isolved Blog

Open enrollment is challenging for you and your clients alike. Getting ahead and creating a strategy that not only pleases your clients but alleviates burdens for them is key. According to our recent survey of more than 1,100 employees, 64 percent say a poor enrollment experience could lea...

Human resources (HR) professionals are the ultimate role models for their organizations. From keeping processes running smoothly to developing strategic programs and goals, HR is all about supporting their people and helping them grow. The Barbie™ Movie has been making a lot of headlines, getting pe...

In a competitive market, it’s vital to continually grow their book of business. Creating a clear difference is a must—but where to begin? To glean insight into the plight, we surveyed brokers across the country to get their take on how they’re managing to stand out in a crowded field. Spoiler alert:...

Not every employee has the same needs—and employers have an obligation to provide an equitable workforce to ensure everyone has the tools they need to perform their jobs at a high level. In this month’s Compliance Corner, isolved’s Senior HR Consultant Michelle LiButti discusses accommodation reques...

The scope of your HR needs is based on many contributing factors. While some businesses may need a full HR team, others may find more value in augmenting HR with outside services. Organizations that do employ internal HR may still find strategic HR tasks hard to prioritize along with their administr...

We’re trading in our cowboy boots for flip flops this year at isolved Connect 2023 in Palm Desert, CA! Following the success of isolved Connect 2022 in Nashville, we’re gearing up for what seems to be the biggest Connect to date. Congratulations to the early birds who have their tickets already! Nee...

No two businesses are alike, so why would your HR solutions be? As HR software systems are rapidly growing, organizations are now able to customize their services, choosing to augment existing platforms to build an HR strategy tailored to their needs and business growth. Along with scalability...

As your organization grows and evolves, chances are your human capital management (HCM) needs will also shift. In our 2023 HR Leaders Survey, 63 percent of participants were unhappy with their current HCM solution and plan to switch in the next 12 months. A top feature they are seeking when switchin...

Over the past few years, rates of more severe stress, anxiety, and depression have skyrocketed, contributing further to the ongoing workplace crisis of employee burnout. In fact, we found that 69% of employees have experienced burnout over the last year. With such an increase in severe burnout sympt...

Of all the reasons to invest in an intelligently connected human capital management (HCM) platform, open enrollment might be the most relatable. After all, the process can be a significant source of stress for employers and employees alike. It’s time-consuming and tedious, but it’s essential to your...

The demand for people analytics is growing. According to our recent survey of HR leaders, 40 percent of organizations plan to invest in HR analytics technology this year—up from 33 percent in 2022. HR departments have access to a treasure trove of employee data. Oftentimes, that data is overlooked b...

Conversations surrounding AI tools in the workplace are nothing new. For years, we’ve heard speculative questions posed about the power, limitations, ethics and scope of AI. Each question was posed in the future tense. How will employees respond to this powerful tech? When AI arrives, how useful wil...

Forty-one percent of employees say their employer doesn’t offer employee resource groups (ERGs), which is a big opportunity for employers looking for new ways to support their workforce, including groups like veterans, people of color, LGBTQIA+, women and more. An ERG is a voluntary, employee-led gr...

Thirty-two percent of businesses plan to invest in HR analytics this year according to a recent survey of more than 500 HR leaders. These investment dollars can be used to ensure HR teams have access to data that enables them to respond quicker to the changing needs of their organization and its emp...

Your clients have a lot on their plate—from the day-to-day tasks that keep operations humming to big-picture initiatives that can take them to the next level, they’ll take all the help they can get. If our recent survey of over 500 HR leaders is any indication, your clients are also experiencing sig...

As we near the halfway point for 2023, it’s safe to say state legislatures across the country have been busy. The passage of laws has been so fast and furious, in fact, that it’s tremendously difficult for HR leaders and teams to keep pace (and keep compliant). We recently conducted a mid-year legal...

The COVID-19 pandemic changed how many companies conducted business—and hired employees. At the onset, federal changes were made to add flexibility to the way companies verified an employee’s eligibility with their I-9. These changes are coming to an end on July 31st. isolved’s HR Business Partner L...

Organizations today face more challenges than ever before. Employees are increasingly feeling burnt out and stressed, which can lead to a drop in employee morale and performance. According to our 2023 HR Trends Report, 69 percent of full-time employees said they experienced burnout over the last yea...

As the Baby Boomer generation begins to head toward retirement, a massive change is heading to workplaces across the country. In this month’s Compliance Corner, we hear from isolved’s HR Services Manager Rachel Barr to discuss the implications of this generational shift. Has the mass workplace exodu...

In an era of ceaseless self-promotion, talk is cheap. It’s one thing to tout your own attributes—it’s another to have a leader recognize them. Forrester Research, a leading global research and advisory firm, named isolved a Strong Performer in its recent “The Forrester Wave™: Human Capital Managemen...

Have you seen the movie “The Field of Dreams”? It’s the baseball one with Kevin Costner – a classic really (the movie and Costner!). There’s the famous line, “If you build it, they will come.” It’s the mentality we had (and hoped for) when launching the People Heroes Community back in the spring of...

Across the country, pay transparency laws are becoming increasingly common. The laws are designed to promote fairness and equity in the workplace by removing disparities among gender, race, ethnicity and other characteristics. Ten states already have these laws on the books while many others are in...

Organizations are constantly looking for ways to boost their bottom lines. Many can find savings through their employees and tax credits. In our latest Compliance Corner, our Senior HR Consultant Lisa Bright answers the top questions about Workers Opportunity Tax Credits. What is the WOTC? The Worke...

First impressions matter—and there are no do-overs. Conventional wisdom has typically held that the candidate for a job is in the hot seat and needs to dazzle their potential new employer. But, in a tightening job market that places a premium on top talent, the tables have turned.   For organiz...

Today’s business climate presents employers with major challenges. Recruiting and retaining top talent are very difficult in a world where employees have options. According to isolved’s 2023 HR Leaders Report, 51 percent of HR leaders say retaining talent was more difficult over the last year. What...