Human Resources

Ever since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses have been very focused on the problems directly in front of them. In a crisis, you can’t afford to ignore these urgent challenges! But we also can’t afford to put off long-term strategic planning indefinitely, either. And if you haven’t done so yet, now is the…

When we think of innovation, our minds often go first to technology. We think about the IT department. But don’t forget about your HR, though! Innovation in human resources is important for improving employee engagement and more. A close partnership between HR and IT can be one of the most significant relationships in your business.…

Technology doesn’t just change products and services, or marketing strategies. It also has a huge impact on human resources, too, including how we recruit and hire employees, how we manage employees, and more. Thanks to the opportunities that technology provides, you are able to be much more strategic in how you evaluate candidates, to find…

As you make important decisions on how to manage your employees, taking a more human approach and seeking to empathize with and understand your employees will lead to a better situation for everyone. This is especially true for businesses that are reopening offices after a year and more of remote work during the pandemic. Find…

Last month, ADP hosted the Women@Work Summit, a conference for women business leaders to build connections and focus on how to aid women in the workplace. One of the central panels was “Women’s Mental Health and Wellness: Creating Conditions to Thrive,” where an expert panel discussed the importance of mental health initiatives, burnout prevention strategies,…

We’re in a fast-moving world, and things are constantly changing. But they don’t typically just change entirely; what is new is usually an evolution from what came before. So it’s important to pay attention to new trends and technologies, but don’t completely drop everything you’re doing. In our latest article, we’re looking at some new…

Are you offering paid parental leave to your employees? Many companies are finding that this is one of the most valuable benefits to attract and retain the most talented employees. As family structures change, employees have different needs for familial care. And these kind of quality-of-life benefits can often outweigh even compensation (within reason!) when…

If your business works with independent contractors, you’re familiar with the Form 1099 used for reporting with the IRS. But simply filling out a 1099 for a worker isn’t what makes them an independent contractor. It’s important that you correctly classify every worker, following all relevant tests and the federal and state levels. Learn more…

Diversity in the workplace matters. As more businesses come to recognize the value that diversity & inclusion programs have, including on the bottom line, trends in technology are providing data to help business owners track and measure the results of their efforts. Gautam Sukumar of ADP shares how employers can effectively use this data. Watch…