The Road Map to Recovery

It’s time to reopen…

But before welcoming employees back to work, employers would be wise to have a well-defined plan, or blueprint outlining the logistics of how to reopen.  With litigation on the upswing, it’s crucial owners understand what steps need to be taken to reopen their business safely.

Let’s face it, COVID-19 has already wreaked enough havoc on the economy, it doesn’t need to put you, your employees, or your visitors anymore at risk.

Plus taking the proper steps now, reduces your exposure to costly lawsuits later down the road. Of course, the CDC has put out guidelines and the government has weighed in, but no one has said “here is how you reopen successfully,” until now…

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How to save your business with the stimulus package

As COVID-19 continues to dominate the news, it’s important to remember that the wave of uncertainty will pass.  Your goal to have a thriving business does not need to change.  But how you get there does.  Which is why your focus needs to remain on managing the interim, and what viable options are available to keep your business and your employees afloat.

As you know, Congress passed the largest stimulus bill in history on March 27, 2020.  Dedicating $350 billion in relief to small businesses.

Changes and regulations are changing daily so it’s important to understand your options and take action quickly.  The stimulus package has many nuances, so strap in and get ready to look at every area of your business.  From payroll to healthcare to paid time off…it all matters.

We’ve broken down the package in laymen’s terms and provided checklists, links and resources so you can make the best decisions for your business and employees.

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Coronavirus: Training & Prevention

Corornavirus…you hear it in the news and everyone is talking about it but what do we really know?

 

  1. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.
  2. Although research for a cure is ongoing, to date, there is no known vaccine to treat the virus.
  3. It is spreading quickly with no boundaries among countries.

 

Our fear of the unknown has lead to panic throughout the world and especially here in the US.  Many employers have already seen an increase in employee issues and there are only 164 known cases nationwide. Which is why we are determined to help you keep your workforce calm, cool and collected.

 

But how do you KEEP CALM in the midst of a global outbreak? 

 

Training:  Organizations taking a proactive training approach to the outbreak will continue to see a path of productivity.  Without it…businesses will see employees call in sick, a possible rise in turnover and ultimately a decline in sales and revenues.

 

So how do you train on this topic? Research shows that effective training’s should be easy to understand, less than 9 minutes and be available online for viewing at the employees convenience.  Which makes ej4 our top pick.  This e-learning management solution has just released an all new training series on coronavirus precautions and prevention, and planning for a pandemic that undeniably hits the mark.

 

How do I get this training?  We’ve secured a course outline along with a free trial for you, just click here.

 

In the interim, we’ve also created, with the help of TSG-HR Help Desk, a quick down and dirty list of myths, truths and what proactive steps you can take in case of an outbreak within your workforce.  We’ve outlined them here:

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New Deadline for ACA Form 1095-B/C

Some may call it a miracle… others may call it an act of mercy.   Either way, the IRS gave out a little holiday cheer to employers.  On December 22, 2017, the IRS extended the due date for employers and providers to issue Health Coverage Forms to Individuals in 2018.

The new deadline to distribute 2017 Forms 1095-B/C has been moved from January 31, 2018 to March 2, 2018.   

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