can handle crises that arise in the workplace. When stressors in the workplace add up, they can easily burn out even the best of employees. Add that to the stresses that employees face outside of the workplace, and you may f...
Loophole in the Minimum Value Test? Not so fast …
07 November, 2014
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 15 seconds
We found a Loophole! That was the cry from certain brokers, TPAs or employers when they investigated two separate pieces of the health care law in 2014. But as the cautionary warning states, buyer beware! Sometimes loopholes can turn into slipknots and bind you in a noncompliant way. Plans that...
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...
What is a Strengths-Based Culture and How Can You Create One in Your Company?
08 May, 2018
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
According to a [2018 Gallup Poll](link no longer available), employees who say they use their strengths every day are 15% less likely to quit their job and search for a new opportunity. Therefore, it’s not unreasonable to assume that in order to decrease your employee turnover rate, you’...
State-Sponsored Retirement Benefits for Private-Sector Workers: They’re Closer than You Think
19 January, 2016
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Sixty-eight million American workers in the private sector do not have access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Twenty-six states are looking to change that by offering state-sponsored retirement plans—such as an automatic IRA or ERISA-compliant 401(k) account—that private-sector...
How to Boost Your Employee Retention Rate Without Busting Your Budget
24 April, 2018
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
With the job market becoming increasingly more competitive, many companies are scrambling to provide unique benefits to employees in an effort to decrease their turnover rates. Through offering better benefits packages, higher salaries and expensive perks, some companies have even succeeded in drawi...
Training Industry Information
04 August, 2020
Estimated time to read: 30 seconds
As experts in the HCM industry, we’re working to provide information to businesses and employers to help them stay aware of the ever-changing complexities in our current situation. Below you’ll find some of the latest pieces we’ve produced – each is a quick read that may prov...
A Simplified Process Helps Insulation Manufacturer Leverage Benefits
13 September, 2022
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
Considering today’s competitive job market, organizations need all the help they can get to secure a talented and loyal workforce. Many are recognizing the role benefits can play in helping them achieve it. According to our recent survey, most employees factor in an employers’ benefits offerings whe...
Technology Helps Manage Mergers and Acquisitions
07 July, 2015
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Mergers and acquisitions are important to the business world, leading to company growth, venturing into a new field, getting that much needed technology or even reducing the competition.During the process, the organization may gain a larger presence in their field, increase profits and/or efficienci...
Compliance Corner: Q&A on Preparing for a Successful Benefits Renewal
28 October, 2022
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...
Learning from Your Mistakes: How Leaders Can Impact Positive Change
27 February, 2017
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
As a leader in your company, the culture you create for your team should be a top priority. A positive work environment promotes productivity, healthy working relationships and an overall sense of satisfaction. But despite your best efforts to cultivate a positive environment, it is very common to e...