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As more mid-sized companies go global, it is important to understand what solutions exist for expansion, global hiring and global payroll
Buying a new HCM system requires a wide range of skills and knowledge. If you are starting an HCM buying process, here are some of the key challenges you'll face and the ways that OutSail can ease those challenges:
The right HRIS can have a strong effect on your employee's day-to-day experience and can increase retention, engagement and productivity. The wrong HR systems can do the opposite. Here's how it might look if your HRIS system isn't working for your business:
It can hard to differentiate between different HRIS platforms, especially when many have a similar name. This article compares three of the most popular mid-market solutions: Paycom, Paycor and Paylocity.
Almost all HR software buyers avoid negotiating their agreements. This is a missed opportunity. Negotiations don't need to involve deception or deceit. Instead, here is an approach we recommend
When buying a new HRIS, it is important to determine what features and functionality will be critical to the projects success. This article will speed up your requirements building process, by showing what functionality is available in the marketplace
At the mid-way point of 2020, we've decided to do a quick recap of the most effective HRIS systems in 2019, describing which organizations benefit most from each vendor's services.
Not sure what an HRIS is? This article covers all the basics you need to know, including: when businesses invest in an HRIS, what functionality you can expect, and how to find the right one for your needs.
A running list of all of the promotions, discounts and resources that HR software vendors have created in the wake of the coronavirus disruptions
Many people will be getting their first extended taste of the work from home (WFH) lifestyle these next few weeks. Here are some things I learned about staying sane while working from home:
This quick guide can help you understand what pricing range you should expect form every major HRIS vendor and what features each can offer
If you're interested in new HR software but want to find the best value and most cost-effective option, partner with companies like these, who can deliver a great service at a competitive price
After assisting with over 150 HR software purchases in 2019, here are the key HR tech buying trends we learned from our clients
When buying a new HRIS system it is important to decide if you want an all-in-one HRIS system or want a best-in-class HRIS system
Our observations of the HR Tech space after spending three days at the national HR Technology Conference
When companies become global, it can be important for them to find the right software tools to support their expansion. These companies are making it easier to find talent wherever it is.
At the end of 2019, we've decided to do a quick recap of the best HRIS systems for mid-sized companies, describing which organizations benefit most from each vendor's services.
Want to better understand how long it takes to buy and implement a new HRIS? Here is a quick look at the estimated timeline and necessary steps to migrate to a new system
An ATS is the most unique piece of HR technology. These are the six best modern options and how they differ:
The buying process doesn't have to be overwhelming. These easy-to-borrow steps can help you be deliberate, thorough and efficient.
Before buying a new HCM system, learn how to ask the right questions to ensure you end up with a product that is aligned with your goals
It can be hard for HR teams to keep an eye on new technologies. Here are the 8 that OutSail finds most interesting and who they work best for!
“Wait a second -- Did someone just have a brilliant idea?” What early adopters are saying about OutSail.
Since the vendor broker model is new to the HR space, we decided to share the five most important ways that having a vendor broker can save your HR team time and money.
Sharing a few tips and tricks we've learned as we've spent an entire year getting to know the HR software landscape
Based on over 100 solution searches that we've managed this year, we looked at the buying trends from progressive HR teams
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