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The Key to Thriving Amid Today’s Market Volatility: HCM and Workforce Management Technology

This blog post was originally published by UKG – inspiring every organization to become a great place to work through HR, pay, workforce management, and culture technology built for all. Research shows the right tech solutions can help you navigate — and thrive — through market uncertainty. Key Points: Strategic workforce planning with HCM tools helps businesses stay agile and aligned during market volatility. Agile talent management enables internal mobility through skills tracking and targeted reskilling. Automated compliance in workforce systems reduces regulatory risk and ensures up-to-date policies. Real-time analytics from HCM platforms empower leaders to make faster, data-driven decisions. Businesses today are facing challenges ranging from shifting U.S. tariffs and global trade tensions to supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. These uncertainties demand more than just reactive measures—they require strategic foresight, agility, and data-driven decision-making. To stay competitive and resilient, you need to rely on your HR and payroll technology, also known as human capital management (HCM), and workforce management software. These tools go beyond traditional HR functions, offering powerful capabilities to plan, adapt, and optimize workforce strategies in real time. From small businesses to global enterprises, leveraging this technology can be a game-changer in navigating market volatility. “Companies that reap the benefits in uncertain economic times are those with deep insight into how to re-allocate the time and skills of their workforces to mitigate additional uncertainty,” explains Eddie Hearn, Lead Labor Economist at UKG. This blog explores some of the most significant business impacts of today’s economic uncertainty and how your organization can navigate them with the right workforce technology. Unique Impact of Market Volatility on the Frontline Workforce According to the April 2025 UKG Workforce Activity Report, based on data from approximately 6.2 million hourly U.S. employees, the unpredictability of sweeping tariffs has started to impact U.S. frontline workers. Manufacturing workers had fewer shifts and less overtime in April for the first time in 15 months, while across all sectors, shiftwork increased at a slower pace of just 1.5%. What does this mean? Reduced hourly shift work is often a precursor to reduced hiring and, eventually, lower employment. Moreover, according to a recent UKG survey of 5,000 frontline workers, 52% said they are worried that tariffs could trigger layoffs, while 74% anticipate a negative impact on their future earnings. These concerns are already prompting changes in behavior: 70% of respondents said they are adapting by working extra hours, improving their skill sets, or boosting their savings in response to the economic instability. “As the U.S. moves into an era of elevated economic-policy volatility, UKG data increasingly shows us how employers and employees are playing a waiting game to see what will happen if and when volatility resolves. In an environment of great uncertainty for workers, it is crucial for companies to be able to quickly react to changes in frontline-working conditions that impact hours, hires, quits, and wages. Companies that reap the benefits in uncertain economic times are those with deep insight into how to re-allocate the time and skills of their workforces to mitigate additional uncertainty.” – Eddie Hearn, Lead Labor Economist, UKG By deploying HCM and workforce management software, your organization can help frontline workers manage uncertainty by offering greater visibility into schedules, shift availability, and earnings. These tools support flexible scheduling, enable skill development, and help employers make data-driven staffing decisions to minimize layoffs. By improving transparency and access to opportunities, they help workers adapt and stay resilient during market volatility. Enabling Strategic Workforce Planning One of the most critical aspects of managing through economic uncertainty is the ability to plan proactively. HR and payroll software enables businesses to model various workforce scenarios, helping leaders understand the implications of different strategic decisions. With scenario modeling, HR leaders can forecast labor needs, estimate costs, and assess the feasibility of changes such as shifting production or restructuring teams. These insights ensure that workforce strategies align with broader business goals, enabling smarter, faster decisions. Applying Agile Talent Management and Redeployment Economic shifts often require companies to pivot quickly, sometimes within weeks or even days, making agile talent management essential. HR platforms help identify skill gaps, track employee competencies, and facilitate reskilling or