If nothing else, this COVID pandemic has demonstrated the importance of effective employee teams in the success (even survival) of a business. Intentional or accidental talent optimization of first responders, particularly health care workers, resulted in incredible hours worked, effective response to workloads far beyond normal, even an eagerness to learn new skills to fill… Continue reading Talent Optimization for Increased Business Performance
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Remote Employee Monitoring for Compliance and Efficiency
COVID 19 ushered in an age of remote working, a practice that likely will remain in place for the foreseeable future. Gartner, a respected HR research firm, posted survey results that show 82% of all companies intend to allow full or part-time remote working going forward. Remote working has advantages for both employers and employees.… Continue reading Remote Employee Monitoring for Compliance and Efficiency
Out of Work? OnwardCA Offers Resources to the Unemployed
If you’re recently out of work due to COVID-19, you’ll want to check our OnwardCA (part of OnwardUS). They provide a smart, simple way to connect with assistance resources based on your specific situation. Losing a job can put you and your whole family in a real bind. You may need help with job transition… Continue reading Out of Work? OnwardCA Offers Resources to the Unemployed
COVID Unemployment Extension: When Does it Run Out?
While the rate of increase in unemployment filings actually decreased recently, the national unemployment rate is still over 13%. This has many of those who are currently unemployed wondering if the additional $600 in weekly benefits will run out, or if Congress will extend those benefits. When Do Unemployment Benefits Run Out? So, does the… Continue reading COVID Unemployment Extension: When Does it Run Out?
How to Build Company Culture in 7 Easy Steps
When your company culture suffers, so does your business, from team morale to productivity, to the bottom line. Consider how your culture affects the way you interact with your customers and the experience you’re creating. According to Deloitte, “94% of executives and 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important to business success.”… Continue reading How to Build Company Culture in 7 Easy Steps
Gig Economy Update: The California Law (AB5)
UPDATE: According the The Guardian, it appears that “Uber and Lyft drivers are bracing for a shutdown in California, one of the rideshare companies’ largest markets.” This is a over the designation of drivers as employees over freelancers. This could have a long-reaching effect on the Gig economy overall. Stay tuned! Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature… Continue reading Gig Economy Update: The California Law (AB5)
How Flexible Working Benefits Employers
Great employees can be hard to find, and even harder to retain. That’s how flexible working benefits employers, by creating a workplace that empowers employees, giving them the freedom to design a work-life balance that is best for them. So, how does this flexible work schedule thing work? Let’s explore. Flexible work schedules, an overview… Continue reading How Flexible Working Benefits Employers