Minimizing the Loneliness and Burnout Associated with Long-Term Remote Work
Remote work has been on a slow and steady rise in recent years, but the recent pandemic pushed the movement to the forefront of workplace conversations and forced the hand of previously resistant CEOs everywhere. The question has now shifted from is remote work doable to how to make it sustainable. Employees appreciate the freedom […]
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How to Develop a Long-Term Remote Work Plan For Your Company
Companies that have sent staff to work from home as a temporary measure may find unexpected benefits in having a long-term remote work plan. In the past, a remote workforce was a frightening proposition for most companies filled with fears of lower productivity, collaboration, and quality. But as the past several weeks have proven, a […]
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Paycheck Protection Program: How to Ensure Your Business is Eligible for Loan Forgiveness
Part of the CARES Act passed in March (and then replenished a month later), the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan program for small businesses designed to provide a direct incentive for keeping their workers on the payroll. Administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), these are loans are available through approved lenders and […]
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Respect, Change, and Action.
Below is an abridged version of an email Netchex CEO Will Boudreaux sent internally to all Netchex employees. We are now sharing it publicly because we think it is important to use our platform to spread support and ensure our community knows where we stand as a company. “Last night, I had 4 hours of […]
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Back to Business: Anticipating and Addressing Your Employees’ Return to Work Concerns
According to a recent survey, 9 out of 10 employees are concerned about COVID-19. Many expressed specific concerns about returning to work amidst the pandemic, including health and safety, job security, and changing workplace culture. Company leaders and HR must be aware of these concerns and address them accordingly as back-to-work plans are developed and […]
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Performance Management: Collecting and Utilizing The Right Employee Review Data
Performance reviews might seem simple and self-explanatory at first, but they require careful preparation beforehand and detailed analysis afterward. Team leaders might feel they know which employees are doing better than others (and they’re usually correct), but it would be dangerous to improvise reviews without objective performance metrics to guide the discussion. When performance management […]
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Performance Management: Adapting the Employee Review Process for Remote Teams
Employee reviews are essential for improving the efficiency of teams and departments across the company. It’s easy to find tips for conducting employee reviews in the office (including the one we just wrote), but how should the process be adjusted when employees and management are working remotely? If your teams have recently adjusted to remote […]
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Performance Management: 7 Ways to Improve Your Employee Review Process
An unsettling trend has emerged in the business world that has seen performance reviews unceremoniously fall by the wayside. But with the right Performance Management technology, performance reviews can be built for a modern, more integrated workforce and prove even more beneficial than before. On the one hand, it is easy to see why this […]
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Back to Business: Guide for Small & Medium-Sized Businesses Returning to Work Amidst COVID-19
As some states begin to re-open and relax restrictions and other states work closer to doing the same, businesses are beginning to strategize back to work plans. Needless to say, things have changed (that’s certainly an understatement) and businesses must be prepared for the new world amidst COVID-19. This means revising old policies, adopting new […]
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Back to Business
With social isolating in full effect as a way to flatten the curve, people are discovering ways to still take care of what needs to be done. From working remotely and online grocery orders to teleconferencing with family and friends, virtual experiences are proving to not only be easy and accommodating but essential. This […]
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New Funds, Old Problems: 5 Things to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program Process
Last week, it was revealed that the $349 billion government program established to keep small businesses afloat during the pandemic and resultant economic crisis had already run out of money. Administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Paycheck Protection Program funds were depleted after just 13 days. During this brief time, the SBA says […]
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The Rise of Telemedicine in Your Employee Benefits Package
When social distancing for the pandemic, people discovered ways to still take care of what needs to be done. From working remotely and online grocery orders to teleconferencing with family and friends, virtual experiences are proving to not only be easy and accommodating but essential. This has even extended to the doctor’s office thanks to […]
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