BAASS Insights Technology Blog

The impact of COVID-19 has proven to be a driving force in the way we conduct business in 2020.  As we see our world-changing rapidly, virtual meetings and remote-working is evolving to be the status quo in many organizations. Although change can sometimes be a frightening notion, we turn to our personal experiences and lessons learned to continue to grow and succeed within the current environment.

The Canadian Government has created the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) in response to the financial impact COVID-19 is having.  This subsidy program was initially known as the Temporary Wage Subsidy, although as the situation evolved, so did the subsidy. 

Are you going to be implementing  an ERP software such as Sage 300 in the near future? Wanting to make sure you get the best out of your ERP implementation? Companies seeking to earn the coveted “best in class” designation can look to other firms who have paved the way in ERP implementation. Aberdeen Research Group identified four key performance indicators (KPIs) that indicate the best chance for successful ERP implementation.

With working from home becoming a necessity for many companies, it is important to be aware of the tools that can help keep communication and collaboration productive. BAASS has put together a list of 4 tools that will help you to collaborate, meet and manage your team effectively while working remotely at no cost! 

A significant attribute of leading consulting firms is the ability to execute projects successfully on a consistent basis. Project success translates to high client retention rates and the ability to attract new customers. This helps to ensure both business continuity and expansion. As a project leader it can be difficult to manage a successful project execution without the knowledge of how to improve processes and the ability to communicate properly throughout a team.

It’s crucial to evaluate your business on a regular basis to ensure that you’re on track to succeed. One key area of your business to monitor is your inventory management.

A Human Resources Information System (HRIS) is a valuable tool to improve the productivity of your HR department. Such a system can help you automate many common HR services. This, in turn, gives your HR team more time to work directly with employees and add to the strategic planning for the company.

A new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) can yield important insights into your company’s human resources needs. One such need that may be revealed is high turnover. The cost of employee turnover is staggering, not just in terms of recruiting and hiring new workers, but in time lost to candidate searches and interviews, lost productivity, and lost knowledge as workers exit without transferring information to newcomers. High turnover also hurts employee morale.