We are thrilled to announce that 3Sixty Insights has been recognized alongside our own Nicholas Biron, Dylan Teggart, Nicole Roberts, Mark Feffer, and Geoff Webb as part of the esteemed Fama’s Favorite Influencers in Q3 2024! This honor underscores our commitment to providing actionable insights and research that shape the future of HR and talent acquisition. View the full list: Fama’s Favorite HR Influencers: Q3 2025 Edition
Company Overview Sparus Holdings is a growing organization operating in the utility partner, energy, and public safety sectors across the United States. Through its family of subsidiary companies, Sparus delivers a wide range of critical field and professional services. Its teams perform utility locating, meter reading, exchange services, and gas leak surveys, while another subsidiary provides professional services and project management support to engineering, pharmaceutical, and construction firms. Over the years, Sparus has expanded significantly through mergers and acquisitions, resulting in a diverse and complex workforce that requires rigorous oversight in hiring, compliance, and safety. Nicole Moore is the Director of Talent Acquisition. Moore manages recruitment as well as the systems and vendors that help ensure each new hire meets the company’s safety and compliance […]
In this video, 3Sixty Insights Principal Analyst Dylan Taggart shares key findings from our research note, “Risk to Retention: Background Screening as Strategy.” Discover how modern background screening is evolving from a compliance task into a strategic tool that shapes candidate experience, organizational trust, safety culture, and talent retention. Dylan highlights insights from Mitratech and its clients, including WillowBridge Property Company, showing how technology and human judgment work together to streamline processes, reduce administrative burden, and improve HR effectiveness. Learn how transparency, fairness, and strategic screening can strengthen your organization’s culture, reputation, and competitive advantage in today’s high-turnover, highly regulated environment. Watch to learn: How background screening influences first impressions and candidate confidence The role of screening in safety and public trust How technology […]
My heart is full and my battery is drained, but in the most beautiful way. Prior to HR Technology Conference, my experience with conferences was from the practioner’s and blogger perspective. I had the opportunity to attend HR Tech as a learner and an analyst in an industry where I’ve been a customer, a decision maker, and a functionality geek. I got to see some amazing people I had not seen in years or even had never met IRL. I’ve always loved learning, attending demos, and seeing how people are looking to solve their business challenges with people tech solutions. It was fun to have the experience of being in HR for 20+ years and now having a different conversation with vendors, finding out from […]
Why forward-thinking HR leaders are reimagining background checks with technology to enhance candidate experience, reduce risk, and strengthen employee retention. Executive Summary Background screening has grown to shape candidate experience and signal organizational culture, just as much as it ensures compliance and protects against risk. Having shifted from a mere compliance safeguard to a strategic element of talent management, when done well, screening builds candidate trust, promotes a safe workplace, and enhances employee retention. The future of background screening will be shaped by regulatory expansion, tighter integration of technology, and increasing candidate expectations for fairness and transparency. Companies that strike a balance between compliance and culture, leverage technology without compromising human judgment, and prioritize candidate trust, will not only reduce risk but also gain an […]
National Payroll Week (Sept 1–5, 2025), led by PayrollOrg, is all about accurate pay. But it’s also a reminder that payroll is at the heart of employee trust, financial well-being, and the larger economy. Payroll and paying people on time are integral to the national infrastructure. The preliminary 2025 payroll.org survey “Getting Paid in America” provides valuable insights into how employees actually experience payroll today: Direct deposit still dominates. Nearly 93% of respondents said they are paid this way. Despite the hype, payroll cards barely register at 0.58%. Vendors may talk about them, but adoption remains minimal. Accuracy isn’t bulletproof. Three out of five respondents feel “very certain” their pay is correct. But roughly 8%—about 1 in 12 employees—remain less than certain. That doubt is […]
Utilizing HR Tech Such as AI and Analytics for Streamlined Processes Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of Human Resources (HR) has transcended traditional boundaries. The integration of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and analytics is revolutionizing HR functions, enabling organizations to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and improve overall efficiency. This article delves into the transformative impact of HR tech, specifically AI and analytics, and how they are reshaping the way HR operates. Rapid Innovations in HR Technology The advent of digital transformation has paved the way for HR technology to become an indispensable part of modern organizations. HR tech encompasses a wide range of tools and solutions designed to automate and optimize various HR functions, from recruitment and onboarding […]
