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How to Achieve Diversity in the Workplace
Cultural Diversity Organizational Diversity Diversity in Recruiting Elevate Onboarding Defining Diversity and Why It Matters Having tough conversations about diversity and working towards a more inclusive environment is a part of any successful business. But what, exactly, is diversity? We define diversity as understanding, accepting, and valuing differences in races, ethnicities, genders, ages and more. Diversity can also include recognizing and respecting differences in education, skill sets, abilities and experiences. In order to address diversity in the workplace, you have to be intentional. You have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and accept that achieving diversity isn’t easy. But it will be worth it in the long run—a...
Testing Employees for COVID-19
As businesses re-open, preventing an outbreak in the workplace is everybody’s top priority. Employers will want to do everything possible to ensure everyone’s safety and one positive step is to mandate workplace testing for COVID-19. But how will this work in practice? Is It Legal to Test Employees? The good news is, making testing mandatory is legal. In normal times, employers are restricted in how they interact regarding an employee’s health but as the pandemic poses a “direct threat” to workplace safety, different rules apply. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have issued guidance clarifying that it is acceptable to require a negative test as a condition of entering the workplace, provided testing is carried out in a proper...
9 Steps to Having Better Online Meetings
However the current public health emergency plays out, social distancing isn’t going away any time soon. Online meetings can be frustrating, but they’re going to play a big role in keeping SMBs running smoothly. The good news is, it’s possible for video conferencing to be more productive and enjoyable if you and your employees follow some simple best practices. Find the Right Video Conferencing Software For Your Business The technology is ready. There are several well-established and reliable video conferencing providers to choose from including Zoom and GoTo Meeting. What small business leaders need to do now is to choose the right software for them. Think about your priorities—and consider how these may have changed recently. Some...
Leave of Absence Policy and Acceptance Letter Template
Every business needs a leave of absence policy that clearly lays out how employees can apply for time away from work, and what the terms of this leave will be. There are many reasons an employee may require a leave of absence from work and while employers usually have the right to reject a request, it’s almost always the right call to allow employees to take leave.The distress and uncertainty caused by COVID-19 has only made it more important that businesses take an understanding approach to employee welfare, even if they are not eligible for FMLA leave. Whatever the reason an employee needs some time away from work, it’s important that, when accepting such a request, employers lay out exactly what it means for an employee’s status in...
Virtual Interviews: Best Practices for Remote Recruiting
Remote recruiting makes everyone a little nervous, at least at first. Conducting interviews by video conference just doesn’t sound appealing—can you really read someone’s body language on video? What if the internet connection is bad? All these obstacles and more might make you long for the days when in-person interviews were the norm. But don’t give up on remote recruiting. Here’s how to make it better. The Benefit of Virtual Interviews Remote recruiting has advantages. It’s cost-effective, saves time and broadens your pool of candidates to include people who live out of state or even out of the country. If you commit to remote hiring, there’s no reason for it to be any less effective than in-person interviews. Before the Remote...
What are Supplemental Unemployment Benefits?
Reductions in force are unavoidable in economic downturns, but are traditional severance packages the way to go? They can be a big hit to your company’s cash flow and are subject to payroll taxes. The tax-friendlier option, Supplement Unemployment Benefits plans (SUBS), can spread out costs and deliver the same value for the employee, too. How Do Supplemental Unemployment Benefits Plans Work? SUBs got popular in the ‘50s as a way to help workers in industries with cyclical employment patterns get a more steady income. SUBs were often fought for in collective bargaining agreements. They’re growing in popularity again across industries. Under a SUB plan, in the event of a Reduction in Force (RIF) or temporary unemployment due to training,...
Remote Work Policy - Information Security Template
To make remote work successful, HR needs to think through risk mitigation policies, especially if it’s new to your organization. One of the biggest issues to consider is information security. It’s important that your remote workers know what to do in case of a security breach or data loss. Download Remote Work Information Security Policy Template Why Information Security is Important for a Virtual Workforce Protecting your company’s data (and the data of your clients) is hard enough when everyone’s working in the same office. It gets more difficult in a distributed, virtual environment. When an employee is offered the opportunity to work remotely, you may want them to sign an initial work from home agreement covering the general...
COVID-19 ADA Requirements
UPDATE JUNE 22: Updated EEOC guidance states that “requiring antibody testing before allowing employees to re-enter the workplace is not allowed under the ADA”. What is the ADA? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that provides protection to disabled workers. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of a physical or mental disability. This legislation applies to any business with at least 15 employees and prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities in all aspects of employment. How does the Coronavirus pandemic impact ADA compliance? Short answer, we don’t know yet. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The Basics The ADA broadly prohibits discrimination in...
Remote Work Equipment Checklist
Equipment for Working Remotely If any company is serious about remote work long-term, they need to make sure that employees have all the equipment they need to stay as productive as they were the workplace. The basic equipment required for working remotely might be obvious, but there’s a long list of additional tools to consider. Download Remote Work Equipment Checklist Providing Remote Work Equipment for Employees The Coronavirus public health emergency meant that many Americans suddenly found themselves unexpectedly working from home. With limited time to prepare, employees have often found themselves getting by with just a laptop and an internet connection. But for remote work to be sustainable long-term, businesses need to consider...
Is Your Organization Ready for Employee Self-Service?
HR Isn't Being Replaced Is Self-Service Right for You Benefits of Self-Service Must-Have Features What is Employee Self-Service? At its core, employee self-service (ESS) gives workers access to their personal records and information. Through employee self-service portals (housed in HRIS systems), employees can change their contact and banking information, access their payroll, schedules, benefits enrollment and more, without HR being involved. Why Some HR Leaders are Skeptical of Automating HR Processes To many HR leaders, the empowerment of ESS means the golden age of HR has arrived. Instead of spending hours on administrative tasks, HR leaders can now focus on strategic initiatives like recruiting, retention and employee development....
Creating a Coronavirus 2nd Wave Contingency Plan
While we’re all doing our best to keep ourselves, our businesses and our communities safe, there’s still a lot we don’t know about Coronavirus. The sudden shift to remote work and everyone’s efforts to maintain social distancing have made a big difference, but another wave may be inevitable, according to scientists. And if re-opening isn’t done right, scientists worry a second wave could come soon. Put Long Term Business Continuity Plans In Place Many businesses are in a fight for their lives and though focus will understandably be on short-term survival, it’s also crucial to plan for the future. A study by Gartner found that 42% of CFOs have no contingency plan for a second wave of COVID-19. However, even as America recovers there may...
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): Loan Forgiveness
UPDATE JUNE 22: The S.B.A. have released a new “borrower-friendly” loan forgiveness application form and have also created the simplified SBA Form 3508EZ for loan recipients who have not reduced the salaries or hours of employees by more than 25%.UPDATE June 05: This article has been updated to include changes in the loan forgiveness process specified in the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act.The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has provided an essential lifeline to lucky businesses who were successful with their applications—and the good news is, these loans are forgivable. However, businesses can’t breathe easy yet. Business must first apply for loan forgiveness, provide documentation of spending and prove that the bulk of...
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