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User Simplicity with Enterprise Power: Why Midmarket HCM Software Needs Both

One of the biggest pain points for midmarket organizations is having to compromise between small-company resources and big company needs. In terms of HCM, that means choosing either easy to use software or sophisticated software, but not both. Usability is key for managers and employees, and power and complexity are vital for higher-level operational needs.

Steve Tompkins

The HR Evolution: Technology and Learning Agility

For our Future of Work webcast on June 16 2021, Criterion talked to Amanda Bailey, former VP of HR at Brown University about how to leverage technology to create an agile, dynamic learning environment for employees. Bailey, a veteran HR leader, says the recent HR evolution enabled remote employee learning just in time — but it’s the learning culture you build that makes all the difference.

Future of Work

The Value of Self-Service Features in a Modern HR Platform — for Employees, Managers, and Your Work Culture

Self-service for employees (ESS) and managers (MSS) is no longer a nice to have, it’s a need to have in today’s mid-sized workplace. Steve Kuhn looks at the impact self-service has on employee and manager experience, and how it boosts an organization’s work culture as well — giving you a competitive edge when it comes to employer brand.

Steve Kuhn

Communicate, Collaborate, and Execute — 3 Keys to Employee Learning

For our Future of Work webcast on June 16 2021, Criterion's Erica Sand talked to CHRO Bridgette Wilder of Albany State University about the three keys to employee learning — and why a great HCM is an HR leader’s best ally.

Future of Work

How to Maximize Employee Engagement with Tony DeStefano

For our Future of Work webcast on March 23 2021, Criterion's Erica Sand talked to Tony DeStefano, Vice President of Human Resources at Flintco about how the construction industry is evolving from training to learning — and why he sees remote working as an opportunity to grow.

Future of Work

Engagement, Learning and Innovation with Kelly Cotton

For our Future of Work webcast on April 6 2021, Criterion's Erica Sand talked to Kelly Cotton, Vice President of Human Resources at the Miller Group, about employee engagement, learning, and the motivating power of innovation.

Future of Work

Upskilling: A Key Driver of Employee Engagement

Upskilling employees has key advantages when it comes to driving employee engagement. Sunil Reddy looks at the best practices for bringing this powerful employee development tool to the mid-market workforce.

Sunil Reddy

How to Maximize Employee Engagement with Jeff Hoffman

For our Future of Work webcast on June 3 2021, Criterion's Erica Sand talked to Jeff Hoffman, Global entrepreneur from Priceline.com and uBid.com about maximizing employee engagement with great learning opportunities and bringing your remote workforce together with plenty of human moments.

Future of Work

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 for Achieving 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