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HR RESEARCH CENTER

Get to know the products, the players, even potential pitfalls before you invest.

Dive in to the complete Buyer's Guide for all the facts you need. Then compare options side-by-side with our vendor Comparison Guide. Get your complete Toolkit now. It's free!


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• An overview of the HR outsourcing market
• Features and services to consider
• The top 4 payroll providers compared



In a busy HR department, payroll should be the least of your worries. Find out which payroll provider can best meet your needs by reading this comparison guide!

FORMAT: PDF    LENGTH: 2 pages

Add important resources without hiring full time employees with an HR outsourcer. Download your free buyer's guide today.

FORMAT: PDF    LENGTH: 10 pages

ON-DEMAND WEBCAST:
DATE: Wednesday, December 9, 2009
TIME: 11AM PST / 2PM EST

Michael Allen
President
HR Allen Consulting Services
PUBLISHED: Nov 29 2009


INTRODUCTION
The Wage and Hour Division who is in charge of the federal minimum wage and overtime laws, enforcing ... read more >

Katy Tynan
Management Coach
Personal Focus Coaching
PUBLISHED: Mar 11 2010


INTRODUCTION
If you see these warning signs, address them quickly - sometimes a little communication and redirect ... read more >

clay scroggin
PRESIDENT/OWNER
CompareHRIS.com
PUBLISHED: Mar 10 2010
INTRODUCTION
Pre-Recorded Demos have their place in the research process for HRMS or HR software

Direct Deposit for Contractors and Freelancers: Is It Worth It?


INTRODUCTION
For freelancers or contractors, the bank still beckons to deposit checks, and it often takes at least a day to clear. Do you remember what that hassle was like? But some companies are using direc ... read more >

Sarah Caron

PUBLISHED: Jun 10 2009


The right choice of employees makes or breaks a company. Ensure you find the people you need.

FORMAT: PDF    LENGTH: 17 pages

Finding the right employees is key to your company. Ensure you get good employee matches.

FORMAT: PDF    LENGTH: 18 pages

FREE LIVE WEBCAST:
DATE: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
TIME: 11AM PDT / 2PM EDT

Do Ex-Employees Really Pose a Threat to Security?


INTRODUCTION
According to a recent survey by Courion Corporation, 93 percent of organizations don't think that terminated employees pose a security risk to systems. Meanwhile 53 percent of IT managers aren't ... read more >

Sarah Caron

PUBLISHED: Jun 22 2009


CARE-ing Communication - Delivering Bad News with Finesse


INTRODUCTION
When delivering bad news, whether to an individual in a performance review, to a large employee group, or even to family members or friends, the important thing to know is that it is often the manner ... read more >

Lisa Boesen

PUBLISHED: Mar 09 2010


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Managing human resources professionals: How do you manage the managers?
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Hello, Mary: I did chuckle at Nik's response. My immediate thought was that your human resource department isn't doing its job. Have they put a performance management syste ... read more >
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