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We know, you’ve got a lot going on.  So much, in fact, that you don’t have a ton of time to worry about what’s new in the payroll world.  That’s where we come in! Want to make sure you’re not missing important developments in the payroll scene?  Never fear: we’ve got the round-up of payroll news … Continue reading Pay Matters! July 2018

An HR department of one (HR DOO) is a generalist, a problem-solver, a multi-tasker, a recruiter, trainer, employee relations specialist, benefits administrator, CHRO. They wear all the hats. As I sat on the ground in the front left corner (we’d run out of seats), in the #SHRM18 session given by Amanda Haddaway, I couldn’t believe … Continue reading #SHRM18 Top Tips for Succeeding as an HR Department of One Session with Amanda Haddaway

An Unbiased Look at the Unlimited PTO Policy You’ve probably heard of unlimited paid time off (PTO). Maybe you’ve rolled your eyes at it. And perhaps you’ve wondered: Do any companies — that aren’t tech startups — actually have unlimited PTO? Is this really a thing? It’s a thing, just not a big thing. Only 2 … Continue reading Is Unlimited PTO Right for Your Company?

What makes an experience magical?  We thought a lot about that when we were planning to attend the SHRM conference this year.  Whether it’s the lighting, the atmosphere, or the company, there’s usually at least one element that awes us – something that makes us stop and go, “Wow.”      Think about the scenes in the Harry Potter movies when … Continue reading Bringing Magic to SHRM 18

Ahhhhh yes, SHRM 18 is finally here. Last year we were headed down South to NOLA; this time, we’re headed West to the Windy City, Chicago.  SHRM 17 was a blast. If you didn’t meet us there, you can check out our unconventional concept here. It was Viventium’s first time exhibiting at the conference, and we loved chatting with attendees about our message and learning more about them, as well!   Now, it’s onto SHRM 18 in … Continue reading How to Make the Most of Your SHRM 18 Experience 

We know, you’ve got a lot going on.  So much, in fact, that you don’t have a ton of time to worry about what’s new in the payroll world.  That’s where we come in! Want to make sure you’re not missing important developments in the payroll scene?  Never fear: we’ve got the round-up of payroll news … Continue reading Pay Matters! June 2018

We’re back!  The SHRM 2018 Annual Conference & Exposition is in Chicago this year, and you better believe we’ve got our tickets booked to fly out to the Windy City.  Last year, we had the opportunity to meet so many great people and share with them our Viventium story and mission.  If you attended SHRM17, you’ll remember our booth … Continue reading Do You Believe in Magic? You Will After SHRM 18! 

Let me tell you about Kevin Morrissey. Kevin, a managing editor at The Virginia Quarterly Review, had received a scolding email from his boss, Ted Genoways, about his work. Kevin was already used to such messages; he’d been getting them almost daily, especially after he had questioned the publication’s accounting practices. By the time Ted … Continue reading Workplace Bullying: The Bully You Can’t See

Paid Time Off (PTO) season will be here before you know it. And hey, for some, it has already begun. I bet most of your employees are thrilled that the Hoth-like winter has finally ceased, and they can almost feel their toes nestling in the sands of Tatooine as they close their eyes. Or maybe … Continue reading ESS and C-3PTO: Three Reasons Your Organization Needs Employee Self Service for Paid Time Off

We know, you’ve got a lot going on.  So much, in fact, that you don’t have a ton of time to worry about what’s new in the payroll world.  That’s where we come in! Want to make sure you’re not missing important developments in the payroll scene?  Never fear: we’ve got the round-up of payroll news … Continue reading Pay Matters! May 2018