Some of the common and costly schemes that continue to thrive in the current workforce include: Buddy punching, in which two or more employees conspire to clock in or out on each other’s behalf, making it appear as though they’ve put in more time than they actually have. Ghost employees. MORE

The question of how to track employee hours has almost as many answers as there are employers. A few things to keep in mind include: Number of employees whose time is being tracked. Shift schedules and other employee scheduling needs. Why does time tracking matter to employees? MORE

It’s an often-cited fact in the world of workforce management that employees value a strong benefits package more than a higher salary. Let’s take a look at a few important considerations regarding employee benefits. Unemployment benefits. Benefits Management MORE

Our weekly recap of fundings, mergers & acquisition, partnership and other interesting news from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace. Cloud-based HCM Solutions Provider Ascentis Acquires Cincinnati Time Systems. Alera Group Acquires Ohio-based Employee Benefits Firm Bailey & Company. Insurance Management Group Partners with United Benefit Advisors. MORE

Workforce Management software helps organizations plan, manage, and track employee work, including labor requirements, employee schedules, and paid time off (PTO). Companies use workforce management software to forecast labor demand, create and assign employee schedules, track attendance, and report on workforce efficiency. Help administrators manage employee schedules, PTO, and leave requests. Track employee attendance and workforce competencies. Ascentis. MORE

Our weekly recap of funding, mergers & acquisition, and partnership news from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace is below. Ascentis Raises Growth Equity Financing from Summit Partners. Employee Relations Associates Completes Growth Investment. Sign up for our weekly email summary of the week’s funding, M&A, partnership and other timely news from the HR technology, recruitment, talent management and employee benefits space. MORE

That one is “absolutely huge,” Bob Greene, senior HR industry analyst at Ascentis, said late last year. “I More employee-friendly policies are expected, especially with the Georgia Senate election results cementing Democrats’ control of Washington. MORE

Our weekly recap of funding, mergers & acquisition, and partnership news from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace is below. Spoke Raises $28 million to Answer HR and Other Employee Questions. Sign up for our weekly email summary of the week’s funding, M&A, partnership and other timely news from the HR technology, recruitment, talent management and employee benefits space. Happy Friday. MORE

Our weekly recap of fundings, mergers & acquisition, partnership and other interesting news from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace. Apax to invest in Paycor, a provider of HR, payroll, time, recruiting, benefit administration and other services. Ascentis Acquires NOVAtime to Advance Its All-in-One HCM Solution and Market Leadership. Namely Partners with Leading Insurance Carriers to Provide Best-in-Class Voluntary Worksite Benefits. MORE

Over the past year, businesses and industry leaders have had to make many new adoptions to ensure their companies and the economy kept running, such as shifting to telework and implementing safety protocols to protect both employees and customers. How Ascentis Time Can Help. MORE

A business with a poor record of protecting employees’ health can suffer serious repercussions in the post-pandemic era, from reputational damage to shortages of quality job applicants to lost productivity due to widespread absences. Lost-time injuries per employee. MORE