End Of Year Checklist For HR
As the saying goes, out with the old in with the new! 2020 has been a hectic year and one of astounding resilience, and now as we reach the year’s close, it can be a little less demanding for most of your staff—a season of office parties, vacation time, and celebratory staff lunches. However, if […]
Employer Supported Childcare: Why You Need it Now More than Ever
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 […]
How to Support The Mental Health of Your Employees During Covid-19
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 […]
Do You Have a Return to Work Action Plan?
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 […]
Minimum Wage Changes: 20 States Updating their Wage Rates in 2019
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’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Laws: What Employers Need to Know
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 […]
Employee Paycards: Are They Worth Implementing?
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 […]
New York’s New Anti-Sexual Harassment Laws: What Employers Need to Know
With the overwhelming participation in the #MeToo movement and the increasing national media coverage of sexual harassment claims and allegations, both New York State and New York City have passed a package of laws aimed at combating sexual harassment in the workplace. On Thursday, August 23, 2018, New York State released draft model sexual harassment […]
How to Eliminate Toxic Talk in the Workplace
Toxic talk and gossip in the workplace is not only distracting but it can wreak havoc on your office morale. Work productivity can go down because people are emotionally caught up in drama. Anxiety and tension can have people “walking on eggshells” around one another and there might even be unexpected turnover or loss of […]