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Overtime management is a well-known challenge in the construction industry, where complex regulations, project-specific agreements, and state-by-state variations can lead to significant financial loss and hours of administrative work. In fact, the manual burden of calculating overtime can consume up to 30% of payroll teams’ time and potentially cost contractors thousands in compliance-related errors. hh2 Construction Connected, the leading back-office platform built by contractors for contractors, is addressing this widespread issue with the release of its Overtime Rules feature as part of the Remote Payroll product. This new feature automates overtime calculations according to state, federal, or project-specific rules, offering construction firms a reliable solution to minimize errors and streamline payroll processes. A Timely Solution for a Pressing Problem The introduction of the Overtime Rules feature couldn’t be more relevant. With contractors constantly balancing tight margi...

Austin Business Journal selects Goepel as standout leader for driving company success, fostering innovation and making a positive impact on the community Asure , a leading provider of cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) software solutions, is pleased to announce that its Chairman and CEO, Pat Goepel, has been named the 2024 Best CEO of a Public Company by the Austin Business Journal (ABJ). This prestigious recognition celebrates Goepel’s outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and contributions to both the company and the greater Austin business community. When Goepel joined Asure as CEO in 2009, the company’s annual revenue was $10.03M. During his tenure, Asure has grown its annual revenue to $119M (nearly 12x) as Goepel has transformed the organization into a leading provider of HCM solutions, focusing on delivering innovative and comprehensive tools to help businesses optimize their workforce and workplace. Read More :  How Embedded Finance Can Supercharge Payroll S...

From recruitment to employee engagement and performance evaluation, AI has emerged as an essential tool for organizations striving for efficiency and effectiveness. However, the increasing reliance on AI in HR raises significant ethical considerations that necessitate careful scrutiny to uphold fairness and integrity in hiring practices. One of the foremost ethical challenges in AI-driven recruitment is the potential for perpetuating biases. AI systems learn from historical data, and if that data reflects past prejudices, the technology can inadvertently reinforce discriminatory patterns. To address this concern, organizations must ensure that AI is not the sole decision-maker in recruitment processes. Instead, AI should complement human judgment; it can assist in initial candidate screening while leaving final hiring decisions in the hands of human evaluators. This approach guarantees a diversity of perspectives, promoting a commitment to inclusion rather than exclusion. Additional...

Connecting top-tier bilingual professionals from Latin America with global companies in IT, marketing, and more, offering tailored recruitment solutions. Top Latin Talent today announced its official launch as a premier recruitment agency, specializing in connecting top-tier bilingual professionals from Latin America with companies across the globe. After a successful soft launch at the beginning of the year, Top Latin Talent has quickly become a go-to solution for businesses seeking high-quality talent in IT, marketing, and other key industries. Top Latin Talent wants to make it accessible and easy to find great tech candidates in LATAM,” says Catalina Lopera, Founder of Top Latin Talent. “Our process and pricing policy are client-friendly, ensuring a successful experience. Features and benefits of Top Latin Talent include: – Bilingual Expertise: Our employees are bilingual with deep roots in LATAM countries and the U.S., offering a unique understanding of both markets. – Compr...

The results of a national study on CEO perspectives and plans for managing Talent (employees) is now available in a published report from the Chief Executives Council. The results of a national study on CEO perspectives and plans for managing Talent (employees) is now available in a published report from the Chief Executives Council. Based on a 2024 national survey of chief executive officers (CEOs), Presidents, and other top executives, the study report can be downloaded here. Read More :  How Diverse Boards Contribute to a Company’s Innovative Capabilities and Financial Performance “Our 2024 CEO Talent Study identifies several trends and insights including increased people management roles for top executives”, states Neil Brown, CEO of the Chief Executives Council. Key takeaways include ‘bullish’ hiring plans despite challenging macro-economics, along with rapidly changing work environments with decreasing Remote models, and increasing Onsite models, supported by return to...

Inbenta , a powerful yet controllable AI platform that improves customer and employee experiences, has named Jeff Cate as its new Chief Financial Officer. He will be a driving force for managing the company’s expansion and growth in the North American market with his experience in scaling other high-growth SaaS companies. A graduate of Southern Methodist University and the London Business School, Jeff served as a successful investor before transitioning to operational roles due to his passion for growing and leading companies. Previously, he was CFO of Appspace, a workplace experience platform, which he invested in and helped to grow. At Appspace, he also led two successful M&A transactions and took on the role of Chief Performance Officer to advance other strategic initiatives for the company. “Jeff brings extensive expertise both as an investor and operator. This dual experience gives him a unique perspective as CFO to help us drive our continued growth in this fast-moving ind...

FPT Software is reinforcing its global competitiveness by embedding a culture of continuous learning within its workforce. Through strategic partnerships with renowned global learning platforms, including Mila, Udacity, Coursera, Udemy, and the British Council, the company ensures that upskilling and professional growth are central to its operations. “We will continue to support and accompany our employees, offering them opportunities to learn the latest technologies, gain experience from world-class projects, and follow a clear career path that encourages long-term commitment and job satisfaction.” On average, each staff member completes 31.7 hours of intensive training annually, providing the company with a competitive advantage in the international market. With over 3 million training hours delivered each year, these programs ensure employees consistently enhance their skills and advance their professional development. Since 2021, FPT Software has partnered with Udacity, ...