Better training needed for teleworking

Teleworking does not have any negative impact on a business leaders' performance or communication effectiveness, according to new research from London-based Richard Ivey School of Business, reports ITWorld Canada.

However, Jennifer Perrier-Knox, a senior research analyst at Info-Tech Research Group, says unfortunately, telework is moving forward in many Canadian enterprises without proper communications skills and IT policies.

She says the solution is that HR departments have to be more involved in identifying suitable employees, and IT shops must play a significant role in providing the tools and tech support to remote staff.

Peterborough chartered accountants company Rawlinsons has started Rawlinsons Payroll and HR, a joint venture company with Peterborough-based software provider Cirrus, says Peterborough Business.

The company was started in order to offer an integrated one-stop shop combining HR and payroll software together with practical advice and service solutions.

Rawlinsons director Ken Craig says: “We have identified a market need for cost effective payroll bureau services aligned with leading edge HR software and consultation services.”

High Liner Foods, a North American processor and marketer of frozen seafood, has centralised and streamlined its HR and payroll processes since going live on UltiPro from Ultimate Software through software-as-a-service, reports RFP Connect.

Prior to UltiPro, High Liner was using two different service bureaus to handle the HCM needs of its North American workforce, comprised of approximately 1 100 employees in the US and Canada.

The two systems didn't integrate with one another, creating reporting challenges, inefficiencies, and increased potential for errors. After a large merger, company executives accelerated plans to search for a new solution.