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...
HCM vs. HRIS: Demystifying the differences
29 September, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds

When you’re putting together your HR tech stack, you’ll probably find yourself wondering about the differences between a human capital management (HCM) system and a human resource information system (HRIS). The terms are often used interchangeably, but there are some key differenc...
Compliance Corner: 2025 Changes to State Minimum Wage
13 January, 2025
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes

The federal minimum wage has remained unchanged since 2009. On the state, city and county level, however, things are moving quickly. A record number of jurisdictions will increase their minimum wage rates in 2025. Here are the increases known as of January 1, 2025, as well as the dates of expe...
Compliance Corner: Safe Work Policies and Tactics—What You Need to Know
28 February, 2023
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes

Employees need to be kept safe at work—and employers have an obligation to ensure employee safety. Yet, some companies forgo implementing an effective workplace safety policy, which can leave employees and employers alike at risk. In our latest Compliance Corner, HR Services’ Business Partner Casey...
Benefits Enrollment and its Impact on the Employee Experience
24 March, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

One of the most challenging businesses is the business of people. According to our 2022-2023 Voice of the Workforce Report, 56 percent of HR leaders say retaining talent is more difficult and 50 percent of employees rate their organization’s employee experience as average or poor. So, how can employ...
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...
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...
Construction Company Modernizes Payroll and People Programs to Support Sizeable Growth
01 February, 2024
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds

Company growth is a major goal of most organizations. But when it happens rapidly, it can be challenging for internal processes to keep up with the scale. Erickson Companies is a residential construction company helping home builders reduce construction time, material waste, labor inputs...
Technical Textile Manufacturer Modernizes HR Processes
22 June, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes

Keeping track of employee benefits and payroll with paper processes can be extremely inefficient – especially when managing a workforce made up of hundreds of employees. However, modernizing processes can also seem like a tall task, prompting concerns about how smooth the transition will be and how...
Culture Counts: How Business Owners Can Use Culture to Improve Recruiting and Retention
09 February, 2024
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

Business owners know this adage far too well—a company will only go as far as its talent can take it. While that truism is timeless, the talent landscape has changed. First, let’s start with the bad news. Finding and keeping talented employees has never been more complicated. There has been a...
Compliance Corner: Major Change in Salary Threshold for White Collar Overtime Exemptions
19 November, 2024
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes

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...
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...
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...
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...
Compliance Corner: Clearing Up Confusion on Pay Transparency Laws
28 April, 2023
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds

Across the country, pay transparency laws are becoming increasingly common. The laws are designed to promote fairness and equity in the workplace by removing disparities among gender, race, ethnicity and other characteristics. Ten states already have these laws on the books while many others are in...
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...
What’s so hot about mobile for employees? 4 big things!
09 June, 2015
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 15 seconds
The majority of today’s workforce is already using mobile technology, as close to 78 percent of American adults are regularly operating some kind of mobile device to learn, have fun and get things done. Instant access to information provides the capability to access and manage work-related tasks fro...
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...
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...
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...
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...
October Compliance Corner: The Value of Conducting Stay Interviews
31 October, 2023
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds

We are used to hearing the term exit interview where HR surveys departing employees regarding the reasons why they left—maybe this was money, benefits, career progression or something else. The goal of the exit interview is to collect this data not to save that employee, but to improve the experienc...
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...
How isolved is Handling COVID-19 and Serving Customers
24 April, 2020
Estimated time to read: 45 seconds
COVID-19 has resulted in an unprecedented situation, leaving employers scrambling to keep business moving while keeping their employees safe. At iSolved, we’ve been working diligently to provide employers with the resources they need to maintain some sense of normalcy through the unique situation.&n...
Invest in People Strategies: Why You Shouldn’t Miss Out On isolved Connect 2024
05 August, 2024
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds

For organizations looking to reach their goals and achieve better business outcomes, it’s essential to have the right supporting human capital management (HCM) solutions in place. After all, employee experience (EX) has a direct impact on customer experience (CX), which means that human resources (H...