The human impact of COVID-19 and how business can help!
COVID-19 is in decline in China. There are now more new cases every day in Europe than there were in China at the epidemic’s peak and Italy has surpassed it as the country with the most deaths from the virus. It took 67 days to reach the first 100,000 confirmed cases worldwide, 11 days for […]
Understanding the Paycheck Protection Program in the CARES Act
Overview of the Paycheck Protection Program To incentivize employers to maintain payroll during the crisis, the SBA is providing 100 percent federally-backed loans for certain payroll expenses through June 30, with up to eight weeks of forgiveness for small businesses, certain nonprofits and self-employed individuals. The loans are forgivable if employers retain employees at comparable […]
FAQ on Federal Coronavirus Relief Bill (CARES Act)
Credit (Tax Foundation Organization) Congress’s latest coronavirus relief package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history and will allocate $2.2 trillion in support to individuals and businesses affected by the pandemic and economic downturn. Many people have questions about how the new law impacts […]
Workforce Principles for the COVID-19 Pandemic
In collaboration with Willis Towers Watson/World Economic Forumhttp://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_NES_COVID_19_Pandemic_Workforce_Principles_2020.pdf Stakeholder Capitalism in a Time of Crisis. While there currently is a significant focus on the public health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the workforce and societal implications are no less profound. The guiding principles and the four workforce management imperatives outlined in this document […]
WHY IS HR IMPORTANT?
Why Is HR Important? Key Functions of an HR Professional The HR department in any company can be its ace in the hole, if used strategically. HR is a company’s human resource multiplier. The functions of an HR professional should focus on the company’s greatest resource of all – its employees. Without good employees, the […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Register with a Staffing Firm
On the hunt for your next experience, you’re bound to get contacted by a recruiter. Some may feel hesitant to sign up with a staffing firm because they may see it as a hassle that isn’t worth their time. The reality is that it is always worth your time, and here’s why: 1. Zero Cost […]
The Perk of an Employee Break Room
An often overlooked office location is the employee break room. This is the space where your employees can walk away from their desks and enter a neutral zone. People don’t always think about the status of their break room and how it affects the overall mood of the office space. Here are some things you […]
Is an Afternoon Nap the Answer to Job Success?
There is one aspect of the healthy workplace debate that is almost never discussed. It may be one of the best untapped secrets for enhancing workplace productivity and employee engagement. What is this secret formula? This secret tool is the Mid-Day Nap. Experts believe that a quick 10 to 20 minute nap can increase brain […]
Building a Talent Advantage: Advancing your Career Model.
The number one strategy every company should employ to be successful is to hire the right people for every role. Experts suggest that CEOs and business owners should take a more active role in the hiring process rather than just accepting the status quo. Anyone can make a hiring decision but making the right one […]
Building Your Personal Job Search Network
They say that it isn’t what you know but who you know. This is certainly true when it comes to job searching. More jobs come from network referrals than from internet job postings. So how can you build your job search network to maximize individual connections? Here are several steps you can take to optimize […]