Managing Legalized Marijuana in the Workplace

What do you do if you run a business in a state that just legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use? Here are some best practices.

2020 End of the Year HR Checklist

As your company has evolved and changed this year, your current policies and practices may need to be reviewed and adapted.

EEOC Issues Final Rule for Online Filing in Discrimination Cases

In a final ruling dated October 15, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) expanded a pilot program that began in 2015.

Can an Employer Reduce an Exempt Employee’s Salary During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), an employer can generally reduce an exempt employee’s salary for certain COVID-19 reasons

4 Tips for Virtually Onboarding New Hires

The last thing you want is for a new hire to feel isolated. Here are 4 tips for making your virtual onboarding successful.

Salaries Post COVID-19 – Are Companies Issuing Pay Raises in 2021?

It is without question that COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the economy. What does this mean for those still working?

Work-Life Balance – The New Equation

Work-life balance is key to employee satisfaction, employee retention, and increased productivity. Here are some tips that you can adopt.

Guide to the New Optional FMLA Forms

Effective June 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated certain optional Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms.

Remote Work is Here to Stay

Many companies are considering making remote work permanent these days. Here are some recent statistics about remote work and telecommuting.

Meaningful Changes Through Diversity and Inclusion

It is time to reinforce your approach or kickstart your diversity and inclusion initiatives in order to take meaningful actions.

Is Diversity in the Workplace Enough?

Just having a diverse workforce doesn’t guarantee that you will have the positive outcomes and business success associated with it.

5 Key Steps in Recruiting Post COVID-19

What does the future look like in staffing your operations? Most likely the future doesn’t look like it did prior to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Lawsuits: Is Your Business Protected?

As states reopen and people return to work, business owners fear lawsuits from employees who could potentially contract COVID-19 at work.

Resources for Managing Workplace Issues During COVID-19

Federal, state, and local government agencies are providing information to employers managing workplace issues pertaining to COVID-19.

Managing Remote Workers

How do you maintain engagement and productivity? Here are a few steps you can take to keep your remote workers engaged and productive.

Managing Employees’ Fear

In the workplace, employers and those in management/administration positions must have a plan in place to address employees’ fear.

Technology Tools for Managing Remote Workers

In this article, I breakdown some of the most popular technology tools used by remote workers today and how they solve certain challenges.

Hiring During the COVID-19 Crisis

In response to covid-19, many employers have instituted a hiring freeze and have decided to stop all recruiting practices. Should you too?

Safety Practices for Essential Workers

Can employees continue to work after they have been exposed to COVID-19? Yes, according to the CDC. Here are some safety practices.

Q&A: Business Policies, Labor Laws and the Coronavirus

As concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) heightens in the U.S., many employers are left wondering how it will affect them.

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