Human Resources Whitepapers
These whitepapers cover issues related to human resources -- saving time and money using HR software, understanding the basics of government compliance, how software can help you stay on top of new rules and regulations, and striking a healthy workplace balance.
The Critical Relationship Between the CEO and HR
How to help executives make well-informed decisions about the workforce
Career Development Planning and the Changing Workforce
Why the transition between different generations of workers makes it more important than ever
Evaluating HR Management Software: Five Key Factors that should guide your decision when choosing an HRMS
As organizations look for more ways to increase productivity and profitability, human resources departments are being asked to provide more strategic input to executives.
Social Media and HR - Friends or Foes?
Social media is quite a phenomenon. It's changing the way we use the Internet, communicate with friends and business colleagues, interact with corporations (or customers), gather information, and make decisions. Social media may still seem like a technological fad that is mainly used by younger people, but in truth, it is rapidly gaining users across generations and becoming a main stream business tool.
Ten Reasons to Move from Sage Abra Suite to Sage HRMS
An award-winning human resource management system (HRMS) for small and midsized companies, Sage HRMS empowers executives and human resources (HR) managers with the tools and critical analytical workforce information they need to drive business objectives and maximize their Return On Employee Investment.
Ten Payroll Reasons to Move from Sage Abra Suite to Sage HRMS
There are many reasons for Sage Abra Suite customers to transition to Sage HRMS. Built on the industry-standard Microsoft SQL platform, Sage HRMS provides enhanced functionality to make work life easier. And it's easy to get started—data migration is straightforward and can be accomplished quickly.
Best Practices in HR: Five Steps to Advance Your Midsized Company's Talent Management Strategy
Savvy leaders realize the importance of developing their internal bench strength today to competitively address the organizational demands of tomorrow. In reality, identifying and adopting the ideal components needed to support an integrated performance and learning management process is complex and time-consuming. For midsized organizations with limited resources, it's even more challenging.
Sage Employee Analytics – The Next Service Level of Human Resources
A deep recession always does both harm and good. It's like a wildfire: Initially, the devastation and destruction comprise the only visible outcome, but in the long run, it gives room for new growth. The most recent recession put a lot of pressure on human resource professionals to do more with less people, and meanwhile be of strategic influence to the rest of the organization by optimizing the investment made in its main asset: employees.
The Healthcare Reform Survival Guide
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010, and the amendments made by the Healthcare and Reconciliation Act of 2010 (together, known as the Affordable Care Act), have significant employment tax and information reporting implications.
The Benefits of Paperless HR
Learn the benefits of reducing paper in human resources and how it can make you better, save money, and increase efficiency.
5 Things to Consider When Choosing an HRMS
In order to support executives and managers, HR needs to have the right tools in place to improve access to timely, accurate information that helps produce informed business decisions. This whitepaper explores important things to consider.
HR Technology Tools - What You May Be Missing
The more informed you are about human resources technology options, the better decisions you’ll make when choosing what's best for your company. This white paper gives you a roundup on how a human resource management system (HRMS) can free you from paperwork, reduce time spent on routine tasks, lower costs, and improve productivity.
6 Keys Challenges Solved with End-to-End HR Management
Human resource departments have an increasingly strategic role within any organization, particularly in the areas of recruiting, compensation, benefits cost containment, and employee development. But often the HR staff finds itself trapped between strategic goals and a burdensome level of administrative tasks and never-ending paperwork. On average, HR professionals spend as much as 80% of their time on routine administration, and only 14% on strategic corporate initiatives. Solving these problems requires a comprehensive “toolkit” that streamlines human resource processes and brings bottom-line results. Here you'll find timely advice on tackling these problems head-on.
The Data-Driven HR Organization - How to Achieve It and How to Benefit From It
This white paper was written by Don Farber of VineyardSoft and supports the decision to use Sage Alerts & Workflow as a tool for business to stay compliant.
Making HR More Strategic: Top 6 Reasons Behind the Rapid Adoption of Talent Management Systems
Today's business climate is forcing a shift in the role HR plays – from administrative support to strategic manager of an organization's greatest asset – its people. Learn about the key drivers behind the shift and the vital role talent management systems are playing in supporting HR's transformation.
Saving Time and Streamlining Your HR Processing with Automatic Email Alerts
While HRIS technology has greatly improved the ability of Human Resources departments to track, process, and analyze important information, it also has created more challenges in terms of increased workload and new responsibilities. HR managers are tasked to communicate and access corporate data more frequently in support of strategic planning.
Preventing Harassment and Discrimination-What Every Human Resources Professional Should Know
Everyone has the right to work in a professional environment. Creating a work environment where unprofessional behavior is not tolerated takes time and a concerted effort. The burden of preventing unprofessional conduct, especially harassment and discrimination, falls squarely on the shoulders of employers. In fact, creating a professional workplace free of discrimination and harassment may be one of the most important things a human resources professional can do.
The Bottom Line on HR Technology: Improving Results and Lowering Costs with a Human Resource Management System
…A well-run business needs a strong, talented workforce. Business owners face a range of human resources challenges, from competition for top talent to spiraling benefits costs. Globalization is increasing the competitive pressures on businesses while rapid advances in technology require new skills and accelerated development of the workforce.
Sage HRMS Security Considerations
Information security is a key concern for businesses today. This paper discusses several common considerations when planning the security of Sage HRMS and Sage HRMS Workforce Connections in typical SQL Server, Windows Server and networking environments.
CPA Tech Advisory - Best Software, Inc. - Sage HRMS Payroll
...If you are comfortable working in Windows applications, you will find Sage HRMS a real pleasure to work with. The screens are well organized with a good balance between providing the right amount of information on a screen without intimidating you with too much data...
Striking a healthy workplace balance: How to "get a life" while staying productive
Think you're working too hard? You're not alone. According to a poll conducted by a well-known online job board, more than 70% of employees believe they don't have a healthy balance between their work and their personal life. Countless hours spent toiling at the office can take precious time away from hobbies, family life and even a good night's sleep.
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