It is too early to know the full implications of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but most experts are in agreement that the economy is headed for a serious downturn. Proactive, advance planning by HR can help businesses weather the worst of the storm while preserving as many jobs as possible. […]
Companies are scrambling to establish work from home telecommuting policies in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. The immediate priorities are the technical prerequisites necessary to get workers connected remotely. The larger challenge is harder to quantify: how to develop and maintain productivity in a virtual work space. Establishing an effective […]
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak becomes more acute, employers must consider remote working options and implement emergency communications plans. While an organization already may have been offering flexible work options to certain teams or job classifications, a public health crisis may propel an employer to scale those options to most, […]
Now that the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus, otherwise known as COViD-19, in the United States are rising, employers should look for ways to protect their employees and workplace. While the coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause various illnesses, from the common cold to Severe […]
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new Form I-9 for employers to sue starting January 31, 2020. Employers may begin using the new form with revision date of 10/21/2019 now or continue to use the prior version of the Form I-9 (revision date 07/17/2017) until April 30, […]
Did you know about 57 million Americans (or 36% of the US workforce) are freelancing, which is defined as performing supplemental, temporary, project- or contract-based work? Based on current growth, a study predicts the majority of the US workforce will be freelancing within the next 10 years. Using freelancers and […]
Workplace betting pools, fantasy leagues and bracket challenges can be popular at workplaces throughout the year, with key events like the Super Bowl and the NCAA College Basketball Tournament providing opportunities for gamesmanship and team-building. While these activities can foster excitement in the workplace and allow employees to find common […]
In most working environments, there are no hand-written rules surrounding proper email etiquette. Many of us know to avoid the obvious: politically incorrect cartoons, offensive video content, unforgiving language and other questionable materials. But, it’s often the lapses in communication that result in conflict. For example, by simply pressing “forward” […]
According to a study by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services, while 67 percent of CEOs receive reports on basic HR metrics, only 24 percent are briefed on analytics that connect people metrics to business metrics. Ultimately, there is still a disconnect between strategically significant HR activities and what is captured […]
The IRS released the completely redesigned calendar year 2020 Form W-4 on December 4, 2019. The form was overhauled to comply with the 2017 federal tax reform law, which suspends personal exemptions and withholding allowances through 2025. Employers use Form W-4 to calculate each employee’s income tax withholding. On prior […]
