Smart businesses know that their employees are valuable. Really valuable. That’s why they invest in human capital management software (HCMS): if you have something valuable, it is important to take care of it. HCMS helps to streamline and automate tedious HR tasks which cost your business time and money. Employees appreciate the increased transparency and … Read more
Sometimes the traditional nine-to-five just isn’t cutting it. Shift work can allow businesses to expand the hours they are open in order to gain more business and increase profits. According to a 2004 study, almost 15 million Americans already work on shift schedules. While shifts are often determined by the demands of the industry rather … Read more
The HR team has a lot on its plate. From onboarding new employees to conducting exit interviews, HR oversees every step of the employee lifecycle. These days, most of the administration that currently takes up the HR team’s time can be streamlined with automation. Leave management software takes the hassle out of scheduling time off … Read more
Employees may need to use paid time off (PTO) for any number of reasons: sick time, personal days, vacation. While fielding PTO requests is no one’s favorite activity, efficient PTO management will boost employee satisfaction and productivity. Managers need to consider how to process time off requests from both non-exempt and exempt employees. While non-exempt … Read more
When you’re hiring, you want someone with the whole package: qualifying experience, strong skill set, great cultural fit. Unfortunately, finding top talent is no walk in the park. According to a Manpower Group survey, 69% of employers have difficulties filling open positions. How can businesses update their recruiting tools to make sure the right person … Read more
Taking time off is good for employees; it prevents burnout and increases job satisfaction. Leave management, however, can be a headache for overworked HR teams. Poor absence management can lead to understaffed shifts or costly legal problems. To make sure employees get time to recharge and managers don’t lose their minds, many businesses rely on … Read more
Bereavement leave in California has been a long time coming. The first legislation mandating bereavement leave appeared (but did not pass) in 2007. Now, thirteen years later, Assembly Bill 2999 may finally ensure leave to all California employees who have lost loved ones. Why now? Legislators have said that many Californians may lose loved ones … Read more
In the past years, we have seen the exponential growth of companies hiring talent outside of their HQ. They resort to seeking candidates within the global market. Although this is good news for the development of remote work, there are common HR compliance challenges that arise from it. In this article, we will cover the … Read more
Americans famously value hard work. Research shows that 11% of Americans work more than 50 hours a week and 33% work weekends and holidays. Proactive businesses know that such a rigorous schedule will inevitably lead to employee burn out. That’s why more companies are exploring innovative personal time off policies. Well-rested employees make for a … Read more