Future-Proofing Your Career: Job Skills for Success in the AI Era
Despite a few exaggerated projections, it’s clear that AI and AI skills will have a transformative effect on many industries and career paths. It’s irresponsible for employers to ignore the growing potential and applications of AI, but that doesn’t reduce the importance of human staff. READ: AI + HR: Workplace Uses, Benefits, and Best Practices […]
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Reducing AI Anxiety and Empowering Workers Through HR Policy
Stories and projections about Artificial Intelligence have taken the workforce on a rollercoaster of emotions. In the era of ChatGPT and AI software, employees see the real-world power of AI in the workplace, even in creative tasks like artwork. But when it comes to AI in general, it is safe to say that feelings are […]
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Employee Engagement: HR Tips to Motivate and Inspire Employees
Employee engagement makes a night-and-day difference in the culture and performance of a company. Work-life balance is impossible when employees feel miserable and unappreciated. When workers are motivated and energized, it’s easier to solve problems. Engaged employees feel like they’re doing a good job and making a difference. According to Gallup’s State of the Global […]
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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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People Over Policy: HR’s Vital Role in Employee Engagement
How do you turn your workforce into the best trailblazing problem-solvers in the galaxy? Jean Luc Picard said it best: “Engage!” Employee engagement is more powerful than caffeine, and you can imagine how much your whole office would struggle without coffee. Engagement means feeling connected with the company mission, coworkers, and clients. More than 60% […]
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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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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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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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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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