What You Need to Know About the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT)
03 December, 2019
Estimated time to read: 45 seconds
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has released information about a tax that applies to employers within the state. This tax, titled the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT), applies to employers who:Are required to withhold New York State income tax fro...
Compliance Corner: Q&A on Labor Law Posters
29 January, 2021
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
The pandemic may have changed a lot of things about the way employers conduct business, but one thing that has not changed is the requirement to display up-to-date labor law posters. In this month’s Compliance Corner blog, isolved People Services Manager Stephanie Lewerke is answering common...
8 Innovative Work Perks Healthcare Employers Can Offer
11 January, 2021
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 15 seconds
In a year when employee experience is more important than ever before, employers need to think outside the box in their efforts to boost morale in 2021– especially for essential industries like healthcare, which are continuing to bear the brunt of the pandemic in so many ways. One proven opti...
7 Tips for effective employee performance reviews
24 September, 2019
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Performance reviews can set the tone for employee-employer relations for the rest of the year. Done poorly, reviews can become punitive. Done well, reviews can be pathways toward further employee excellence. So let’s look at seven key tips for running a more effective employee performance r...
11 Reasons to Embrace Diversity and Inclusion
02 December, 2020
Estimated time to read: 30 seconds
Put simply: businesses should have a robust diversity and inclusion program because it is the right thing to do. That being said, diversity and inclusion initiatives also have significant value outside of social responsibility. In fact, diversity and inclusion can have a direct impact on a bu...
Employees Speak: Essential HR Considerations to Improve Experience
29 September, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Employee experience (EX) is a priority for the majority of organizations this year, but it can be difficult for HR departments to decide where to focus their efforts. After all, EX is defined as the sum of all interactions that an employee has at work – this includes everything from onboarding to pr...
Why It’s Time to Review Your PTO Policy
18 July, 2017
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
If your company is like most, you’ve probably had the same PTO policy for longer than you can even remember. The PTO policy is one of those things that sits on the back burner because it’s rarely addressed or mentioned. Since some companies are increasing offerings for paid sick leave and time off,...
How to Recognize and Weed Out Toxic Employees
09 October, 2018
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 30 seconds
As a company leader, you're more than likely accustomed to managing a variety of different personality types. And, as with any team, there are always personalities that are more difficult to manage than others. But what do you do when those personalities become toxic to the company culture? How...
Tackling Cost of Living: How Earned Wage Access Boosts Employee Experience
08 September, 2022
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Sixy-nine percent of full-time employees are worried the economy could impact growth within their company, including opportunities for advancement and promotions. This worry is on top of the pressure many are already under to reach financial wellness. Employee experiences continue to drive employee...
9 Employee Engagement Tips for Engineers
17 May, 2021
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 30 seconds
Employee experience (EX) is a priority for 94 percent of HR leaders in the construction and engineering industry according to data from isolved’s Transforming Employee Experience report. The top reasons why? 1) To improve employee retention; 2) The remote work environment; and 3) Because emplo...
The Ripple Effect of Employee Engagement for Professional Service Organizations
11 October, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Consultants, advisors and accountants are skilled at focusing on their clients. After all, client satisfaction is the foundation of success for professional service organizations. Not only are happy clients likely to continue seeking services, but they may also share their experience with others – a...
As Employee Experience Tops Investments, isolved Recognized for Best Payroll Software
16 October, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 15 seconds
On the heels of the launch of People Cloud, isolved has been named to Digital.com’s “Best Payroll Software of 2020” list. To name the winners, Digital.com sourced genuine user reviews by capturing and analyzing comments made...
5 HR Takeaways from 2021
20 December, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
There were big expectations for 2021, with many hoping the widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines would help the world return to some sense of normalcy – including within the workplace. Heading into 2022, vaccines are widely accessible and a portion of the workforce has returned to the office...
Unlocking the Strategic Potential of Payroll: Navigating the Future of FinTech
29 March, 2024
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
Payroll managers play a critical role in organizations, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time. However, the value of payroll extends far beyond these operational tasks. In isolved’s Payroll Masterclass, Pete Tiliakos of 3Sixty Insights shed light on the strategic impact...
Connect Speaker Spotlight: Analyst Brent Skinner Talks Concrete & Abstract HR
19 May, 2021
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes
When isolved surveyed 500 HR leaders earlier this year, 92 percent said that employee experience (EX) is a top priority for them in 2021. After all, investing in the communications and capabilities (often digital) that an employee has with their employer before, during and after their tenure can&rsq...
How to engage remote employees: 6 Techniques
10 September, 2019
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
The world is going remote. More and more, businesses are ditching commercial office space and formal on-site requirements in favor of virtual workplaces. But with physical distance separating colleagues and bosses from staff, does employee engagement risk dropping off? It doesn’t have to....
Three Tips to Get Compliant with New Overtime Requirements
12 November, 2019
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
On September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor announced a final rule that updates the thresholds for executive, administrative, and professional employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The changes are slated to go into effect on January 1, 2020. These modifications to the FLSA are expe...
5 key benefits of using an LMS for employee training
11 August, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
A robust learning management system (LMS) like iSolved Learn can offer major advantages and conveniences for employee training — especially for companies navigating remote work situations. When it’s time to onboard new hires and help longtime staff members brush up on advanced skills an...
Generation Z in the workforce: What do they really want from HR?
15 September, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
The oldest members of Generation Z are turning 23 this year. By this point, some may have completed college with a few internships or part-time jobs under their belts. As this up-and-coming generation enters the workforce, HR leaders will need to know how to successfully recruit and retain Gen Z emp...
How to conduct virtual interviews
28 July, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Extract: Virtual interviews are beneficial during many situations, including our current situation. Here are answers to common questions companies have when trying this technique out for the first time. It’s indisputable that virtual interviews are helpful during the novel coronavirus outbrea...
3 Ways Benefits Can Help You Land (and Keep) Top Talent
07 July, 2022
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
Benefits are an important factor in attracting and retaining employees. Oftentimes, benefits packages include health insurance, retirement plans like 401(k)s and paid time off (PTO). Perks like tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and employee lifestyle discounts, however, can give employers...
Developing the Ideal HR Internship at Your Company
27 October, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Many successful human resources professionals got their start in the industry by participating in an internship program. For students and entry-level professionals, an HR internship can be a formative experience. It’s often a first step into the working world, a time to quickly gain hands-on e...
Should You Assign Interview Projects to Candidates?
03 March, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
A recent post on LinkedIn from a copywriter struck a nerve with jobseekers and recruiters, garnering more than 5,000 reactions in two weeks. The topic? Whether projects should be assigned to candidates during the interview process. Her post opens with, “Please don’t ask copywriters to carry out task...
Meet isolved’s Chief Marketing Officer, Lina Tonk
28 September, 2022
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
isolved is pleased to announce the appointment of Lina Tonk to Chief Marketing Officer. With more than 15 years at isolved, Lina is a long-tenured employee of the organization. She most recently held the position of Senior Vice President, Marketing, overseeing many growth and revenue marketing teams...
Holidays 2021: Greater Job, Travel Confidence Despite Working Longer Hours and For Less This Year
15 November, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Tis’ the season for holiday togetherness and travel…or is it? isolved surveyed over 1,000 full-time employees (FTEs) in the United States to understand how employees and employers view end-of-year parties and paid time off. To provide context to these findings, however, we wanted to know how 2...