We are extremely pleased to announce that Dresser & Associates has joined Net@Work, one of the most respected Sage Software Partners in North America and an award-winning end-to-end technology solutions provider. You will see very little change relative to your Sage Software support, really just a name change.
Once upon a time, only large companies with sizable budgets and equally large payroll departments could afford to process payroll in-house. But new technology and the development of affordable HR and payroll software like Sage HRMS has changed the landscape for small and mid-sized business … including the need for (and perceived cost-savings of) outsourcing your payroll. Here’s a look at the benefits of processing payroll in-house.
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Nicole Goldstein
Dresser & Associates
Used correctly, social media can benefit an organization. However, if not managed effectively, it can create many legal, financial and personnel risks. Given the potential risks and benefits of social media in the workplace, it is critical for managers to develop policies and procedures governing its appropriate use. Comprehensive policies and training efforts about social media need to convey to employees that they should:
Exercise good …Read More
Nicole Goldstein
Dresser & Associates
A well-developed job description will be a key resource to help you review employee performance, select employees, develop recruitment advertising, and make sure your compensation is competitive so you can attract the best talent. Be sure in developing your analysis and description that you have adhered to all federal equal employment opportunity laws and applicable state discrimination laws. If you have any questions, please consult an …Read More
Nicole Goldstein
Dresser & Associates
When developing your new employee orientation/onboarding program, there are a number of different aspects to consider, from the hand-outs you will be providing your new employee, to the structure and duration of the program. The following are some key elements of an onboarding program:
Give a warm welcome and try to reduce any nervousness the new employee may feel.
Discuss your plan for the first day.
Provide employee handbook, benefits packet, …Read More
Nicole Goldstein
Dresser & Associates
The human resources department will be obsolete in a matter of years. All HR functions will be done more efficiently by software, or will be outsourced entirely. At least that’s what some are saying.
They’re wrong.
Although software has, and is, changing the way HR functions, rather than spell the end of HR, industry analysts and practitioners predict these changes will provide new opportunities for growth. Software Advice, a firm that …Read More
