HCM Automation Drives The Future of Work: Show Your Customers The Way
23 August, 2021
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Across all businesses and industries, the return on investment (ROI) for automation is well-proven. A recent study by Accenture showed organizations that leverage intelligent technology will likely see revenues rise by up to 38 percent. Here are ways you, as a trusted advisor, can help your custome...
HIPAA Certificates Requirement Ending
16 December, 2014
Estimated time to read: 45 seconds
HIPAA certificates of creditable coverage have served workers well to prove they have had health coverage and may be exempt from exclusions when changing health coverage. But as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) proposed eliminating these certifica...
Compliance Corner: Q&A on Staying Compliant During Benefits Enrollment
27 September, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Every human resource (HR) professional knows that open enrollment is a pivotal time of year. Staying compliant is critical. There are guidelines to help HR professionals maintain compliance and help their employees keep up to date on the disclosures, plan options and rules. In this month’s Complianc...
Compliance Corner: Q&A on Long-Term Pay Compression
27 May, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Many organizations are facing pay compression issues as a result of the current economy and labor market. When not addressed, this can lead to turnover and employers may risk losing top performing employees. In this month’s Compliance Corner Q&A, isolved HR Services’ Business Partner Rachel Barr...
Why Should Businesses Make Work Tech a Priority?
14 December, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
When businesses commit to digital transformation, investment decisions are typically prioritized for revenue-generating departments like development, sales and marketing. This oftentimes leaves human resources (HR) as the last frontier for technology upgrades. The pandemic, however, has led t...
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. District Court Granted Preliminary Injunction on FLSA Overtime Rule
23 November, 2016
Estimated time to read: 30 seconds
Less than two weeks before the FLSA overtime new rule was slated to go into effect, a federal judge at the U.S. District Court in Texas blocked the policy. Judge Amos L. Mazzant III issued the surprising decision on Tuesday after 21 states and a long list of businesses filed lawsuits that would chal...
How to Give the Gift of Job Security to an Uneasy Workforce
07 December, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Historically, the end of the year has signified a time for wrapping up big projects and wrapping up gifts for employees before heading off to the company holiday party. But, for many professionals, that won’t be the case this time around. As it turns out in isolved’s Holidays 2020: End-...
ACA compliance: it’s your move, employers!
06 January, 2015 | 2 Comments
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Despite a controversial past and an uncertain future, the national health care law referred to as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) demands immediate attention and action by most businesses, especially those of specific sizes and structures. Employers cannot afford to risk waiting to see what potential...
HCM Trends Legal Professionals Can’t Ignore
12 January, 2022
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 15 seconds
The verdict is in—employee experience is critical now more than ever. According to isolved’s Transforming Employee Experience Report, 92 percent of the 500 HR leaders surveyed said employee experience (EX) was a top priority for them. And for good reason—a favorable EX is what gives an organization...
Employees Speak: Reasons Employees Leave
19 September, 2022
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
The employer/employee dynamic has changed dramatically over the last few years. The scales have tipped and employees have more options than ever. While recruitment is top of mind for human resource professionals (HR), retention is something that employers are taking notice of as well. The key...
Four-Day Thanksgiving Holiday Is Workplace Tradition, Survey Finds
20 November, 2018
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November, has been an American tradition since before the nation was founded. The first settlers feasted on various dates in the fall to celebrate the harvest before buckling down for the hard winters. George Washington proclaimed there should be a National T...
State Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave, and Tax Changes to Expect in 2019
08 January, 2019
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
As we head into 2019, more states and localities have announced changes to their minimum wage rates. Here’s a rundown of the latest developments. States: Alaska: $9.89 (from $9.84), effective Jan. 1, 2019. Arkansas: $9.25 (from $8.50), effective Jan. 1, 2019. The minimum wage will increas...
