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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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