We are bringing back our very popular free trial for our EffortlessHR Online HR Software system.

Just in case you read the blog, and have never visited our main site ( http://www.effortlesshr.com/ ) , We’ll list some of our exciting existing and new features below:

• Online Employee & Personnel Management
• Employee Portal
• New! Custom Reports
• HR Forms
• Labor Laws
• Labor Law Posters
• HR Guide
• Calendar & Reminders
• New! Powerful Import & Export Capabilities
• New! Multi-Layer Access Levels
• Online File Storage
• Company Property Tracking
• Benefits Management
• Company Data Management
• Labor Law Updates

Be sure to check out everything we offer, and we’d love to hear your feedback. Click here to visit EffortlessHR.com

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Thanks to HR Minion for keeping track and organizing the carnivals! As this is our first time hosting the carnival, please forgive any mistakes.

Plenty of posts came in this week, so without further delay, let’s get going:

• Jason Seiden was the first to submit his article and writes about how social media is blending our personal and professional lives, making it harder to hide behind corporate facades in his post entitled “Ethics, social media, and… “profersonalism”

• Susannah from Advorto chimes in with her 15-minute guide to recruiting graduates in a recession

• Cathy Martin from Intellectual Capital Consulting wants us to ponder if Engaged Employees can Sell more Soup

• Sharlyn Lauby from ITM has an excellent post on business agility

• Erik Samdahl of i4cp would like us to think about How High-Performers Support Employee Engagement

• Mark Stelzner, who hosted the previous HR carnival over at the Inflexion Point Blog has some Observations & Conclusions from SHRM 2009

• Drew Tarvin shows us how to Team-Build Through 3 Pictures

• Jon Ingham explains about developing people management strategy and the value of templates in this process

• Dan McCarthy wants us to Beware of Cult-like Leadership Development Programs

• Mark, Amy, and Meg (The TalentedApps team) discusses social networking in their submission One, but not the same

• Marie Adams has 2 very good posts this week: Are “lunch and learns” bad for business? and When cookie-cutter sexual harassment training just won’t cut it

• From the G.Neil HR Forum, some insight on Employees putting your data security at risk

• Lisa Rosendahl writes about Easier Federal Job Applications

• Trisha McFarlane has an interesting article entitled Yo Adrian! You Don’t Have to Win to be Great (yes you have to read it to understand the title!)

• Amit Bhagria lets us all think about How to Manage Human Capital

• Lexi Ruben Clifford Junio from PRECEPT has an excellent article on Health Care Reform: The Simple Truth

• Chris Young posts a Book Review on Three Laws of Performance
• Susan Burns has a good article on What’s your Employment Brand Relevancy
• Michael VanDervort authored an article titled Social Media and Human Resources
• Wally Bock gives us a lesson on Home Depot at 30: A Lesson in Corporate Culture

There you have it.. The last few were fairly late entries so they may have been rushed on here. We’ve been incredibly busy with the launch of Effortless Business Forms and the new pricing model for Effortless HR Software that our blog postings have been slow lately. We’ll be sure to catch up and get some recent posts online ASAP.

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Source: Effortless HR Software's HR Blog | EffortlessHR.com Introduces New Pricing Model
]]> http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/effortlesshrcom-introduces-pricing-model/feed/ 1 http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/join-effortlesshrcom-twitter-facebook/ http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/join-effortlesshrcom-twitter-facebook/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:11:27 +0000 Aaron Queen http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/?p=607 This post should have been made a long time ago. This is just friendly reminder that we are (and have been) on Twitter and Facebook.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/effortlesshr

Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=34653399510 (for all HR bloggers and Professionals)

That’s all for now. Have a good 4th guys and gals!


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]]> http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/join-effortlesshrcom-twitter-facebook/feed/ 2 http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/employee-hiring/outsourcing-small-business/ http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/employee-hiring/outsourcing-small-business/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:41:10 +0000 Aaron Queen http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/?p=604 There are so many options available during this difficult economic time to reduce costs. Trying to make the right decision regarding which way to go can be daunting. So many companies are making decisions that while thought to be short term, have long term effects. So every decision has to count!

