by Liz Strikwerda | Oct 22, 2019 | Human Resources, Workforce Management
How can Human Resources functions reduce costs? Let’s suppose you’ve been tasked to decrease administrative and labor costs. You’ve got three months to reduce expenses by 20%. You’re already running a fairly lean operation. You can’t...
by Liz Strikwerda | Aug 16, 2019 | Human Resources, Workforce Management
Microsoft Excel is the go-to software for data organization. It’s been this way for decades. Human Resources involves copious amounts of data. Thus, anyone who works in HR needs Excel skills. The following HR positions require advanced Excel proficiency: HR...
by Liz Strikwerda | Jul 19, 2019 | Small Business, Workforce Management
U.S. companies claim over $1 billion in WOTC (Work Opportunity Tax Credit). Are you one of them? Big Financial Rewards for Hiring WOTC-Qualified Employees WOTC provides a tax credit up to $9600 for businesses that hire qualified employees from any of the target...
by Liz Strikwerda | May 14, 2019 | Human Resources, Workforce Management
4 Minute Read As an HR director, have you ever had to justify your existence? Unfortunately, many HR professionals endure everything from annoyance to outright hostility. In corporate America, Human Resources management gets a bad rap. This is discussed in a Reddit...
by Liz Strikwerda | Apr 26, 2019 | Human Resources, Small Business, Workforce Management
6 Minute Read What is a workplace safety committee? A safety committee is a group of employees dedicated to improving safety at your company. Effective committees inspire the workforce to self-regulate operations. They increase the staff’s overall commitment to...
by Liz Strikwerda | Apr 19, 2019 | Workforce Management
How do you choose workforce planning software? Selecting a Human Resource Management system is an important decision. It’s not just the financial commitment. It takes time and resources to implement. You want to make sure it has all the tools you need. How do...
