While working remotely during the beginning of the pandemic may have cooled down any burgeoning office romances, a recent study shows they’re making a comeback. One-third of employees reported they’ve been involved with a co-worker this year, which is up from the 27% of workers who admitted to an office romance back in 2020. It […]
Here’s a good reminder for all HR employees. Double- and triple-check you’ve dotted your “I’s” and crossed your “T’s”. That way what happened to the city of Boston’s HR department won’t happen to you! On Jan. 18, Boston’s HR department sent an email to about 100 employees who were unvaccinated and had tested positive for […]
As an HR/Benefits pro, knowing what makes a great remote onboarding program is vital. It sets the tone for connecting new employees to the workplace. Shocking news: Only one in 10 employees “strongly agree” their employer knocks onboarding out of the park, according to a Gallup study published before the pandemic hit the U.S. And, […]
Last month, several devastating tornadoes resulted in the deaths of six workers in Illinois, and eight more in Kentucky. In both instances, employers had ordered these employees to continue working through the tornado warnings. And while most employers wouldn’t risk their employees’ safety like this, it acts as a reminder for all to be prepared […]
Yes, the Supreme Court blocked the federal vaccine mandate for business with 100 plus employees. But don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater! You probably have done a lot of work to get ready for the vaccine mandate. But that doesn’t mean all your work was for nothing. You can still implement parts of […]
Whether you and your team are in the office full-time, part-time or none of the time, you’ll continue to have hybrid meetings. COVID-19 ushered in the Zoom era. And no one’s sure when this business/social reality will end. So we might as well get as good at hybrid meetings as we can. Regardless of how many […]
As more states and cities legalize marijuana and relax restrictions, the substance continues to be a tricky issue for employers who want to keep it out of the workplace. And with the start of a new year comes a new crop of updated marijuana laws you’ll need to be aware of when crafting your drug […]
Heads up, employers. Just as we thought the COVID-19 pandemic was turning a corner, mask mandates are making a comeback. Eight states have recently announced all are required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Those states are: California Hawaii Illinois Nevada New Mexico New York Oregon, and Washington. Puerto Rico also has a […]
There’s no handbook for reopening the office after being closed for a year as a deadly pandemic sweeps the globe. There’s also no one-size-fits-all set of safety precautions to adopt, as everyone has their own level of risk tolerance when it comes to their own health. Because of this, organizations are making educated guesses as […]
