If your methods for creating, managing, and distributing human resources policies and procedures has become unmanageable, finding the right strategies and tools can turn a frustrating situation into a streamlined process. From an outsider’s perspective, HR Policy and Procedure management might not seem like a big problem. Simply write up the policies and procedures, send them out to the appropriate staff,...
From direct deposits, to status change requests, to exit interviews, the sheer volume of paperwork and number of forms used in Human Resources can overload even the most efficient HR team. With more people than ever working remote, paper-based HR forms are simply no longer practical. HR teams are turning to new technologies to process HR forms electronically. HR teams create,...
Document Locator to sponsor Legislative and Labor Update session at the virtual Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference March 3 and 4 in Portland, Oregon. The 19th Annual Legislative and Employment Law Conference, presented by Oregon SHRM and Stoel Rives will be a live virtual event this year, consisting of 2 half-day sessions on Wednesday, March 3rd and Thursday March 4th. ...
With the arrival of the age of COVID, the way the world works has transformed. This workplace transformation has touched every aspect of the business and is particularly visible in the human resources arena. With so many HR departments tied to paper files filled with confidential employee information locked away in file cabinets at the office, HR teams are rethinking...
The burden to accurately document and track records for FMLA lies solely with the employer; an HR Document Management system can help. One of the biggest mistakes a company can make when it comes to FMLA administration is allowing the processes to be handled differently from case to case Businesses that employ 50 or more workers, as well as all public agencies...
It is the job of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to administer and enforce civil rights laws against workplace discrimination. To comply with these laws, employers and HR professionals must educate and train employees, implement strong policies and procedures, and maintain strict record keeping practices. EEOC Compliance It’s a challenge for employers and HR professionals to strictly follow the laws enforced...
Disciplinary action can sometimes uncover incomplete or outdated policies. This is an opportunity to update these policies. To do this, it helps to have an understanding of how policies have been followed over time. It is also important to develop an effective strategy for distributing updated policies throughout your organization. What happens when a disciplinary action triggers the need to...
HR professionals are keeping a sharp eye on legislative changes taking effect in the new year, and new proposals under consideration as we enter a new decade. The new decade brings with it new state and federal legislation affecting employee rights. Some laws may radically reshape what it means to be a full-time employee vs. working part-time or operating as a...
ColumbiaSoft is joining HR leaders and executives from across the Portland metropolitan region gathering at this year’s PHRMA annual conference on May 16. On showcase will be demonstrations of HR Document Management in Document Locator, including electronic file management and electronic onboarding with eForms. Culture Shift: Empowering HR to Drive it This year’s PHRMA conference includes an impressive speaker lineup, with keynote...
A paperless HR document management system means you can search files electronically, organize everything automatically, secure files against unauthorized access, automate review and approval procedures, recover files easily in the event of a disaster, and even make easy-to-use online forms that replace paper and PDF forms. If this weren’t enough, the filing cabinets are gone too. In looking at what the...
