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Compliance Corner: 10 Tips for Wrapping Up the Year with Confidence

31 October, 2024

Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds

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...

Compliance Corner: The Pros and Cons of a 1099 Versus a W-2 Worker

30 September, 2024

Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 15 seconds

Compliance Corner

The pandemic and technological advances played a crucial role in the rise of independent contractors, with the gig economy flourishing post-2020. Freedom, flexibility, remote work and greater autonomy are a few of the driving factors that led to a departure from traditional employment to a more inde...

AI Is Transforming Businesses, While 65% of Owners Say The Impact Is Years Away 

27 September, 2024

Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

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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...

Know the Difference Between Form W-2 vs 1099

04 September, 2024

Estimated time to read: 7 minutes

Compliance Corner

Compliance Corner Q&A Stay compliant at tax time and avoid costly mistakes. Every employer is required to issue their employees a tax form each year. Issuing the correct tax form is crucial in avoiding fines from the IRS. Misclassification of an employee can alter tax withholding, social security, M...

Compliance Corner: How to Navigate the New Landscape After Non-Compete Agreements

30 August, 2024

Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 30 seconds

Compliance Corner

Disclaimer: In late August, a federal district court in Texas halted the FTC's enforcement of its new rule banning most non-compete agreements, which was scheduled to take effect on September 4, 2024. While the FTC considers appealing the decision, it can still pursue non-compete cases individua...

Invest in People Strategies: Why You Shouldn’t Miss Out On isolved Connect 2024

05 August, 2024

Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds

isolved Connect

For organizations looking to reach their goals and achieve better business outcomes, it’s essential to have the right supporting human capital management (HCM) solutions in place. After all, employee experience (EX) has a direct impact on customer experience (CX), which means that human resources (H...

Compliance Corner: Youth Worker Trends

31 July, 2024

Estimated time to read: 3 minutes

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There are more generations in the workforce than ever before!  Generation Z, colloquially known as Zoomers, are attracted to the workforce by new opportunities and rising wages. This generation is defined as those born between 1997 and 2012, which means many have already started their careers,...

A Partnership for Compliance: How Right at Home Leverages HR Services to Grow Their Business

22 July, 2024

Estimated time to read: 4 minutes, 45 seconds

A healthcare worker assists an elderly woman in a wheelchair.

Small business leaders are often tasked with many administrative roles in order to keep their businesses going—even if those roles aren’t their areas of expertise. Lauren Miller owns a Right at Home franchise in Arkansas, which is an in-home assistance service for seniors and adults with disabilitie...

Evolve Your HR Skillset and Run Fearlessly into the Storm

09 July, 2024

Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

One of the many examples of street art at SHRM24.

I recently attended my first SHRM Conference in Chicago which also happened to be my first-ever HR conference. While familiar with human capital management (HCM) technology, I have never had the honor of being surrounded by thousands of human resources (HR) professionals who depend on that technolog...

Compliance Corner: New Final Overtime Rule

28 June, 2024

Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) recently introduced a new, final overtime (OT) rule, bringing significant changes for employers and employees. To help you understand its key aspects and implications, we interviewed isolved's Senior Director of HR Solutions, Karyn Rhodes. Read on to discover...

Compliance Corner: California Changes

31 May, 2024

Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

Compliance Corner

President Jimmy Carter reportedly said, “Whatever starts in California unfortunately has an inclination to spread.” Whether you agree with the “unfortunately” portion of the statement, the sentiment rings true—California is a trendsetter for the entire country, especially when it comes to legislatio...

Home Health Care Organization Modernizes HR with One Solution

22 May, 2024

Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

Customer Success Story

The pandemic had a tremendous effect on businesses around the globe. With people working from home and needing access to information from anywhere, it forced organizations to switch from antiquated ways of managing their business to a more modernized approach. Friends Life Care Partners (FLCP) exper...

