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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...

The federal hourly minimum wage has remained at $7.25 since 2009. For several years, the Obama administration has asked Congress to increase the federal minimum wage, to no avail. However, the federal minimum wage is just that: the least that employers must legally pay their employees. If a state w...

In the world of compliance things move quickly and not always in a linear, straightforward direction. Case in point? Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) updates.   As you may already be aware, in late 2024 the Department of Labor (DOL) filed an appeal when the proposed minimum salary threshold...

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...

President Biden’s action plan for the Covid-19 pandemic, released in September of 2021, included a mandate that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) develop vaccine-or-test regulations for employers with 100 or more employees. Following this order, OSHA prepared an Emergency Temp...

The recent changes in federal policies, including diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI&B) programs, impact federal agencies, federal contractors and those who receive federal grants. These developments could have implications for private employers as well. To navigate regulatory updat...

President Biden announced an action plan for the COVID-19 pandemic back in September, which included a vaccine-or-test proposal for employers with 100 or more employees. Although the proposal was temporarily blocked, it is now back in effect after the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals “lifted the st...

We’re (somehow) already through the year 2022. The end of the year is a hectic time for everyone—HR teams especially. Anyone that has spent time in the HR field knows the drill by now: with each passing year comes new legal updates and compliance requirements. With an already frenetic schedule in pl...

In 2025, the scope of human capital management (HCM) appears to have expanded far beyond its administrative roots. What once seemed limited to payroll, benefits, and compliance is now a critical enabler of business strategy, resilience, and workforce agility, especially within the mid-market. &...

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...

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...

As an employer, managing your human capital can be a daunting task. How can you be sure that your employees are paid well for the positions they occupy? How can you track their achievements in a way that produces positive results for the organization and for the employee? Talent Management Systems a...

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...

Things move quickly in the world of HR compliance—especially lately. In a decision that will have an impact on nearly every business and organization, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated and set aside the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s final regulation increasing the...

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...

The scope of your HR needs is based on many contributing factors. While some businesses may need a full HR team, others may find more value in augmenting HR with outside services. Organizations that do employ internal HR may still find strategic HR tasks hard to prioritize along with their administr...

Career Growth Strategies from Women in Leadership There can be many hurdles when it comes to growing your career – such as balancing family priorities with professional aspirations. We recently hosted a panel featuring top female leaders at isolved. Amberly Dressler, VP of Corporate Marketing, Jessi...

No two businesses are alike, so why would your HR solutions be? As HR software systems are rapidly growing, organizations are now able to customize their services, choosing to augment existing platforms to build an HR strategy tailored to their needs and business growth. Along with scalability...

As we near the halfway point for 2023, it’s safe to say state legislatures across the country have been busy. The passage of laws has been so fast and furious, in fact, that it’s tremendously difficult for HR leaders and teams to keep pace (and keep compliant). We recently conducted a mid-year legal...

As we look across the work environment we see empty cubicles, dim lights, empty parking lots, and quiet space. The last several years, the pandemic, the office environment, culture and workforce, made significant changes to the type of employee, workspace and culture of many companies. Even before M...

Now is the time to check in with your HR friends and family. With more demands, fewer resources and less time, HR teams are being stretched thin and having a hard time keeping up with the day-to-day— not to mention having the time to focus on longer-term, more strategic objectives. In an era of...

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,...

In 2023, 91 percent of HR leaders prioritized experience. Going into 2024, EX remains top of mind as 65 percent of employees are still suffering from burnout in their positions. While great strides have been made, HR and business leaders are left wondering how to bridge the gap. To help, isolved’s S...

At one time or another, many companies have struggled with employee satisfaction and retention. It is all too easy to focus on the goals of production and the needs of the client, leaving employees to feel undervalued and unmotivated. Without setting priorities to cultivate a healthy work environmen...

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’...