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Drowning in Manual Work? Blame Your HR Platform

March 7, 2025

Your HR platform should work for you — not create more work. Discover how native integrations can eliminate manual tasks and streamline your workflows.

The 7 Best HR Software Solutions to Consider in 2025

January 27, 2025

Considering investing in an HR software solution for your business? Learn how HR software works and review our top 7 picks for the best systems to date.

Why 2025 Should Be the Year You Say Goodbye to Mediocre HR Platforms

January 9, 2025

Transform your HR operations in 2025 with a modern platform that streamlines processes, boosts engagement, and empowers your team to succeed.

15 of the Most Common Employee Benefits to Offer in 2025

December 27, 2024

Discover 15 of the most common employee benefits for your 2025 compensation package. Learn how each one impacts your organization and how to manage them.

Unethical Behavior in the Workplace: 10 Examples and How To Handle Them

December 4, 2024

Discover what unethical behavior in the workplace looks like, what causes it, and how HR teams can implement solutions that prevent unethical behavior.

The 7 Best HCM Software Platforms of 2024

November 7, 2024

The best HCM software in 2024 to streamline HR, payroll, and talent management. Explore top HCM companies offering workforce management and great support.

Which States Have At-Will Employment?

November 5, 2024

A guide to at-will employment states. Learn the rules of at-will employment, key legal exceptions, how to manage compliance, and how Montana is different.

Disciplinary Procedures: A Guide for HR Professionals and Managers

September 25, 2024

Learn how to implement a disciplinary procedure that upholds company standards, ensures fairness, and avoids legal risks in your HR practice in this guide.

HR Workflows That Benefit Your Business

September 25, 2024

HR plays a key role in process improvement. Discover 8 HR workflows that help automate and optimize your processes for efficiency, productivity, and compliance.

What Does Employee Attrition Mean? (And How To Minimize the Effects)

August 12, 2024

Learn about attrition in HR and how it can affect your company's bottom line. Discover strategies to address and reduce attrition in your organization.

How To Calculate Labor Cost Percentage

July 15, 2024

Understanding labor cost percentage is essential for success and profitability. Learn how to calculate and manage this important HR metric with this guide.

Shift Work Schedule Types: Different Ways To Structure Work

June 25, 2024

Learn different types of shift work schedules to improve productivity and compliance, plus strategies for structuring shifts for different goals and industries.

Overtime Pay Laws in California for 2024: How Are They Different?

May 30, 2024

California has strict laws regarding overtime pay. Make sure you understand your obligations as an employer with this comprehensive guide.

5 Real Examples of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

May 28, 2024

Learn about different examples of sexual harassment through common scenarios to help you recognize and prevent it from happening in any work environment.

7 Great Interview Questions About Teamwork To Find Better Candidates

May 7, 2024

Looking to hire a team player? Here are 7 interview questions about teamwork to help you find a candidate that can collaborate with your team effectively.

How To Conduct a Probationary Review (10 Questions To Ask)

January 25, 2024

Learn how to conduct a winning probationary review and set your employees up for success. Get 10 questions to improve your probationary reviews today.

An Under-Performing HR Process Gets Reimagined: Introducing “Immersive Onboarding”

November 10, 2023

Onboarding is key amid high turnover. Discover how modern, immersive methods, aided by smart tech, align goals, reducing turnover and boosting engagement.

What To Do if an Employee Is Not Eligible for FMLA: Your Ultimate Guide

October 24, 2023

What do you do if an employee is not eligible for FMLA? Learn how to support workers who need extended leave for family-related or medical reasons.

What Is a Conditional Offer of Employment?

August 31, 2023

Wondering what a conditional offer of employment is? Find out everything you need to know about how conditional offers can improve your hiring process.

How to Calculate Pro Rata Leave for the Modern Workforce

June 23, 2023

Learn how to calculate pro rata leave for full-time and part-time employees, with examples for employers to use in different scenarios.

What Is Your Ideal Payroll Cycle?

June 21, 2023

Learn the different payroll cycle options businesses can use to serve employees with different pay periods and pay dates, plus the pros and cons of each.

2024 Sexual Harassment Training Requirements by State

February 15, 2023

Learn the training employers must provide employees in this complete guide to sexual harassment training requirements by state for 2024 — provided by Sage HCM.

The Top 6 Best Tools for Workforce Planning and Human Resources

December 20, 2022

Workforce management requires robust, flexible software. Learn about the 6 best tools for workforce planning tools to help HR professionals manage employees.

What is Workforce Analytics?

May 11, 2021

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

The Best HCM Workflows for Achieving Compliance