Netchex + QuickBooks: Integration Designed To Help Your Business
Lots of businesses use QuickBooks accounting software, in one form or another. But things are about to change for QuickBooks users. Software developer Intuit recently announced that they will be sunsetting QuickBooks Desktop (QBD) soon. Given the platform’s popularity, this announcement has raised some uncertainty about what companies must do to ensure they are not […]
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An HR Guide to the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)
Have you ever felt like business taxes should be easier to pay and manage online? The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) is a free government tool for efficiently scheduling payments. The U.S. Department of the Treasury provides EFTPS as a secure way to send tax payments to the IRS any time. Not just during […]
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Payroll Frequency: Deciding What’s Best for your Company
Payroll has changed a lot with HR software and automation. Some business routines like payroll frequency have been guided by the limits of manual payroll, not necessarily what’s best for the company. Weekly, or even daily payroll, is popular with younger workers, but it makes it harder for workers to budget for major expenses like […]
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What is Shift Differential Pay and How Do You Calculate It?
While many people work a typical 9-to-5, the workday does not look the same for everyone. Businesses that operate in the day and at night require employees to work evening, late night, and even overnight shifts. How can you get employees to work these undesirable hours? For many businesses, shift differential pay is an effective […]
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The Importance of Replacing Outdated HR Technology in the Hospitality Industry
In a recent survey of hiring managers and HR professionals in the hospitality industry, Hireology (one of our trusted HR technology partners) found that: 53% listed “outdated and inefficient HR technology” as their team’s greatest challenge in 2023 No one is questioning the benefits of HR technology, but rather not leveraging HR technology effectively is […]
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Switching Payroll Providers: Breaking Up with Your Current Provider
Switching payroll providers requires significant planning and prepping, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. As we showed in our previous blog, when the time comes to switch payroll providers, you’ll notice the signs. Payroll migration isn’t overly difficult with the right supporting you, and you can switch payroll providers at any time during the […]
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86ing High Turnover: How to Reduce Restaurant Turnover with HR Technology
Turnover has always been a problem in restaurants, but it’s getting harder to ignore. According to a 2022 National Restaurant Association survey: Turnover isn’t just expensive; it erodes your company culture. A short staffed restaurant has a harder time satisfying customers. The workers who remain are overworked to the point of burnout. Excessive turnover can […]
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Transforming the Employee Experience: Money-Saving Platforms HR Teams Should Integrate
It’s no secret that the world of work is going through a bit of a rough patch these past few months. Layoffs, budget cuts, and hiring freezes dominate the many industries. Meanwhile, other industries are desperate for new talent. One thing is clear: businesses need to reevaluate the way they invest in their employees, starting […]
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Tips for Improving Virtual Training Completion Rates with an LMS
When examining virtual training courses, Science magazine found that only 3% to 6% of participants completed the full course. Why is online learning so susceptible to abandoned courses and unfinished learning plans, and what can HR do to improve course completion rates? Online training provides great opportunities for employees, but how do you get workers […]
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How to Create an Effective Employee Training Program Using LMS
Employee training programs should never feel like a waste of time. Despite all the technology available, today’s training can be just as frustrating as those cheesy VHS training tapes from the 1990’s. A well developed employee training program creates huge opportunities for your company, closing skill gaps and motivating workers. Ongoing training can be a […]
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People-First Software: Empowering Your Workforce with HR Technology
Despite all the headlines about self-driving cars and artificial intelligence, it’s far too early for most humans to worry about robots “stealing our jobs.” New technology is often impressive, but it also makes us appreciate where and how actual humans make a real difference. As HR professionals and business owners work to improve efficiency and […]
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Is the Netconnect HR Conference Worth Attending? You Bet It Is!
We get it… attending conferences can be a financial and time burden for some—booking travel accommodations, multiple days out of the office, etc. When it comes to Netconnect, our own annual HR technology conference, we are dedicated to bringing you all the benefits of an HR conference without all the hassle. In years past, Netconnect […]
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