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HR Technology: What’s All The Hype?

Technological Innovations

Working with HR technology has never been more exciting. HR is evolving, as is the technology that supports it. It is empowering to provide businesses with technology that can help manage the people side of their organization. Technological innovations have created the opportunity for HR departments to generate a far greater impact than ever before. HR technology trends in 2018 are creating unparalleled automation for achieving stronger cohesion and communication. In addition, they will undoubtedly attract millennial workers, while also maintaining familiarity with the older generation.

HR automation technology eliminates paperwork, manages compliance, onboards new hires, tracks PTO, benefits enrollment and communication Applicant tracking, document signing, performance management, terminations, ACA compliance, documentation management, and list goes on!

Every Company Can Benefit from a Solid HR Technology Platform

In todays business world, it’s critical for even the smallest companies to be compliant and create effenciencies so they may thrive in a competitive market. Prior to the internet, HR recruiters had to rely on print publications to post jobs and find qualified candidates. Technology has revolutionized and globalized the way in which we find these qualified candidates.

Electronic imaging has made it feasible for companies to retrieve and store files in electronic format. HR technology makes it easy to simply print any necessary forms that an employee may need from a central digital library.

Increased performance management is yet another byproduct of technological improvement. With the use of metrics, companies can ensure that employees are meeting performance standards; based on these metrics, employers can either implement additional training, or transition the employee out of their position.

With all of these developments, business leaders would be wise to understand these technology trends that will shape the year ahead, and far beyond. As a result, companies are vastly improving their strategic recruiting, performance management, employee development, social networking, and internal employee communications – all vital business issues.

This is a very compelling time to be in business, especially with all of the technological options available to business owners – and they will continue to get more and more innovative!

California Based Company Finds Outsourced HR Support Invaluable With CorpStrat HR

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Kermisch & Paletz LLP is an established litigation and family law firm with over 30 years combined expertise in the areas of family law, civil litigation, immigration, mediation, and appeals. Their unique team approach to law, even in practice areas that are traditionally left to sole practitioners allows them to deliver the best results for their clients. They never lose sight of putting their clients’ needs first and to position them in the best way possible for a successful outcome. Holding similar values, the team at CorpStrat, who are dedicated to delivering Kermisch & Paletz’s HR and risk management compliance needs.

Managing Growing Pains

Like many California-based businesses, Kermisch & Paletz LLP, was feeling the growing pains of a successful start-up business. Knowing that having a solid HR infrastructure and key staff to address employee and compliance issues would allow them time to focus on their business. In 2017, they made it a priority to seek outside HR support.

“The laws are changing in my own field, and when it comes to employment law its even more complicated,” said Jorge Velasco, Senior Partner at Kermisch and Paletz. CorpStrat HR is our go-to for all our HR needs.”

HR and risk management compliance were just the beginning. With CorpStrat HR, Kermisch and Paletz found a complete HR solution including payroll, employee benefits, HRIS system and much more.

“CorpStrat HR is the best value in town,” said Mary Lu, Partner. The service level far exceeds what we were getting before.”

Employee Relations

CorpStrat HR has become the key resource for all our HR related issues at Kermisch and Paletz. Whether its coaching an employee, guiding management on key issues, addressing an employee’s concern, or addressing new changes in the field of HR.

HR Compliance

CorpStrat HR provided relief to a sensitive HR matter they were not familiar with. The depth of experience in complex matters involving different personalities and view-points was a definite advantage.

Personalized Service

“We really enjoy working with our dedicated representative, Victoria. She is knowledgeable, proactive, responsive and the employees like her too.” A key differentiator with CorpStrat HR is you will find them working with the client side-by-side. The HR representatives truly become part of the company’s culture.

CorpStrat HR Value Proposition

Jorge and Mary now have peace of mind knowing they can reach out and have the guidance and expertise that CorpStrat HR offers. With CorpStrat HR you don’t have to spend time worrying about the nuances of HR, insurance, or payroll. Those are things you can outsource, and instead focus on what you love to do. For Kermisch and Paletz, it’s practicing law.

