With the world in isolation and social distancing in full effect, the coronavirus pandemic has suddenly transformed the workplace, maybe irreparably.
How To Communicate Effectively In An Isolated Workplace
4 Self-Care Tips For Working From Home
The shift from traditional office environments to telework hasn’t just put a strain on businesses unaccustomed to remote work—it’s a major adjustment for employees as well.
What Employers Need to Know about the New Final Rules on Health Reimbursement Arrangements
This webinar will provide an overview of the new final rules on health reimbursement arrangements.
Is it Time for Unlimited Time Off?
While more and more perks are about employee health, wellness, and happiness, they ultimately are also designed to keep workers at work. A recent article in Quartz at Work points out that more than anything, employees want more time off and out of the …
PTO for When the Wind Blows
This year, much of the United States had some form of major natural disaster—hurricanes, wildfires, floods, tornados—and millions of people were either directly affected, or had a family member or close friend who was affected. This life-changing disruption often meant that people couldn’t, or weren’t able to, go to work.
Stop Handing Out Your SSN Like Candy
Social Security numbers (or SSNs) used to be tied just to your Social Security benefits. Now, that number is tied to just about everything used to identify you.
Get Moving… To Live!
The phrase: “If I’m lying, I’m dying” should be changed to: “If I’m sitting, I’m dying” even though it doesn’t rhyme.
Shhhhhh!
There are places where you expect things to be noisy, such as a rock concert, and places where you expect it to be quiet, like an office.
Moments of Clarity: Being Transparent
Aristotle was right when he said, “Nature abhors a vacuum.” Companies and politicians like to say that they’re transparent, when in fact, they’re often the opposite. And, as in nature, in the absence of facts, people will often fill their minds with what is perceived.
About That Inheritance… Don’t Count on It
Not too long ago, it was assumed that Social Security would pay for most people’s retirement needs. Now, we know better and most employees, regardless of their age, are aware that they need to save additional funds for their retirement.