Tag Archives: Human Resources (HR)

Don’t Let This Happen To You – Safeguard Your Data

Facts About Data Loss Most businesses today have considered the risk of data loss, but few have adequately protected their data. 34% of companies fail to test their tape backups, and of those that do, 77% have found tape backup … Continue reading

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Understanding Business Intelligence – Part 2

In our previous article, we explained what Business Intelligence (BI) is and what it can do for your organization.  In this issue, we will address how BI works in the real world (not only in the technology world).  We will … Continue reading

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Tool of the Month

HR Compliance – Fair Labor Standards Act Free! Federal Minimum Wage Poster for 2007, 2008, 2009. Effective on July 24th, 2007, the federal government issued a minimum wage increase. To be in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, you … Continue reading

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Attention Sage HR Users– EEO-1 Report Revision Notice

The US Department of Labor has issued the following notice: Beginning in 2007, employers, including Federal contractors, will collect and report data about the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their workforces on a revised Standard Form 100, Employer Information … Continue reading

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How to Choose a Warehouse Management System

When it comes to choosing the right warehouse management system (WMS) for your business, it’s important to understand your warehouse needs and the benefits of having an integrated WMS before starting the selection process.  There are several key factors which … Continue reading

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Understanding The Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Part 1 – What is the Act and Is My Company Effected? What is the Act? FMLA became effective on August 5, 1993, for most employers. If a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) was in effect on that date, FMLA became … Continue reading

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Back to Basics: What Exactly is CRM? April 2007 By Dr. Nancy Rauseo

Search the term ‘CRM’ on the Internet and you’ll get millions of hits, with about 98% of them being software or technology related. Consider that about 50 to 60% of CRM software implementations have been considered huge challenges, and in … Continue reading

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Measuring CRM’s Bottom Line Impact – Part 1 By Dr. Nancy Rauseo

Sometimes the most challenging part of implementing CRM is selling it internally to your company’s management and to the employees that will end up living and breathing CRM. Regardless of a company’s size, you will likely need to quantify the … Continue reading

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What is an ERP System?

We often hear IT personnel, consultants and software publishers refer to ERP systems, but what exactly is ERP? ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a business management system that integrates all facets of the business, including finance, planning, manufacturing, warehouse, sales, … Continue reading

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The Paperless Company – Background on Document Management Systems

Most organizations do not consider themselves to be in the document business. Nevertheless, documents are really a second venture for nearly all organizations. Everyday, documents drive the business functions that make any company run. Marketing, accounting, human resources, manufacturing, shipping, … Continue reading

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