Flex HR, Inc. is excited to be featured as the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s (GNFCC) Spotlight Member this March. The Chamber interviewed our founder and CEO Jim Cichanski, who provides insight about HR consulting and outsourcing services, specifically in the local North Fulton area.
FMLA for small BusinessesThere are several basic different benefits under the provision of the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act). Flex HR of Atlanta provides the Covid-19 HR Quick Guide for small businesses. These guidelines give small business owners clarity and confidence to proceed with handling their employees during the Covid-19 pandemic. Maintaining compliance and keeping within the parameter of regulations is imperative for all companies to adhere to during this confusing time. If you have any further questions after to the following guidelines, please contact Flex HR directly:
The Coronavirus Disease, or COVID-19 is taking over every headline in America and businesses all over the nation are turning to HR for what steps to take next. While numerous companies have the capabilities for their employees to work from home, there are still many that do not. With the urge to practice social distancing it’s tough for employees to comprehend that they still may be required to report to the office. If your organization is one where it’s necessary for individuals to be physically present at work, then see below for a memo template example of how social distancing by working in shifts is a temporary solution and how to write this sample memo to employees and staff.
The following is memo example of an employee communications document memo regarding the coronavirus’ impact on workplace scheduling and attendance.
The Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19 has officially started spreading in the United States as many predicted it would. We’ve all seen the precautions to take and how to prepare at home, but what exactly does this mean for your business? In this state of unpredictability, we recommend that companies take steps to make changes and updates now. It is important to build resiliency, stability, and become better equipped to survive through such challenging times.
2, 4, 6, 8 Who do we appreciate? EMPLOYEES – today is the day we are thankful for you! While, this is not a national holiday, the first Friday of March each year is used to appreciate employees across the board in all industries. CEOs, and those with managerial roles, remember to take time out to show your workforce how much you genuinely value them. Conversely, CEO’s are busy because they travel and are in high level meetings most of their time, so it’s as equally important for mid-level managers to make sure they show appreciation to their workers.
Flex HR carried out another successful Merger and Acquisition by completing ABB Financial Group, Inc. (ABB), parent company of Affinity Bank, merging with Covington, GA-based Newton Federal Bank. Their specialized HR team of M&A experts has been working in the background since the preliminary announcement of the merger in August to warrant a seamless transition. HR professionals play a fundamental role to both sides of the merger & acquisition by facilitating and integrating the process to strategically plan for any legal issues that may arise, and then implement the growth strategy of the new endeavor.
Are you among one of the estimated 17.5 million employees missing work on Monday after the Super Bowl? According to a survey by the Workforce Institute at Kronos Inc., it’s the largest amount ever since the institute began tracking in 2005. Often referred to as the “Super Bowl Fever,” in 2017 there was actually a time when the public started a petition contending the day after the Super Bowl to become a National holiday. As a matter of fact, most businesses do operate as usual, and those that choose to take Monday off will need to use a day from their Paid Time Off (PTO) accumulation. Regardless, workers should refer to their Employee Handbook.
Flex HR is pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer Bryant, PHR, SHRM-CP as our SVP of Human Resource Operations. In her new role, Jennifer is responsible for managing Employee Universe for our clients, continuously improving internal policies and processes, while upholding a company culture employees can be proud of.
Hello 2020! The New Year in the workplace is a great way to change your attitude and have a fresh new outlook on the upcoming year. As we enter the next decade it’s the perfect time to hit refresh and focus on those to-do items that keep getting pushed off to the side – whether its implementing better office policies, changing company benefits or adapting new HR tools.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – however, there are some things that you and your employees need to be mindful of during these cheerful times. The holidays bring about a more relaxed atmosphere around the office, which is often a tricky boundary for Human Resources to navigate through. The most challenging holly jolly event is the holiday office party.