Why Use Time and Attendance Software?

How do you track your employees' time and attendance? It's easier said than done, but modern companies have options. Read through to see how to manage pay, appropriately compensate employees for their work and eliminate bottlenecks in payroll.   Documentation is key to wage and hour compliance. Simplify time tracking by automatically calculating hours worked as well as vacation time, holidays, sick days and overtime. There was a time, not so long ago, when time sheets were filled in manually. Spreadsheets were the next development, but today, managers can choose among a variety of software options that can solve a variety of problems. Time and attendance software digitizes the process of tracking when employees start and end shifts. Many systems incorporate mobile apps and remote clock-in options that are especially useful if some or all of your workforce is remote. By centralizing time and attendance data, you can analyze labor…read more...

Exactly What Is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?

In the workplace, diversity, equity and inclusion, also known as DEI, refer to the qualities and experiences that make each person unique and how employers can use those attributes to support business goals. To truly understand diversity, equity and inclusion, you'll need to break down each term.   Diversity Diversity refers to the similarities and differences among individuals. It takes all facets of personality and individual identity into account. Examples of diversity include: Race. Ethnicity. Nationality. Age. Disability. Sex. Gender Identity. Language. Generation. Neurodiversity. Sexual orientation. Religious beliefs. Veteran status. Physical characteristics. Family background. Socioeconomic status. Life experiences.   Equity In the workplace, equity is about ensuring fair treatment of all employees when it comes to access, opportunity and advancement within the company. To achieve equity, employers must identify and work to remove obstacles to fair treatment, especially for underrepresented and disadvantaged populations. This requires a keen understanding of the…read more...

Toxic Workplaces Have Consequences!

HR CRISIS MANAGEMENT TRENDS Toxic workplaces have consequences, but many times, company leaders don’t realize that until there is a crisis. Keep reading to read more about toxic workplaces and how you can prevent them. A recent survey of 40,000 workers at 125 companies conducted by the workplace consulting firm Emtrain reported some eye-opening statistics about toxic workplaces. For example, the survey found that 83 percent of employees wouldn't report harassment, 41 percent of employees aren't confident management would take harassment complaints seriously, and 29 percent of employees surveyed have left jobs because of workplace conflict. Toxic workplaces are defined as workplaces that cause employees to feel stressed, depressed and drained, which makes them unhappy about coming to work every day, makes them less productive, affects other employees and ultimately take an economic toll on the company. This can become a vicious cycle. Companies can take the following steps to…read more...

Quiet Quitting

Is one of your employees doing the bare minimum — just enough to avoid getting fired? This employee might be engaging in the latest trend: "quiet quitting." Keep reading for more on this fast-growing occupational phenomenon. CBS News says, "There's a new term for clocking in and doing the bare minimum at work: 'quiet quitting.'" This employee practice is a type of disengagement in which employees no longer go above and beyond at work. They do as little as possible, but just enough to keep their jobs. The term "quiet quitting" first gained popularity on the social media website TikTok. According to NPR, "In July [2022], a video was posted that went viral, sharing a user's experience encountering quiet quitting for the first time." Thereafter, many users began sharing their own experiences with quiet quitting. When employees quiet quit, they are basically (and silently) rebelling against their work conditions in…read more...

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