upskilling initiatives. Redeploying talent internally across departments or regions helps businesses reduce the need for external hiring, lower costs, and retain valuable institutional knowledge. HCM and workforce management solutions simplify this by providing real-time visibility into workforce capabilities, availability, and development needs, enabling smarter, more efficient talent allocation and long-term workforce engagement and resilience. Addressing Employee Compensation Concerns Business owners and leaders aren’t the only ones concerned about the current climate. As tariffs and shifting economic policies unsettle markets, employees are becoming increasingly concerned about their compensation. A recent WTW survey found that 56% of companies reported rising employee anxiety over base pay. To help manage employee uncertainty, organizations are using HCM and workforce technologies to gain real-time insights into workforce costs, productivity, and engagement. This enables leadership to make data-driven decisions about compensation and staffing while maintaining transparency and employee trust. Managing Compliance and Risk When trade policies evolve and labor laws shift, maintaining compliance becomes increasingly complex, especially for companies operating globally. HCM and workforce management systems help organizations stay ahead of regulatory changes by automating compliance tracking and maintaining detailed audit trails. These platforms ensure that contracts, policies, and procedures are updated in real time, minimizing legal risks and supporting operational continuity. They also help manage cross-border workforce compliance, which is essential for global organizations navigating varied legal environments. Optimizing Labor Costs and Productivity In times of market volatility, controlling labor costs without sacrificing productivity is a top priority. Workforce management tools such as time and attendance and scheduling offer detailed visibility into workforce performance, allowing you to optimize schedules, reduce overtime, and manage labor more effectively. By identifying inefficiencies through workforce analytics and automating repetitive tasks, you can streamline operations and improve return on investment. These tools also support better resource allocation, ensuring that labor is deployed only when and where it’s needed most. A good example is Costa Coffee, the U.K.’s largest coffeehouse chain, with 16,000 baristas across 1,500+ locations. They

5 HR Compliance Mistakes to Avoid in 2025

1. Outdated Employee Handbooks Legal Framework Updates Employee handbooks are legal documents in the eyes of courts and regulators. Yet many organizations let them fall out of date—failing to reflect critical changes in employment law.In 2025, several updates should be on your radar: New pay transparency laws require salary ranges in job descriptions and internal communications. EEOC guidance has been revised to include new language around harassment, accommodations, and retaliation policies. State-specific regulations have evolved around family leave, mental health support, and overtime policies. Legal requirements for disclosing AI use in hiring and performance management tools are becoming common. Sample Language to Revise Ensure your employee handbook includes: Clear, updated non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies aligned with EEOC guidance. Details on wage transparency: how salary bands are structured and who to contact for information. Clauses on data privacy and automated decision-making (if using AI in hiring or HR). Acknowledgment forms with timestamps and digital signature trails. Review and update your handbook annually—or more frequently if legal changes occur. Distribute revisions through your HR platform and require fresh acknowledgments from every employee. 2. Mismanaging Overtime and Classification FLSA and Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employee classification issues continue to trigger lawsuits, wage disputes, and fines—especially when job duties don’t match exempt status or when salaried employees work beyond 40 hours a week. As of 2025: Salary thresholds for exempt employees have risen. Classification audits are increasing at both federal and state levels. Remote and hybrid roles are receiving heightened scrutiny regarding hours worked. Recordkeeping Tips Clearly define job responsibilities and compare them with FLSA and state exemption criteria. Maintain accurate time records for all employees, including those paid on salary. Audit classifications quarterly, especially for roles that evolve or shift responsibilities. Automated time-tracking integrated with payroll systems can simplify classification reviews and help flag risks before they become costly. 