Imagine how successful we could all be if we could see into the future and predict any business challenges that might come to light. From a workforce management perspective, we’d always have the appropriate number of employees staffed in each area of our business, virtually eliminating the need for overtime. We’d never have to go […]
With over 450 million mobile workers globally, it is no wonder why businesses large and small are looking for smart ways to manage their off-site employees. In today’s world, it is very common to have employees not only working in the main office, but also from satellite offices, remotely from home, and completing jobs off-site. […]
Last year mergers and acquisitions were alive and well in the United States — over $1 trillion worth, accounting for 43 percent of all M&A deals worldwide, according to Thomson Reuters. Mergers and acquisitions take place for a variety of reasons, most commonly to gain market power, obtain new resources, and achieve rapid growth and […]
Web services and APIs are most likely daunting words if you are a part of an HR department. You might be more comfortable with words like import, export, spreadsheet, and shared file. The good news is that while the words might be intimidating, by integrating your web services you can gain some time in your […]
Have you ever managed an employee that consistently shows up to work late? And while you may or may not have addressed the problem, you haven’t been keeping track of the multiple small infractions. When the effects of tardiness add up, the cost to your business is much more than the lost morning minutes, and […]
Have you ever had to tell one of your direct reports that his bi-weekly paycheck was going to be less than he anticipated? If you haven’t, just take a moment to put yourself in my shoes. The payroll manager has just called to explain that even though your employee, let’s call him “Dan,” was approved […]
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For many professionals, the phrase “cloud-based computing” has become synonymous with business-as-usual, and the promises that come with the cloud, such as rapid deployment, faster services, and greater connectivity, are baked into many modern work environments. However, less than a decade ago, the concept of the cloud was still new and fairly novel for many […]
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Do you remember the proposed overtime changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 2016? Once in effect, the rule was predicted to extend overtime protections to 4.2 million workers who were not previously eligible under federal law. Plenty of workers were excited about the changes, while many companies were a little concerned. And one sector that […]
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Between the country’s economic growth and the record low unemployment rate of 4.1%, times are looking good for many companies and workers. Now wages are starting to nudge upwards too. According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, average hourly earnings moved up nearly 3% from a year ago. This means that more money is […]
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stratustime tracks employee hours through PCs, mobile devices, and POS systems, then automatically transmits time and attendance data to your payroll service. Advanced features like scheduling, PTO accrual, and labor forecasting give HR managers and payroll specialists more time to focus on people instead of data entry.