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Culture
Virtual Workplace Holiday Parties
At the end of the calendar year, workplace holiday celebrations are an experience that many employees look forward to as a highlight of the season. These celebrations are often a long-standing tradition allowing employees to celebrate with their colleagues—and sometimes family and guests.
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Benefits & Compensation
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Employee productivity is a vital contributor to the success of any business. At times, employees may be too overwhelmed by personal or behavioral problems to perform at their highest levels. Furthermore, higher stress can lend itself to higher health risks and more costly health claims.
Blogs
Regulations & Compliance
COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations for Employers
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies across the globe have been working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. As the pandemic continues on and vaccine clinical trials progress, there may be a possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine being approved for use in the foreseeable future.
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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).
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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.
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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.