by Doug Patten | 2025-05-04 | Compliance, HR, Recruitment, SMBs, Talent Acquisition, Training
In today’s fiercely competitive marketplace, small and mid-sized businesses aren’t just competing locally anymore—they’re up against global talent pools and international competitors. For many SMBs, hiring skilled non-U.S. professionals has become...
by Doug Patten | 2025-04-27 | Compliance, Generative AI, HR, SMBs, Training
The Shifting Landscape of Small Business Success For decades, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) have been celebrated for their resilience. Their ability to move faster, pivot quicker, and innovate with fewer resources has long been their greatest...
by Doug Patten | 2025-04-19 | HR, Recruitment, SMBs, Talent Acquisition
For decades, companies of all sizes have depended on international talent to fill essential roles across engineering, research, operations, and technology. These workers, many here legally on student visas, work permits, or green cards, have contributed significantly...
by Doug Patten | 2025-04-13 | Compliance, HR, Recruitment, Uncategorized
We shouldn’t have to write this. But here we are… At Intelligent DataWorks, our mission is to build tools that help small and mid-sized businesses do more with less – by simplifying complex HR processes through AI. Most of our content reflects that...
by Doug Patten | 2025-04-06 | Enterprise Solutions, HR, overview, SMBs
In the dynamic world of small and mid-sized businesses, versatility isn’t just valued – it’s required for survival. Project managers suddenly find themselves conducting interviews. Office administrators often transform into unofficial bookkeepers...
by Doug Patten | 2025-03-29 | HR, SMBs, Training
In today’s fast-moving business environment, knowledge gaps and outdated training materials silently undermine even the most dedicated teams. Employees crave professional growth while organizations demand peak performance. Yet for small and mid-sized businesses,...
by Doug Patten | 2025-03-22 | Compliance, HR, SMBs
For small and mid-sized businesses, compliance isn’t just a legal obligation – it’s a business imperative. Staying compliant with labor laws, tax regulations, health and safety standards, and HR documentation requirements can feel like walking a...
by Doug Patten | 2025-03-15 | HR, Recruitment, SMBs, Talent Acquisition, Uncategorized
In today’s fiercely competitive talent market, small and medium-sized businesses face a paradox: while digital job boards have made it easier than ever to attract applicants, the resulting flood of resumes has created a new challenge that threatens hiring...
by Doug Patten | 2025-03-08 | HR, Recruitment, SMBs, Talent Acquisition
In today’s competitive talent market, small and mid-sized businesses face a critical challenge: how to attract and secure top talent with limited resources. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Each hire significantly impacts your company’s performance,...
by Doug Patten | 2025-03-02 | Generative AI, HR, overview, SMBs, Uncategorized
In today’s ever evolving business landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just for tech giants and Fortune 500 companies. Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly adopting AI-powered tools to transform their HR operations – from...
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