HR Management

Snapshot: How has the coronavirus crisis affected staffing?

04/14/2020

The rapid business paralysis that set in last month has manifested in many ways, none of them good for employment.

Lockdowns are devastating business, personal finances

04/07/2020

Half of America’s small businesses can’t afford to pay employees for a full month under the current economic lockdown meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, according to survey results released April 1 by the Society for Human Resource Management.

The HR I.Q. Test: April ’20

04/01/2020

Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Coronavirus: HR plays key role in continuity planning

03/31/2020

Large businesses worldwide have moved quickly to adapt operations in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report by the Gallup polling organization. A key finding: HR sits at the center of most organizations’ efforts to deal with the virus.

Coronavirus & HIPAA: What can you divulge?

03/31/2020

Your employees are understandably nervous about health risks at work these days. For those who must be physically present at your workplace, any news of a sick co-worker will spur concern. You must be prepared to answer employees’ questions without violating privacy laws.

Ensure tech security for your remote staff

03/26/2020

In response to the work-at-home surge triggered by the virus outbreak, the Department of Homeland Security has provided several tips.

Through choppy waters: How to motivate employees through tough times

03/24/2020

Just as the coach of a losing team can be the force that keeps players giving their all down to the last second of the game, managers have an opportunity to make a significant impact on how their employees perceive times of challenge—even when the company chips are down.

Coronavirus leave: Start keeping HR records

03/24/2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is an attempt to keep income flowing to employees who may not be able to work because of coronavirus- or COVID-19-related conditions. The government has not yet specified exactly how employers will be reimbursed for the associated leave expenses. However, it is safe to say that Uncle Sam will require detailed records of which employees took leave and how much they were paid.

Back to basics: FLSA issues during the coronavirus crisis

03/23/2020

Your responsibilities under the Fair Labor Standards Act haven’t been canceled during the COVID-19 crisis. If you’ve sent employees home to work and some of those employees are nonexempt, you have a problem—tracking their work hours under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Here’s what you need to know about the FLSA.

DOL offers Q&As addressing coronavirus and FLSA, FMLA

03/12/2020

The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has released new guidance on how coronavirus and COVID-19 affect compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and the FMLA.