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Employee Engagement– Does it Really Need a Label?
When I first started seeing this term some seven or eight years ago, I have to admit, I laughed heartily. Since that first mocking laugh, I have seen employers run with the concept, up to and...
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Beware Black Holes in Employee Recognition
Black holes suck. If you want a culture of success, build a culture of recognition. Or so the saying goes. I once worked for a retail giant where management constantly strove to build a fun culture of...
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In Software, What Does ‘Easy to Use’ Really Mean?
After nearly 33 years in the software development business, I have seen the phrase “easy to use” applied to software products a thousand times. It is sometimes used aptly, and often not. This...
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People, the Ultimate Technology
The essential technology for the new millennium is the most complex technology ever conceived. It is not Windows or Unix, or the internet, or a programming language, or some type of artificial...
View ArticleFood Tips from a Traveling Trainer: Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a great staple to pack on your travels. On early morning flights in my carry-on bag, I have a package of instant oatmeal, a spoon, my favorite morning teabag, and sweetener in a small...
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How Much Does HR Software Cost?
So you’ve realized that spreadsheets are kind of a hassle for tracking and reporting on employee data, and HR software is your solution for improving human resources. But your budget is on your mind....
View ArticleThe New People-Trak.com is Here
It’s always a pleasure to release something you’ve worked hard on. We’ve been rolling out People-Trak Version 9 for a while now, and we finally have an updated website to match. Our in-house team...
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You should have an HR payroll interface. Here’s why…
An interface is the simplest ways to improve the reliability of your People-Trak data, and to be sure that HR and Payroll are both up to date. There’s nothing so embarrassing as presenting a report to...
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Touching Base – A Phrase to Avoid
This morning, I received a voice mail from a vendor with whom we discussed business some months ago. The message began with: “This is so and so and I am calling to touch base”. Huh! While I...
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Worried About Your HR Data?
Recent internet security woes Security experts in the UK have advised that the widespread internet security vulnerability known as Heartbleed extends to HR and payroll software for small businesses....
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