Managers hate to nag about an employee’s timecard. It can feel like a power struggle with a bunch of five-year-olds. You hire competent professionals. You don’t want to think of them as kids who refuse to pick up their toys. Getting employees to turn in timecards is a problem that has plagued employers since the…
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Updated October 13, 2022 Employee scheduling conflicts wreak havoc in your organization. Businesses with scheduling confusion are at risk in several ways. First, they could lose great employees if schedule frustration persists. Just as importantly, they could lose customers due to poor service. In addition, they could fail to keep enough staff to meet production…
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Updated September 19, 2022 What is an HR portal? An HR portal is the employee interface in a Human Resources Management System (HRMS). In the portal or dashboard, employees handle HR tasks. (An HRMS is an integrated suite of HR software tools.) If you aren’t using an HR portal, you are missing out. You could…
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There is a lot at stake when it comes to employee relations. It has never been more important for managers to step up their efforts. Good employee relations result in lower turnover and higher productivity. What are Employee Relations? Employee relations is a function of Human Resources that creates and manages policies involving employees’ relationships with their…
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Small business owners juggle multiple mission critical processes, therefore workforce planning often gets put on the back burner. After all, when you’re trying to keep your business running, you focus on immediate issues–not staffing needs three years out. This is unfortunate because a strategic plan is invaluable. Do you own a small business? You can…
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When a business adopts workforce management (WFM), it’s generally to increase productivity and forecast labor needs. Its impact on employee engagement is often overlooked. However, WFM apps can have a profound effect on culture. Let’s discuss some of the ways it can improve culture. 8 Ways Workforce Management Helps Employees Love Their Jobs 1. Real-time…
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International HR Day 2022: Shaping the New Future As a provider of HR solutions, we love honoring hardworking HR professionals. International HR Day is a perfect opportunity to do just that. This year, the theme of International HR Day is “Shaping the New Future.” “We are leading a future that will be more inclusive, flexible,…
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How to improve your employee onboarding process? First, don’t let it lag behind policy updates. Carefully review your policies, then update your employee onboarding checklists. In addition, keep employee handbooks up-to-date. Let’s discuss the issues that affect new hire onboarding: Remote Work Time and Attendance Health and Safety Benefits Compliance The Human Part of Onboarding…
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Remote work is rapidly becoming an accepted and even desired part of the American lifestyle. Take a look at these statistics. Some might surprise you! Nearly two-thirds of companies have remote workers. Inc. estimates that by 2028, one-third of employees will work from home. Worldwide, 70% of people work from home at least once a…
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What is Human Resources Management? Human Resources is the umbrella term for all employee-related processes. It includes the following functions (note that this is not an exhaustive list): Recruiting and hiring Employee onboarding Time and attendance Employee scheduling Payroll Training and development Performance management Benefits management Human Resources Management (HRM) has a profound effect on…
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