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5 Tips for Developing Company and Employee Objectives

If you’ve ever Googled “What’s an OKR?” you’re not alone. OKRs mean objectives and key results and they’re becoming a very popular way for business leaders to get everyone on the same page. By making your organization’s OKRs visible and transparent, employees get a better sense of how they can contribute. And the more they understand the overall impact they make, the more engaged they’ll be.But setting organizational objectives isn’t easy. You have to take into consideration internal factors such as financial resources and human capital as well as external factors such as competitors, demand for the products, and the economy. You’ll also want to encourage employees to set their individual objectives by aligning their contributions to the...

TECH+ 2021: Executive Summary

Paycor hosted TECH+, our annual national partner conference on Feb 1st and 2nd and this year, the event was virtual. As always, TECH+ brought together benefits brokers, financial advisors and HR consultants for two days of learning, insights and strategies designed to improve business development and client retention. View the sessions on-demand, here.Here are 11 key takeaways: #1: Transparency, Technology and Data Analytics are Transforming Employee Benefits Benefits teams are in the spotlight now that American business is undergoing a “revolution in caring.” Business leaders are focused on making improvements: 61% focused on improving health and well being 55% focused on improving employee satisfaction and engagement 49% focused on...

Tuition Reimbursement Program Options for Small Businesses

An employee tuition reimbursement or assistance program isn’t just “nice to have”, it’s one of the building blocks of a successful benefits strategy, helping you attract, retain and develop top talent. More than half of employers operate some kind of tuition assistance program, according to a recent SHRM survey. Don’t think this only applies to big businesses—there are options for those operating on smaller budgets too. How do Tuition Reimbursement Programs Work? When funding employee education programs, employers have too options. First, tuition assistance: providing funds up-front and without conditions. Alternatively, businesses can offer tuition reimbursement, i.e., only releasing funds when recipients hit certain goals, like...

Case Study: Midwest Security Services

Midwest Security Services needed an HCM company who could provide accurate payroll and tax withholdings. They chose Paycor. “The experience of using Paycor’s payroll is clean and easy—and that’s something I need. There’s a lot more follow-up and communication. If I have a request for a new garnishment or there’s a change, I get emails at every step of the way from Paycor. I don’t have to wonder if something was taken care of because I receive confirmation notices. It’s great.” - Shelly Mize, head of HR, Midwest Security Services Prior to Paycor Based in Kettering, Ohio, Midwest Security Services develops security solutions for schools, hospitals and corporations including video surveillance, access control systems, fire alarm and...