Meaningful Learning: Changing How Employees Think about Training
Does it seem impossible to get your workforce excited about new training programs? Poorly organized training feels like a waste of time, especially when the information seems unnecessary. To keep employees engaged and motivated, make sure that you are offering a meaningful learning experience. 92% of U.S. employees say learning something new on the job […]
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Why Upskilling is the Key to Employee Retention
How can companies improve employee retention effectively and without breaking the bank? Besides pay raises, upskilling is one of the top First, let’s examine a few reasons why people quit. Looking at the so-called Great Resignation starting in 2021, the Pew Research Center found that a majority of workers gave one of three reasons for […]
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Netchex Not Impacted by Silicon Valley Bank or Signature Bank Closures
Over the course of three days, financial regulators shutdown both Silicon Valley Bank (Friday, March 10) and Signature Bank (Sunday, March 12). These consecutive closures are believed to be the second and third largest bank failures in U.S. history. Netchex does not use Silicon Valley Bank or Signature Bank to fund our clients’ payroll services […]
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HR Technology Implementation Tips to Ensure Company-Wide Adoption
So, you’ve invested in new software designed to solve all your biggest HR problems. All done? Not by a long shot! New software still needs to be used (and understood) by the human beings in your workforce. Automation and AI might continue to replace certain types of jobs, but for the foreseeable future, you still […]
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Ensuring a Human-First Approach to Recruiting and Hiring
From self-checkout at the grocery store to AI in HR, everything seems to be getting automated these days—including the workplace. While HR technology makes your recruiting process easier, quicker, and more successful, the human element in the recruiting process remains critical. Ensure your recruiting and interview process avoids the feeling of being impersonal or dehumanized. […]
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What’s Love Got To Do with HR? Tips for Regulating Office Romances
Office romance is a popular trope for steamy romance novels and TV shows, but it can be a real nightmare for HR. Unfortunately, you can’t afford to ignore the problem, either. A recent SHRM survey found that office romance has become more common since the pandemic. If you don’t already have a policy on office […]
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Modern Recruiting: DEI, Perks, HR Technology, and Untapped Talent Pools
Any HR department can confirm that it’s a hard time to find new talent. The ‘Great Resignation’ showed that a lot of workers re-evaluated their priorities during the pandemic. Many experienced workers decided to pursue a different work-life balance, either changing industries or scaling back the hours they were willing to work. Combined with a […]
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Biden Administration Seeks to End Moral Opt-Out of Contraceptive Mandate
Facing a looming recession, rising healthcare costs, and growing worker dissatisfaction, the Biden Administration has ramped up efforts to lessen the impact of these issues in the new year. Last month, the FCC proposed a ban on Non-Compete Agreements. This month, they are seeking easier access birth control for women at no cost under the […]
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Recession, Retention, DEI, and More: Top HR Trends for 2023
The last few years have been times of uncertainty and change—and there seems to be more uncertainty and change ahead for 2023. Even without pandemic shutdowns, near constantly changing circumstances create new challenges for Human Resources departments. Like every year, several HR trends for 2023 have emerged. Here are the top 10 HR trends for […]
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The High Cost of Payroll Errors: What to Know and How to Prevent Them
A recent study about payroll and payroll errors by Ernst & Young, a multinational accounting firm, surveyed over 500 companies (from 250 to 10,000 employees) and found that: When HR processes are handled manually, nearly every step of payroll creates an opportunity for mistakes. As identified by the Ernst & Young study, here are just […]
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Federal Trade Commission Proposes Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
The New Year is a time for change—both personally and professionally. The Federal Trade Commission kicked off the new year with a historical proposal—one they hope will last, unlike so many unfulfilled New Year’s resolutions. The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule that would prohibit employers and employees from entering non-compete agreements. Employers could not […]
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HR Data Integration: Streamlining Data with HR Technology
A piecemeal approach to technology can lead to some big problems, especially when you’re building an HR system. Sure, you can find a different software provider for every solution, but there’s little hope that they will work together. With HR software, data integration is an essential measure of software compatibility. This is why integrated technology […]
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