3. Neglecting Privacy/Data Protections Employee Data Best Practices Between I-9s, direct deposit details, benefits elections, and health disclosures, HR handles some of the most sensitive data in the company. And in 2025, new state and federal data protection regulations demand higher standards. Best practices include: Encrypting all employee data at rest and in transit. Assigning user-based permissions for access to sensitive files. Storing documentation in secure, audit-ready systems. Clearly disclosing to employees how their data is used and protected. Breach Protocols In the event of a data breach, having a documented response plan is mandatory. Your plan should include: Immediate containment steps and IT support activation. Notification timelines and formats for employees, vendors, and regulators. Review processes to assess scope and responsibility. Remediation actions to prevent recurrence. Compliance-ready HR software from trusted providers like Pinkerton Payroll & Insurance simplifies data protection and offers reliable audit trails. 4. Skipping Compliance Audits Self-Audit Checklist Skipping internal audits is one of the biggest HR compliance mistakes—especially in high-risk areas like payroll, onboarding, and classification. Every HR manager should conduct routine reviews that assess: Whether employee handbooks are current and acknowledged. If job classifications are correct and documented. Whether tax forms (W-4, I-9) are properly completed and stored. If benefits deductions are accurate and reflect current enrolments. Whether time-tracking logs are complete and align with payroll data. HR Software Audit Tools Modern payroll and HR platforms offer built-in tools that help automate and document these checks. These include: Exception reporting for missing or outdated records. Flags for classification or overtime discrepancies. Automated email alerts when forms go unsigned or data mismatches occur. To explore how integrated platforms can support your compliance goals, visit HR Services 2025, where Pinkerton outlines features designed specifically for growing businesses. 5. Incomplete New Hire Processes Form W-4, I-9 Steps Improper onboarding isn’t just inefficient—it’s a compliance risk. Every new hire must complete key documents in line with federal regulations: W-4s must reflect current tax structures and be validated against payroll records. I-9s must be completed within three days of hiring, with ID verification. In Florida, many employers are required to use E-Verify to validate work eligibility. Onboarding Policy Guide Build a consistent onboarding program that includes: Secure digital document collection and signature tracking. Time-stamped acknowledgment of handbook policies. Benefits elections that feed directly into payroll. A welcome process that reinforces compliance, culture, and clarity. Platforms like the one used by Pinkerton ensure all onboarding steps are logged, compliant, and ready for audit. How Integrated Payroll + HR Helps AI‑Powered Alerts Integrated platforms now feature smart compliance monitoring. These systems detect issues such as: Inconsistent employee classification. Missing onboarding documents. Mismatches between timesheets and exempt status. Lapsed certifications or expired IDs. These alerts reduce HR burden and prevent compliance issues from escalating. Audit Trails Every action—form completion, classification change, salary update—is logged and time-stamped. This documentation is crucial during: IRS or Department of Labor audits. Internal HR investigations. Workers’ compensation or wage disputes. Pinkerton’s platform offers robust auditing functionality—automating documentation and supporting HR risk mitigation without added administrative work. Pro Tips: Stay Up to Date Join national organizations like SHRM and subscribe to compliance updates. Assign quarterly responsibilities for compliance review among HR staff. Create a compliance calendar with alerts for audits, handbook reviews, and benefit enrollment periods. Use digital onboarding workflows that enforce completion of I-9, W-4, and benefit forms. Reevaluate job descriptions and pay bands annually to align with wage laws. Regularly test data privacy policies and breach response readiness. Maintain integrations between payroll services for small business, HR, and benefits tools. Seek legal review of key employment policies each year. Conclusion: Minimize Risk in 2025 Compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about building a resilient, respected workplace. By addressing the top five HR compliance mistakes in 2025—outdated policies, misclassification, privacy lapses, skipped audits, and incomplete onboarding—you ensure your team is protected and prepared. Partnering with an expert provider like Pinkerton Payroll & Insurance offers the structure, tools, and compliance insights you need. Their integrated payroll, HR, and benefits services are purpose-built for SMEs in Florida, blending national-grade automation with regional experience and live local support. To simplify your HR operations, secure

Can a Small Business be a Great Place to Work?

