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April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 by Sonya Muenchen

How to save your business with the stimulus package

As COVID-19 continues to dominate the news, it’s important to remember that the wave of uncertainty will pass. Your goal to have a thriving business does not need to change. But how you get there does. Which is why your focus needs to remain on managing the interim, and what viable options are available to keep your business and your employees afloat.

As you know, Congress passed the largest stimulus bill in history on March 27, 2020. Dedicating $350 billion in relief to small businesses.

Changes and regulations are changing daily so it’s important to understand your options and take action quickly. The stimulus package has many nuances, so strap in and get ready to look at every area of your business. From payroll to healthcare to paid time off…it all matters.

We’ve broken down the package in laymen’s terms and provided checklists, links and resources so you can make the best decisions for your business and employees.

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by Sonya Muenchen

How to manage employees during crisis

Managing employees in the midst of the Corornavirus pandemic has become a monumental task. Since we are in unprecedented waters, it not only seems that regulations change daily, it feels like the best laid business plans yesterday are futile today. Which leaves us riddled with questions…

How do you manage the ever-changing landscape efficiently and within regulations? How do you write a Coronavirus policy for employees quickly?

How do you tell employees that you may have to close, lay off or take a short-term break from business? Are there guidance policies out there to help off board employees? What forms need completing?

There’s a lot riding on these decisions…and they have to be handled expertly because we all know that eventually the crisis will be over and you will need your employees back at work.

Receiving good advice is instrumental here, so don’t use google…use this source instead.

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March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 by Sonya Muenchen

Coronavirus: Training & Prevention

Corornavirus…you hear it in the news and everyone is talking about it but what do we really know?

The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.
Although research for a cure is ongoing, to date, there is no known vaccine to treat the virus.
It is spreading quickly with no boundaries among countries.

Our fear of the unknown has lead to panic throughout the world and especially here in the US. Many employers have already seen an increase in employee issues and there are only 164 known cases nationwide. Which is why we are determined to help you keep your workforce calm, cool and collected.

But how do you KEEP CALM in the midst of a global outbreak?

Training: Organizations taking a proactive training approach to the outbreak will continue to see a path of productivity. Without it…businesses will see employees call in sick, a possible rise in turnover and ultimately a decline in sales and revenues.

So how do you train on this topic? Research shows that effective training’s should be easy to understand, less than 9 minutes and be available online for viewing at the employees convenience. Which makes ej4 our top pick. This e-learning management solution has just released an all new training series on coronavirus precautions and prevention, and planning for a pandemic that undeniably hits the mark.

How do I get this training? We’ve secured a course outline along with a free trial for you, just click here.

In the interim, we’ve also created, with the help of TSG-HR Help Desk, a quick down and dirty list of myths, truths and what proactive steps you can take in case of an outbreak within your workforce. We’ve outlined them here:

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July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 by Sonya Muenchen

7 Union Facts You Need To Know

The U.S. Supreme Court released its long-awaited decision in Janus v. AFSCME, signaling the demise of compulsory union fees for public employees.

In its 5-4 decision, the Court found that requiring public employees to provide financial support to the unions that represent them, violates the employees’ rights under the First Amendment. Even if unions cannot use those fees to support their political activities.

As a result, public employees will no longer pay any fees to unions unless they affirmatively elect to do so and cannot face negative consequences if they decline.

The Court overruled the 41-year-old decision in Abood v. Detroit Bd. of Ed., 431 U. S. 209 (1977), which had authorized such mandatory fees, declaring that the State’s extraction of agency fees from non-consenting public-sector employees violates the First Amendment by “forcing free and independent individuals to endorse ideas they find objectionable.”

What this means to employers:

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March 15, 2018April 24, 2018 by Sonya Muenchen

5 HR Lessons We Can Learn from Hollywood

Hollywood…home to the glittering movie industry, the rich and famous and recently the most scandalous harassment suits in the nation. And thanks to the #MeToo movement, victims across the country are coming forward to expose not only their abusers, but the companies that allowed it to happen.

Let’s be honest.

Harassment knows no boundaries. It doesn’t discriminate between company size, industry, race or gender.

It’s no wonder today’s business owners are on edge. Every day another lawsuit is filed. So, the old adage “it won’t happen here” is not only naïve, it’s simply, well…foolish. Taking this approach is risky and leaves you and your organization vulnerable and exposed.

Bottom line…You have two choices:

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