Our lives are ruled by technology in every way. Technological advancements have not-so-slowly intertwined themselves into our everyday lives, from smartphones as an extension of ourselves to cashier-less checkout technology in stores. The tech trend is seeping into the business world, and has recently become the #1 topic in the boardroom. So what does digitization ...
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the United States again. After the excitement of restrictions being lifted and vaccinations becoming more widespread, this has a lot of Americans feeling very let down. It’s also led to a shift. The Biden administration has recently mandated vaccinations for all federal workers and contractors, and states like California and New ...
At Payroll Medics, Covid-19 compliance has been a topic of conversation with other business leaders. We wanted to answer two of the most asked questions. Can a business require employees to show proof they are vaccinated against Covid-19? and If the employee is not vaccinated or refuses to show proof of vaccination can the business ...
With the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) in March of 2020, the main focus for business financial relief centered on the Payroll Protection Program. The goal of the program was to get money quickly to small businesses financially impacted by COVID-19, especially during the Spring 2020 government-mandated business closures. ...
Masks in the workplace are now commonplace and, in many jurisdictions, required by law. But, should employers monitor the masks being worn by their employees if they are being used to espouse their beliefs for or against political or social causes? If employees show up with masks that contain language or symbols such as “MAGA,” ...
Do hacker’s celebrate Valentine’s Day? Of course – they wouldn’t be the only one’s left out of celebrating a Hallmark holiday about love and devotion. After all, they are likely highly devoted to their cause…hacking. All joking aside, employers and their employees should keep holiday trends, such as Valentine’s Day, in mind when considering cyber ...
Now that it’s 2021, all the problems of 2020 are solved…right? We wish. The past 12 months have brought to light just how important mental health is, in addition to physical health, which is why some organizations may consider including mental health benefits in their plans. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more ...
It may be too early, or perhaps too hopeful, to refer to a “post-COVID-19” world just yet, but we’re going to! COVID-19 has changed the ways in which nearly all organizations operate, and many of these changes will be long lasting. So, we’ve compiled a list of the top post-COVID-19 work trends to watch for ...
2020 has been…a year. And while it’s certainly been a trying 12 months, there’s still reason to have a holiday party “2020 style.” COVID-19 has changed the way in which employers and employees interact, which means holiday parties may look a bit different this year. Employers in some states may be able to have in-person ...
There are many sources of work-related stress even in the best of times, but 2020 has been quite the challenging year. First, the COVID-19 pandemic started impacting most organizations in March of this year, and eventually impacted nearly all organizations, regardless of industry, size or location. Many businesses executed remote work models earlier this year, ...
