Hiring is challenging enough, many human resources professionals would claim. Recruiters go to great lengths trying to bring the best talent on board, scrutinizing resumes, cover letters, checking references and even conducting background checks. However, being able to keep up-to-date records of how well employees perform requires almost an equal investment of time and resources to ensure the workforce is productive and pleased with their positions. Read the full entry

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“A company is only as good as the people it keeps.” Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about talent shortages and how a small to medium-sized business (SMB) can compete with larger companies to attract and hire the best employees. But, there’s talent already sitting dormant on your team. Here are some ways you can identify and tap into that talent to keep it right where you need it. Read the full entry

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It’s likely one of your top two largest operating expenses is your employees. The people that work for and with your company are valuable assets that must be protected. For this reason, human resources departments have a lot on their hands, from hiring and recruiting to benefits administration. Today’s technology provides businesses with the opportunity to streamline and automate more processes so that their employees can really focus on their core responsibilities. Here are the various elements of employee administration that you can automate and why doing so could prove to be more than a little beneficial for your business’s bottom line. Read the full entry

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An HRIS (Human Resources Information System) is an integrated system used to gather, store and analyze information about an organization’s human resources. Your HRIS is a powerful tool for workforce management, but it’s also another system that must deliver results in terms of increased worker efficiency and more streamlined business processes. When evaluating an HRIS for purchase or auditing your current HRIS, there are few items for consideration you’ll need to keep in mind. Read the full entry

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After small business or startup owners have a mere taste of success, there’s a good chance they’ve given business expansion a serious thought.  Rapid business growth can be both an exhilarating time but also one that must be done with caution and typically on a small business budget.  The opportunities are wonderful, but as your business grows you need to make sure you’re ready for the next level.  Let’s explore a few of the key areas that must be planned and considered with care prior to rolling out your expansion plans. Read the full entry

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Considering today’s uncertain economic climate, it is crucial that you cut costs in any way that you can. Many turn to their advertising spend, business software or even their employees. Although your HR department may seem off-limits from cost-cutting because of the important role it plays, there are, in fact, ways you can save on human resources without affecting overall operations. Here are five suggestions. Read the full entry

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Your new hire screening process is one of the best guardians of your brand. Hire the wrong person who ends up causing harm to one of your clients or employees, and your brand will suffer. On the other hand, use a background check improperly and it will damage your reputation just as much. Conducting a criminal background check does not completely eliminate the risk of a bad hire, but it will reduce the chance of hiring someone with a violent or criminal past. No organization covets the label of “the company that hired a sex offender at their children’s bookstore.” In today’s world, background checks are an essential and meaningful step in the hiring process. Read the full entry

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For many companies, workplace psychology does little more than provide band-aid solutions to such problems as poor morale, excessive turnover and low productivity. Not surprisingly, this approach has been unsuccessful, as it puts too much emphasis on the negatives rather than focusing on the positives. As a result, companies are looking to bring a more positive psychology to the workplace – one that emphasizes, identifies and rewards the many things that employees are doing right. Read the full entry

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Sales teams are crucial to any business’s bottom line. Without a smart, hard-working sales team, it’s unlikely a business will scale as they had hoped. Often times, businesses have high turnover for their sales teams. The fit between the employer and employee could have changed, a new opportunity could have come up for the employee, or perhaps the employee was failing to meet expectations. With the right processes in place however, you can empower your sales team to exceed expectations and boost profits. Read the full entry

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Self-service and online-based HR solutions are becoming more commonplace as human resources managers and small business owners look for a way to provide their employees with accessible, valuable information while saving time on document, employee and culture management. From new hires forms to payroll changes and company policies, the paper work piling up on the desks of HR departments is nothing new. What is new are the software tools and technology at the disposal of human resources professionals. Often times, organizations that successfully adopt sophisticated HR technology tools outperform those that do not. Here’s how your business and HR team can take advantage of the software options available. Read the full entry

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