With the internet, however, there are lots of ways a company can outsource functions without giving up control. In the past, if you were outsourced, you were transferring oversight to a third party. There are now effective ways to stay in control while reducing company costs.

It may be more effective to to automate a process that was previously handled manually than to give control to a third party in order to reduce administrative staff. A great example of this is payroll services such as CompuPay. You handle all the data entry and have full access to all the information and reports without having to maintain knowledge of all the laws governing payroll, a never ending series of updates.

Another example is using Quick Books. Your company information can be stored centrally with templates for entering data in a way in which you can then retrieve valuable financial data. This allows data entry to be handled by an administrative individual and then reviewed by management/owner. Another example is an HR service such as EffortlessHR.com where company and employee information can be stored, managed and the company can remain compliant, all while managing the information themselves. Along this line, when hiring, Jobing.com is also an excellent resource in the recruiting process.

The intent of using these automated systems is to free up the owner and company administrators so that they can spend more time on revenue producing activities such as sales, customer service and employee retention. There just aren’t enough hours in the day to keep up on all the changes happening in these three areas and run a business unless you have a large enough staff, and those are at a premium right now. A perfect example of this was the recent changes in COBRA because of the economic stimulus package enacted this year.

For the small business owner with 20 or more employees, this was a major interruption in business that had to be attended to immediately and has created a need for meticulous actions and record keeping. Have expert systems in place certainly helps alleviate some of the stress of this one change that occurred.

Another avenue to consider is hiring experts for specific needs. This way you do not incur additional employee expense or increase the workload of current employees to handle certain functions and needs. These experts could include trusted financial advisors, (such as financial consultants, a bookkeeper), marketing specialist, benefits coordinator, etc. You don’t have to figure all these things out by yourself and still try and run a business! If you needed a product expert, you would hire one. Think about the other aspects of your business too. This is surrounding yourself with the best to ensure that your company is operating profitably and you will be geared up for the future as the economy changes for the better.


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Source: Effortless HR Software's HR Blog | Is Outsourcing Right for My Small Business?
]]> http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/employee-hiring/outsourcing-small-business/feed/ 10 http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/employee-policies/employee-handbooks/ http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/employee-policies/employee-handbooks/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:08:39 +0000 Aaron Queen http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/?p=600 Over the years, as I consulted with small businesses, I was often asked if an employee handbook was necessary. The questions usually amounted to:

- the cost of having an employee handbook written,

- the number of employees (I only have one employee),

- the idea that having written policies would cause more problems than not having written policies, and

- I tell the employee everything they need to know and if they have a question they can come and ask me.

Handbooks are not required as a regulation or law. However, some laws and regulations require posting in the place of business – for example Minimum Wage. The way handbooks are written could be a deterrent, i.e. if it is too legal no one will read it or care to read it and it then is a waste of time. If it is too simple, it gives the impression of “fluff” and is not taken seriously and is then a waste of time.

I tell clients that Handbooks are a guide for both the company and the employees. It helps define the way the organization does business and how they treat one another. It gives the employee a sense of fairness and consistency because it says that everyone is treated the same way. It tells the court (if there is litigation) that policies are in place and they are followed.

Does it matter how big or how small the company is? If you only have one employee, you probably don’t need a full blown handbook. That being said, however, as you start growing your business and you hire your first employee, you start to develop policies – sometimes without even realizing it. So, having a simple handbook from the very beginning helps keep you focused and consistent.

For example, you have one employee and that employee seems to always have a question. “What are our holidays?” “When do I get paid?” “Do I get vacation or sick time?” “Do I have to wear a uniform or can I wear jeans?” “Mr. Smith made a pass at me, what should I do?”

These questions may not come all at the same time but over a period of time. Your answer becomes the policy of the company and as you add more employees, you need to give them the same information you gave your first employee. Sometimes it is hard for me to remember what I did last week, much less having to remember what I told an employee three months ago. That is why a handbook is helpful.

Another reason is that employees are going to learn what is accepted and what is not within the company whether you have a handbook or not. You have to determine how you want them to learn about the company. Do they learn from a disgruntled employee, an irate customer, an easy going supervisor, or do they learn from the written policy that you have put in place?

