Author - Shawn Marshall

HR on the Watch in 2020

HR on the Watch in 2020

HR professionals are keeping a sharp eye on legislative changes taking effect in the new year, and new proposals under consideration as we enter a new decade.

The new decade brings with it new state and federal legislation affecting employee rights. Some laws may radically reshape what it means to be a full-time employee vs. working part-time or operating as a...

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HR takes on the challenges of a remote workforce - Document Locator

HR Takes on The Challenge of A Remote Workforce

How HR manages the needs and establishes the ground rules for remote workers

As technology advances, more employees are working outside the office. With tools like video conferencing, remote access software, desktop sharing, and file management, it has never been easier to collaborate on projects and share ideas and resources remotely. Since 2005, the number of employees that work remotely...

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The Importance of Security in Human Resources - Document Locator

The Importance of Security in Human Resources

Security vulnerabilities every HR department should be concerned about

HR professionals are, for the most part, in charge of an organization's most sensitive data. An HR department is typically tasked with the management of personal, financial, and health information, as well as other sensitive data such as credentials and proprietary secrets. Because of this, it's not surprising that there has been...

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From File Cabinets to AI: The Changing HR Technology Landscape

Technology is rapidly changing our world. All aspects of life, from how we shop to how we communicate, are continually impacted by accelerating advancements in computing power and emerging technologies. Human resources is no exception. Over the last few decades, HR has transformed from single departments that mainly focused on hiring and payroll, to becoming an integral part of how...

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Let’s discuss robots for a moment

We at ColumbiaSoft are very pleased to have community connections to the FIRST Robotics Competition teams at two high schools, Team 2915 'Pandamonium' of Riverdale High and Team 1065 "The Moose" of Osceola High. In the FIRST Robotics national competition, teams of high school students create autonomous robots which compete head-to-head at various pre-selected tasks. Successful teams combine the...

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