Best Practices

HRMS Software that Doesn’t Solve Problems

Moving too quickly on solutions we think will fix the problem may keep us from accurately identifying the true cause. We identify a genuine problem and entertain possible solutions before choosing one. But we forget that we might be looking only at a symptom of a deeper problem. Before moving ahead, we need to slow down and ask "Why?" A drop in production can be a problem with equipment, employee attendance, or quality control.

Authority to Approve vs. Need to Know

Moving from paper to Sage HRMS HR Actions is the time to carefully review the approval process for every transaction and take the opportunity to streamline it. Start by separating true "Approvers" from "Need to Knows."

Sage Endorses Delphia’s Automated SQL Migration for Sage Abra Suite

Delphia Consulting is excited to announce that Sage has endorsed our Automated SQL Migration for Sage Abra Suite (ASM). This groundbreaking solution puts an end to the tedious, time consuming, and costly migration methods used in the past that discouraged many companies from migrating to the SQL platform.

42 Ways to Add Alerts and Workflow to HR

"If only we had known..." Have you ever uttered those words? All of us in HR have plenty of times when they would be appropriate: An employee's work anniversary date slipped by without notice, a new hire arrived on her first day without the documents HR needed for paperwork, COBRA benefits information wasn't mailed out to a former employee, or someone's certification expired...

How HR Is Changing (And Why It Should)

If you identify as an HR professional, raise your hand. Well, if you feel silly sitting in your office with your hand in the air, just imagine. Now, think about the last strategic meeting you attended. Were your responsibilities making sure the room was ready, coffee was made, and everyone was happy? If the answer is yes, put down that imaginary hand. HR is changing, and there’s a good reason.

5 Must-Have Social Media Channels for the Recruiting Marketing Mix

The Web is continually impacting marketing strategies and tactics, and let’s face it – a significant part of recruiting is marketing. The latest buzz is around using social media, or Web 2.0, to help recruit top talent. With the onset of social media, marketing departments can no longer control the message. Power is shifting to the end user. Individuals can influence the perception of a brand and buying decisions of their online friends through such online media as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and blogs.

14 Regulatory Acts Every HR Professional Should Know

You've got a lot of regulatory agencies watching you! Are you on top of what you need to report to keep each one happy? Here are some you should be aware of: Affordable Care Act (ACA)The employer mandate is a penalty that will be incurred by employers with more than 50 employees that do not offer health insurance to their full-time workers. This provision was included as a disincentive for employers considering dropping their current insurance plans once the insurance exchanges began operating as an alternative source of insurance. Proponents of the reform law wanted to address the parts of the [...]