COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Employers

February 17, 2021by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Employers

What employers need to know now about the COVID-19 Vaccine

At Flex HR, we are always keeping up with the latest in HR-related news for 2021 on behalf of our valued clients. That’s why we put together this cheat sheet of COVID-19 vaccine information for business leaders.

Significant Human Resources Alterations in Store Under Biden Administration

January 18, 2021by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

Human Resources Alterations Biden Administration

Significant Human Resources Alterations in Store Under Biden Administration

Written by Flex HR’s CHRO Jim Cichanski

2020 was quite the unpredictable year, and employers are still working to restore stability as the nation transitions Presidents. One thing the past year has taught business leaders is the flexibility to adapt in such fluctuating environment. And businesses need to stay compliant because some major HR deviations are due to transpire. President-elect Joe Biden has communicated his initiatives to considerably change employment and labor laws that currently reside in the workplace today. His actions thus far prioritize filling his cabinet and surrounding offices with individuals that have deep roots in labor relations. Therefore, it’s imperative that Human Resources leaders be aware of the predicted upcoming modifications.

Flex HR Research Quick Glance: The Latest in Coronavirus Regulations for Employees

January 13, 2021by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

Flex HR Research Quick Glance: The Latest in Coronavirus Regulations for Employees

At Flex HR, we are always keeping up with the latest in HR-related news and regulations. We provide necessary advice for COVID-related issues with employees and help with compliance in the latest regulations. We are your back office engine for human resources. Despite the COVID-19 vaccine release, the pandemic continues, and employers are turning to their Human Resources expert to comprehend what’s next for The Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA).

What does the COVID-19 Vaccine Mean for Companies Throughout the Nation?

December 1, 2020by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

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What does the COVID-19 Vaccine Mean for Companies Throughout the Nation?

In the past week and a half Pfizer and Moderna have announced their COVID vaccines have proven 95% effective.

“It’s just as good as it gets — 94.5% is truly outstanding,” Fauci told CNN. According to Biopharma Dive, “no vaccine has ever been developed so quickly, never mind manufactured for the world. The goal, at least in the U.S., is have a vaccine ready for use in some fashion by the end of the year, or early next.”

Helping Businesses Navigate the COVID-19 HR Challenges

November 4, 2020by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

Helping Businesses Navigate The HR Challenges of Covid-19

Helping Businesses Navigate the COVID-19 HR Challenges

Ten months into the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are under unprecedented stress with challenges to keep their business afloat and their employees safe and productive.

In spite of the barrage of federal and state attempts to provide assistance to small and medium size companies, the daily dissemination of conflicting information about the pandemic, and the pressures placed on management by their employees for guidance and direction concerning their job security and health in the workplace; many employers are struggling to make appropriate and sound decisions to successfully guide their company through this difficult period. Thus, Human Resource experts have never been more valuable than right now to help navigate these varying new work environments.

Preventing and Dealing with Violence in the Workplace

August 21, 2019by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

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Preventing and Dealing with Violence in the Workplace

According to Statistics, 1 out of 7 people don’t feel safe at work

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has recently reported that 1 out of 7 people don’t feel safe at work. This isn’t surprising given the increasing number of violent work incidents over the past couple of years. Unfortunately just last month, locally here in the Atlanta area 2 employees were detained during an active shooter scare, to which the Alpharetta business was evacuated for further police investigations.