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August brought 1.4 million jobs to the U.S. – Unemployment at 8 Percent

Sep 4, 2020

The global labor market was struck hard by the Coronavirus – COVID-19 Pandemic. The global market continues to take steps to heal and the U.S. is among the countries attempting to bounce back after the deficit faced from the global crisis. While there is still massive...

Safety Tip for your Business: Handling Workplace Violence

Aug 28, 2020

Workplace violence is violence or the threat of violence against workers. It can occur at or outside the workplace and can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and homicide, one of the leading causes of job-related deaths. However, it manifests...

Have you heard about The Memorandum on Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations?

Aug 14, 2020

On Saturday, August 8, President Trump signed The Memorandum on Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations considering the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster. This executive order directs the Secretary of the Treasury to “defer the withholding, deposit, and payment” of employee OASDI...

4 important COVID-19 Questions for your Business

Jul 31, 2020

Human Resources is a continuously changing web in business. With the COVID-19 crisis still present, there are even more HR concerns that must be addressed on the daily for employers of the new workplace. HR professionals have had the ongoing daily juggling act when it...

Current Struggles with Recruiting

Jul 24, 2020

There are many recruiting difficulties and skills shortages in the U.S. present in the workforce today which makes it particularly important to have recruiting and training strategies in place to combat the struggles. 68% of HR professionals across industries report...

Finding “Normalcy” after COVID

Jul 17, 2020

Business owners juggle many duties throughout the day with Human Resources as a huge umbrella over the many administrative tasks that must be conducted as a manager. Big or small, companies must be well-equipped to handle the challenges that HR responsibilities pose...

What is the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020?

Jun 8, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 was signed into law by President Trump on Friday, June 5, 2020. The Act allows more freedom for borrowers in how and when loan funds are spent. It also allows for more flexibility with retaining the possibility...

Background Check Delays – COVID-19

May 15, 2020

While COVID-19 has left millions unemployed, some businesses still need background check services for hiring purposes or checking the records of existing employees. Due to the pandemic, processing times for some searches are experiencing delays. However, some searches...

Tips on Returning Remote Workers to Office-based Work

May 4, 2020

Just as many businesses were settling into remote work as the “new normal,” they are now faced with challenges on how to transition their workforce again as several states begin lifting stay home orders. What will that look like for employers and employees, and how...