Criterion Blog | HR Resources & Insights

What is Workforce Analytics?

Discover how workforce analytics technology, data reporting, and statistical insight influence management decisions and can improve company performance.

Eric Green

The Best HCM Workflows to Mitigate Compliance

Learn about key features for a winning HCM software. The best HR workflows that help companies remain in compliance for payroll, benefits, safety, recruitment, and more.

Gary Anderson

How to Do Labor Cost Allocation

How to allocate direct labor cost for multiple employees working on a new project , with consideration for union rules and billable hours (examples included).

Steve Kuhn

3 Core Competencies to Better Lead and Engage Your People

Criterion CEO Sunil Reddy lists the three essential core competencies midmarket leaders need to effectively engage their workforce.

Sunil Reddy

How to Create An Effective Employee Incentive Program

Learn how to design an effective incentive program for employees, and how to increase performance through clear goals, low-cost rewards, and tracking relevant data.

Eric Green

What is the Human Resources Career Path? The Complete Guide

Navigating the HR career path can be tricky. Learn what positions are available, and how to land them in this complete guide to your human resources career.

Gary Anderson

How to Create a Performance Improvement Plan

Creating a performance improvement plan (PIP) with clear goals, timelines, and ethical considerations for employers and employees.

Steve Kuhn

How to Become a Certified Payroll Professional

Learn what it takes to become a Certified Payroll Professional, completing your CPP exam, and what you can expect in your career as a payroll professional.

Steve Kuhn

How to Run Payroll: The Ultimate Guide to Doing Payroll

A comprehensive guide to all essential aspects of running payroll, employee withholding, tax forms, state and federal taxes, and employer liabilities.

Conor Quinn

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Disability - What’s the Difference?

Short-term and long-term disability insurance are two types of benefits offered to employees in case of events that render them unable to work. Learn the differences here.

Steve Kuhn