According to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 1993, the covered employers must give their employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected unpaid leave for their qualified medical and family reasons once in a year. FMLA is a federal law that gives enough time to employees to take care of their own health or […]
“Employees are the most important asset of an organization.” You must have heard this catchphrase before. In fact, some of you are already tired listening to this age-old phrase repeatedly. But hold on and think for a moment! What have you done to nurture and retain this asset? Does your organization offer best work culture […]
Changing Role of HR Long gone are the days when HR used to merely manage administrative tasks and play a supporting role in the business. Over the past few years, HR has transformed itself into a most valuable asset to the organization. It has increased its credibility by participating in strategic business functions and sharing […]
Organizations that are “open beyond regular working hours” face multiple challenges in schedule management of their employees. Efficient shift management has become an absolute necessity for such businesses. Whether it is a customer support process for a manufacturing unit or a mid-sized healthcare facility – each requires a round-the-clock availability of personnel. Floor managers are […]
In today’s global economy, companies prefer appointing employees across various locations based on business needs. Talented and skilled workers can competently meet project deadlines and work towards achieving organizational objectives, even if they are working remotely. Such remote team members not only help in saving business costs but also help increase overall productivity. Use of […]
Here’s an incident that inspired me to write about an online leave application system and how managers can make best use of this tool. I manage a team of 5 people. Last month, we had an important project, and unfortunately, we missed on our first project delivery deadline. I was taken by surprise when one […]
Employee engagement and satisfaction play a vital role in determining the success of an organization. Out of numerous factors that improve employee engagement, the hassle-free process of leave application and receiving its approval on time makes a significant impact. It has been normally seen that in the traditional system of leave applications, delays in acknowledging […]
By 2020, millennials will make up nearly 50% of the entire global workforce. Millennials or also known as Gen Y is soon going to outnumber baby boomers and generation X in the population count. Soon, we will see millennials becoming managers and future leaders, and dominating each business sector. According to a PWC report, 63.3% […]
2017 predictions, trends and statistics associated with human resource management are all in. Like each year, HR leaders are reviewing the main challenges, priorities and trends before predicting what will change in the year ahead. Human resource management is a process to manage people within an organization. Since employees are the most valuable asset for […]
Excessive Leave of Absence Disrupts Business Performance & Profits What does an employee’s absence from work cost to your company? If you do not have an answer to this question, you’re not alone! Canada Newswire stated on May 23, 2008 that absenteeism translates into losses of over $16 billion in salary expenses. Due to an […]
The HR department is undoubtedly a key element for any organization. With so many responsibilities on the shoulders, it can be an extremely daunting task for HR people to manage multiple processes, especially when they have to cater to an expanding team or organization. A cloud based HRMS is the handiest tool they need. A […]
With the modern work environment going tech-wizardly, HR technology is enabling employers to manage the workforce compliance efficiently, especially the Minimum Wages Act and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Both the terms are closely related with employee satisfaction, a focus area for HR. In fact, the FMLA compliance fosters job satisfaction and engagement. One […]
Is your attendance management system efficient enough to keep track of your employees’ regularity? Just keeping a register on the entry or installing a biometric system is not the solution. Have you ever heard of a biometric system that intimates you about the regular absentees in your organization? Well, no biometric offers such functionality so […]
Since the evolution of business era, companies have always made efforts to attract top talent by providing them best career development opportunities, competitive compensation and a happy workplace to work in. Employers adapt these qualities and nurture their top talent with the aim to be seen as a great workplace for employees. Having a competent, […]
The “Big News” gives too much joy to the moms-to-be. Every pregnant woman copes up with health problems… and dealing with her company’s maternity leave policy adds more to her anxiety. Undoubtedly, it is the best time when she is ready to take up a new responsibility. On one hand, she is making every possible […]
Looking for a solution to reduce employee absenteeism? You have come at the right place. If you are signing too many sick leaves these days…. If your workplace often appears to be short-staffed…. If you find many workstations empty on days before and after weekends… Then….. It’s high time to track your absent staff and […]
We are pleased to present to you version 6.2 of Empxtrack. The following is a list of changes we have made to make your Empxtrack experience smoother and more efficient. Revamped Design The application has been completely re-designed grounds up to be more visually appealing and intuitive, making HR tasks an effortless process. Attendance has been redesigned […]
HR department is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of employee data – what we call the transactional role of HR. They manage employee personal files, leave and attendance, salary data, promotions, travel and expenses, benefits enrollments, timesheets and performance records. All this data has to be combined together in various ways, queries answered, reports […]
Here are a couple of quick questions for you – Your employee may reach office daily, dot on time, and he may avail very few sick or emergency leaves; but is he being efficient? Is the time he spends in the office being optimally used – or is he bogged down by distractions?
Five of your top performing employees, who manage the highest grossing accounts, are quitting the job; in quick succession. Your clients are upset and intend on taking their business elsewhere, which means serious losses to your company.
