CoAdvantage- Traditionally, business leaders have seen Human Resources as a cost center functionally oriented around transactional tasks like processing payroll and administering benefits. That view is rapidly changing, and HR is increasingly serving as an active, collaborative, and strategic partner to the C-suite. That’s because it has become increasingly apparent that HR can actively create[…]
CoAdvantage- Regulatory compliance is a perennial headache for small business owners because it’s incredibly time-consuming and costly to enforce. Indeed, the only thing more expensive than compliance is … non-compliance. Time-wise, the National Small Business Associations says that nearly half of small companies spend 40 hours or more annually on federal regulations; over a quarter[…]
CoAdvantage- Compliance with COVID-19 safety precautions in the U.S. has been generally high but also indisputably inconsistent. A recent study from the University of Southern California’s Center for Economic and Social Research found that while more than 80% of respondents wore a mask in the last part of May 2021, nearly 80% also had close contact[…]
CoAdvantage- 1: Can I require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine? In general, yes, employers can require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. That said, employers may be required to offer exemptions or accommodations when required by federal or state regulations. For example, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) states that employees may be entitled to[…]
CoAdvantage- Remote work is likely here to stay, and its increased use raises some interesting questions around recruiting. One potential implication is that employers can expand recruitment efforts from their local area to nationwide (or beyond). “As talent becomes more of a national marketplace, some of my clients have been contemplating the idea of having[…]
CoAdvantage- One of the most difficult and unpleasant tasks all employers must face: eventually ending the relationship with certain employees as the result of employee misconduct or underperformance. Truly, firing an employee is terrible, no matter the circumstances or people involved, and it’s a situation that can turn ugly in a flash. But with a[…]
CoAdvantage- Businesses today must manage mind-boggling amounts of information, data, and records. In 2020, the sum total of data in the world equaled about 40 zettabytes (or about 40 trillion gigabytes)! And the data we manage is growing fast; in 2010, there was only an estimated 1.2 zettabytes. The proliferation of business information creates challenges[…]
CoAdvantage- Many employers have been trying their hardest to protect their workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In many cases, that has meant taking special precautions when it comes to their employees with the most risk factors for COVID-19, such as older workers or those with pre-existing health conditions. Some workers will request accommodation on their[…]
CoAdvantage- Since the pandemic began, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been flooded with thousands of complaints by workers concerned they have been exposed to COVID-19 in the workplace. Complaints allege a variety of incidents that may violate OSHA’s requirements that employers maintain safe working environments, including: Insufficient protective gear provided to workers[…]
CoAdvantage- In our recent article, we looked at the subtle red flags that may indicate workplace bias is a problem at an organization. But what happens next? If workplace bias is present and manifesting in the form of illegal harassment or discrimination, what can HR and employers do to protect their employees and keep the[…]
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