Archive for August 2021
Open Enrollment for Benefits in a Hybrid or Fully Remote Work Environment
Are you in charge of virtual open enrollment for a hybrid or remote workforce? Onsite benefits fairs, hand-delivered brochures, and other elements must be reworked in a virtual model. And “rework” is the key here as they need to actually work. Virtual Open Enrollment is a Golden Opportunity Clearly, a virtual application process is formidable.…
Read More5 Compelling Ways a Good Org Chart Helps Your Small Business
The traditional org chart has been a corporate staple for over a century. Yet business structures and management practices have changed dramatically. Companies with a flat hierarchy and cross-trained employees that move between projects may think the org chart is obsolete. Does an org chart still have value for modern small businesses that don’t have…
Read MoreHiring Teens? How to Avoid a Department of Labor Audit
Many businesses reopening after lockdowns are scrambling to find workers. Due to labor shortages for some types of jobs, some employers are turning to the youth labor market. Industries include food and beverage, retail, healthcare, and sports and recreation. Consider the numbers from April 2021; according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, of 266,000 jobs…
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