Work-from-home jobs in the past were diamonds in the rough. Landing one meant experiencing the chance to skip the commute, be closer to your family, and relax in the comfort of your home. This was a chance that many could only wish for. When 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many people got their wish as a vast number of companies were forced to quickly transition to a remote workforce to satisfy social distancing safety guidelines. While the transition was abrupt, most companies were able...

With 2021 already here, we can see the advancement in digitization, work flexibility, and increased competition for skilled workers which leads to some significant changes in the payroll functions. This year upgrading contracting, payroll, and benefits solutions becomes more important than ever before. Attracting and retaining top talent is pivotal for all businesses negatively impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. In recent years, we have seen several inefficient payroll systems that...

In today’s world, companies need to adapt fast to the ever changing environment. To become more agile in the market, a flexible employee structure is a huge advantage. Remote work has been gaining popularity over the years and the coronavirus pandemic gave it a good boost. Hiring trends show that outsourcing is here to stay and remote work has become rather mainstream. Companies get lower costs, some employees are more productive and it even gets them closer to the so worshipped work-life...

Working remotely is a dream come true for many people. It rids them of the commuting hassles and gives them more freedom in managing their time and workflow. Employers like the idea too. Going remote means saving on your regular office expenses. GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics calculates that this saving for each half-time remote employee could reach $11,000 per year. This number accounts for some factors such as “increased productivity, lower real estate costs, reduced absenteeism and turno...

An applicant tracking system (ATS) gives organizations and businesses the ability to manage their recruitment needs using an electronic dataset. This can enable them to filter applicants automatically based on specific criteria such as how experienced an applicant is and what specific skill sets they have. This allows HR personnel to manage and sort potential candidates into different categories for further review. Recruitment software is an online human resource tool that manages the process...