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...
5 Takeaways from SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2022
17 June, 2022
Estimated time to read: 4 minutes
Over 15,000 HR professionals and business executives gathered from around the world, both in-person and virtually, for SHRM’s annual conference to learn about the latest trends and products in the Human Resources (HR) industry. The conference stretched from June 13th to June 15th, with more than 500...
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....
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...
Benefits FAQ for Employers
03 March, 2015
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 45 seconds
Every workday finds us with questions, many of which can be answered automatically, without wondering if we are correct. There are others, however, that do require more research to uncover that answer. Whatever our question, we can rest assured someone else needs to know the same thing.&...
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...
Does the QB have COBRA coverage?
07 October, 2014
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Does the QB have COBRA coverage? There are times in life when you just have to wait. The period between a loss of coverage due to a COBRA qualifying event and the COBRA payment is such an example. COBRA provides a 44-day time frame for the employer/plan administrator to send an election notice. Th...
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...
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...
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,...
Boosting Performance Engagement with an Integrated HCM Platform
14 April, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Human resources (HR) has traditionally been considered a back-office operation focused on managing core administrative processes. While HR departments continue to be responsible for enforcing company policies and managing core people processes spanning recruitment to payroll, the HR role within orga...
5 Core HR Opportunities for Wholesalers
11 August, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Running a wholesale business comes with many challenges but managing core human resources (HR) responsibilities shouldn’t be one of them. Fundamental functions like recruitment, scheduling, payroll and benefits need to be completed efficiently and accurately while also providing a good...
How HR can rethink compliance training
25 August, 2020
Estimated time to read: 15 seconds
Compliance training is a challenging area for many HR departments, yet it’s something that a business can’t afford to get wrong. Learn how to rethink this process at your organization with helpful tips that help your HR department utilize a learning management system to foster employee e...
Ban the Box: What Is It? Who Requires It?
12 April, 2016
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
As public interest in reducing the U.S. prison population and recidivism rate grows, employers are being pushed to remove the check box on employment applications that asks applicants if they have a criminal record. These “ban-the-box” laws are gaining traction at both the state and local levels. A...
How your HCM solution can make FLSA overtime pay compliance easier
10 December, 2019
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
Effective Jan. 1, 2020, employers across the nation will ring in the new year with evolving employee salaries and job responsibilities - potentially. The U.S. Department of Labor updated the Fair Labor Standards Act salary thresholds for administrative and professional employees (white-collar job...
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...
Just how closely is employee engagement tied to workplace productivity (and other KPIs)?
26 August, 2019
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
Companies that report high levels of employee engagement are lucky. They likely have staff members who are satisfied with their jobs and their respective career trajectories. They may have great teamwork and even some legendary happy hours. But what about core business metrics? Are engaged employ...
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...
Improving Your Webinars for Better Results
05 May, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Webinars have always been a good way to get information to a group in a quick, efficient manner. In fact, over 60% of marketers use webinars as part of their strategy for content marketing.* In the current atmosphere, webinars are even more crucial as in-person meetings and events have been cancel...
Changes for 2019 in State Minimum Wage Rates
06 November, 2018
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
As usual, the new year will usher in a multitude of changes in state and municipal minimum wage laws. Let's take a look at some of the reasons why payroll professionals need to be aware of the changes. Montana, New Jersey, [Ohio](link no longer available), South Dakota, and Vermont will all rai...
Comp Time in the Private Sector: Work-Life Enhancement Opportunity
27 June, 2017
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
On May 2, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Working Families Flexibility Act, a bill that would allow employers to offer workers compensatory time off instead of time-and-a-half wages for overtime hours. The legislation would amend Section 207 of the Fair Labor Standards Act, allowing pr...
3 Employee Experience Trends to Watch in 2022
05 January, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Ninety-two percent of human resources (HR) departments prioritized employee experience (EX) in 2021, yet 38 percent of employees rated their experience as average for the year. This disconnect shows there is work to be done to get everyone on the same page in 2022 – but where should HR teams focus?...
The Importance of a PEO During a Business Crisis
20 November, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
You don’t need to read the news to know that times are tough. Given the challenging situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, companies across virtually all sectors have scrambled to develop suitable responses in an effort to stay afloat. As uncertainty continues to loom, many companie...
5 Business Benefits of Social-Good Programs
15 June, 2021
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Efforts to boost employee experience are at an all-time high for the majority of organizations. After all, a better experience can lead to a better culture, which can have a ripple effect throughout an organization. To improve experience, it is important for business leaders to be aware of what the...
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...