January 2024 |
Sparrow’s high-tech, high-touch approach to leave management means that we are constantly improving both our software and customer experience. Here are some exciting developments. |
Product Updates |
We are excited to announce that we have launched significant enhancements to our HRIS integrations in Beta. |
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We have just opened up our Beta for integrating with BambooHR. If you manage a high volume of leaves, Sparrow’s HRIS integration makes adding employees to the Sparrow dashboard faster, easier, and less error-prone: we will pull your employee information from your HRIS and you can simply look them up on our dashboard by their work email address. Additionally, we can keep critical data like salary information up to date automatically to ensure we make accurate estimates for leave benefits. |
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We are also currently running a Beta for two-way integrations with Workday. With a two-way integration, in addition to Sparrow pulling over employee data, we will also be able to push leave data (leave types, dates, etc.) back to your Workday instance. As any details about the leave are updated in Sparrow, the integration will automatically update those in Workday as well. |
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If you are interested in being added to the waitlist to join either of these Beta programs, please reach out to your Sparrow team at [email protected]. Stay tuned for further updates as we roll these out more broadly. |
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ISO 27701 |
Recognized for handling its customers’ sensitive data securely, Sparrow attained its ISO 27701 certification, a globally acknowledged standard that outlines the requirements for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS). |
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ISO 22301 |
Sparrow earned its ISO 22301 certification, an international standard validating its implementation of a robust Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) to ensure the resilience and continuity of its operations in the event of disruptions. |
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Compliance Updates |
The Sparrow team regularly reviews and summarizes federal, state, and local compliance updates. With a new year comes new leave laws and regulations. Here are three key updates that went into effect on January 1, 2024:
Illinois expands bereavement leave rights for two groups of employees California expands leave rights to cover reproductive-related losses
Illinois requires employers to cover up to 40 hours of paid leave per year |
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Customer Spotlight |
Front, a leading customer operations platform, has built a reputation for its commitment to employee well-being. They’ve always offered generous paid leave, but managing the logistics internally proved challenging — which is why they partnered with Sparrow. In addition to saving time and money, Sparrow has offered them peace of mind when it comes to ensuring compliance. If you’d like to be featured, let your Leave Specialist know! |
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Join the Movement with Moms First and Paid Leave for All |
It’s not too late to take part in our special referral program. When you refer companies to Sparrow, you not only help spread the word about Sparrow’s leave management solution, but we’ll also donate up to $10K to Moms First and Paid Leave for All, two leading organizations advocating for national paid leave and a more supportive workplace for families and caregivers. |
If you missed this conversation about balancing employee care and the future of leave compliance with our partners, Molly Day from Moms First and Dawn Huckelbridge from Paid Leave for All, you can rewatch the webinar here. |
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Join Sparrow at Transform |
Sparrow is excited to announce a partnership with Transform 2024, the premier global event bringing together over 3,000 people-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to influence strategy, ignite innovation, and transform the world of work. Register now and save $200 with our special partner code.
Meet us in Las Vegas on March 11-13 for:
Three days of powerful content Innovation showcases Hands-on learning experiences 300+ speakers Energizing after-hours networking |
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