The workplace has changed immensely over the last few years. Not only has there been a change in how we work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there – has also been a much greater focus on diversity and inclusion. Although there is still work to be done, many organizations are making strides in advocating for ...
In recent months, the economy has started to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. More jobs are opening up for those who are unemployed, and many people are taking the chance to switch careers, as well. As a company, all of this movement in the workforce can make it increasingly difficult to recruit top ...
The federal government has told tens of thousands of small businesses that it is time to stop – If your business has been claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) for wages paid this year, the much-needed relief is over. The infrastructure bill ends the ERTC for wages paid after September 30, 2021—which is one ...
Digitizing Operations: Technology has been a driving force in the business world, especially in recent years. When the world turned upside down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, businesses scrambled to quickly transition to operating remotely, resulting in operation digitization across the globe. Aside from the remote work transition, the focus on high tech has ...
Our lives are ruled by technology in every way. Technological advancements have not-so-slowly intertwined themselves into our everyday lives, from smartphones as an extension of ourselves to cashier-less checkout technology in stores. The tech trend is seeping into the business world, and has recently become the #1 topic in the boardroom. So what does digitization ...
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the United States again. After the excitement of restrictions being lifted and vaccinations becoming more widespread, this has a lot of Americans feeling very let down. It’s also led to a shift. The Biden administration has recently mandated vaccinations for all federal workers and contractors, and states like California and New ...
At Payroll Medics, Covid-19 compliance has been a topic of conversation with other business leaders. We wanted to answer two of the most asked questions. Can a business require employees to show proof they are vaccinated against Covid-19? and If the employee is not vaccinated or refuses to show proof of vaccination can the business ...
With the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) in March of 2020, the main focus for business financial relief centered on the Payroll Protection Program. The goal of the program was to get money quickly to small businesses financially impacted by COVID-19, especially during the Spring 2020 government-mandated business closures. ...
Masks in the workplace are now commonplace and, in many jurisdictions, required by law. But, should employers monitor the masks being worn by their employees if they are being used to espouse their beliefs for or against political or social causes? If employees show up with masks that contain language or symbols such as “MAGA,” ...
Do hacker’s celebrate Valentine’s Day? Of course – they wouldn’t be the only one’s left out of celebrating a Hallmark holiday about love and devotion. After all, they are likely highly devoted to their cause…hacking. All joking aside, employers and their employees should keep holiday trends, such as Valentine’s Day, in mind when considering cyber ...
