Is Telecommuting a Good Option for Your Organization?
Summary: Telecommuting offers substantial benefits to both employees and employers. By embracing...
Summary: Telecommuting offers substantial benefits to both employees and employers. By embracing...
Summary: As remote work becomes more common, HR is still crucial for maintaining compliance,...
Summary: Dealing with a bad boss is no easy feat, but it's not impossible. Learn how to manage the...
Summary: This comprehensive blog delves into the key HR trends for 2024, exploring how these shifts...
Summary: The holiday season can be stressful for employees as they try to balance year-end tasks,...
Summary: Effective time management is the key to success in today's fast-paced world. This blog...
Summary: Discover the power of sustainability in business as we explore blending eco-friendly...
Summary: The significance of employee engagement in achieving business success cannot be...
Summary: As the world of work undergoes a profound transformation, the rise of the hybrid workplace...
In a world where we often find ourselves stuck in the same old work-from-home routine, it's time to...
In today's fast-paced world, digital transformation has become essential for businesses across all...
Looking for a job you love can be a bit like dating. In order for the relationship to work, both...
In today's fast-paced world, the concept of a flexible workweek has gained significant popularity....
Everyone knows today’s workplace is incredibly different than the former generation of corporate...
Practicing employee appreciation should be a mandatory aspect of the business for all...
Spring is in the air, and while some people may be dreaming of picnics in the park, HR...
It’s the start of a New Year and everyone is looking to kick off 2023 on the right foot. Whether...
The past few years have shown an historic amount of change in the workplace, and in turn reshaped...
For the past years, more and more people have started to take their work home. You could agree that...
Moore’s law predicted that since every 18 months the processor speeds will increase, people would...
At the dawn of the 21st century, the economy has shifted from a culture of full-time workers to an...
In today's digital age, problems that businesses face look far different than they once did. One...
Businesses around the world are facing an interesting challenge – they want to provide the latest...
The one thing that distinguishes top performers in an organization to others is how they utilize...
Everyone knows that it is expensive to hire and train new employees – both in economic and...
You’ve heard the adage: “People quit bosses, not jobs.” A Gallup poll of over one million...
Expense reimbursement is usually pretty ho-hum: meals, mileage, rental cars and hotel charges make...
You’ve implemented a new HRIS but was that implementation successful? And how to measure that...
The widening skill gap, increasing government regulations, and an aging population are just a few...
Dealing with disciplining employees is never easy, but it can be even more challenging when you’re...
If you are an HR and/or Payroll professional in heavy industry, you know all too well the unique...
Local and county governments are entrusted with many types of personally identifiable information...
Local and municipal governments face unique challenges that includes not only meeting the basic...
Congratulations -- you’ve decided that the best way to manage your cross-border workforce is with...
It’s no secret that today’s changing and evolving business landscape makes it challenging for...
Remote employees, whether contracted or full-time, can bring a lot of value to organizations that...
Perhaps you already have an HCM solution in place and are doing an annual review of your...
The pandemic has taught all organizations that it is difficult to plan for all scenarios. As you...
At this time of year, we used to talk about remote work as an option to avoid weather events but...
2020 has been a challenging year and 2021 will continue to test...
We have all struggled with the definition of work-life balance. And now more than ever, we...
Remote employees, whether contracted or full-time, can bring a lot of value to organizations that...
Local and municipal governments face unique challenges that includes not only meeting the basic...
After reviewing your current HR and payroll systems, are you thinking about implementing an...
I always tell my clients that I have four letters stenciled across my forehead “R I S K”.
When...
Local and county governments are entrusted with many types of personally identifiable information...
Is it time to buy an HCM solution or replace your aging HCM? For most organizations it starts with...
One of the common reasons why municipalities switch to HR technology is to allow employees to view,...
Our guest blogger today is Guy Huntington. Guy is an expert identity architect and has worked on a...
When I consider the root cause behind many of the fundamental missteps in leadership that I’ve...
Research shows that organizations who use HR data in making management decisions report 26% higher...
Let's face it: Municipalities face unique issues and challenges when it comes to terminating...
This year, AT&T identified a labor supply issue that many other organizations are also struggling...
One of the biggest challenges that HR departments in organizations face, is meeting their...
You’ve implemented a new HRIS but was that implementation successful? And how to measure that...
Businesses around the world are facing an interesting challenge – they want to provide the latest...
There has been plenty of press about the disastrous Phoenix payroll implementation in the Canadian...
There is a lot of internet buzz about the newest and latest technologies such as AI, Machine...