Introduction Many small and medium-sized businesses depend on their financial leaders to handle HR and other administrative tasks, regardless of their background and expertise. This includes roles like CEO, CFO, and Controller — often ones that have little experience or training in matters related to recruiting, hiring, and managing the workforce, yet oversee the company’s talent acquisition and management. In such situations, the workforce gets short shrift. HR-related issues receive only the time they require, not the time they need. Despite the manager’s best intentions, areas like engagement, workplace culture, and performance management fall by the wayside. Since spending time on HR means less time for budgeting, forecasting, taxes, and compliance, the manager’s core function suffers as well. This can hurt the company, especially as […]
For most small and mid-sized businesses, the idea of having a dedicated Human Resources department, let alone a full-time HR specialist, feels like a luxury. Budgets are tight, margins are slim, and every hire must contribute directly to growth or business operations. That’s certainly not ideal, but it is a reality that forces many business owners to assign HR-related tasks—like payroll, benefits administration, and compliance—to someone who’s already an employee, perhaps the CFO, a trusted financial manager, or even the office administrator. It makes sense: If someone’s already managing the likes of accounts payable, taxes, and budgets, why not have them process payroll and administer benefits as well? But there’s a rub: Such arrangements can burden those involved with responsibilities that are outside their training, […]
Introduction For many small and mid-sized businesses, there’s no such thing as an “HR department.” Budgets are tight, margins are slim, and every hire must quickly and directly contribute to growth or business operations. Typically, SMBs handle HR in one of two ways. They may fold recruiting, benefits, performance management, and other related functions into a selected manager’s to-do list. Or they outsource HR to one of the company’s trusted advisors, like their bank or CPA. In those cases, the accountant who closes the books each month might handle payroll, track paid leave, and help the business owner analyze labor costs. The banker who sets up a line of credit may offer advice on employee benefits. That’s certainly not ideal, but it makes sense: If […]
Running the financial side of a small and mid-sized business (SMB) is complex enough, but adding workforce management, benefits, and compliance to the mix stretches capacity even thinner. For many SMBs, hiring a full-time HR professional is simply financially out of reach. It may then be a structural resource or workforce issue that makes HR underdeveloped, reactive, and disconnected from overall business results. As these businesses struggle to handle the increasing complexity of HR, payroll, and benefits management, these duties often fall to CFOs, controllers, or administrators who lack the time, resources, and expertise to manage the workforce strategically. When HR responsibilities are added to an existing role, it can seem unexpected since they weren’t part of the original job description or a focus of […]
In today’s climate of shifting administrations, economic uncertainty, and evolving workplace expectations, HR leaders are being challenged like never before. The pressure to deliver results, preserve culture, and support employees—often with fewer resources—requires a new level of agility and insight. This session is designed to help HR professionals lead confidently through complexity by providing practical, experience-backed advice. Key Takeaways: Managing shifting priorities without sacrificing employee experience Identifying where HR processes tend to break under pressure Maintaining balance between business demands and workforce well-being Featuring: Geoff Webb – Contributing Analyst at 3Sixty Insights, with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry. Geoff brings deep expertise in how technology intersects with business strategy and society. A member of the Forbes Technology Council, he writes and […]
Understanding the Optimal Moments for Change Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the role of Human Resources (HR) continues to transform, driven by technological advancements, evolving employee expectations, and changing regulatory environments. Navigating the timing of HR transformation is a delicate balance requiring strategic foresight and pragmatic decision-making. Let’s explores the opportune moments to embark on an HR transformation journey and scenarios when it may be prudent to delay or reconsider such an initiative. When to Transform HR 1. Organizational Growth and Expansion One of the most compelling reasons to initiate an HR transformation is during periods of organizational growth or expansion. As a company scales, its HR infrastructure must evolve to support increased headcount, diverse talent needs, and more complex operational challenges. Transformation, […]
A 3Sixty Insights Case Study on HR, Payroll, and Growth Discover how Zions Bank partnered with isolved to help small and mid-sized businesses simplify HR, payroll, and workforce management—freeing up leaders to focus on growth. What You’ll Learn: How Zions Bank expanded beyond traditional banking How isolved simplifies compliance, payroll, and HR tasks Real-world outcomes from Zions Bank clients Benefits like time savings, reduced complexity, and stronger client loyalty “These issues weren’t just operational. They were strategic.”— Steve Stacey, SVP, Zions Bank Download the case study to see how smart partnerships drive business success.