Blogs
Regulations & Compliance
SBA Issues New FAQs for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
Recently, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a new set of answers to frequently asked questions about the forgiveness of loans issued under the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Blogs
Culture, Leadership & Management
Keeping Political Conversations Civil at Work
Political discussion has and will continue to be a reality in many work environments. Work can already be a stressful place for many, with political discussion adding an additional stressor for employees—and in many cases, an additional concern for employers. While disagreement in and of itself isn’t always a detriment to all workplaces, political discussion can negatively affect the work environment for many employees.
Blogs
Leadership & Management, Strategy & Planning
Preventing Remote Work Time Theft
Time theft in the workplace is a common and expensive problem across industries. And, if not addressed, it can cost employers time, money and customers. In fact, the American Payroll Association found that 75% of businesses in the United States are affected by time theft every year. Another study estimates that time theft costs U.S. employers more than $400 billion per year in lost productivity.
Blogs
Regulations & Compliance
State voting laws – are you in compliance?
As Election Day is quickly approaching, many employees will be eligible to head to the polls, but will they have time to? Although there is not a federal law that allows employees leave time to vote, many states have enacted their own regulations to encourage individuals to cast their ballot. Employers should review their voting leave policies to ensure that they are in compliance with state law requirement.
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Culture, Leadership & Management, Strategy & Planning
Preventing Workplace Gossip During a Crisis
Gossip is a reality in many workplaces and, when not adequately addressed, can impact company culture and employee morale. During a crisis, such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, employee relations can be challenging for employers. Leaders strive to maintain positive employee morale while addressing current realities.
Blogs
Leadership & Management, Regulations & Compliance
Conducting a Remote Termination
Terminations aren’t easy, and the current pandemic is causing new challenges for the process. Conducting terminations in-person may be the standard procedure for many organizations, but with more employees working remotely than ever before, an in-person termination isn’t always feasible—or might be logistically impractical.
Blogs
Leadership & Management, Training & Performance
Employee Feedback: Why You Need It and How to Get It
Although you may feel as though you have a handle on your business, you may be in the dark regarding your employees’ satisfaction with the company as a whole, your policies or the way employees are treated. Without having this knowledge, you cannot successfully increase employee morale and loyalty to the company, nor can you fully meet your employees’ needs. There are also several personnel benefits to surveying employees.
Blogs
Hiring & Onboarding
Avoid Rejected Job Offers
It is not an inevitable fact that many of the job offers that you extend will be turned down. If your organization takes the time to determine why offers are being rejected, you can take proactive steps to reduce the chances of it happening in the future. This necessary HR duty is vital, as a rejected offer for a key position could cost thousands of dollars in wasted time and expenses.
