People & Leadership

The importance of communication in the accounting industry, interview with Kristen Rampe, CPA [Podcast]

September 29, 2017

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Top 6 HR and payroll trends to watch for in 2017

2016 was a busy year for the HR and Payroll industry and we predict 2017 will be the same. Curious about what’s to come?...

January 19, 2017

What you need to know about year-end bonuses

As margins continue to grow, so do year-end payouts of profits to construction company owners. As of December 2016, cont...

December 27, 2016

How cloud HCM can solve for inefficiencies

We want systems that work together to drive productivity and engagement, producing a quick and enduring return on invest...

December 13, 2016

Four lessons I’ve learned working in payroll

Ruth Groshon, CPP, shares valuable insights and advice she’s learned working in the payroll industry for the past decade.

December 13, 2016

How cloud HCM can help attract and retain top talent

Now more than ever, companies struggle to attract and retain top talent. Discover how a cloud (HCM) solution can help yo...

December 8, 2016

Moving to the cloud: three reasons it makes smart business sense

Three reasons switching to a cloud HCM solution is a smart business move.

November 29, 2016

Sage Service Operations brings field workforce management capabilities to more contractors

Sage Service Operations is no longer just for the service side of a contractor’s business. Yes, it still streamlines the...

November 16, 2016

4 tips for managing payroll accurately

Making sure your employees are paid properly is the number one concern for most businesses. Here are 4 tips for managing...

November 14, 2016

The agile workforce: 4 reasons why HR must take the strategic lead

Most organizations are under pressure to evolve their businesses at an agile pace. This applies to the HR industry too. ...

October 19, 2016

Five advantages to outsourcing payroll

One of the hot topics in the payroll industry right now is if outsourcing payroll is right for businesses. Here are five...

October 13, 2016

Tech-savvy HR practitioners embrace SMAC for success

HR departments can transform from merely providing back-office support to strategic partners by taking advantage of four...

October 11, 2016

Skender Construction: How a focus on employees brings success

Skender Construction has it priorities just right. It’s probably why the Chicago-based general contractor is so successf...

September 13, 2016

Leadership: What it means in today’s construction business

To keep your best employees, your leaders need to focus on building a culture where people feel that their work and crea...

August 18, 2016

Seven Characteristics of an Effective Mentor

Mentorship is a good way to bring more youth into the industry, retain more employees, and advance individual careers. R...

August 17, 2016

Mentoring: One + One = Smart

At Sage Summit 2016, Sage launched its mentor neighborhood program where entrepreneurs from around the world are availab...

July 25, 2016

How payroll can you help you find superstar performers in the workplace

Benoit Gruber, VP, global product marketing at Sage, shares with us how payroll can help you find and keep your star per...

July 22, 2016

Five great places to start analyzing payroll data

Payroll data is a vital source of your business and has the potential to have an immediate financial benefit. Here are 5...

July 18, 2016

End of the annual performance appraisal?

Some companies are electing to opt-out of the annual appraisal, considering it an archaic and ineffective employee evalu...

July 11, 2016

Competitive pay to recruit and retain employees

There are multiple factors that determine employee compensation. To keep up with market rates takes effort and costs money.

July 7, 2016

What to say to the people you don’t hire

Taking the time to personally notify interviewees about your final hiring decision helps set you apart as an employer of...

November 23, 2015