How HR Technology Helps Overcome Six Big HR Obstacles in Manufacturing
Every industry has its struggles. The manufacturing has its own unique obstacles that HR and upper management must actively work to overcome. Discover how HR and payroll technology can help HR professionals in the manufacturing industry overcome the six biggest obstacles it faces with today’s workforce. EXPLORE: Why Netchex is the best choice for HR […]
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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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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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Switching Payroll Providers: Why, When, and How to Do It
Every business needs payroll to function smoothly. Even when problems arise over and over again, some companies are reluctant to consider new technology providers. Switching payroll providers can sound intimidating at first, given the amount of research, paperwork, implementation, training, and more. Outdated HR technology leads to preventable errors, never-ending delays, and unhappy employees. Payroll […]
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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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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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Why 2023 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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The Benefits and Must-Have Features of Employee Self-Service Portals
Employee self-service (ESS) is a labor-saving HR technology solution. ESS allows your employees to access their own employee information and resolve tasks that might otherwise require a manager or Human Resources personnel. Employee self-service delivers a common-sense need for employees to be able to perform simple tasks for themselves. This saves everyone time and hassle. […]
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Human Resource Management: How it Works, Main Objectives, and HR Technology
Human Resources is a broad term applied to the department within an organization that is responsible for the management of employees as assets of the business—sometimes referred to as human capital. Just like any other business asset, the goal is to maximize the effectiveness of employees, while reducing risk and maximizing return on investment (ROI). […]
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A Guide to Essential Features for Employee Scheduling Software
Creating schedules manually (even online or in a spreadsheet) is a time-consuming process with many of the same limitations as using a paper and pencil. Specialized scheduling software makes the job easier and comes equipped with a wide range of features and benefits. These options are easy to use and are designed to save you time and effort. […]
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How to Keep Employees Engaged Using Scheduling Software
The benefits of scheduling software go way beyond what’s possible with pencil and paper alternatives. In addition to being easier to use, scheduling software can help keep your workforce engaged and motivated. Empower employees by giving them tools and opportunities to influence their own schedules, swap shifts, and check their accumulated hours. You might be […]
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