During the pandemic, childcare providers have closed or limited capacity. Schools are virtual in many areas. This leaves a lot of employees with the severe challenge of juggling childcare and working from home. Or they may not be able to return to work because they are still trying to care for children. That’s why employer […]
Due to Covid-19 and isolation, mental health problems are on the rise. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, and suicidal thoughts are running rampant through the American population, and few companies are prepared to deal with the sheer volume of cases and the varied symptom scope. While professional help is always advised, there are some things you can […]
Are you a recipient of a PPP loan and can’t get your employees to return? Well, here’s what you should know. At the onset of this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, many small business owners were forced to make the difficult decision to lay off their workforce. With business closures and restrictions running rampant and lack of […]
With a shift in focus to the reopening of economies across the U.S., many businesses are looking towards their reopening strategies and what to expect as they bring back their workforce and open up their doors. The Coronavirus still remains a threat, but with some planning and precautions set in place, you can best protect your staff […]
If you are in a management position, chances are you are going to have to deal with underperforming employees. Addressing poor performance can be difficult or uncomfortable. But there are strategies and techniques to make this an easier and more effective process for you. Performance management connects many aspects of a company’s success. When it’s […]
For California, 2019 is all about continuing its active involvement in regulating the employer-employee relationship. The state’s legislature is enacting many new laws affecting California employers, from workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation protections to required gender representation on boards of directors to wage and hour protections, just to name a few. Last year’s #MeToo movement […]
More than 20 states and a number of municipalities will be increasing their minimum wage between Dec. 31, 2018, and Jan. 1, 2019. This includes recent statewide increases in Arkansas and Missouri, as voters in both states turned out in record numbers on November 6th to vote for increasing the minimum wage. According to Nation’s […]
California has joined in the fight against sexual harassment in the workplace, enacting new regulations and laws that will take effect in 2019. In September of 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed four new bills into law, a major step in the right direction following the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. Employers should keep themselves up […]
Traditionally, businesses provide employees with the option of receiving their wages through a paycheck or direct deposit. Now, more and more businesses are switching to paycards, which can save employers money in the long run and help their ability to recruit talent. In the current state of our economy, does giving employees the option to […]
