It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And for a lot of us out there in the HR world it can be the craziest! But have no fear, PurelyHR is here with some of the top tips for HR professionals on how to survive the Holidays! #1) Manage PTO and Office Hours Okay, so […]
The Ultimate Guide to an #HRApproved Office Halloween Party
Here in Canada, it’s one of the most breathtaking times of year. The leaves are changing colour, sweater weather is in the air, and all of our lattes are filled with pumpkin spice. And, of course, one of the most anticipated holidays on my calendar—Halloween! From my Halloween-obsessed heart to yours, let’s talk how to […]
[Case Study] How BRC Saved Hours Managing PTO with PurelyHR
Biodynamic Research Corporation (BRC) was spending hours a week on time-off management before they switched to PurelyHR.
The Tweets That Told the Story: Last Week’s Vegas #HRTechConf
Twenty years of Human Resources innovation in technology. Amazing! Last week, thousands of industry leaders, experts and innovators gathered in Vegas for the 20th Annual HR Tech Conference, and we joined in the conversation digitally on Twitter! Some of the major takeaways as told by our favorite #HRTechConf tweets are listed below! It was with […]
The Top 4 Most FAQ About End of Year Prep in PurelyHR’s Time-Off
Ah, 2017, the year of #FakeNews. You want to know what’s not fake news? You’re going to want to start taking a look at your PurelyHR Time-Off account in preparation for your employee’s requests in 2018! (where did the time go?) ? This time of year a lot of customers have questions and concerns about […]
Transport Layer Security (TLS) Upgrade – What You Need to Know
What are the anticipated changes? The purpose of this article is to announce an upcoming upgrade to the Transport Layer Security (TLS) intended for the end of October. This update requires that PurelyHR.com no longer support TLS version 1.0 over HTTPS. This change is mandated by the PCI Security Council and affects all service providers […]
Employee Data: From Bleak to Sleek in 5 Quick Growth Centric Hacks
Once upon a time, I worked for a small tech company with just 4 employees including myself. I shared a desk with the Team Coordinator, who took care of a lot of the administrative duties including HR and employee data management. She went on and on about the dreaded Google Sheet she had to import and […]
Should you ban Employees From Using the Internet for Personal Uses?
The Invasion of the Internet in Workplaces In the way that technology and the internet are intertwined into our lives today, it would seem impossible to separate employees from their gadgets and the internet. Everything has changed with the advent of the world wide web. From the way we socialize and communicate to the way […]
Implementing New Technology? Don’t Forget About Non-Technical Employees.
Remember when Microsoft launched Windows 8? I know right. Who doesn’t remember the horror? Most of us were doing just fine with Windows Vista. Implementing technology like this in your company can seem impossible for many reasons. How could they do such a thing? Well, the truth is, they have no choice. With technology evolving at […]
Should you Bring Your Pets to Work?
This topic has been brewing for quite some time now and while animal lovers see nothing but positive outcomes from having their furry friends included in the office, others might think otherwise. So what are some potential downfalls of having your workspace occupied by your four-legged pets? Pets can be disruptive and cause health concerns […]
How to keep your employees motivated this summer
Summertime is around the corner and we all know what that means. Energy levels around the office go up while productivity and motivation tend to go down. Why? Let’s face it, we would all rather be outside enjoying the warm summer days. However, the reality is that businesses need to continue running regardless of the […]
PurelyHR Staff Module Update (06/2017)
As you may be aware, PurelyHR has made a series of important changes in the past few months to improve the overall user experience of our online HR platform. Now, we have made another step forward by implementing an update to our BETA version of Staff, our Core HRIS module. What exactly are these changes […]
Cultivate a Strong Corporate Culture to Differentiate From Competitors and Grow
How important is the culture in your organisation? If it is not your top priority, you should start looking into it. Culture is the sum of attitudes, customs and beliefs that distinguish one group of people from another. These shared values have a strong influence on the people in the organisation and dictate how they […]
Getting from busy to productive in 3 easy steps!
Do you have a to-do list that you can’t seem to get done? A project that you’ve started but never finished? Relax, It happens to everybody. We all know who is to blame for this lack of productivity. But before we start pointing fingers, we’ll show you how to get over the hump and speed […]
What to look for in HR Software?
Like humans, no company is the same. Whether it be the language they speak, the city, country or continent they work in, they all operate differently. Not to mention the different types of organisations and the industries they serve. All this to say, even if all these companies may hire and manage employees, they don’t […]