Tag: COVID-19

February 2, 2022

In one way or another, we have all become acutely aware of the deleterious effects of the pandemic on our lives, the nation and the world at large. COVID-19 has radically shifted our social interactions at home and in the […]

January 31, 2022

Employers have a chance to slow down the Great Resignation by saying just two words more often: “thank you.” More than 38 million Americans left their jobs in 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As a result […]

January 26, 2022

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is moving forward with plans to issue a permanent rule aimed at requiring employees of large employers to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing. OSHA announced on January 25 […]

January 25, 2022

Workplace laws are evolving quickly, particularly when it comes to COVID-19-related safety rules and state-level paid-leave requirements. Employers should review their handbooks to ensure policies are updated as the pandemic continues and new laws take effect at the federal, state […]

January 21, 2022

Most organizations are structured as a pyramid, with a large number of entry-level workers at the bottom, fewer managers slightly up the chain, even fewer directors and vice presidents, and only one CEO. This means when a more senior position […]

January 19, 2022

HR is a complex and ever-changing field. Professionals constantly need to ensure their organizations are following local and national laws and regulations. Especially during a pandemic, businesses regularly find themselves having to adapt to change. While staying up to date […]

January 19, 2022

More than two years have passed since the beginning of the global healthcare crisis that grew to become a disruptive force in most industries around the world. HR is no exception, and many HR professionals already know that new technologies […]

January 10, 2022

The role of HR professionals has evolved significantly amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but more change is expected in the year ahead, according to HR experts speaking at the recent SHRM India Annual Conference 21, held virtually. Whether hiring new employees […]

January 5, 2022

For many, landing that first management-level position is a significant career milestone and something countless millennials have experienced in recent years as they continue to gain experience and seniority within the workforce. But these middle-management positions aren’t always the dream […]

January 5, 2022

We’re only a few days into 2022, but Maine employers should be aware of several significant changes including increases to state and local minimum wages and a new indoor mask mandate in Portland. Here’s what you need to know to […]

January 5, 2022

If we’re honest with ourselves as corporate leaders, we have to admit we should have better anticipated the workforce challenges of the COVID-19 recovery. Lives and livelihoods have been shaken, and shutdowns have frayed workplace trust. Business goals and employee […]

January 3, 2022

International borders have been closed for 18 months, U.S. embassies abroad have been operating at a limited capacity, and yet employers struggle to find and retain talent. Corporate immigration, including H-1Bs and other visas, continues to provide a solution for […]

December 30, 2021

Every company recruits talent differently based on a myriad of factors including industry, company culture, and location. Recruitment also changes by the open position, time of year, and urgency of the hire. Since COVID-19 swept the world 18 months ago, […]

December 29, 2021

Amid the rise and fall and rise again of COVID-19 case counts and the machinations behind vaccine requirements in the workplace, employees began to prioritize work-from-home arrangements, flexibility, better pay and protection from the pandemic. Employers struggled to find and […]

December 27, 2021

Over the past year, HR professionals have consistently adapted to the COVID-19’s ever changing circumstances. Leaders have found ways for employees to flourish in remote environments, and companies sought out new methods to maintain and develop company culture. The need […]

December 20, 2021

The annual employee engagement survey and its outcomes are often a bugbear in many organizations. Powerful analytics slice and dice the surveys in an attempt to extract vital information to allow organizations to better understand why their engagement might be […]

December 17, 2021

In our latest installment of Ask the Expert, brought to you by the team of industry experts at HR Hero®, we look at a recent question from a subscriber regarding FMLA regulations and the coverage provided to employees who are […]

December 16, 2021

An employee’s or job applicant’s COVID-19-related impairment may qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) even if the worker’s initial COVID-19 illness was not covered, according to updated guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission […]

December 10, 2021

Seeking “compromise” and following in the footsteps of other governors, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed HB 2001 into law on Nov. 23, broadening exemptions from employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates, permitting the imposition of civil penalties against noncomplying Kansas employers, and […]

December 8, 2021

Many employers have questions about employees’ religious objections to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies because they’re required to accommodate any sincerely held religious beliefs in opposition to the rules. Notably, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) answered questions about the possible […]