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Delivering an outstanding employee experience (EX) is no longer a nice-to-have for employers—it’s an absolute must. A positive EX drives engagement, productivity and retention. And a positive EX is contagious—we found that 90% of employees say the experience they receive impacts the experience they...

Business owners know this adage far too well—a company will only go as far as its talent can take it. While that truism is timeless, the talent landscape has changed.  First, let’s start with the bad news. Finding and keeping talented employees has never been more complicated. There has been a...

"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise" is a saying we’ve all heard a thousand times over the years. But as it turns out, Benjamin Franklin may have actually been on to something. It is likely that you very well know which side of sleeping schedules you fall o...

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has legalized same-sex marriage throughout the country, employers need to be aware of the effects on employment laws and regulations. The June 26, 2015, decision in the Obergefell v. Hodges case specifically ruled that the denial of marriage licenses and recognition t...

We are used to hearing the term exit interview where HR surveys departing employees regarding the reasons why they left—maybe this was money, benefits, career progression or something else. The goal of the exit interview is to collect this data not to save that employee, but to improve the experienc...

For several years now Gen Zers, aka Millennials (those born between the mid 1980s and early 2000s), have been dubbed “the worst generation.” They have been labeled with character traits such as lazy, needy, entitled, unwilling to work hard, and disrespectful. These are some harsh accusations and are...

Company growth is a major goal of most organizations. But when it happens rapidly, it can be challenging for internal processes to keep up with the scale.   Erickson Companies is a residential construction company helping home builders reduce construction time, material waste, labor inputs...

While scrolling through Instagram, Twitter and other social media sites, it is easy to think that everyone around you has attained the elusive work-life balance. You see that crisp photograph of the immaculate living room, kids playing on the floor as the parents sit down with a cup of coffee. The...

At some point in an organization’s approach to human capital management (HCM), HR’s relationship to HCM changes. There is growth, and with that growth comes an eventual pivot. As HCM becomes streamlined, more automated, HR shifts away from survival mode—fixing problems, babysitting operational proce...

The pandemic and technological advances played a crucial role in the rise of independent contractors, with the gig economy flourishing post-2020. Freedom, flexibility, remote work and greater autonomy are a few of the driving factors that led to a departure from traditional employment to a more inde...

It’s fair to say that 2023 can be characterized as the year of artificial intelligence (AI). And while the prospect of AI is definitely exciting, real people are still the engine that powers every successful company. To uncover some of the trends that will dominate 2024, we surveyed 1,100 full-time...

Every year brings unique and challenging changes to the workplace and 2023 was no exception. It feels like these changes have accelerated exponentially since the “COVID era”! This year brought pay transparency laws to several states, state mandates of paid family leave laws, issues with artificial i...

Organizations today face more challenges than ever before. Employees are increasingly feeling burnt out and stressed, which can lead to a drop in employee morale and performance. According to our 2023 HR Trends Report, 69 percent of full-time employees said they experienced burnout over the last yea...

Each March we celebrate the achievements of women around the world through Women’s History Month. While the celebrations continue throughout the month, March 8th has been deemed International Women’s Day and is used not just to celebrate these achievements, but also acts as a call to action to accel...

In a climate where payroll mistakes are a top reason employees start looking for new jobs, easy-to-use payroll and access to knowledgeable support can make the difference between maintaining a happy workforce and losing valuable talent. Without a reliable system for paying employees, companies risk...

Payroll is a complex task for businesses of all sizes. For small to mid-size businesses (SMBs), challenges in payroll can be especially time-consuming. Although employee numbers may be smaller, SMB leaders often manage several different employee categories and schedules. They also may not have a ded...

In today's dynamic business landscape, HR professionals grapple with challenges such as adapting to remote work, retaining top talent and enhancing the employee experience. To confront these issues effectively, HR managers need to meticulously evaluate HR vendors and identify technology solution...

Creating employee experiences (EX) that matter is vital as HR leaders head into 2024, with research showing that 90 percent of employees say the experience they receive impacts the experience they give customers. So how can employers transform employee experience within their organizations? Investin...

The employee experience begins from the moment a job seeker reads a job posting through the time they leave the company and every aspect of the life cycle in between. Taking a holistic approach to the employee experience leads to higher employee engagement, job satisfaction and retention. Here, Lisa...

Providing a positive employee experience starts with human resources (HR) management. Trusting the right tools to optimize HR strategy and administration can make all the difference in reaching organizational goals and retaining a satisfied workforce. Making Informed Decisions Resources like Sapient...

For organizations looking to reach their goals and achieve better business outcomes, it’s essential to have the right supporting human capital management (HCM) solutions in place. After all, employee experience (EX) has a direct impact on customer experience (CX), which means that human resources (H...

Think you know what your employees want when it comes to engagement, motivation and retention? Think again! isolved released its third annual Voice of the Workforce Report, results of a survey of 1,100+ full-time employees, during our annual Connect Conference in Palm Desert in October, 2023. While...

Simplified payroll is a top goal of many organizations. For the healthcare industry, it can be crucial to ensure must-have tasks like payroll are running smoothly – guaranteeing time and resources will be available to focus on patient care.   Mountainview Nursing Home in Spartanburg, South...

I recently attended my first SHRM Conference in Chicago which also happened to be my first-ever HR conference. While familiar with human capital management (HCM) technology, I have never had the honor of being surrounded by thousands of human resources (HR) professionals who depend on that technolog...

When considering HCM providers, it’s important to consider what is necessary – and what is not. HCM capabilities are constantly growing to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. While larger companies may need robust systems with many customization options, smaller businesses often need a simpli...