Can a Small Business be a Great Place to Work? This blog post was originally published by UKG – inspiring every organization to become a great place to work through HR, pay, workforce management, and culture technology built for all. With seemingly endless modern job perks on the rise, HR professionals at small businesses may be wondering how they can compete with larger organizations to attract and retain the best talent. For an already resource-strapped company, it can be overwhelming to think about spending more time and money to win the war for talent against those with big budgets and dedicated teams focused on culture and engagement. But it’s critical not to get lost in the noise here. Instead, when competition for talent is high, smaller organizations need to ask a simple question as they wade through all the perks and initiatives their larger counterparts engage in — is that what really matters to people? We can all agree that free food and office yoga classes are nice incentives, but research from Great Place to Work® shows that employee retention is less about the perks and more about creating a company culture of care. It’s about trust, leadership, human connection, wellness, and belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion. So with that in mind, what should small businesses rally around to create stand-out cultures? Let’s take a look. What’s easier for small businesses? Because small businesses are, well, small, it’s easier for them to build and foster trust — the defining component of a great workplace. Whether it’s more transparency or less corporate hierarchy, small businesses can use this advantage to find and keep the talent they need to thrive. After all, a great workplace is one where employees trust the people they work for, have pride in what they do, and enjoy the people they work with. And if size doesn’t dictate great culture, then yes, a small business can be a great place to work with the right mix of core values. As we get into some more specific examples of how HR pros at small businesses can use the advantages they have to build an employer brand and invest in company culture, take a look at the diagram below to see the five core elements of building trust with employees and where in the organization employees look for those elements: What can small businesses do to create great workplaces? There’s no single blueprint or one-size-fits-all approach to building a great place to work. There are, however, some common areas you should investigate as starting points. Looking into the following areas may help you map the key points in an employee’s journey with your company and reinforce cultural values like trust, respect, purpose, and community. Start day one off strong with a thoughtful onboarding process Employees want to feel connected to the organization, and as a small business, it’s easier to make that personal from the beginning. A positive first impression is imperative to an employee’s wellbeing, and people often form that impression before they even join your organization. Completing redundant tasks and leaving new hires wondering what steps to take next will negatively impact their overall experience. By connecting your recruiting and core HR processes, you can ensure new hires trust that their success is top of mind for their manager. Looking for a specific idea? Try building out individualized 90-day action plans as part of your onboarding experience. Prioritize career development Have you heard of an internal talent marketplace? It’s a more efficient, technology-driven employee management and retention system. It leads to better retention through tracking the skillsets of employees and helping them to further develop and build upon those skills, and it works with them to build a career path within the organization. To do this, there needs to be a commitment to support fair and consistent performance and succession strategies that identify, nurture, and develop top talent. Small businesses often have flat structures, which allows employees more visibility and connection. These broader learning opportunities ultimately keep everyone invested in the company’s culture, and both internal and external job seekers will view your organization as one that prioritizes career development. Focus on all aspects of wellbeing Great Place to Work surveyed over 14,000 people from 37 countries to better understand trends in the average worker’s day-to-day experiences of wellbeing in their workplace, and found that while employee experience is influenced by many factors, there are a few key areas HR needs to focus on to promote positive employee wellbeing: · Mental and emotional wellbeing: The first step in promoting mental health at work is to talk about it. Over the last two years, mental health has come to the forefront for many of us as we experienced the pandemic, the challenges of navigating remote work, and social unrest. This is an issue that affects all people, at all levels in an organization. Mental wellness check-ins, providing resources, and offering formal programs are becoming priorities for many organizations moving forward. · Sense of purpose: Aligning an individual’s role with the organization’s values correlates to a higher sense of purpose, which has been linked to higher resilience and more favorable views of employers. We’ll talk a little bit more about purpose later. · Personal support and meaningful connections: When employees are given proper resources and workplace flexibility, they’re more likely to have a positive sense of wellbeing. Supportive social relationships within a team are also important, as an environment of equity and inclusion is necessary to create psychological safety and teamwork. · Financial wellbeing: Many people spend a significant amount of time worrying about their personal finances at work. It’s important that employees earn enough to feel financially stable, and that your workplace promotes equal pay practices, but what more can be done? Offering programs that give employees access to their pay before pay day, for instance, has been linked to improvements in productivity and reduced absenteeism. Celebrate your people’s achievements to foster a sense of purpose Nearly 50 percent

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