isolved Blog

Fraud rarely begins with a dramatic cyber heist or a shadowy criminal network—it often starts quietly with a small oversight or a single deceptive transaction. Sometimes it starts with a single invoice, a familiar-looking email or an employee shortcut that slips through the cracks. For small and mid...

In the current job market, speed, candidate experience and efficiency make the difference in attracting and retaining top talent. But with limited resources and increasing expectations, even the best teams can struggle to keep hiring on track. isolved Talent Acquisition Demo Day is a unique opportun...

Owning a business was never easy, and it’s only getting harder. Seventy-six percent of business owners say owning a business has become more complicated in the past year. Increased costs, economic concerns and employee-relations challenges are among the top reasons for the increased difficulty. Busi...

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, or DEI&B, is not a spectator sport. In addition to developing a diverse population of workers, effective efforts require intentional action and advocacy for underrepresented groups—and these days the support, even the quiet support, of DEI&B progra...

As the end of the year approaches, HR and payroll teams have a lot on their plates. Between managing holiday schedules, reconciling benefits and preparing tax forms, it’s easy to feel the pressure of closing the year accurately and on time. But with the right payroll best practices, framework and a...

An organization’s security is only as strong as its partners’. For small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), third-party vendors play a vital role in everything from payroll and HR to IT and finance, but each new connection can also introduce new vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals increasingly target vend...

No matter how strong the safeguards are, even the most prepared businesses can find themselves facing a fraud incident. The real test isn’t just how fraud happens, it’s how a company reacts when it does. For small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), an effective response requires preparation, clarity...

An effective fraud response is only the beginning to combatting fraud: the real challenge comes after the immediate threat has been contained. Recovery requires more than restoring systems or reconciling losses; it’s about rebuilding trust, strengthening internal controls and learning from what happ...

Employees are increasingly stressed about finances, and looking to their organizations for help. isolved's Business Owners Report found that 67% of business owners believe most employees live paycheck to paycheck. The good news? Over 80% of organizations&n...