In this day and age, there are hardly any organizations that do not have an HR system in place....
The phone rings, I take the call, it’s not pleasant and it happens more than you’d think. I’m...
Payroll, Compensation and Employee Benefits are among the foundational building blocks within an...
Year-end is usually a time for reflection; and I couldn’t help notice how much AI and machine...
I recently shopped for a new vehicle and, after a lengthy evaluation process, I had shortlisted...
Recently there have been quite a few news articles about the Phoenix payroll system that was...
You’ve initiated a recommendation to proceed with researching, evaluating, and selecting a new...
To say technology has been changing rapidly is an understatement. A few years back, big data was...
Identity management once meant simply knowing who the users accessing your enterprise systems were...
Where we work and the way we work have undergone drastic changes in the last few years. We no...
With the implementation of your new HCM solution comes the need for a comprehensive training...
Security is on everyone’s mind today. No longer is security an IT responsibility alone. All areas...
When businesses consider implementing an HCM solution, also known as a human resources...
We are only half way through 2017 and we have already seen some big cyber security breaches....
Cloud-based payroll software is safer and more secure than ever. Cloud based technology users can...
When you think of security or data breaches, the picture that comes to mind is that of a hacker....
You’re in the midst of implementing a new HR technology solution that provides the capability to...
HR Expert David Ulrich put it best – the main goal of human resources is to “drive innovation,...
When you meet with your friends working in different industries or companies there are obviously...
One of the common reasons why organizations switch to new HR technology is to allow employees to...
In the HR world, there are many different, interchangeable acronyms used to label HR technology...
As discussed in our previous article, employee management has three main relationships that form...
If you are wondering what employee management really means, you are not alone. After scouring the...
“Tell us about the future of HRIS software”
This is definitely something on the mind of most of...
The HRMS industry is going through a lot of innovation and change. From on premise software to...
Everyone talks about business process management a lot but understanding it requires in-depth...
After reviewing your current HR and payroll systems, are you thinking about implementing an...
If you go through job descriptions, most of them will ask for a team player with excellent...
As the holiday season has just passed, I am sure we all saw a few commercials about the latest and...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was signed in 1938 by Alabama Senator Hugo Black. The law was...
The start of a new year is usually a time for people to take on new projects, either...
There’s a lot of buzz out there about Human Resources being a strategic player within an...
At this time of year there are lots of articles about the defining moments in HR over the past 12...
The widening skill gap, increasing government regulations, and an aging population are just a few...
When I took this new job as a Marketing Manager, I was under no illusions that it would be...
In a press release dated May 11 2016, OSHA issued the rule to modernize injury data collection to...
With our aging population, long term care has become part of many of our lives or our families’...
The testing process of your new Human Capital Management (HCM) solution has many benefits, the...
Within all Human Capital Management (HCM) solution implementations, an integral component to the...
Time capture, employee attendance, leave management and the reconciliation of data related to...
Your Information Technology (I.T.) Department plays a key role in all types of business...
In many industrial-type environments such as manufacturing and processing, the mining industry,...
In recent years, we have seen HCM’s move to cloud, with more than 50% of HR solutions in...
Many millennials who look at Silicon Valley as a paragon of success have modeled their corporate...
I have recruited, interviewed and hired many people over the years. High on my list of qualities...
One of the key requirements identified for your organization’s new HCM solution may be the...
Since the beginning of January 2016, the British Pound has been declining by 20% and 27 %,...
There’s a wealth of information, current guidelines and detailed resources available within the...
Boss’s Day is generally observed on or around October 16 in North America. This year it was...
Trump’s comments about how he thinks about and treats women angered me and hopefully most of the...
After having worked with many clients on the implementation of StarGarden I have observed one...
How we work is changing constantly. We have more tech tools to get the job done and our online...
Every year, there are new ways to communicate with customers and employees — letters, emails,...
Wells Fargo was in the news recently due to an internal process and security breach. 5300...
Managing employee performance can help businesses to maximize productivity and can help to...
There are many reasons why you should have well documented business processes.
We all enjoy a day off from work but do you know why we get the first Monday in September off each...
Imagine this: You own a furniture distribution business and Sue, your head of operations, and...
Managing and evaluating employee performance can often be one of those dreaded tasks within an...
We have certainly read enough articles (and I have even written a couple) about millennials and...
You are now done with the task of hiring a new employee, what a sigh of relief! Their first day...
Recently, the internet has been bombarded with Pokémon Go memes. Some hilarious, others less so....
As a HR and talent management professional, hiring is one of the day to day things you do. It is...
