Social media has become an integral part of people’s daily lives and has largely revolutionized the way we conduct business as a society. With the power to extend a business’ reach to new markets globally and increase customer engagement, social media is an essential communication tool for both businesses and individuals. However, social media also has the potential to pose…
The United States Department of Labor, DOL, notice requirements still apply in remote work settings and the organization has published guidance to help employers meet them. Typically, notices have been in the form of posters or other postings in a “well-trafficked” area, like a break room, where everyone can readily see them. With remote work, there is no shared public…
Human Capital — employees — are one of the biggest assets of any company and learning how to manage that asset as closely as others is key to success. One way to ensure your employees are happy and successful is to determine their natural talents and then encourage those talents in their daily work. According to Gallup, “talents are naturally…
As we all look to finally put 2020 behind us, one last thing remains — filing taxes. Feb. 12 is the official start of the tax season, as that is when the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. To speed refunds with the ongoing pandemic, the IRS urges taxpayers to file electronically with direct deposit…
While many folks have adjusted to a new normal as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, others are still feeling the effects in daily life. There is only so much we can do to change the course of the pandemic, but we are able to master our gratitude mindset. A quick five-minute exercise can help you organize your to-do list and focus…
This week the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of the first vaccine developed to fight against COVID-19 with other pharmaceutical companies, hoping for similar approvals for their proprietary coronavirus vaccines, not lagging far behind. The announcement is a glimmer of hope for employers who faced trying days in 2020 due to the pandemic, but who now face…
Video conferencing fatigue is real. As the U.S. approaches the one-year mark of COVID-19, a majority of people are still working remotely. With this remote work comes many virtual meetings and conferences, and the deluge of virtual interactions can make it harder and harder to stay active, focused and productive in meetings. One of the most important aspects of effective…
It’s been almost a year since we started navigating the new norm ushered in by COVID-19. While we now have emergency use authorization (EUA) vaccines for its prevention, cases continue to rise at a high rate as we await wide distribution. However, there is some much-needed relief for employers that continue to struggle keeping their workplace as safe as…
In the workplace, frustration can eventually lead to disagreements between people and even anger. We all deal with frustration and disappointment, especially when things don’t go the way we want or expect. It is best for management to help others work through their frustration for the benefit of the entire team. Here are some tips from the People HR…
The holidays are almost here! Unfortunately, we all know COVID-19 will impact how we celebrate with our family, friends and coworkers this year. While psychological fatigue with social distancing may be setting in, employers and employees must stay diligent in the fight to help curb the pandemic. Fortunately, that does not mean the holidays have to be canceled. Many employers…