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eAlert: New Form I-9 Policy for COVID-19

May 4, 2020

compliance, Employee, hiring, HR, onboarding

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a temporary policy for Form I-9 documents. This policy allows employers to accept expired List B documents when completing Form I-9. Effective May 1, the temporary change accounts for the fact that…

Updated Form I-9: What You Need To Know

February 24, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Regulatory Compliance

compliance, Employee, hiring, HR, onboarding

Did you know the USCIS Form I-9 is changing? Beginning on January 31, 2020, employers may use either the 07/17/17 N or the 10/21/19 version until April 30. However, starting on May 1, employers will only be able to use the…

Go Underdogs! How to Help Underperforming Employees

February 10, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Human Resources

business, company culture, Employee, hiring, HR, performance, success

There are lots of reasons why an employee or team may be underperforming… But sometimes it takes a little digging to get at the root of the problem. Underperformance could be due to: A skill gap, Obstacles that prevent individuals…

Why Should You Improve Onboarding At Your Company?

January 27, 2020

Brian Beran

Onboarding

business, company culture, Employee, hiring, HR, onboarding, retention, success

How often do you evaluate your onboarding processes? More often than not, business owners have a tendency to put all their energy into recruiting… At the expense of onboarding. And although recruiting is important, it’s only the first step in…

10 Steps to Effective Resume Review

June 17, 2019

Southland Data Processing

Hiring

business, company culture, Employee, hiring, HR, management, onboarding, turnover

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in May 2019 was 3.6%–still trending downwards from 4% at the start of the year. Although this may seem disheartening to some recruiters, the news isn’t all bad. While…

SDP’s Summer Intern Refresher

May 27, 2019

Southland Data Processing

Human Resources

business, compliance, Employee, hiring, HR, intern, management, success

Early last year, the Department of Labor (DOL) adopted a new test for unpaid interns: the primary beneficiary test. With summer just around the corner (and with it, an influx of summer interns!), now is the perfect time for a…

Building Your Employer Brand

May 20, 2019

Southland Data Processing

Hiring

business, company culture, Employee, hiring, HR, management, success, turnover

Employment branding is the process of positioning your business as an ideal place to work for potential candidates. As such, a firm understanding of employment branding is essential in gaining insight into what motivates individuals to work for and continue…

The Ultimate Guide to Employee Onboarding

May 6, 2019

Southland Data Processing

Hiring

business, company culture, Employee, hiring, HR, management, success, turnover

As we prepare for summer hiring, now is the perfect time to review our onboarding practices. Employee onboarding is the process of transitioning new employees into your business. It introduces them to your culture, policies, procedures, and team. Not only…

Tis the Season for Seasonal Employees

December 3, 2018

Southland Data Processing

Hiring

business, Employee, hiring, Holiday, labor, onboarding, retention, success, turnover

With the holidays here and year-end quickly approaching, many businesses will be looking to ramp up their workforce even more for a final holiday push. At least three key challenges exist for any business facing this need: Figuring out how…

HR Toolkit: Managing Your Managers

November 10, 2018

Southland Data Processing

Business

business, company culture, Employee, hiring, management, managers, success

Here’s a startling statistic: Nearly 70% of managers are uncomfortable communicating with their employees. Sound alarming? It should be. Especially because communication is one of the most basic (and important!) managerial duties. If uncomfortable managers avoid giving feedback, offering praise,…

hiring

eAlert: New Form I-9 Policy for COVID-19

Updated Form I-9: What You Need To Know

Go Underdogs! How to Help Underperforming Employees

Why Should You Improve Onboarding At Your Company?

10 Steps to Effective Resume Review

SDP’s Summer Intern Refresher

Building Your Employer Brand

The Ultimate Guide to Employee Onboarding

Tis the Season for Seasonal Employees

HR Toolkit: Managing Your Managers

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