15 Ways to Create a Remote Work Environment Where Employees Feel Valued – HR Affiliates Blog

Creating a remote work environment where employees feel valued is vital to a company’s success. The question is not whether or not employees are valued but whether or not employees feel valued. Many employees are trusted by their supervisors and management, but if their company’s leadership doesn’t show their appreciation, productivity suffers and employees may …

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Employee Relations, HR Management

Celebrating Women’s History Month in the Workplace – HR Affiliates Blog

If your company is thinking of ways to celebrate Women’s History Month, you should probably be looking at how to observe it the entire year. By doing so, you can help to make your workplace more equal and inclusive, something that both employers and employees agree is important. Honoring Women in U.S. History One effective …

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Employee Relations, HR Management

FFCRA payroll tax credit extended through March – HR Affiliates Blog

First passed in Congress in March 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) payroll tax credit has been extended. Slated to end on December 31, 2020, the FFCRA can now provide employees with Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Expanded Family and Medical Leave (EFML) while offering eligible employers a payroll tax credit through …

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Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity in the Workplace – HR Affiliates Blog

Black History Month was first celebrated in 1970, following decades of Negro History Week and its slowly increasing acceptance across the United States. Now over 50 years later, as issues of racial injustice dominate the news and the streets, it’s more important than ever to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans, and to recognize the …

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Compliance for HR, Employee Relations

Should employers mandate COVID-19 vaccinations? – HR Affiliates Blog

As the United States and the rest of the world wait for a full-scale rollout of vaccinations for COVID-19, employers are considering the issue of mandating that employees be vaccinated before returning to work. Many experts agree that employers will be justified in requiring vaccines for employees as long as their policies include certain exceptions. …

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Employee Relations

Add This to Your Holiday Workplace Party List – HR Affiliates Blog

Hosting a holiday party this year in your workplace? The season calls for friendship, group games, and probably too much dessert, but be mindful that the celebrations must be all-encompassing. Taking the festivities in a direction that’s non-secular can result in a lawsuit. Oftentimes, this is done without the intent to offend an employee, so …

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How Well Do You Understand the EEOC? Avoid Fines and Develop Policies in Advance – HR Affiliates Blog

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency in charge of implementing and enforcing laws regarding non-discrimination in the workplace. As topics surrounding workplace bias continue to publicize, the emphasis on understanding the EEOC grows stronger. A non-discriminatory workplace where employees feel safe and situations are addressed with urgency is crucial to your …

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An Inclusive Workforce: Going Beyond National Disability Awareness Month – HR Affiliates Blog

October is National Disability Awareness Month, but the push for inclusion doesn’t stop here. With 24 percent of households across the United States having a person with a disability, strengthening awareness and creating an all-encompassing work atmosphere is crucial to your company’s future. There is a true value to a workplace that is not only …

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Invest In Your Team: Workplace Diversity + Inclusion Training are Paving the Way – HR Affiliates Blog

Sixty-seven percent of job seekers said a diverse workplace is important when considering job offers. Candidates are in search of work environments that prioritize inclusivity. Diversity training makes teamwork possible — they emphasize the need for a variety of viewpoints, as well as highlighting the benefits of collaboration between employees and work tasks. A diversity …

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Employee Relations

Employee Engagement Strategies – HR Affiliates Blog

Jennifer Wheatley, SHRM-SCP, SPHR What Does it Mean to Have Engaged Employees? You have heard this term “employee engagement,” but have you really thought about what it means? Is it just the latest and greatest thing, or is there really something to this whole concept of having engaged employees? Some may be surprised to learn …

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