The Uncertainty of Googling HR Issues

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Why Googling HR Issues Is A Bad Idea:

In a recent conversation with a client, we spoke of employees having access to the internet. We both agreed that this can be a blessing or a curse depending on the day of the week in the HR world. Prior to working with CorpStart HR, this client said their company handled information on employment laws and other topics one of two ways:

Googling it themselves, or
Calling an attorney.

Calling their attorney was often a good experience. As a trusted advisor with extensive knowledge of their business, they knew they could trust the information being provided. At times this became cost prohibitive so they would Google the issue. This resulted in a mixed bag of opinions with a sprinkle of the law depending on the subject.

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Success and Preparation Go Hand In Hand

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What is the greatest exposure for most business owners? Failing to plan.

Lots of business owners wake up at 2:00 am, worried and fearful, unable to go back to sleep, because they are consumed with the challenges facing their business and their families: What happens if I get sick? What happens if I can’t meet overhead? If my largest client goes out of business? If something, happens to my partner, wife, child or a parent? How will I retire? Who will succeed my business? If my lead-sales person leaves? Do I have a backup plan? The list goes on and on, right??

It takes a lifetime to build a business and it takes a moment for it to fall apart. According to Success Harbor and the U.S. Census Bureau, 400,000 new businesses are started every year in the USA, but 470,000 are dying and around half of all businesses no longer exist after five years. Only one-third make it past their tenth anniversary

All it takes is an unexpected death, an unforeseen illness, or a key personnel departure. Business owners must understand the possibilities, prepare for the risks, and plan for their continuity and succession. Protecting the business means protecting the families that depend on your business. The financial stability is interconnected. We understand this because we live it ourselves.

Are You Prepared?

We don’t have to look far to see the challenges that business owners face. Entrepreneurs face these dilemmas each day and we see family members get sick, become dependents, consume assets and increase the pressure. Success and preparation go hand in hand, and things move quickly in the world these days.

As insurance brokers and advisors, we regularly council with professionals – asking the challenging questions, and provoking dialogues into uncomfortable spaces between wants, needs and priorities. We are the catalyst for business succession, key man retention, insurance planning, and retirement focus. We prompt referrals to our network of professionals and engage your advisors to help you identify and achieve your goals.

Something keeping you up at night, staring at the ceiling? Likely, it’s in our zone of comfort. Comment below or call and let’s have a conversation about the things and people you care most about.

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Where Do You Draw The Line?

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Overly-Friendly or Sexual Harassment…Where Do You Draw the Line?

With the daily news of high profile cases of sexual harassment since Harvey Weinstein was accused last fall along with many others, clients have asked – how do you determine if someone is over-friendly verses harassment? The line between flirtation and harassment is a very fine, often, blurred one.

There is no disputing that a person’s individual and workplace culture plays a large part in this equation. Understanding what is happening (or not happening) in your organization, is most imperative for executives to take the lead on. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has a clear definition of what is and is not harassment. So perhaps the question should be, what proactive things can I do to tackle this ever growing issue?

Know the facts. Review the EEOC definition and educated yourself.
Know the types of harassment. Sexual, verbal, gender, etc. and how they can play out in your culture.
Have an inclusive work culture that is diverse in ethnicity, social background, and gender.
Review and update policies that relate to harassment of all kinds.
Develop internal communication that outlines standards, a process for reporting abuse, and clear consequences for violating the policy.
Participate in regular scheduled trainings.
Create a supportive work culture where employee’s feel empowered and valued.
Support HR when a concern arises.
Don’t wait for a formal complaint. If you see or hear about it, ACT.
Respond quickly to all allegations.

Be The Solution

While there are no guarantees a company policy or training will be the perfect solution, employers can take proactive steps to address harassment and create solutions that ensure a safe and comfortable work environment for all.

For the skeptics, yes, false accusations have been made and genuine misunderstandings, easily rectified. But don’t let that lessen the seriousness of a complaint. Harassment of all kinds now have a voice and that has given people the courage to speak up, when they may have been too scared to before.

Given how little agreement exists about a clear definition of sexual harassment, employers seeking to create a comfortable work environment may need to be more explicit about the boundaries of acceptable behavior. Consider CorpStrat to help you through that next situation and in developing policies or trainings. Our HR on Demand packages can provide reliable HR support and create solutions. We are here to help.