The year 2016 has been the period where millennials have been heavily studied. And they should...
Work-life balance, what does it mean? Employers are trying to provide it as a retention tool and...
Each year, companies are spending $3 Billion on employee engagement [1], which has been a...
HR reporting is a key process that begins with the accurate recording, processing, and secure...
In my lifetime, technology has made leaps and bounds. I have seen VHS come and go, computers that...
Today’s business systems are most efficient and effective when they work together and share...
The one thing that distinguishes top performers in an organization to others is how they utilize...
Now that you’ve received approval and have funds within your HRIS budget to research, evaluate...
Automated payroll processing solutions are available from many vendors in today’s market and...
Almost daily on the news feeds, we read about how personal debt has risen to record highs. People...
Time Management and Productivity for Busy Professionals
We asked StarGarden’s Sales Consultant...
Leaving your contact information by entering free drawings at the HR technology conference that...
When you hear the word interoperability, you probably most commonly associate it with healthcare....
As you review proposals during your HCM evaluation and selection process, the responses from the...
Most of us that manage people know that offering learning opportunities is a great tool to attract...
Lately, there has been a lot of discussion about the benefits of remote working.
There are many...
For those companies that are facing a possible reorganization, consolidation of office locations...
I know that I have written about the need to find and hire superstars and there is plenty of...
When planning and budgeting for your new HR technology solution, evaluating your expected return...
At StarGarden, we are focused on providing a broad spectrum of HCM functionalities and delivering...
When I speak with other CEOs, our conversation is bound to move towards our struggles finding and...
Remote access, email, cell phones and other modern technological conveniences can enhance the...
HR is seldom considered to be a “data centric” department. Its function in an organization is...
To develop software and service solutions to meet the requirements of our clients, I spend time...
Every organization has its own software selection process. A good software selection methodology...
At the dawn of the 21st century, the economy has shifted from a culture of full-time workers to...
At the International Joint Conference held in Buenos Aires, Argentina last year, business and...
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, I thought we should continue the discussion...
We have all at some point participated in workplace diversity training led by HR, asking us to be...
In its ideal state, every HR department has the potential to make an organization more effective...
One great thing about being located in Vancouver is seeing the entrepreneurial spirit that moves...
There seems to be a never ending stream of news about data security and compliance issues. Most...
Any IT project undertaken by an organization should be considered as part of an overall strategic...
In today’s business world, it’s not enough to just worry about your company’s profitability....
Have you ever wondered why people keep buying one Apple product after another? Many people even...
Everyone knows today’s workplace is incredibly different than the former generation of corporate...
StarGarden HR software can help you efficiently and effectively coordinate all aspects of HR and...
Winter weather frequently causes employees to miss work, whether because of impassable roads,...
Think back to your last vacation. How many times did you check your email? Your voicemail? How...
Whether or not 2016 is the year that your company moves...
As the economy rebounds, many organizations are growing by leaps and bounds. If 2015 was a...
Around the holidays, many people feel an increased sense of community involvement and generosity....
The end of the year can be a hectic swarm of paperwork, reporting, reviews, healthcare renewals,...
Whether you love or loathe holiday gift exchanges, they are popular in many companies. As an HR...
If you’re the one responsible for terminating employees, you probably worry about the potential for...
If you’re in the U.S. or Canada, chances are your office is gearing up for Halloween. (If you’re...
If you’re hiring for the holidays, because your business is growing, or to replace departing...
Before you begin training new employees, it’s essential to figure out exactly what that training...
If you’re in a desirable industry or tight job market, you may find that you are swamped with...
An integrated HCM, payroll, and scheduling software system can benefit companies of all sizes and...
In tight economic times, it can be tempting to trim costs and expenses in any way possible. But...
Hiring is expensive, time consuming, and difficult. Every company wants to hire people who fit in...
Hiring is indisputably difficult, time-consuming, and costly. It generally costs much more to...
It’s a global economy these days, which means that the best candidates out there for a position...
Whether you’re hiring as a matter of course (like seasonal employees, or employees on a per-project...
Many companies have found that attracting and retaining talent is more than having a competitive...
As more employees work remotely and off-premises, companies may question what role HR should take...
Summer is a great time to get outside and get moving! Implementing an employee wellness program is...
Summer is a great time to get outside and get moving! Implementing an employee wellness program...
It’s July, and up in the northern hemisphere it’s the peak of warm, gorgeous summer weather. How do...
It’s July, and up in the northern hemisphere it’s the peak of warm, gorgeous summer weather. How do...
It's essential to make sure your...
It's essential to make sure your...