by Roger A. Smith,
CPP & Payroll Consultant
“I Love Year-End!”
Have you heard comments like these? Or, perhaps, you have made similar remarks. Have you ever heard anyone say, “I love year-end?” Well, I do love year-end. [more]
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Happy Holidays from the Workforce Chronicle!
In the Holiday Edition of The Workforce Chronicle, we'll reflect on the past year, review results from the 2008 Learning Series program, and say hello to new customers. Plus, the always insightful Payroll Prof discusses the virtues of the year's end.
View any one of our 2008 Learning Series Webinars during the month of December 2008, for a chance to win a copy of Aspen Publisher’s Family and Medical Leave Guide.
Congratulations to Pam Zernis of Teton County School District #1 for winning Aspen Publisher’s Family and Medical Leave Guide for viewing the November webinar, “Employee Leave Rights: Navigating the Maze and Understanding FMLA in School Districts.”
Featured Article
Happy Holidays from WorkForce Software
December 2008 marks the Second Anniversary of The WorkForce Chronicle. Thank you for your continued support in reading our newsletter. We will continue in 2009, to provide you with new and interesting industry news, hot topics, a dash of WorkForce Software updates, and, of course, our monthly Learning Series Webinars.
Over the year, WorkForce posted eleven on-demand webinars, ranging in topics from workforce technology to best practices. The Learning Series webinars have been viewed by more than 1,000 people throughout the year. We would like to thank Ms. Felicia Cheek, senior business advisor for The Hackett Group; Mr. Roger A. Smith; CPP & payroll consultant for Payroll Prof; and, Beth Brascugli De Lima; M.B.A., SPHR, and principal of HRM Consulting for presenting our top three webinars in 2008.
Five Characteristics of Top Performing Payroll Organizations
Ms. Felicia Cheek, Senior Business Advisor for The Hackett Group, discusses the results of her firm’s 2007 Payroll Performance Study. Payroll organizations were rated on their efficiency and effectiveness, and the top 25% performing organizations have five common characteristics that put them above the rest. This webinar helps you drive your department to the top of the payroll performance scale.
Flexible Scheduling, Alternative Work Schedules, and Telecommuting
In this webinar Roger Smith, CPP & Payroll Consultant, discusses how employers can provide a work/life balance for their employees. Employees value their time both on the job and in their personal life, and they need to feel their employer values their time as well. Mr. Smith has discussed best practices in the payroll department in other webinars, but this webinar reveals best practices to keeping employees happy and valued.
Employee Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Rights
Ms. Beth Brascugli De Lima, M.B.A., SPHR and founder, president, and principal of HRM Consulting, Inc., discusses how the FMLA has challenged both experienced and new HR professionals since it became law. Understanding the various leaves that run concurrently and navigating the compliance maze adds a level of complexity that boggles the most seasoned professional. Ms. De Lima discusses where the biggest mistakes are made, and helps you learn strategies for consistent compliance.
For those of you who have not seen the above-mentioned webinars, they are still available on our website.
We start 2009 with a Learning Series webinar on wage garnishments, “An Organizations Involvement with Wage Attachments,” presented by Amorette Bryant, CPP. Ms Bryant is recognized by the payroll industry as an expert in the area of employer responsibilities, regarding all aspects of wage garnishments. She provides staff training and other services to companies, including assistance with writing procedures, transition or transformation of Systems. Amorette is author of The Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishments, 2009 ED, Aspen Publishers and a contributor to other Aspen publications
We look forward to having you join us!
Articles & Insights
New FMLA Rules: 10 Important Revisions
The Department of Labor has released final regulations covering the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and addressing new military family leave entitlements for employees. Here are summaries of some of the significant revisions included in the final rules. [more]
Top 4 Ways Obama's Presidency Could Affect You
President-elect Barack Obama has plans that could affect employers in many significant areas, including healthcare insurance, unions, Family and Medical Leave, and the minimum wage. Here are four areas to keep an eye on when Obama takes office in 2009.
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WorkForce Software in the News
Case Study
The United Illuminating Company
Customer Since: March 2006
Industry: Utilities
Employees: 1,000
UI is a New Haven, Connecticut-based regional distribution company that provides electricity and energy-related services to more than 320,000 customers in municipalities in the Greater New Haven and Bridgeport areas. UI was looking for a system to automate its workforce management processes and chose WorkForce’ EmpCenter. EmpCenter has helped increase productivity and reduce labor costs associated to UI’s workforce management practices.
COMPLETE CASE STUDY
EmpCenter
EmpCenter Attendance Point Tracking & Alert Manager
It is increasingly important for employers to control attendance in the workplace. Unscheduled absenteeism is costly and directly affects an organization’s expenses and bottom line. EmpCenter Attendance Point Tracking & Alert Manager provides an accurate and effective means to monitor attendance events. Automated monitoring frees busy managers from messy manual tracking and aids HR and management in determining where, when, and how valuable productivity is lost. [more]
Contact WorkForce Software for more information at info@workforcesoftware.com.
White Paper Highlight
The Return On Investment of an Automated Time Tracking System
Organizations usually cover the costs of their investments within six to twelve months after implementing the WorkForce Software EmpCenter solution, and returns on investments from 250% to 500% can be expected after five years of using it. Of course, these estimates vary with company size, business requirements for the solution and business processes prior to implementation.
[more]
Webinars
Events
Stop by the WorkForce Software booth at the following 2009 Events. Prize Drawings held during each event!
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2009 AASA National Conference on Education
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA
February 19th-21st, 2009
www.aasa.org
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CASBO's Annual Conference & California School Business Expo
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA
April 6-9th, 2009
www.casbo.org/
IHRIM 2009 Conference and Technology Exposition
Manchester Grand Hyatt
San Diego, CA
April 19-22nd, 2009
www.ihrim.org
2009 CUPA-HR Eastern Region Conference
The Westin
Providence, RI
April 26-29th, 2009
www.cupahrregions.org/eastern/
MSBO’s 71st Annual Conference & Exhibit
Cobo Hall
Detroit, MI
April 28-30th, 2009
www.msbo.org
Southeastern and Florida ASBO Conference
Town Center Marriott
Charleston, WV
April 28-May 1st, 2009
www.sasbo.org/www.
2009 CUPA-HR Southern Region Conference
The Gault House
Louisville, KY
May 17-20th, 2009
www.cupahr.org/regions/conferences/southern/
2009 IPMA‐HR Southern Region Conference & AAPPA Annual Study Conference
Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center
Mobile, AL
May 17-20th, 2009
http://www.aappa-hr.org/conferences.htm
American Payroll Association Annual Congress
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
May 19-23rd, 2009
www.americanpayroll.org
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NACUBO 2009 Annual Meeting
John B Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
Boston, MA
June 27-30th, 2009
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