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COVID-19: Now is the Time to Have a Clear Internal Communications Plan in Place

COVID-19: Now is the Time to Have a Clear Internal Communications Plan in Place

 by Mary Schafer Consider this checklist when crafting your organization's internal communications regarding COVID-19. As of March 16, 2020, there were 168,000 cases of COVID-19 worldwide. Significant impact is anticipated for employers as the virus spreads both from a...
Remote Employees: 3 Tips for Creating a Dynamic Working Relationship

Remote Employees: 3 Tips for Creating a Dynamic Working Relationship

by Kelley Katsanos Refer to these tips if you already have or are considering a remote work option for your workforce. Many small and middle market businesses have remote employees for a variety of reasons, including to...
How HR Can Use Technology to Impact Career Development

How HR Can Use Technology to Impact Career Development

by Sreeni Kutam Employers that help provide a path forward for their employees' development can see significant returns. Who is responsible for career development at your organization? How much of that responsibility is on employees' shoulders versus the employer's? Simple question....
How to Show Your Organization That Retirement Planning is Making a Difference

How to Show Your Organization That Retirement Planning is Making a Difference

by Victorio Milian Demonstrating the effectiveness of a strong retirement plan can benefit your organization and employees alike. Securing our financial future via employee retirement planning is something we all should strive for. Yet, statistically speaking, most employees do not....
Crisis Management Plans: There's Always Room for Improvement

Crisis Management Plans: There’s Always Room for Improvement

by Bill Cushard What would your organization do if 'X Crisis' happened today? Time to make a plan. Crisis management plans are a necessary part of business continuity planning. They ensure organizations can continue operating under unexpected and difficult situations....
3 Best Practices for Managing Employees Working Remotely

3 Best Practices for Managing Employees Working Remotely

by Kelley Katsanos This article was updated on Sept. 12, 2018. Work-from-home and telecommuting options come with many advantages for both employees and employers. After all, these types of working arrangements often allow for more flexible schedules and...
Research and Development Tax Credits Are for Businesses of All Sizes

Research and Development Tax Credits Are for Businesses of All Sizes

 by Spark Team The PATH Act allows small businesses, that typically do a lot of research and development while getting their businesses up and running, to receive credits against their payroll tax right away. R&D Tax Credit Overview If you are...
5 Innovations in Candidate Engagement

5 Innovations in Candidate Engagement

by Craig Cohen Special thanks to ADP Marketplace partner, JazzHR, for this article. In a tight labor market, it's essential to design recruitment workflows around candidates themselves. The most successful recruiters know how to stand out and attract qualified candidates —...
Understanding and Overcoming Technology Challenges as an HR Leader

Understanding and Overcoming Technology Challenges as an HR Leader

by Cat DiStasio HR and IT can work together to form a strategy that uses technology to drive their organization forward. Technology is no longer siloed in the IT department. Now, it's an integral concern for every team throughout an...
Your Freelance Payment Options Should Include Paycards

Your Freelance Payment Options Should Include Paycards

by Albert McKeon As the majority of the freelance workforce shifts toward younger, technology-savvy contractors, organizations that can't promptly pay will fail to attract the services of this mobile-first demographic. The gig economy benefits employers and employees alike. Organizations can stay nimble...