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FOR SALE: Software firm HR Access going on the block

Ahmed's Universe

The software company it bought in 2003 from IBM is up for sale. The fact that both SAP and HR Access have one of the largest employers in Europe as a customer (the French government - SAP for HR and HR Access for Payroll), this could be a good opportunity to consolidate both into one single project and offering.

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Is Fidelity Still in HR Services Business? Bank of America Ends Outsourcing Contract

Ahmed's Universe

First, Fidelity, who had been using Oracle for a long time, decided to have their own technology on which they would offer outsourcing services and in 2003 they bought from IBM Paris-based software vendor HR Access. In particular, the choice of a technology platform has been erratic, at best.

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"Custo Brasil" or the Absurdly High Cost of Living in Brazil

Ahmed's Universe

In January 2003 when I arrived for the first time in the Marvelous City taxi rides were so cheap that it never crossed my mind to use buses. Yes, you have read right: a basic good such urban transportation costs 50% more in Rio (which knows of no subsidies or daily/monthly passes) where average income is one-third that of Paris.

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Election year impact: What’s next for employee benefits?

WEX Inc.

As we approach the 2024 United States presidential election, Chris Byrd, senior vice president, health executive and, more broadly, head of Government Affairs at WEX, joined our Benefits Buzz podcast for an insightful conversation on how election years can influence employee benefits.

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Docusign

HR Lineup

Founded in 2003, DocuSign has become a cornerstone of modern business practices, enabling secure and efficient document management in a digital environment. Applications and Benefits DocuSign is utilized across various industries, including real estate, finance, healthcare, and government. Core Features 1.

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Maternity Leave Policies in Hong Kong & Macau

Global People Strategist

Since the early 1990s, Hong Kong and Macau governments have been slowly but surely updating their maternity leave policies. In 1993, the Hong Kong government increased paid maternity leave from six to eight weeks. In 2003, they increased it to ten weeks. What Are the Benefits of These Changes? Finding Affordable Childcare.

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Payroll in the last 12 months: wage theft, legislation, natural disasters and global crises

Ascender

The Singapore government introduced a gradual increase to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions for workers between the ages of 55 and 70, with a target to implement the final rates by 2030. Also, the government increased the maternity leave, and overtime pay is now applicable for workers earning less than 4000 ringgits per year.

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