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Today’s office environment stretches well beyond the four wall of traditional office spaces. Thanks to increased productivity and mobile technology, employees are now able to work from virtually anywhere. While this is great for reducing office expenses and in improving employee morale, it can lead to some headaches when it comes time to cut the paychecks.
It is important to have a solid online system in place for monitoring productivity, time and attendance. Here are a few things to consider when looking for the perfect online tracking solution for your company.

Losing an employee is difficult and can create disarray in your company structure, not to mention added stress when it comes to finding and training a replacement. The last thing you need is a former employee filing a fraudulent unemployment claim against your company.

Employee engagement is something CEOs and managers strive for. We’ve all read the articles on how happy employees are the most productive employees, so most of us have taken certain steps to try to achieve this. But are they the right steps, and are we targeting the right employees?

It’s not easy to attract “top candidates” to join your company. Not because you’re not worthy, but because everyone is competing for the best candidates. Remember, recruiting works both ways—you’re looking for great candidates; and great candidates are looking for great companies…

The key to getting the work you need from an underperforming employee can almost always be found in uncovering the answers to the Four W’s. As a manager, you’re also a leader, and it’s up to you to take the lead in guiding your team members to their ultimate success. Asking questions and starting a…

Keeping up with Employment Law Keeping current on employment law is one of the more cumbersome tasks for any Human Resources Department to tackle, but it’s critical nonetheless. HR professionals must keep their eyes and ears open. When changes to employment laws occur…

A recent interview with Mark Murphy, CEO of of Leadership IQ,* revealed the startling statistic that 89% of new hires tracked by his company failed because of attitude problems. Not because they lacked the skills to do the job, but because their personality was in some way misaligned with the position. This is just one…

Nine Advantages of HR Outsourcing Most business owners agree that their employees are their most valuable assets. As such, managing human resources has become a critical role in managing a business. Yet for some businesses, the various functions of the HR department are too comprehensive…