Has your nonprofit recovered from the impact of the recession? For many nonprofits the time period following the 2007 recession was challenging as many experienced a decrease in donations and increased competition for what funding was available. Fortunately, charitable giving has begun to rise, with a reported 4.9 percent increase in 2013 alone. However, a new trend has arisen: donor accountability. Now more than ever, the nonprofit sector has to juggle not only achieving its mission goals, but also showing good financial stewardship.
A Necessary Task Made Easier
You may be wondering how exactly nonprofits balance being good financial stewards while also achieving organizational goals. The magic behind this balance is found most often in its management. Much like their corporate counterparts, nonprofit managers have to complete a wide range of tasks each day, from mission advancement and revenue development to organizational planning and budgeting. Without question, however, the most central of all of these duties is managing their human capital, also known as human resources. Regardless of annual budget, size or mission, employees remain at the heart of any nonprofit.
With this in mind, organizations nationwide struggle to find, train and keep the right people to help achieve their goals. Despite its importance, personnel management is often among the least desirable task, especially for smaller nonprofits.
In fact, in a 2010 study, 3,000 nonprofit leaders ranked human resources management as the most challenging part of their jobs. The study, conducted by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services and the Meyer Foundation, found that many of the nonprofits surveyed didn’t have a dedicated human resources staff member, which made managing talent an even greater hardship.
To accomplish a strong human capital program, nonprofits must focus on a multitude of issues, including assessing personnel needs, recruiting the right employee for the job, screening potential hires, selecting and hiring personnel, orienting new employees to the organization, managing compensation issues and rewarding performance, all while maintaining operation costs. The challenge remains: How can an organization with limited resources accomplish so much?
Doing More, Working Less
Fortunately, Paycom offers an integrated, cloud-based system that simplifies the employment process. The time-saving solution helps nonprofit organizations streamline many HR management functions — from recruiting and hiring to time tracking, employee retention and retirement. Not only does one solution ensure organizations are compliant with an ever-changing list of federal and state regulations, but it also eliminates the need for multiple entries across platforms by integrating all of the needed functions into one place.
Paycom’s robust Applicant Tracking program helps recruit and process potential employees. This vital tool makes hiring a snap for busy nonprofits. Not only does it link an application with major job sites, but it also controls background checks, employment verifications and ensures compliance, all with the click of a mouse.
Time and Labor Management functions are also made easier, thanks to Paycom’s suite of services. Using one solution, nonprofits can create schedules, track vacations and enable employees to submit online timesheets and request time off. Furthermore, the system allows for benefits enrollment, expense submittal and scheduling and storage of employee performance reviews.
With Paycom, Payroll is a breeze. The integrated system eliminates the need to re-enter employee information and reduces errors. This efficiency also helps users better manage labor and overtime costs, and control labor distribution. Furthermore, budgetary information created by the system can be exported easily to a variety of formats, making year-end accountability reports effortless.
Using Paycom’s stout suite of programs, nonprofits can cut down on paperwork and hours spent in the HR role, allowing more time to focus on the mission. To learn more about how Paycom’s tools can help your organization, visit our nonprofit page or contact us for demo today.