October 26, 2011
I want to get into mobile computing and am torn between a smartphone or a tablet? What’s the best option? The best option is reliant upon what information you would like to access. If you are looking for email, internet access and mobile app usage then go with a smartphone. If you are looking to … Continued
September 12, 2011
My computer is always getting viruses? I am afraid to use it now. Viruses are a big concern but identity theft and financial loss may also be imminent if you continue to have this problem. First, get some good anti-malware software and keep it updated. Malware is basically malicious software that could plant a virus … Continued
March 7, 2011
Our company is going through a merger/acquisition and I am concerned because we will be going through a data conversion to new software? I am on the software conversion team. Any tips? It is normal to be concerned about moving to new software that you are unfamiliar with. As part of the conversion team your … Continued
January 29, 2011
I would like to do more marketing. Are there any automation tools that can help me with this? First make sure you use reporting in order to analyze your business. If you cannot produce facts about business activity, it is very difficult to determine what your marketing goals should be. Next, use automation to document … Continued
November 5, 2010
Our firm was just audited and we had to produce every I-9 form we had ever collected. Needless to say we could not locate many of the forms. What is the best way to store all information electronically? There are a number of ways to accomplish this. One simple way is to scan all documents … Continued
September 28, 2010
Our firm has the largest number of unemployment claims that it has ever had. Is there an automated way to manage these? Absolutely. First make sure you indicate which of your applicants are on unemployment. This needs to be directly documented in your staffing software and must be quickly and easily retrievable. Next, offer jobs … Continued
August 4, 2010
Our firm just acquired another company including their database. Much of the information is dated. What is the best way to maintain a database? There are many ways to effectively accomplish this. First, when your people make phone calls, have them ask questions about the company, including confirmation of employees, phone #’s, email addresses, etc. … Continued
June 7, 2010
I have many candidates that want to be alerted about jobs through social networking sites like Twitter® or text messaging. Is there an easy way to do this from staffing software? Some staffing software vendors are offering tools within the application for job posting to social networking sites. Some sites require that you have an … Continued
April 22, 2010
I want new software. What planning should I do? First, analyze and define your needs clearly. Next, ask software vendors to demonstrate how their software product addresses those specific needs. Once you make a software decision, make a plan depicting how the software will be used within the organization. Define new processes for each department … Continued
March 4, 2010
How can staffing software help me save time? Utilizing a staffing software solution that offers features for every scope of your business can save time and improve customer service. A staffing software solution that is fully integrated for front office, back office, social networking, job boards, email, auto-phone dialing, text messaging and your website will … Continued
