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Career Trends and Predictions for 2021
Large and small business alike have faced very unique workforce challenges since the start of the pandemic, having to adapt to stay ahead of the curve. This for some industries meant the unfortunate business of work shutdowns, layoffs and temporary reductions in...
Healthy and Up-To-Date Handbooks Ensure Accountability
The start of every New Year typically brings out the To-Do calendars for the year ahead. New budgets are rolled out and distributed, new positions and hiring strategies are decided upon, new benefit plans are implemented and in some cases, the annual review process...
The Year In Review
What a year 2020 was for all of us. A worldwide pandemic that knocked our world off kilter, cultural and social justice issues influencing our society, and a political rollercoaster of uncertainty in the midst of all of it. You name it, we dealt with it. And not one...
The Importance of Developing a Strategic Plan Even During a Pandemic
The world and the affects that the COVID-19 pandemic have had on your business may seem daunting right now, but we know it won’t last forever. While it may feel like there is no end in sight right now, it is still very important to create your strategic plan for your...
Complying with Families First Coronavirus Response Act Revisions
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently made changes to the existing temporary rule regarding leave provisions and paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The revised rule, which took effect September 11, 2020,...
Handling Political Opinion and Conversation in the Work Environment
With the 2020 elections coming up within the week, many employers are facing a constant stream of political opinions being shared and discussed in the workplace that may have potential for disruption of productive conversation. Employers are tasked with determining...
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7 Tips for Small Business Marketing
Small business owners are often pulled in multiple directions while attempting to juggle priorities. Focusing their attention on trying to align business strategy, operational processes, and finances, all the while continuing to generate sales leads and customers...
The Risks of Misclassifying Workers
Correctly classifying your workers is an important decision that should be evaluated when adding to your workforce. If you misclassify a worker’s status, your business could end up in some hot water at both the state and federal levels. Beginning in the late 90s and...
Company Culture: Pride and Inclusivity
Every year, in June, we celebrate Pride Month, but to understand why it’s a celebration we should look to the roots. At the end of June, 1969, when many laws against homosexuality still existed, the New York City Police raided a popular Greenwich Village gay bar, The...
The Lasting Impact of Burning Bridges
We’ve all heard about the Great Resignation. COVID-19 changed the way people view integrating work and life including what they are willing to do to ensure more flexibility in the workplace. I am one hundred percent in agreement it was time for many employers to...
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