My employee just requested time off at the last minute to participate in a protest. The deadline for time off requests has already passed. What do I do? Approve it. There will be times extraordinary circumstances arise that aren’t known before the deadline, so consider this the same way. But I already have other employees …
Hiring freezes are common strategies when companies need to reduce costs. While the concept may easily make sense on the surface, it must be thoughtfully implemented to make sure you retain employees during a hiring freeze. Current employees dealing with an increased workload and no end in sight can lead to decreased morale, burnout, and …
Having trouble keeping your employees engaged while everyone is working from home? Are you getting the sense that they’re losing their motivation? (Maybe you are too?) Many employees have been working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. For a lot of employees, it looks like this will continue for a while. In some ways, we’re …
An article from Today’s Parent popped up in my newsfeed this week describing how working parents are losing steam as they juggle working full-time jobs while also caring full-time for their children without the typical support systems. Being a working parent can already be a difficult juggling act. Add a COVID-19 pandemic shutdown to the …
Here in Georgia, there’s a lot of attention on our state right now as we’ve started reopening. Some businesses were allowed to reopen last week, and restaurants are now allowed to reopen. It’s not “business as usual,” though. For businesses that do choose to reopen, there is a list of guidelines they are required to …
For the week ending April 18, 2020, over 4 million U.S. workers filed for unemployment insurance. This means that, since March 15, over 26 million workers have filed for benefits. If you’re one of the many businesses struggling right now due to COVID-19, you may find yourself considering furloughs, layoffs, or pay reductions. This news …
