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...
Help your employees find savings—FSA is the way
17 November, 2022
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
It’s not your imagination—everything is getting more expensive. Sticker shock at everyday prices has become commonplace, but one of a household’s most necessary expenditures is growing exponentially more expensive: healthcare. In 2020, before prices began their meteoric rise, the average household 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...
Four Reasons Employees Need (And Deserve) Company Wellness Programs
11 December, 2015
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
As more and more employees have been delegated to sedentary desk jobs, there has been an increase in the risk of metabolic disorders, cardiac problems and other diseases. It is more essential than ever for businesses to implement company wellness programs to promote a healthier lifestyle. Programs c...
How Technology Helps Employees Stay Informed
25 October, 2016
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
If there was any doubt in your mind, now is the time to clear your apprehensions about technology. Paperless offices are the way of the future. Technology is how businesses stay relevant and efficient. Tech also helps your employees to stay informed about their careers, including benefits, perks, an...
3 Different Styles of Communication and How they Impact Training Techniques
02 August, 2016 | 1 Comments
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Training techniques can impact many aspects of your company, such as employee retention, compliance with policies and procedures, and consistency of employee performance, just to name a few. How you communicate with your employees during training can make or break their experience with your company...
The Number 1 Reason You Aren’t Productive At Work
19 April, 2016
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Productivity is about more than getting as many projects finished as possible. Productivity involves efficiency, quality, and completion. You might have a lot of work on your plate, and you continue to accept new assignments. After all, you are the best choice for the job. But you may start to notic...
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...
Better Communication in the Workplace: The How and the Why
02 February, 2016
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Without effective workplace communication, businesses cannot reach their full potential because of time wasted on misunderstandings. Productive employees need effective workplace communication. Four things motivate employees: compensation, a sense of belonging, understanding their environment and...
A Guide to Resolving Conflict in the Workplace
12 July, 2016
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes
Workplace conflict, although not uncommon can certainly raise tensions at the office, even if there are only a couple of people involved. Conflict can take on many forms and levels – from “Stop eating the snacks I leave in the fridge” to “Joe never does his part on team projects.” Ultimately, workpl...
How One Scenario Proves That HR Isn’t Dead
29 September, 2015
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes
In a world that is increasingly dependent on electronics, one might wonder if the traditional human resources department is really necessary.The answer? The traditional human resources department has no place in this ever evolving world of modern communication, flexible schedules, and diverse employ...
HR Barbie™: What Can’t She Do?
31 August, 2023
Estimated time to read: 45 seconds
Human resources (HR) professionals are the ultimate role models for their organizations. From keeping processes running smoothly to developing strategic programs and goals, HR is all about supporting their people and helping them grow. The Barbie™ Movie has been making a lot of headlines, getting pe...
How to Improve Your Company Culture
01 August, 2017
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
As a manager or leader, it’s important to recognize the value of company culture and its impact on the success of any team. A negative environment can breed more negativity, lethargy and general apathy that will impede forward progress. Alternatively, a positive environment can inspire, motivate and...
New EEOC Requirement—A Must for All Employers
04 November, 2022
Estimated time to read: 45 seconds
The way (and where) we work has changed—and regulatory agencies are starting to adapt. For years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) required all covered companies to display an “EEO Is the Law” poster. Recently, the EEOC released an updated “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discriminatio...
Lessons Learned on the Road(show)
17 November, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Over the past seven months, we’ve visited 19 states, 23 cities and hundreds of customers for our isolved Customer Roadshows. Our goal was to meet our customers right where they are and show them how they can maximize their isolved investment. These Roadshows gave our customers a platform to seek adv...
Four steps to good coaching
25 November, 2014
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
If you want to be a coach, you have a lot of options – life coach, business coach, project coach and sports coach to name a few. Even if your goal is not coaching, you may have already filled the position. If you’ve ever helped an employee identify and solve a problem or develop their skills, you’...
5 Healthy Tips for Improving Ergonomics at Your Desk
21 March, 2017
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
The average office worker spends at least 6 hours per day, 5 days a week, sitting at a desk in front of a computer screen. At the end of your workday, you may experience tension in your arms, hands, and/or wrists, pain in your back, neck, or shoulders, and/or blurred vision and tired eyes. Follow th...
What Motivates Employees In the Workplace?
05 January, 2016
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes
Many employers know that motivation is a key element of being a good leader. Yet, somehow they still seem to miss the mark when it comes to actively motivating their employees. Employee motivation ought to be a priority on any employer’s list and we are here to help guide you, as a leader, in improv...
Compliance Corner: Baby Boomers Exiting the Workforce: How HR Should Prepare
31 May, 2023
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes
As the Baby Boomer generation begins to head toward retirement, a massive change is heading to workplaces across the country. In this month’s Compliance Corner, we hear from isolved’s HR Services Manager Rachel Barr to discuss the implications of this generational shift. Has the mass workplace exodu...
Compliance Corner: How HR & Employees Can Help Each Other to Combat Workplace Burnout
24 July, 2023
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 15 seconds
Over the past few years, rates of more severe stress, anxiety, and depression have skyrocketed, contributing further to the ongoing workplace crisis of employee burnout. In fact, we found that 69% of employees have experienced burnout over the last year. With such an increase in severe burnout sympt...
Managing Talent for Long-Term Growth and ROI – What Executives Need to Know
01 March, 2017
Estimated time to read: 30 seconds
In a recent Forbes article, Why CMOs Need to Manage Their Talent For Long-Term Growth and ROI, Steve Olenski shares insight on how human capital management platforms are helping companies focus on their talent, leading the companies to success. “Gone are the days of HR as more organizations unders...
Top 4 Benefits of a Better Onboarding Process
03 November, 2015
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
For many new employees the onboarding process is their first chance to really see how a company operates. Does the company provide clear instructions? Is HR and management responsive? Are new hires filling out the same form three times because it keeps getting lost in a sea of paperwork? This not on...
Why Mindfulness Is Going Corporate
11 October, 2016
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
In all the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we can tend to think of about the 101 different things that we need to do or want to do throughout our day. As all of the items on our to-do list start to pile up, so does the stress. Within ten minutes of sitting down at your desk at work, so much...
Three Reasons Engagement Matters — For Your Bottom Line and an Empowered Workforce
05 October, 2015
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
“Our most important asset is our people.” How often have you heard that phrase before? Yet, when it comes to living up to that promise, companies still aren’t doing enough. In fact, engagement survey provider Quantum Workforce found that overall employee engagement is at its lowest levels in eight...
Dual Fixes for Wellness Programs Are Causing Double Trouble for Employers
16 August, 2016
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Workplace wellness programs are a great way for employers to improve their workers’ health habits. Employees like the rewards they receive and the feeling that they are partnering with their company toward a larger goal. And employers like the reduced sick-leave days and lower insurance costs that c...