New Blog Theme After what seems like forever, the EffortlessHR blog has a new theme (Suffusion). For your enjoyment and to be forever archive, the blog looked like this before: CommentLuv Premium If you don't know what CommentLuv is, then you … [Read more...] about Suffusion theme, CommentLuv Premium, live chat, oh my.
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EffortlessHR Announces an Affinity Agreement with Tucson Metro Chamber
Tucson, AZ – September 1, 2012 – In response to the growing need of small to mid-sized businesses, EffortlessHR and the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce have entered an Affinity Agreement. The Agreement will offer Chamber member’s access to … [Read more...] about EffortlessHR Announces an Affinity Agreement with Tucson Metro Chamber
Make the Right Decision! – Exempt vs Non-Exempt vs Independent Contractor
Employers are always looking for ways to cut costs. Be aware, however, that it can be easy to make risky decisions on how to classify your employees. Whether it is with existing employees or additions to staff, be sure you are making informed … [Read more...] about Make the Right Decision! – Exempt vs Non-Exempt vs Independent Contractor
Finding Hidden Treasures – Mining for Employee Competencies
Do you really know what your employee brings to the workplace? Oh, you may know that they have the knowledge and skills needed to get the job done in an effective and efficient manner. But, do you know the “soft” skills or attributes they bring … [Read more...] about Finding Hidden Treasures – Mining for Employee Competencies
Mission: Small Business
Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business℠, your support could translate into a $250,000 grant. But we need at least 250 votes. Log in at www.missionsmallbusiness.com and search for EffortlessHR (no … [Read more...] about Mission: Small Business
Are We There Yet?
How often as parents we have heard those words – and how often have we said, “Stop asking! We’ll be there when we get there!” It seems like we have reverted to childhood as businesses and citizens we are still asking, “Are we there yet?” And, all … [Read more...] about Are We There Yet?
Magnificent Seven
One of my favorite movies was the “Magnificent Seven”, an American Western film which was directed by John Sturges. It is a story is about a group of seven American gunmen who have been hired to protect a small agricultural village in Mexico from a … [Read more...] about Magnificent Seven
Back To School – Already?!
When you think of the phrase, “back to school” it can bring up several images – it could bring up memories of when you were a youngster, enjoying the summer and all of a sudden faced with the reality that school would be starting up again very … [Read more...] about Back To School – Already?!
EffortlessHR Online HRIS – Testimonials and Introduction Video
We finally got around to making a video. Hope you all enjoy it, and it helps you understand the importance of a cloud based HR system for the small or medium sized business. [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiJiWM7UKFU'] If you want to … [Read more...] about EffortlessHR Online HRIS – Testimonials and Introduction Video
Do We Need Succession Planning?
I was the VP of HR for a fairly large organization several years ago when the terrible unexpected happened.You always think, "This can't be happening to us" only to find that it can and does happen. What is it that happened? The second in command, … [Read more...] about Do We Need Succession Planning?