HCM vs. HRIS: Demystifying the differences
29 September, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
When you’re putting together your HR tech stack, you’ll probably find yourself wondering about the differences between a human capital management (HCM) system and a human resource information system (HRIS). The terms are often used interchangeably, but there are some key differenc...
DOL Releases Revised FFCRA Regulations Effective Immediately
18 September, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) initially enacted by legislation earlier this spring was recently faced with a recent New York supreme court injunction. Effective immediately, the federal Department of Labor has issued revised regulations highlighted below.Definition of Health Ca...
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...
Open enrollment 2021: Preparing for a different kind of benefits selection season
08 September, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Given the impact of COVID-19, open enrollment 2021 will look a little different than it has during past seasons. Employers will need to adjust in a variety of ways, from going virtual to addressing employees’ new concerns over health care coverage. Here are some best practices for benefits se...
Reducing turnover from recruitment to onboarding
02 September, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Extract: Turnover is costly, but organizations can take simple steps to prevent it. Here are four methods that can decrease the odds of employees leaving their jobs. Bringing a team member onboard is always exciting - new talent and a new personality will surely bring good things to the company. U...
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...
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...
Training Industry Information
04 August, 2020
Estimated time to read: 30 seconds
As experts in the HCM industry, we’re working to provide information to businesses and employers to help them stay aware of the ever-changing complexities in our current situation. Below you’ll find some of the latest pieces we’ve produced – each is a quick read that may prov...
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...
Reconfiguring the workplace for health and safety
21 July, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Extract: Employers are considering how to enforce social distancing guidelines at work. Here are some of the best practices companies are using. As communities across the country open back up for business, companies must evaluate the best ways to ensure their workers are safe and healthy at work....
3 tips for virtual onboarding of new employees
14 July, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Extract: Virtual onboarding may be new to many companies, but it’s important to get it right for new hires. Here are three tips to help organize your virtual onboarding program. The onboarding process is critical for each new hire’s experience with your company. Effective onboard...
The Rehiring Process, Explained: How to Bring Back Employees After the Pandemic
30 June, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
Extract: As sections of the country open up for business, companies will have to decide how, when and who to rehire after furloughs and layoffs. The coronavirus pandemic led many employers to reduce their staff to save money. The Paycheck Protection Program was created by the U.S. government to pro...
Should companies keep remote work after the pandemic?
23 June, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Extract: After the pandemic is over, businesses will have to determine how to return to the office. For some, the question might be if doing so is necessary. As states began issuing stay-at-home orders, many companies shifted to a remote work model. Telecommuting has been around sinc...
Overtime and Fluctuating Workweeks
16 June, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute
The U.S. Department of Labor published its revised rule, Fluctuating Workweek Method of Computing Overtime in the Federal Register on June 8, 2020. This final rule, effective August 7, 2020, clarifies, under certain circumstances, employers can use the Fair Labor Standard Act’s fluctuating wor...
4 health and safety considerations to make when returning to work after COVID-19
02 June, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Extract: As businesses reopen their doors, there are numerous considerations to make to ensure a safe working environment for employees.leadership. Guidelines for lifting lockdown orders have been issued, giving companies a look into what reopening their offices might look like. However, for man...
Why Organizational Empathy Is Needed Now More Than Ever
27 May, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Extract: During this period of uneasiness and uncertainty, it’s more important than ever for managers to use empathy in their leadership. The global pandemic has affected everyone, and every business. Change is hard for most people, and the world is currently experiencing a great deal of i...
isolved at the Congress Xstream (APA Payroll Conference)
13 May, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute
This year, the annual APA Payroll Conference (#paycon) is going to look a little different. Although we can’t gather together in person, iSolved is still going to have a strong presence at the virtual event, and we hope you’ll join us. Congress Xstream is an online convention that bring...
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...
How isolved is Handling COVID-19 and Serving Customers
24 April, 2020
Estimated time to read: 45 seconds
COVID-19 has resulted in an unprecedented situation, leaving employers scrambling to keep business moving while keeping their employees safe. At iSolved, we’ve been working diligently to provide employers with the resources they need to maintain some sense of normalcy through the unique situation.&n...
Telecommuting tips: The go-to business continuity plan during the coronavirus outbreak
20 April, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
More than 90% of respondents to a Citrix survey said they would work from home more often if they were granted the leeway by their employers to do so. But under normal economic and public health conditions, less than one-third of workers are able to work remotely. The Centers for Disease Control an...
Managing Stress in Challenging Times
02 April, 2020
Estimated time to read: 2 minutes
The current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty on a global scale. As a result, more people are working remotely and trying to keep with the ever-changing updates that come along with the pandemic. Schools across the nation have closed indefinitely, leaving parents...
Tips to Make the Most of Working Remotely
26 March, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
As a result of the COVID-19 situation, millions of U.S.-based workers are now remote and may not know how to best manage their time and resources. Whether you’re a first-time remote worker or you’ve been working from home for years, you can always improve your processes. Follow these t...
isolved and myHRcounsel
19 March, 2020
Estimated time to read: 15 seconds
At iSolved, we want to help our customers manage the COVID-19 situation as effectively as possible. Through myHRcounsel, you can receive advice on critical business issues, particularly those involving HR and employment. During this time, you have access to a COVID-19 toolkit, updated hourly...
How to improve candidate experience: Best practices for 2020
10 March, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Consider the following stats on job searches: 62% of jobseekers say they want the entire application and hiring process to take less than two weeks. 88% of candidates are “worried” or “extremely worried” that hiring algorithms determine their fate. 73% of candidates sa...
With the ACA's individual mandate ruled unconstitutional, what now?
04 February, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
When the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate was unconstitutional on Dec. 18, 2019, there was a moment of hesitation and uncertainty for employees and employers alike. Would this decision result in the wholesale overturning of the ACA?...