Where’s the Process? ACA-style
30 June, 2015 | 2 Comments
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
You remember the question from the Wendy’s commercial in the 80’s, don’t you? Where’s the beef? It has been stuck in our head for decades. Now that the deadline for the ACA IRS reporting is looming, everyone seems to be asking “Where’s the process?” It may or may not have occurred to the IRS tha...
Compliance Corner: Q&A on COVID-19 Vaccines and What HR Should Know
30 April, 2021
Estimated time to read: 4 minutes
With all U.S. adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, many employers are getting ready for a new normal but are still unsure of what the future of work will look like. In this month’s Compliance Corner blog, isolved People Services HR Consultant Rachel Barr is answering common questions...
IRS Issues Notice on Employer Payment Plan; DOL Issues Same-sex FMLA Regulations
24 February, 2015
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
What seems right one day, may be wrong the next. If you answered a question early last week regarding employer payment plans or whether a legal same-sex spouse is recognized under FMLA, your answer could be different today. On February 18, 2015, the IRS released Notice 2015-17 that addressed five...
Have you Checked Your Year-end List?
11 November, 2014
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Some of us make lists for everything – spring cleaning, errands, groceries and daily tasks. There's one list that HR, payroll and benefit professionals should definitely have – their year-end requirements. Here are some items that should be on that list: General...
3 Considerations for the Future of Work
21 June, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
There are many lessons that business leaders have gleaned from the pandemic, but perhaps the most important is the need for their enterprises to be prepared for the future – even when the future is uncertain. To prepare for the future, today, it is essential to invest in technology that is ag...
4 Steps to Developing Better Leadership Skills
07 March, 2017
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Being in a leadership position can sometimes make you feel like you have a target on your back. Your ability to lead effectively has the power to propel your team to success or drag it down into failure, so it can often feel like the stakes are much higher for only you. But the responsibility should...
isolved Delivers All the HCM You Need, Now with Mojo
13 September, 2018
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
Charlotte, NC — September 13, 2018 iSolved HCM, the software company behind the iSolved human capital management (HCM) platform, unveiled iSolved with Mojo at the HR Tech Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, September 12-14, 2018. iSolved with Mojo is a people-centric solution that delivers a...
7 Crucial ACA Questions Answered
26 May, 2015 | 6 Comments
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
January 31, 2016 seems so far away, doesn’t it? Yet the very preparation for that day should have begun no later than January 1, 2015. Regulations from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into effect on this date that would require marketplaces, issuers and providers of insurance, as well as Applicab...
Looking Back on 2020’s Employee Experience, How Does the Workforce Feel at EOY?
30 December, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
The end of the year (EOY) is usually a time for reflection. It’s an opportunity to look back over the successes and lessons of the past 12 months and to start setting new goals and priorities for the coming year. But, as the workforce nears the end of a highly unusual and disruptive year, how...
3 Ways HR Consultants Can Meet Client Expectations
24 March, 2021
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Client retention is a top priority for human resources (HR) and financial consultants, brokers and advisors. After all, it is almost always more cost effective to protect one’s current book of business rather than acquiring an entirely new client base. But what is the best way to retain client...
Part 2, ACA Continues to Challenge Compliance by Affecting ERISA and FLSA
14 April, 2015
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
In Part 1, we reviewed the far reaching affects the ACA has had on numerous laws, requiring changes to procedures and compliance programs. Here we will review the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). FLSA The FLSA law was passed in 1938 to protect both a worker’s pay and working hours. There are thr...
Compliance Corner: Addressing Dobbs v. Jackson with Your Workforce
31 August, 2022
Estimated time to read: 4 minutes, 45 seconds
The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization impacts many, including employers who provide health benefits to their workforces. This month’s Compliance Corner blog offers insight and recommendations for some common questions that employers may have. Find out more by...
What’s Holding Your Team Back and How to Move Past It
19 March, 2019
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
As a company leader, perhaps one of your greatest responsibilities is keeping your team on the path to success. You do this by setting goals, keeping the lines of communication open, reviewing progress and motivating each employee to do his or her best work. But sometimes, despite your best efforts,...