Remember, however, if you have a policy you must follow it. Do not put policies in your handbook that you cannot or will not follow. You should review your handbook on a regular basis and you have the right and obligation to up-date the handbook to comply with state and federal laws and to address issues as they arise.

Finally, the cost is minimal compared to what a lawsuit might be. Handbooks help minimize the liability associated with having employees as it indicates consistent management styles, fairness to all employees, and compliance with the laws.

If you have a handbook, good for you! If you don’t, you might want to look at putting a simple handbook together.


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Source: Effortless HR Software's HR Blog | Employee Handbooks – Yes or No
]]> http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/employee-policies/employee-handbooks/feed/ 2 http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/effortlesshr-launches-effortless-forms-business-hr/ http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/effortlesshr-launches-effortless-forms-business-hr/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 21:01:00 +0000 Aaron Queen http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/?p=487 Well.. We finished up our programming and design ahead of schedule and are proud to introduce Effortless Forms.

http://www.EffortlessForms.com has 325 business and HR forms (many of which are free!) , templates, and spreadsheets available at the time of launch. We will be rapidly expanding our database and would love your feedback on what other types and categories of forms you would like to see on this site.

That’s it.. short and sweet! Be sure to check it out and let me know what you think of the site.

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Source: Effortless HR Software's HR Blog | EffortlessHR launches “Effortless Forms” for Business and HR
]]> http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/effortlesshr-launches-effortless-forms-business-hr/feed/ 1 http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/h1n1-swine-flu-pandemic-employer/ http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/h1n1-swine-flu-pandemic-employer/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 16:31:44 +0000 Aaron Queen http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/?p=477 With all of the news out there involving the current world news…

Here are some reasonable steps to prepare for a pandemic:

Designate one person as the office contact

If the WHO (World Health Organization) increases the health risk level to 6 (pandemic), you should be ready to do telecommuting.

Plan to have your employee’s notify you if they are traveling to any of the high risk areas (locally or abroad).

Restrict employee travel to high risk areas.

Be sensitive to employees with children.

OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Act) prevents employers from retaliating against employees who refuse to work if they reasonably believe they would be in danger at work.

Have a policy or an emergency plan in place.



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Source: Effortless HR Software's HR Blog | H1N1, Swine Flu, Pandemic – What does an employer do?
]]> http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/h1n1-swine-flu-pandemic-employer/feed/ 4 http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/policy-procedure-online-employee-handbook-builder-software/ http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/policy-procedure-online-employee-handbook-builder-software/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:29:51 +0000 Aaron Queen http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/?p=458 EffortlessHR announces new software which allows a company to stay green by creating and storing HR policy manuals online. Many businesses are too small to have a human resource professional on staff to handle the important task of developing an employee handbook. Now they have access to an affordable online solution that allows them to develop a handbook quickly and efficiently by answering a few simple questions. Written by top human resource professionals and designed to protect against liability and lawsuits, EffortlessHR’s online software explains company policies and guidelines in understandable language. The manual incorporates state-specific laws and regulations which may be applicable to a company’s organizational size and needs.

Lola Kakes, CEO of EffortlessHR, says, “Employee handbooks help managers guide employee expectations, while assuring employees that the company will treat them fairly and objectively. Our employee handbook builder is a quick, simple solution for small businesses needing to develop and communicate policies.”

EffortlessHR.com provides small business employers affordable online access to professional HR tools. For more information about their Effortless Employee Handbook Software, go to http://www.effortlessemployeehandbook.com/ or call 520.546.3947

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Source: Effortless HR Software's HR Blog | EffortlessHR Introduces Online Employee Handbook Builder
]]> http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/policy-procedure-online-employee-handbook-builder-software/feed/ 6 http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/time-to-vote-hr-bloggers-choice-awards/ http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/lead-articles/time-to-vote-hr-bloggers-choice-awards/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:13:03 +0000 Aaron Queen http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/?p=391 Hey guys and gals.. I usually don’t ask for anything from you, but if you enjoy this blog, please vote for us in the Blogger’s Choice Awards!

Just click the picture below or visit the url to vote:



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Thanks for your help.. Any suggestions for the site or comments, just reply here!

Source: Effortless HR Software's HR Blog | Time to vote – Bloggers Choice Awards 2009
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