Business owners have faced innumerable challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among them: how to handle employees. Millions of people have been laid off or furloughed. Some companies have used PPP loans to continue paying employees even if revenue has lagged. Meanwhile, a countless number of employees have filed for unemployment benefits which, combined with stimulus…
Before putting on a mask, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap and water. The colored side of the mask should face out and the adjustable nose strip should go across the bridge of your nose. Cover your mouth and nose and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the…
From the folks at National Geographic, here are tips on how to clean your facemask and other PPE to keep you – and it – safe during the pandemic.
On May 19, 2020, OSHA updated its guidance regarding COVID-19 and recording of these cases on the OSHA 300 logs. This revised policy brings all employers back into the mix. Read the DOL’s news release here.
Whether your company has fallen on hard times or has simply gone over budget for the year, you may find yourself needing to reduce expenses. However, you don’t want to delve into layoffs right away, especially if employees are essential and producing quality work. Fortunately, you can cut costs elsewhere in the budget while retaining…
The EPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidance to help businesses clean and disinfect spaces. Developed in concert with the White House, the guidance provides step-by-step instructions for public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and homes, and falls in line with the Opening up America Again guidelines. Read the details here.
As seen on Forbes Business Council Businesses around the world are struggling to navigate the coronavirus in ways most of us likely could have never imagined. But entrepreneurs are resourceful by nature, and I believe we can find ways to cope and even thrive during difficult times. As the chief operating officer of a staffing…
As COVID-19 continues to spread in some areas and gradually slow down in others, social distancing is critically important. Keep your distance at work and at home. It matters to you and everyone around you.
Hourly Workers & The Labor Market Hourly workers are people you know: the crew that mows your lawn or cleans your house, the barista at your neighborhood coffee shop, or the plumber who unclogs your drain. They make up one of the backbones of our economy and our society. Their work is noble and vital…
By Benny Elzweig, Chief Operating Officer As seen in Forbes – March 31, 2020 Successful entrepreneurs are always thinking. We ponder ideas for new businesses. We seek out ways to expand our current operations into new sectors, audiences or service lines. We carefully watch trends, looking for the next big thing or ways to…