September is Self-Improvement Month. It’s also Back-to-School time for students. What better way to pay tribute to both events than by participating in some qualifying Human Resources credit-earning activities? But it’s 2020. Ugh. Let’s face it – you’ve probably been busy helping your employer with a TON of other priorities this year. So, we’ve done […]
Even though their size and their missions are different, our first three HR experts all work in traditional industries that needed to make swift changes to manage COVID-19 shutdowns. Today, in Part 4 of our series, Helping Your HR Staff Survive COVID-19, we look at a small tech company. Unlike so many employers, Social Intelligence […]
Most of us have probably ordered more than our fair share of pizza over the last few months! We have been able to access our favorite comfort food because companies like LaRosa’s Pizzeria kept their doors open and their employees on the job while so many of us hunkered down at home.
Some businesses have remained operational throughout the entire COVID-19 pandemic. Many of them, like grocery stores and pharmacies, are obviously essential, while other businesses, like food delivery services, were thrust into being essential because of sweeping stay-at-home orders. Almost overnight, these companies’ human resources departments needed to bring seamless collaboration and oversight across the entire […]
People talk a lot about taking care of yourself during the pandemic, but what if it’s your job to take care of others? In Part 2 of our series, Helping Your HR Staff Survive COVID-19, we look at the non-profit sector. Imagine worrying that downtime during the pandemic will not just affect your employees and […]
The role of HR professionals has never been more demanding. Whether you’re a large-scale powerhouse human resources department, or a small and mighty team of specialists, you’re responsible for keeping your company operational, caring for employees, and catalyzing return-to-work efforts. This month, EBI’s Jennifer Gladstone is exploring how the pandemic is complicating HR processes with […]
Working through COVID-19 has not been easy on anybody. But it’s probably fair to say HR departments have taken the brunt of it when it comes to additional workload, stress, and worry. As the pandemic drags on with no real end in sight, the road ahead might seem daunting. How do you help your team […]
The coronavirus crisis, political polarization, and social unrest has thrust human resources specialists into uncharted territory. While front line workers have been essential to combating the pandemic and maintaining sectors of our economy, HR pros have been largely responsible for keeping organizations operational, caring for the wellbeing of employees, and catalyzing changes to the workplace. […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust flexible scheduling into the spotlight. As the virus spread and states implemented stay-at-home orders, many employers reacted by deploying remote workforces. But what was supposed to be a temporary fix, is now being viewed among enterprise organizations as a long-term flexible work solution. However, working from home is not one-size-fits-all, […]
Retail has a tough job. Many workers are essential. Most customers are, too, if the store wants to survive through this unforgiving pandemic to the holiday shopping season. That means safety is as important to retailers as GPS is to Santa’s sleigh. As more states push to re-open (some, for the second time) retail is […]
Implementing a Return to Work strategy and program is paramount in fending off COVID-19 and protecting your employees, clients, and visitors from a health, wellness, and safety standpoint. A Return to Work program also protects your physical assets and keeps you moving toward your business goals. EBI wants to help you prepare whatever Return to […]
Many recruiters already know this: there is a correlation between unemployment numbers and the available labor pool of talent. The more people who are unemployed, the bigger the numbers of job candidates applying for open positions. This is terrific news if you’re hiring right now – with a bigger field to choose from, it’s an […]
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