Overtime Running Over-Budget? 10 Tips for Managing Overtime
Overtime is an important topic for businesses of all sizes. Excessive overtime leads to overspending for your company and overworked staff—on top of various employment laws and labor regulations to consider. Managing overtime is a crucial topic for HR and managers to plan for and address. Overtime policies need to be clear and fair. Overtime […]
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The State of HR: 5 Important Lessons from the SHRM Conference
The Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) annual conference is a big deal. Like, a really big deal for HR professionals and companies of all sizes. This year’s event was as big as ever, especially on the heels of a COVID-hindered few years. Held in New Orleans over four jam-packed days (June 12-15), the event […]
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10 Ways HR Technology Helps Manage Labor Cost More Effectively
In many industries, labor cost is one of the biggest expenses for a business. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, wages and salary costs make up about 70% of employer costs for employee compensation. The remaining 30%of costs go toward benefits. In a period of inflation and rising wages, how can your business manage […]
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The Future of HR: New Roles Emerge to Boost Engagement and Retention
Job openings have climbed to record highs in the U.S. Companies across the country are working desperately to improve employee retention through improved benefits, flexible work schedules, and overall better employee engagement. With all of this, what does the future of HR hold? 4.25 million people quit their jobs in January 2022, up from 3.3 […]
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5 Tips to Support Employee Mental Health in the Workplace
5 Tips to Support Employee Mental Health in the Workplace: Implement a wellness program and mental health benefits Promote continual learning and development Provide sufficient PTO, leave, flexible schedules, and remote/hybrid work Offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Promote a healthy, balanced approach to performance metrics According to the World Health Organization (WHO), employee mental […]
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HR Compliance: What is HR’s Role in Ensuring Compliance
HR compliance is critical for both small and large businesses. HR must help their companies stay up-to-date on all local and federal laws and regulations, as well as industry standards and best business practices. By creating and following internal guidelines centered around compliance, HR can ensure the organization is safe from audits, fines, lawsuits, and […]
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Tips for Managing the Employee Lifecycle Across Multiple Locations
Employee lifecycles need to be managed appropriately—from recruiting to offboarding. Unfortunately, like many things, people management becomes more challenging when employees are distributed across more than one location. Read more: Common HR Compliance Concerns for Multi-Location Businesses Whether your workforce includes several factories or satellite offices, you need consistent but flexible policies to achieve the […]
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Don’t Skip These Hiring Steps: Background Checks & References
Many employers are unsure how to handle applicant references and background checks—or whether they are worth the hassle. Too many business owners believe that these steps in the hiring process are too expensive or time-consuming. Unfortunately, honesty and forwardness are not guaranteed with job applicants and resumes. Background checks offer one big way to improve […]
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Making a PACT: The Four Keys to Successful Onboarding
How would you like to improve company culture while also helping new hires succeed? Onboarding is a huge opportunity. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked. Recruiting, interviewing, and selecting the right candidate are all important, but what do you do after all of that? First, there’s some paperwork for taxes and benefits. Later, an out-of-date orientation […]
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HR Technology: Why NOW is the Right Time to Switch to Netchex
The HR calendar is full year-round, especially in the latter half of the year. 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 […]
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Behind the Scenes: Why You Should Run Your Office Like a Film Set
Making a movie is no small feat. Those working behind-the-scenes must be meticulous in their work to make movie magic happen. Whether it’s dealing with high profile, demanding actors, lighting a scene, or balancing a multi-million dollar budget, no box can be left unchecked. Organization and flexibility are key The average film set employees between 500-1,000 people all with different roles and responsibilities. Just to name a few… The […]
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Netchex Multiplex: How would HR handle your favorite movie characters?
Problematic employees are impossible to avoid. Every company experiences them sooner or later—even small businesses. They still slip through the cracks occasionally and get hired. Problem employees can be frustrating and exhausting for HR, managers, and their fellow employees. They can also cause financial issues for a business. Knowing HR strategies on how to handle […]
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