How to Manage a Suddenly, Newly Remote Workforce: A Guide for Bosses

Posted on April 15, 2020October 13, 2020 by CoAdvantage

CoAdvantage- The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has completely upended the American workplace. More than three-quarters of Americans find themselves under some form of stay-at-home, shelter-in-place lockdown order; and businesses nationwide are being roiled by the “economic shock” of the coronavirus. And everyone is wondering: what do we do now? The question may be even more pressing
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3 Issues That Could Cause Your Background Checks to Backfire

Posted on March 10, 2020October 9, 2020 by CoAdvantage

Background checks are nearly universal, with 96% of employers conducting some form of background screening, according to a survey by HR.com and the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS). They’re a valuable way to mitigate the risk of bad hires. They’re also tricky territory. Employers must navigate a host of obstacles and challenges when
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Flex Schedules and Remote Working, Part 2: The Challenges Facing Employers

Posted on March 3, 2020October 9, 2020 by CoAdvantage

CoAdvantage- In part 1 of this series, examining the advantages and disadvantages of flexible work options, including flex schedules and remote working, we assessed the evidence-based benefits employers can potentially accrue. But flex work options are not a slam-dunk in all situations. Specific challenges and disadvantages can undermine potential rewards, and employers need to understand
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Q&A: How to Handle Workplace Relationships

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by CoAdvantage

It should come as no surprise to employers that the workplace can facilitate more than just business relationships. It turns out it’s also a great place to spark romance. “Colleagues start with something huge in common, which is the work,” says Susan Heathfield, a management and organization development consultant. “They tend to be educated about
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3 Issues Facing Small Businesses in 2020, and How HR Outsourcing Can Help

Posted on January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 by CoAdvantage

We recently outlined the biggest HR trends for 2020, noting how HR’s role is shifting (from transactional to advisory), how businesses are adapting (emphasizing employee experience and workplace flexibility), and what challenges are looming (hiring and skills development). But what are the trends and challenges facing small employers specifically? Recruiting Remains A Major Challenge The
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Time Off Program Options for Employers

Posted on December 30, 2019October 13, 2020 by CoAdvantage

The U.S. federal government does not mandate that employers offer either Paid Time Off or paid sick leave. “The United States is the only advanced economy in the world that does not guarantee its workers paid vacation days and paid holidays,” says John Schmitt, Vice President of the Economic Policy Institute, in a report for
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Stay off the HR Naughty List, with These 5 Office Holiday Party Tips

Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by CoAdvantage

Holiday parties are incredibly common events in the workplace, with nearly 80% of employers hosting them, according to a survey by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. But should they be so popular? Employees, for their part, are lukewarm on them. One survey found that only 36% of employees would describe company holiday parties as fun,
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The 3 Keys to Hiring Seasonal Workers When Unemployment Is Below 4%

Posted on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 by CoAdvantage

It’s that most wonderful time of year: the race to staff up with seasonal holiday workers. Every year, hiring reaches new heights during the holiday season. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms that employment surges during the holiday months: “Employment in the retail trade industry typically rises in the final months of the year,
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The 4 Quirkiest Local HR Laws in the U.S. (And Elsewhere)

Posted on November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 by CoAdvantage

If you think you’ve got it bad when it comes to labor law compliance requirements, think again: there’s almost certainly a place out there that’s got it worse. Federal laws in the U.S. are only one source of employment regulations. States and municipalities can set their own requirements, and some of them can be more
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