Compliance Corner: EEO-1 Compliance-- 6 Things You Need to Know

30 April, 2024

Estimated time to read: 4 minutes, 30 seconds

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With a high level of enforcement of workplace discrimination claims, it’s essential to understand what you can do to reduce your exposure. To help ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, if you have 100 or more employees, one of the steps your company should take is to file y...

Measuring ROI of Employee Experience

30 April, 2024

Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds

Employee Experience

Delivering an outstanding employee experience (EX) is no longer a nice-to-have for employers—it’s an absolute must. A positive EX drives engagement, productivity and retention. And a positive EX is contagious—we found that 90% of employees say the experience they receive impacts the experience they...

Compliance Corner: Understanding Seasonal Employment-- Top 7 Considerations Before Hiring

29 March, 2024

Estimated time to read: 4 minutes, 15 seconds

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When you run a seasonal business, recruiting, hiring and managing temporary staff comes with a unique set of legal challenges. What should you know before you bring in workers to ensure you stay compliant with pertinent laws and regulations? Here are seven things to take into consideration when it c...

Unlocking the Strategic Potential of Payroll: Navigating the Future of FinTech

29 March, 2024

Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds

People working near their laptops.

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...

Unveiling Excellence: ISG Recognizes isolved as a Leader in HR Technology and Talent Management

20 March, 2024

Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 15 seconds

ISG isolved

As businesses evolve in the digital age, the role of human resources (HR) is undergoing a transformation, shifting from a traditionally operational function to a strategic driver of organizational success. At the forefront of this evolution are human capital management (HCM) solutions, leveraging ad...

Career Growth Strategies from Women in Leadership

11 March, 2024

Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

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Career Growth Strategies from Women in Leadership There can be many hurdles when it comes to growing your career – such as balancing family priorities with professional aspirations. We recently hosted a panel featuring top female leaders at isolved. Amberly Dressler, VP of Corporate Marketing, Jessi...

Compliance Corner: Navigating the Complexities of FMLA

29 February, 2024

Estimated time to read: 4 minutes

Compliance Corner

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been a cornerstone of U.S. labor law since its enactment in 1993, safeguarding employees' rights to unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. With the landscape of work continually evolving, staying abreast of FMLA requireme...

ICYMI 2024 Compliance Changes: What You Need to Know

27 February, 2024

Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds

isolved 50 state compliance

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...

Culture Counts: How Business Owners Can Use Culture to Improve Recruiting and Retention

09 February, 2024

Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

Culture

Business owners know this adage far too well—a company will only go as far as its talent can take it. While that truism is timeless, the talent landscape has changed.  First, let’s start with the bad news. Finding and keeping talented employees has never been more complicated. There has been a...

Assisted Living Facility Optimizes Time and Scheduling for Better Patient Care

08 February, 2024

Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds

Logo for Friends LifeCare Partners

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...

Construction Company Modernizes Payroll and People Programs to Support Sizeable Growth

01 February, 2024

Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds

Erickson Construction logo

Company growth is a major goal of most organizations. But when it happens rapidly, it can be challenging for internal processes to keep up with the scale.   Erickson Companies is a residential construction company helping home builders reduce construction time, material waste, labor inputs...

Compliance Corner: 2024 HR Trends for the Year!

31 January, 2024

Estimated time to read: 7 minutes, 15 seconds

Compliance Corner

Welcome to 2024 -- the new year promises to be an exciting time for the Human Resources (HR) world! There are a few standout trends that started percolating in 2023, and we are very interested to see the trajectory. From minimum wage increases to pay transparency laws, there is a litany of changes a...

Support DEI&B Strategy with People Analytics

30 January, 2024

Estimated time to read: 3 minutes, 15 seconds

A group of diverse employees meet at a large conference table.

Business leaders are embracing the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI&B) initiatives. Promoting equity and diversity is a powerful way to foster inclusivity and show employees that they’re valued. An added bonus? It's also good for business. In fact, McKinsey and C...

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