White Papers by LightWork Software

The first couple of weeks at a new job can make or break an employee’s impression of their work and employer experience. As a human resources manager, it is your job to ensure each new hire is integrated smoothly into the company. It is also important to understand that orientation processes can...

Employees are motivated in many different ways, but the one thing that everyone appreciates is being noticed for a job well done. It provides a sense of value and appreciation. The goals and benefits of an employee recognition program are multifaceted and improve employee job satisfaction and...

According to the United States government, reported business email compromise (BEC) scams accounted for losses of $1.7 billion in 2019. So many of us rely on email to conduct business, both personal and professional, it is easy to see why this is a serious line of attack for criminals. What is a...

The ability to track employees is a necessity for any company, but how you do it makes a difference. The tough part is trying to decide which solution may be the best for your organization. Human error is the single biggest factor in most time-keeping systems. When errors happen, managers and...

The ability to track employees is a necessity for any company, but how you do it makes a difference. The tough part is trying to decide which solution may be the best for your organization. Human error is the single biggest factor in most time-keeping systems. When errors happen, managers and...

The third annual State of Performance Management Study, conducted by HR.com and sponsored by LightWork® Software, reports that the primary objectives of performance management are employee and organization growth, at 71 and 70 percent respectively. The more than 340 human resource professionals...

This infographic provides a snapshot of key issues facing HR professionals as 2020 came to a close. COVID19's impact on performance management priorities tops this chart. Learn what practices high-performing companies are doing to succeed. The information is pulled from an research study...

Cyber security is critical to keeping your company and its technology running smoothly. Learn more about privacy and password protection and Start 2021 Off Right with Best Practices for Passwords.

Cyber security is critical to keeping your company and its technology running smoothly. Learn more about privacy and password protection and Start 2021 Off Right with Best Practices for Passwords.

Human resources wears many hats for an organization. Recruiting, hiring, benefits, training, payroll, performance management, employee records, etc. Any number of these, if not all of these areas, may have been affected in 2020 due to the COVID19 pandemic. Large numbers of employees who...

Recruiting and hiring the right candidates involves company branding, positioning, challenging work opportunities, and offering a competitive compensation package. It is not enough to attract candidates with the qualifications, skills and experience that meet the position description. You must...

LightWork® Learning Management gives human resources professionals the ability to deploy customized training to individuals based on job titles, roles and responsibilities. LightWork Learning Management, powered by dialogEDU, is a unique technology that provides digital learning and...

Discover the advantages of biometric time clocks. Frequently asked questions about biometric time clock uses, functionality and system requirements are answered.

Network infrastructure, systems analysis, backup and disaster recovery, security analysis, and development are just a few areas of expertise that should require a special review within your company to ensure all scenarios and bases are covered. Because the range of operations is so broad,...

Achieving a balance between work and home before 2020 was a process of juggling and prioritizing responsibilities between the two. Now, more than perhaps any other time in U.S. history, employees are facing new challenges because the office, in many cases, is also home. LightWork® Software...

As more offices shift to a remote workforce, it can be challenging to ensure employee productivity without a physical presence in the traditional workspace. Studies show that in most cases, working from home results in increased employee productivity, but to make sure that your team is staying...

Natural disasters, pandemics, accidents, and/or man-made disasters all are beyond our control. As a business owner, what is under your control is your organization’s ability to survive any of those occurrences. While having a backup of your company’s data is important, it doesn’t guarantee...

Accurate employee time and attendance tracking is crucial to any company, especially when it comes to payroll. However, sometimes mistakes happen, and employees forget to clock-in or out of their shifts. This brief answers to frequently asked questions about missed employee time punches.

Most morale improvement articles focus on the pleasure of tangible benefits. Employee loyalty programs. Company discounts. Book clubs, coffee mugs, stress balls. While these all have their merits, morale goes beyond what your employees can accumulate based on a points system. The immediate...