HR Technology: Why NOW is the Right Time to Switch to Netchex
The HR calendar is full year-round. From open enrollment to taxes, there is so much to plan, analyze, and report. HR professionals barely have time to breathe, much less get anything else done. Thankfully, HR technology is designed to make the administrative side of HR easier, smarter, and more efficient year-round, not just at year-end (but we are here to help then too!). […]
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10 Substantial Ways to Empower Women in the Workplace
Today’s offices look very different from the ad agency in Mad Men—and that’s a good thing, in more ways than one. From the #MeToo movement to fights over the office thermostat, we still have much room for progress. While keeping track of benefits and pain points for women in the workplace, let’s continue to develop […]
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Navigating Security Risks When Adopting Generative AI in HR
As small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) explore the potential of generative AI and emerging technologies in the Human Resources (HR) space, it’s crucial to understand that you don’t need to be an expert in these technologies to reap their benefits. But there are several important considerations that must be accounted for in your AI usage […]
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HR Legislation: 2024 Updates to Independent Contractors and Joint Employer Rules
New year, new regulations—commonplace for businesses and HR departments. Two new labor rules of interest to HR professionals are set to take effect in the early months of 2024. **UPDATE**- Judge J. Campbell Barker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the National Labor Relations Board’s joint employer rule late […]
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Understanding Generative AI: A Helpful Guide for HR Professionals
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly popular topic in recent years throughout the business world, particularly Generative AI. This technology, which includes popular tools like ChatGPT, has gained significant attention due to its ability to generate human-like content. However, it is essential to approach this technology with positive skepticism and understand both its strengths […]
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Home Health Payroll & HR Software: Taking Better Care of Caregivers
Managing your workforce has always been important for hospitals, nursing homes, and home health. Payroll and HR software helps you improve efficiency and streamline some of the most cumbersome HR management tasks. Over the next decade, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says that healthcare employment is projected to grow “much faster than the average” for […]
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Why 2024 is the Year You Invest in Payroll Software
We all put off things we should do because they seem difficult or time-consuming. The end of one year and the start of a new one gives us the chance to tackle these much-maligned tasks with a clear head and renewed drive. If the past several years has taught us anything, it is that companies […]
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Benefits on the Go: Why Mobile-Friendly Benefits Administration is Required
We’re all moving through the world cell phone-first, both in our personal lives and in business. Mobile-friendly sites and apps have become the default. So, when your employees want to check their benefits, they’ll likely use their phone for convenience. That means mobile-friendly benefits administration is not only preferred, it is necessary. Americans check their […]
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AI, Upskilling, and Return to Office: Top 10 HR Trends for 2024
Despite rapid innovation and new capabilities, the function and fundamentals of Human Resources tasks remain largely the same. Year to year, however, HR professionals must keep up with emerging HR trends for 2024. Like last year, artificial intelligence and DEI will continue to make headlines in 2024, and. The past few years have taught us […]
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Six HR Metrics to Quantify and Track Manager Effectiveness
Like coaches in sports and leaders in the military, your company’s managers can drive the whole company to success or failure. Even with highly experienced managers, stereotypes like Bill Lumbergh in “Office Space” exist for a reason. More than ⅓ of employees have considered quitting their jobs because of new, inexperienced managers (source: Bloomberg) Employees […]
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Scaling Up: Using Org Charts to Guide Business Growth
As your company grows, an organizational chart (aka org chart) becomes more and more critical. Loose structures help startups adapt and change, but growing companies suffer when employee roles and hierarchies are ambiguous or undefined. An org chart allows your business to stay organized and agile for change and growth. Discover how org charts should […]
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De-Stressing Benefits: Helping Employees Prepare for Open Enrollment
Open enrollment feels like the worst kind of game show. Most of the contestants don’t understand the rules. Despite that, everyone races against the clock, randomly choosing how much to gamble on their healthcare coverage. The most affordable coverage often leaves policyholders uncertain about whether they and dependents are fully covered. Fortunately, HR teams can […]
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