HR Tag
24 Jun Considering a Hybrid Work Model
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The pandemic has resulted in thousands of employees working from their kitchen tables or living rooms rather than the office or other workplaces.
However, as more Americans receive a COVID-19 vaccination and organizations develop or update their return-to-work plans, some employees may still be eager to continue working remotely, even if just for a few days each week.
This article provides an overview of hybrid workplaces, the work model’s advantages and challenges, and tips for accommodating distributed employees.
16 Jun EEOC Announces New Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Employment Resources
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced the release of new employment resources intended to educate employees, applicants, and employers on the rights of all employees—including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workers—to be free from sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination in employment.
These resources are not new EEOC guidance, but instead a consolidation of the agency’s positions on the laws it enforces.
16 Jun Attracting Top Remote Talent
[wpseo_breadcrumb] By 2025, almost 23% of the U.S. workforce is expected to work fully remote, according to Upwork.
That’s nearly double the percentage of people who were working remotely full time prior to the pandemic. As more organizations embrace longterm remote or hybrid workplace models, employers will continue to compete for their industry’s top candidates.
04 Jun 6 Benefits to Attract and Retain Small Business Employees
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Attracting and retaining employees is a constant struggle for organizations of any size, but it’s particularly so for small businesses.
With smaller teams, employers need to hold onto talent whenever possible. And that can be a challenge, especially when resources are scarce as they are currently amid the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
That’s why it’s critical for small employers to tailor their benefits offerings in a way that attracts and retains the most employees. One of the best ways to start this process is by surveying existing and potential employees. Employers can ask workers what types of benefits would interest them the most, then use that data to inform benefits decisions.
04 Jun IRS Guidance on Tax Credits for Employee Leave Under the FFCRA
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), passed in March 2020, required small and midsized employers to provide paid employee leave for specific COVID-19-related reasons through Dec. 31, 2020.
The FFCRA also provided tax credits for employers to cover the cost of the leave.
The FFCRA employee leave requirements expired in December 2020; however, subsequent legislation extended the tax credits for employers that continued to offer FFCRA leave on a voluntary basis.
28 May Conducting Virtual Interviews
[wpseo_breadcrumb] According to a Gartner poll, 86% of organizations incorporated new technology to interview job candidates due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Furthermore, many talent professionals agree that virtual recruiting will continue post-coronavirus. This evidence seems to suggest that organizations will keep embracing technology as a competitive advantage when it comes to interviewing.
25 May Employee Return-to-Work Survey
[wpseo_breadcrumb] Do your employees feel intimidated by the idea of going back to the office? Our Return-to-Work Survey will give you a deep insight into how comfortable your employees are with returning to the office. It's clear to us all that the world has changed. The way...