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Faking it on LinkedIn
It is common knowledge that social media is a breeding ground for nefarious activities, conducted by all sorts of people with ill intentions. And much of this occurs on Facebook, considering it is the #1 worldwide social media site. Certainly preying on minors and cyber-bullying are two of the top offenses we read about almost…
Read MoreApplying Sabermetrics to Any Business
Have you seen the movie Money Ball, starring Brad Pitt? The premise of the film was that one baseball team (Oakland A’s) made a decision to use advanced statistical analysis methods to best evaluate the capability for players to contribute to winning games. In 2002, the Oakland A’s had the third lowest team salary budget…
Read MoreManaging SLA Rules in Large, Global or Multi-regional Companies
One of the most important functions of the HR department is to respond to employee issues and requests in a timely manner. Certainly, different case types have different priorities. For instance, a manager dispute would always take precedence over a tuition reimbursement request. But other factors may also weigh in on Service Level Agreement (SLA)…
Read MoreKeeping Confidential HR Data Confidential
At LBi, virtually 100% of the systems we develop and support maintain at least some level of private and confidential employee information. Along with the essentials of Social Security Number, date of birth, home address, etc., our systems may also contain work background information, personal health information and other personally identifiable data as well. Therefore,…
Read MoreSummertime in HR
The lazy days of summer are finally here. Time for that long-deserved vacation from work and the daily grind. Whether you are a shop-floor worker, business manager, or a senior executive, summertime is the most popular time of year to “vacate”. Though most businesses don’t shut down during the summer, business activity often slows down…
Read MoreLBi Software sponsors the SEAT (Sports & Entertainment Alliance in Technology) Conference
July 20-21, 2015 San Francisco, California LBi Software is proudly sponsoring the SEAT (Sports & Entertainment Alliance in Technology) Conference July 19-22 in San Francisco, California. The Sports and Entertainment Alliance in Technology conference is a collaborative forum for sports leagues, teams and vendors to discuss strategic technology solutions directly relating to sports and entertainment. SEAT encourages…
Read MoreLBi Software Featured on Fox Business Network
July 18, 2015 LBi Software was featured on the show Talk Business 360, July 18, 2015, on the Fox Business Network. The host of Talk Business 360 interviews Richard Teed, President of LBi Software. The video features LBi Software’s new applications for HR Case Management and Sports Teams/Player Management. It was shot at LBi Software’s corporate headquarters in…
Read MoreHelp Employees and the Company Thrive by Supporting Continuing Education
Encouraging employees to continue their education can increase your company’s profits, improve productivity and create more committed employees. Spending around $680 on education and training per employee returns an annual investment of around 6 percent, according to a study from the Association for Talent Development. Give your employees the tools they need to succeed by…
Read MoreDetermining HR Staff Requirements with HR Help Desk Statistics
Much has been written about finding the optimum ratio of HR staff to employee size. A SHRM Human Capital Benchmarking Study has published a suggested ratio based purely on employee count: The formula to calculate the ratio would be: (HR Staff Count / Employee Count) x 100 For instance, a 1500 employee company with…
Read MoreIncrease Productivity & Job Satisfaction with Employee Incentives
If your employees seem unmotivated, they might be in a slump. Only 30 percent of workers in America are actively engaged in their jobs, according to a recent Gallup survey. The decline in employee engagement reportedly began in 2008 during the Great Recession, when job security and unpredictability were at the forefront of concern and…
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