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LBi Dynasty Sponsors the 2018 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics conference (MIT SSAC) is hands down the best conference we attend. The conference brings together leaders from across the sports community (teams, players, innovators and influencers) to discuss the increasing role of analytics in the sports industry. The 2018 MIT SSAC will be at Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston…
Read MoreLeasing HRIT Systems vs. a SaaS Model
Not all monthly payment plans are created equal. For the moment, let’s not address deployment technology (shared vs. dedicated server, hosted vs. on-premises, single tenant vs. multi-tenant, etc.). Let’s just address exactly how you pay for HR systems. At the highest level, you can write big checks up front or you can make monthly payments…
Read MoreBenefits of HR Help Desk in Small Businesses
Utilizing an HR Help Desk in large organizations is unquestionably critical to the company’s success. A typical 5,000 employee business generates on average 30,000 HR cases per year, with issues ranging from simple PTO requests up to sexual harassment complaints and other legal-related complaints. Case volumes in the tens of thousands and even hundreds of…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for LBi Software’s New Corporate Headquarters
On Thursday November 30th we held our Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their busy schedules to help us celebrate. The day was a huge success. The weather warmed up just in time for the ribbon cutting and the ceremony was followed by a catered lunch and all…
Read MoreWe Moved to a Bigger Space Thanks to You
These past five years have been good. Good for LBi, and good for LBi’s clients. Our organization has seen a tremendous amount of success and unprecedented growth, and we’ve been honored to help our clients reach their full potential as we continue to grow. Whether we’re helping our sports clients create better teams through improved…
Read MoreRisks & Rewards of Applying for Internally Posted Job Opportunities
Many companies have a policy of posting available positions internally prior to seeking candidates in the open market. There are many advantages to this policy for both the organization and current employees. For employers, hiring from within can save time and money (i.e., recruiting fees). Additionally, the company already knows the potential internal candidate, lowering…
Read MoreHiring Non-College Educated Professionals
It is common knowledge that college educated persons are more likely to earn greater incomes during their careers than those without a degree. And there are certainly many lucrative careers that don’t require higher education. Plumbers, electricians, construction workers, and similar often don’t attend college, but rather have degrees or certifications from specialized vocational schools.…
Read MoreWhen 1099 Workers Function as Full-time Employees
Many businesses occasionally (or even frequently) require the services of part-time and/or specialty contract workers. Workloads may be seasonable. New projects require talent that is not currently available on staff. The business cannot find qualified permanent employees. Whatever the reason, sometimes the company must hire 1099 workers. 1099 workers generally consume fewer HR resources because…
Read MoreControlling Access to Confidential Cases in Your HR Case Management System
IT help systems and customer relationship management (CRM) systems have much in common with HR case management solutions. However, what distinguishes the finest HR-specific systems from the rest is the ability to virtually (and often literally) hide confidential tickets from all but specific authorized users. The level of confidentiality needed in generic CRM systems simply…
Read MoreHow Your Business Can Help Employees Impacted By Hurricanes
In the midst of Hurricane season, with Harvey, Irma, and soon Jose barreling down on southern US with record setting damage, how can impacted businesses help their employees “weather the storm”? Keep in mind companies don’t have to be in the storm’s path in order to be negatively affected, financially or otherwise. Regardless of where…
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