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Key Healthcare Trends Employers Must be Aware of in 2021
COVID-19 changed the landscape in just about every aspect of our daily lives, including the way we work, the way we live, and, as employers, the way we provide access to healthcare to our teams. This year, we expect to see the continued growth of many themes and...
What will employee benefits look like in 2021?
As we begin to settle into the new year, it’s important to take some time to both reflect on the past year and continue planning for the year to come. While 2020 was an unpredictable year, through the chaos we find insights that will shape the future of the workforce...
The Biden Administration and Health Care
With President Biden now officially sworn in, many business owners are wondering what the Biden Administration will mean for the COVID-19 response and health care in general. In this post, we’ll discuss some specific anticipated impacts of Biden’s presidency on the...
What Employers Should Know as the COVID Vaccine Becomes More Widely Distributed
Multiple COVID-19 vaccines are now being distributed across the world. Initial reports indicate that distribution has been slow, but the pace will surely pick up in coming weeks as more vaccines are produced. The vaccine is the light at the end of a dark tunnel that...
COVID-19 Burned Out HR Leaders Everywhere: Here’s How to Help
Many HR professionals would agree that the year 2020 was the most challenging year to date when it comes to managing human capital effectively. The COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to adapt in a variety of ways, including restructuring workforces, transforming...
The Most Common Payroll Mistakes Your Startup Is Probably Making
Having smooth payroll processes in the foundation of smooth people operations. As much as your team likely enjoys their roles, it’s the regular paychecks that keep them coming back to work every day. Conversely, if your payroll processes have errors or inefficiencies,...
What Employers Need to Know About the Second Round of PPP Loans
On Monday, Jan. 11th, The U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Administration began accepting applications for the second round of Payment Protection Program (PPP) loans. This second round will continue until Mar. 31st, 2021. Both new borrowers and...
Actionable Strategies Employers Can Use to Keep Employees Connected & Engaged During Remote Work
At the beginning of 2020, working from home was often viewed by employers and workers as a privilege that few were able to take advantage of regularly. By the end of this year, remote work has become an accepted and, at times, a dull reality of life as the COVID-19...
HR and Finance Have More in Common Than You Might Think
One of the keys to success in any organization is diversity. Diversity of thought, diversity of backgrounds, diversity of age, and diversity of gender can all contribute to generating ideas and strategies that will give you a competitive edge. Having multiple...
What Employers Need to Know About the $900 Billion Stimulus Package
The leading news of the week from the political world has been the $900 billion stimulus package that was passed by Congress on Monday, December 21st. After several months of stalemate between the divided house and senate, a COVID-19 relief bill finally won enough...
The Top HR Issues of 2021 Employers Must be Prepared For
The year 2020 presented many unprecedented challenges for businesses of all sizes and industries. The COVID-19 pandemic forced most employers to significantly alter their operations. Some of these changes might revert back once the pandemic is over, but other changes...
COVID Has Created a Crisis for Women in the Workforce: Here’s What Employers Can Do to Support Women Leaders
This year’s McKinsey and LeanIn.org’s annual Women in the Workplace study reports that 25% of women in the workforce are considering changing their careers or leaving the workforce altogether. Rachel Thomas, CEO of LeanIn.org in Palo Alto, California stated, “This...