With many employees continuing to work from home, and very likely to do so for some time, organizations need to address the challenges of conducting performance evaluations remotely. Here is an article with excellent strategies on how to pivot from face-to-face to remote performance appraisals.
https://hbr.org/2020/06/how-to-do-performance-reviews-remotely
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How to Do Performance Reviews — Remotely
Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 1933-2020.
Are you curious about how quality assessments can drive employee engagement? Reach out to the CTCS Group for further information about the assessment process and how you can utilize the results to develop a more dedicated and productive workforce.
https://blog.ttisi.com/the-3-keys-to-employee-engagement
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The 3 Keys to Employee Engagement
As more organizations announce plans to make telecommuting a permanent employment option, companies should review their benefits/perks packages in order to provide a beneficial and attractive compensation package to current and future remote staff. The following article provides a great starting point for identifying benefits and perks that are useful for remote workers.
https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2020/09/16/employer-provided-benefits-for-remote-workers/?source=HAC&effort=44&utm_source=BLR&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=HRDAEmail&emailid=4746410&spMailingID=17854298&spUserID=NTE0NDk5MDQzNTUzS0&spJobID=1961902475&spReportId=MTk2MTkwMjQ3NQS2
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Employer-Provided Benefits for Remote Workers - HR Daily Advisor
Enough Said!
Gov. Brian Kemp on September 15, 2020, signed another 15-day extension of the order that contains mandated requirements and other rules about operating businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. So, for the time being, businesses must continue to operate within the mandated guidelines. We expect extensions to continue until significant reduction in COVID-19 cases.
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/georgia-coronavirus-restrictions-renewed-again-until-sept-30/85-4437e40b-0ae2-4089-8e52-fb2f0e2750ac
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Kemp renews Georgia coronavirus restrictions again, new guidance for long-term care facilities
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on October 13, 2020, that the maximum wage subject to Social Security FICA taxes will increase from $137,700 to $142,800 starting January 1, 2021. Company HR Departments will need to develop a plan to clearly communicate this change to affected employees. Those organization’s utilizing a payroll system should make the appropriate updates to account for the new taxable wage base.
https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2020/#10-2020-1
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So… how ready are you to be promoting your diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) programs and initiatives on sites like Glassdoor? Going forward, your ability to attract top talent may be driven by how effectively you convey your commitment to DE&I in your company. As always, the CTCS Group is here to help.
https://www.glassdoor.com/employers/blog/glassdoor-new-diversity-products-for-a-more-equitable-workplace-2/
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Glassdoor Launches New Diversity & Inclusion Products to Help You Build a More Equitable Workplace - Glassdoor for Employers
Happy Friday!
OSHA has released additional (FAQs) on illness recording and reporting requirements relating to employee in-patient hospitalizations and fatalities due to work-related COVID-19 cases. It is important to note that employers have 8-hours to report COVID-19 deaths.
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/covid-19-faq.html#reporting
As Election Day approaches, employers should review their policies for compliance with the State of Georgia Law § 21-2-404 requirements for providing employees with time off to vote. A copy of the official code of Georgia document can be found here:
https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=cf0207a0-5b40-4e46-8b73-065acb9c2292&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=00JAA1MDBlYzczZi1lYjFlLTQxMTgtYWE3OS02YTgyOGM2NWJlMDYKAFBvZENhdGFsb2feed0oM9qoQOMCSJFX5qkd&pddocfullpath=%2fshared%2fdocument%2fstatutes-legislation%2furn%3acontentItem%3a5YYC-7VK1-FGRY-B3XN-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234187&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAVAADAANAACAAF&ecomp=w3_dkkk&prid=049b9322-88f2-4cce-b8a0-fdc85f9228e7
TGIF!
Are you struggling with finding and retaining top talent? The CTCS Group leverages the power of TTISI Assessments to help identify and develop the talent in your organization. Ask us how.
https://blog.ttisi.com/myer-briggs-v-disc-in-the-workplace
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Myer Briggs V. DISC In the Workplace
Many employers are struggling to remain in compliance with employment laws when dealing with employee situations related to COVID-19. This article addresses four common questions employers have and how they can be handled in the same way they handle ADA issues.
https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/legal-ada-covid19/
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Legal expert tackles tricky ADA, COVID-19 questions | HR Morning
Have a Fa-boo-lous Friday!
Thinking about what your organization can do to develop and retain top talent? The CTCS Group can show you how the TTI SI’s TriMetrix EQ Assessment can be utilized by your company for candidate selection, executive coaching, and development of high potential employees.
https://blog.ttisi.com/trimetrix-eq-what-you-need-to-know
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TriMetrix® EQ: What You Need to Know
The CDC has updated the definition of the "15 minutes of exposure" to include cumulative minutes. This means that if you have an employee test positive, these are the guidelines for determining who else should also quarantine. Remember, that, if you have fewer than 500 employees, you are subject to FFCRA and quarantine time is paid.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/contact-tracing/contact-tracing-plan/appendix.html#contact
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
TGIF!
We all need to be reminded of this.
Have you taken the time to check in with your employees to see how they are handling stress and anxiety recently? While mental health remains somewhat of a sensitive topic in the workplace, here are three ways to approach the subject where employees feel heard, respected, and cared for.
https://hbr.org/2020/11/talking-about-mental-health-with-your-employees-without-overstepping
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Talking About Mental Health with Your Employees — Without Overstepping
Another round of PPP is coming. Here is what small businesses need to know about round 2 of the Paycheck Protection Program.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brockblake/2021/12/29/ppp-loans-part-2-what-small-businesses-need-to-know/?sh=5b7f2e112e4a
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PPP Loans Part 2—What Small Businesses Need To Know
Wishing you an unprecedented, essential, socially-distanced, extraordinary, happy, healthy 2021! From our bubble to yours: Happy New Year!
President Trump signed the COVID-19 Relief Package into law. This Act will provide much needed relief for businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. For details click here.
https://thectcsgroup.com/covid-19-relief-act-what-is-in-it-for-my-business/
The CTCS Group wishes you joy, peace, and good health this Holiday Season!
Remember to begin every day with a thankful heart! Happy Valentine's Day!
Some good news this week. The United States has reached an important milestone. More Americans have been vaccinated than have had COVID. With so much struggle and suffering throughout the pandemic, we will take all the positive news we can get.
https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210202/more-americans-vaccinated-than-total-of-covid-cases
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More Americans Vaccinated Than Total of COVID Cases
Still trying to decide if utilizing assessments can benefit your organization? Ask yourself if you have a way to identify top talent candidates, a system in place to enhance team interaction, or a method to advance your top performers. DISC is a universal behavioral model that can be used to help your organization achieve these goals. Contact The CTCS Group to learn more about the assessment process at www.thectcsgroup.com.
https://blog.ttisi.com/is-disc-accurate
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Is DISC Accurate? What You Need to Know
You are capable of far more than you think you are!
Last week we introduced you to how TTI SI assessments can take your hiring practices to the next level. But, did you know that the information contained within the reports can also be utilized for coaching, team building, training, communication enhancement, and leadership development? If you are interested in harnessing the power of TTI SI assessments, contact the CTCS Group at www.thectcsgroup.com to get started now.
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OSHA released COVID-19 workers safety guidelines last Friday. The new guidelines state that every employer should implement a COVID-19 prevention program. The guidance also contains recommendations to assist employers in providing a safe workplace. The guidelines do not create new legal obligations today. However, OSHA is expected to make a decision in the next few weeks on whether it should issue nationwide emergency temporary standards, which would carry legal requirements for employers.
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https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/safework
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