isolved Blog

It is no exaggeration to say that artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, especially since the release and rise in popularity of ChatGPT.  However, 65% of business owners say they don’t think AI will substantially impact their businesses for several years.   According to...

If employers and employees are playing a game of tug of war, let’s call it a war of attrition to this point. Employees are feeling increasingly burnt out and making moves—we found that 72% are looking to change jobs in the next year. In response, employers are looking for ways to keep their top perf...

Providing a positive employee experience starts with human resources (HR) management. Trusting the right tools to optimize HR strategy and administration can make all the difference in reaching organizational goals and retaining a satisfied workforce. Making Informed Decisions Resources like Sapient...

Each March we celebrate the achievements of women around the world through Women’s History Month. While the celebrations continue throughout the month, March 8th has been deemed International Women’s Day and is used not just to celebrate these achievements, but also acts as a call to action to accel...

Creating employee experiences (EX) that matter is vital as HR leaders head into 2024, with research showing that 90 percent of employees say the experience they receive impacts the experience they give customers. So how can employers transform employee experience within their organizations? Investin...

In today's dynamic business landscape, HR professionals grapple with challenges such as adapting to remote work, retaining top talent and enhancing the employee experience. To confront these issues effectively, HR managers need to meticulously evaluate HR vendors and identify technology solution...

The employee experience begins from the moment a job seeker reads a job posting through the time they leave the company and every aspect of the life cycle in between. Taking a holistic approach to the employee experience leads to higher employee engagement, job satisfaction and retention. Here, Lisa...

Simplified payroll is a top goal of many organizations. For the healthcare industry, it can be crucial to ensure must-have tasks like payroll are running smoothly – guaranteeing time and resources will be available to focus on patient care.   Mountainview Nursing Home in Spartanburg, South...

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...

The workplace continues to evolve, and HR professionals are navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with it. Employees are expecting more flexibility, more support for their well-being and more meaningful opportunities to grow. At the same time, businesses are navigating uncertainty, a...

When considering HCM providers, it’s important to consider what is necessary – and what is not. HCM capabilities are constantly growing to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. While larger companies may need robust systems with many customization options, smaller businesses often need a simpli...

When implementing powerful HCM tools, payroll can be a great place to start for many organizations. But once that is in place, many leaders find themselves asking what next? For Friends LifeCare Partners, adding on additional tools has been a game-changer for improving their processes and providing...

Small to mid-size businesses leaders often wear many hats in their organizations – including human resources (HR). For quick-service restaurants (QSRs), a smaller workforce plus complex employment categories and scheduling can quickly lead to time-consuming processes and costly payroll errors. ...

Think you know what your employees want when it comes to engagement, motivation and retention? Think again! isolved released its third annual Voice of the Workforce Report, results of a survey of 1,100+ full-time employees, during our annual Connect Conference in Palm Desert in October, 2023. While...

Keeping up with compliance is a near full-time job. Legislatures across the country have written new laws that will have a tremendous impact on businesses of all sizes and spanning all industries. Unless it’s your job (or hobby, we don’t judge) to keep up to date with each new requirement, please fe...

As we approach the end of the year, human resources (HR) professionals have an opportunity to fine-tune operations, ensure compliance and set the foundation for a successful new year. Whether it's updating records, preparing for legislative changes or auditing safety protocols, here are ten esse...

As the war for talent rages on, organizations are constantly facing the challenges of acquiring good people while also protecting their own top performers from being poached. To stay ahead of the competition, it’s essential to have good workforce intelligence and the confidence to act on it. This in...

After the results of the presidential election came in, President Trump and other members of the federal government began making changes to policies that would impact employers throughout the country. These changes included modifications to immigration, transgender rights and protections, and health...

When it comes to small human resources teams, the right combination of software and services can take over-burdened administrative processes to an organized, successful HR strategy. As companies grow, HR needs grow with them. Adding on tools designed for specific organizational needs can be what tea...

At iSolved, we want to help our customers manage the COVID-19 situation as effectively as possible. Through myHRcounsel, you can receive advice on critical business issues, particularly those involving HR and employment. During this time, you have access to a COVID-19 toolkit, updated hourly...

Have you ever felt like you're caught between the needs of employees and the demands of the business—without enough resources or time in the day to manage either? If you're a human resources (HR) leader, chances are you know that juggling act all too well.  A familiar HR story is at the...

In today’s fast-changing business world, companies are facing new challenges—higher employee expectations, stricter regulations and rapidly changing technology like artificial intelligence (AI). HR teams and service bureaus—like administrative services organizations (ASOs), professional employer org...

As we close out 2024, many are curious about what potential changes could be coming down the pipeline to impact Human Resources (HR) under a new administration. Throughout 2024, we’ve seen more emphasis on expanding paid family leave laws within various states, further efforts to emphasize payroll t...

Today’s buyers are armed with more information than ever before. Whether looking for a new car or a robust human capital management (HCM), purchasers can draw on a wide range of information sources to help them make the right pick. Sources are wide-ranging, from peer recommendations and reviews to e...

Running a business is never easy, and today’s challenges make it even more complex. In fact, 52% of business leaders say owning a business has become increasingly complicated in the last five years according to isolved’s Business Owner Imperative: AI, EX & HR Optimization report. Business leader...