The Coronavirus’ Effect on Businesses and How HR is Managing It

March 11, 2020by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

Managing Coronavirus for businesses in Atlanta HR

The Coronavirus’ Effect on Businesses and How HR is Managing It

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.

Businesses in Atlanta and The United States Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day

March 5, 2020by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

Employee Appreciation Day Atlanta GA United States

Businesses in Atlanta and The United States Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day

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.

Atlanta-Based Flex HR, Inc. Partners with Newton Federal Bank and Affinity Bank in Merger

February 12, 2020by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

Flex HR Affinity Bank partners in merger

Atlanta-Based Flex HR, Inc. Partners with Newton Federal Bank and Affinity Bank in Merger

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.

From Miami to Atlanta, for Human Resources, the Big Game Hits On Super Monday

February 3, 2020by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

Coworkers at football game party out suck human resources

From Miami to Atlanta, for Human Resources, the Big Game Hits on Super Monday

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 Welcomes New Senior Vice President of HR Operations

January 23, 2020by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

Flex HR Welcomes New Senior Vice President of HR Operations

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.

New Year’s Resolutions for Human Resources Executives in the Greater Atlanta Area

January 13, 2020by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

2020 New Years Resolutions for HR Executives in Atlanta

New Year’s Resolutions for Human Resources Executives in the Greater Atlanta Area

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.

HR Advice and Holiday Office Party Social Etiquette

December 5, 2019by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

HR Advice and Holiday Office Party Social Etiquette

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.

The Impact of Open Enrollment 2020 on Georgia Companies in Metro Atlanta. Why You Should Use an HR Consulting Firm Now.

October 23, 2019by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

The Impact of Open Enrollment 2020 on Georgia Companies in Metro Atlanta. Why You Should Use an HR Consulting Firm Now.

Open Enrollment season is just around the corner for Georgia and Metro Atlanta businesses of all sizes. The time to start exploring benefit plans that fit your employee’s needs is now. Nowadays companies are offering their workers more robust benefit options such as health, dental, vision life, and even pet insurance. These comprehensive benefits packages are tailored to their employee’s needs to keep the current workforce happy, as well as to attract and retain new talent.

Human Resources Bootcamp – HR Trends and Workplace Best Practices – Hosted by Flex HR – Atlanta, GA

September 24, 2019by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

Atlanta HR Human Resources Consulting with veterinary business

Human Resources Bootcamp – HR Trends and Workplace Best Practices – Hosted by Flex HR – Atlanta, GA

Flex HR’s Atlanta based CEO, Jim Cichanski, along with Senior VP Dr. John Cascone are excited about conducting the fourth annual Human Resources Bootcamp convention for business owners and Practice Managers. This particular event is explicitly for Veterinary Practices for all over the country. This event will be conducted in Atlanta Buckhead Grand Hyatt.

Top 5 Most Demanding HR Functions

September 17, 2019by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

The Top 5 Most Demanding HR Functions

HR is Simple, Right?
Unfortunately, no. The capacity of today’s Human Resources department is anything but simple. Over the last fifty years, the body of knowledge that is Human Resources has exploded – technical content has proliferated and best practices have evolved as the workplace and employees have progressed. Today’s workforce is often global in scope and contains contingent and international workers, but even if your company is a local small business, HR is very different today than when America first landed on the moon.