HRIT Systems: SaaS vs. Leasing
The following post first appeared in 2018. Various options for payment do not always equal the same amount. For now,...
Understanding Big Data to Streamline HR Decision-Making
Data Visualization Each day companies of all sizes utilize big data to uncover insights in their industry. From financial institutions...
How an Employee Portal Frees Up Time for HR Teams
No matter the profession, there are only so many hours in a week to accomplish tasks. Specifically, HR professionals must...
AI is the Answer in Today’s (HR) Workplace
The world of artificial intelligence is booming. This next-gen innovation is more influential in the workplace than ever before. AI...
Employees Are a Company’s Most Valuable Asset
The following post first appeared in 2013. Talk about a valuable asset — Recently I closed one of the biggest...
Sierra-Cedar 2019-2020 HR Systems Survey
The 22nd Annual Edition of the Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey is now available. This is arguably the most comprehensive survey...
LBi Software at the 2019 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
Last week, LBi Dynasty sponsored the 13th annual 2019 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics conference (MIT SSAC). The conference brings together...
Monitoring Employee Computer Use at Work
Before the advent of desktop ("personal") computers, many office workers utilized mainframe ("green screen") terminals to perform their daily computing...
Is Micromanaging an Effective Management Model?
Micromanaging, by definition, focuses on the smallest details of the manager's direct reports' daily activities. Nothing is too insignificant, too...
Reports vs. Key Performance Indicators (KPI) vs. Analytics in HR
Yes, there is a difference. Reports summarize current and past data. KPIs measure degrees of success based on the comparison...