White Papers for SHRM Human Resource Vendor Directory

In order to maintain peak performance, the HR Department must have the right resources in place. Whether you’re just beginning your HCM search or reevaluating your current system, this report will help you calculate ROI to justify HCM costs, measure “hard” versus “soft” dollars, and audit your...

The trend of outsourcing certain services is increasing, as companies seek to unburden their operations and become more efficient. The risks inherent to handling your company’s confidential information and the sensitive personal data of your employees or clients require a higher degree of...

• Identify potential issues that may stir up conflict • Praise employee’s strengths and give positive feedback • Identify employee’s weaknesses in managing conflict and help with best practices • Address the situation immediately • Model appropriate behavior when working in teams • Avoid...

TalentSorter article featured in HR Reporter Magazine, June 2018

We think our COBRA Administration solution is THE best, but don't just take our word for it. Our client, De Wafelbakkers, the international manufacturer of frozen breakfast products, recently shared their COBRA experience with us. We think their feedback will be invaluable for others looking to...

MZQ's wrap plan document includes a web portal where employees can access necessary plan documents. The MZQ document and portal are designed to ensure that clients meet applicable legal requirements under ERISA.

Should your business outsource HR compliance functions? How do you know what type of TPA or system to use? Learn more in this comprehensive guide to outsourcing human resources.

With some of the greatest generational diversity in workplace history and an alarmingly high level of disengaged employees, organizations need to get in the game—literally. Increasingly, companies are “gamifying” their learning programs to engage a multigenerational workforce. But not just any...

The best HR professionals and managers know that high-performing talent is their organization’s most valued asset. While finding and keeping the best people can be difficult, keeping employees engaged, motivated and feeling valued, remains among HR’s most pressing challenges. At True Colors,...

Leadership "behavior" appears to be shared by leaders at every level, from Frontline to C-Suite. Numerous studies show that individuals who practice leadership and management skills under the supervision and support of someone who has mastered a specific competency develop the competency faster...

Expanding Consciousness

While email remains an essential tool for business communication, email overload and employee engagement present real challenges. With more than 200 billion emails sent and received every day, it is no surprise many go unopened or unread. Whether you are responsible for sending executive...

The overall aging demographics of the U.S. workforce are well known. As a result, the traditional approach to “retirement” has evolved from ceasing all work to moving into “phased”, “partial” or even “blurred” (stopping and then returning for periodic employment) “preretirement”. There are...

When it comes to background screening, drug testing, and employment verification’s, those in the background screening industry must keep informed of the ever-changing rules, regulations, laws, and court decisions. What are the most impactful topics facing the industry for 2019? Of those,...

Companies that take a long, hard look at their hiring processes realize skills and abilities carry a lot of weight. The pre-hire assessment process is one of the more effective means for getting an objective and standardized measurement of characteristics that are relevant to a job. Tests and...

Competition for talent is intense. One of the biggest threats to business growth today is the difficulty of finding the right talent. Companies that are on a strategic journey to transform productivity or continue sustainable growth understand that the strategy behind acquiring great talent is...

As we start to look forward to the New Year now maybe a good time to review the established processes at work to see if tasks can be modified or eliminated altogether. Process improvement focuses on streamlining established procedures, reducing costs and improving efficiency. There are...

Our global study found a core problem: a lack of leadership accountability. Accountable leadership is a requirement for building an organization that can thrive and remain agile, prepared to meet the needs of tomorrow. The leadership accountability gap is not only real, but also addressing it...

Some employers look into your background before deciding whether to hire you, or before deciding whether you can keep your job. When they do, you have legal rights. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces a federal law that regulates background reports for employment, and the Equal...

If you’re like most HR Professionals you are under tremendous pressure from top management to increase the strategic value of your team. The message is loud and clear – “we need improved service and streamlined processes!”

Since 70 million people in the U.S. have a criminal record, it makes sense that employers conduct criminal background checks so they can make informed decisions about applicants. The problem is that many myths abound regarding criminal background checks, so we decided to round up some of the...

The ability to set and consistently achieve one’s goals has many benefits including improved performance and heightened self-confidence. Conversely, it can be quite demotivating to repeatedly fall short of a goal or become stuck and unable to move forward. This is an area where coaching has been...

Today's organizations and leaders face a demanding challenge in choosing from among thousands of personality assessment products and services. Validity and reliability are especially important factors to consider when evaluating assessments. Valid and reliabe assessments have been proven to be a...

While training is a necessary step, it may not be enough to prove competence and ensure peace of mind. In today’s world of regulations and standards it is no longer enough to simply train your workforce. Organizations must establish an employee development program that...

A Texas based Holding Company specializing in automotive dealerships was growing by acquisition throughout the state and initially had 18 locations with 400 employees. Their continued growth plans brought them to a decision point of either needing to hire a larger staff and train them or look at...