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Loud and Proud: HR Professionals Speak Out, Plug In to Address COVID Challenges

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According to a new survey, HR professionals have a strong voice in their companies and are using it to promote change and innovation.

A vast majority (88%) of HR leaders responding to the 2020 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey feel that they are a strategic partner within their organization. Particularly, they say they have a vital role in navigating new regulatory challenges compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. About 80% believe that workplace technology helps support them in this role, and 79% say tech tools enable their workforce to be more efficient and productive.

Beat Burnout the Digital Way

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Use these innovative technologies to help employees avoid burnout and manage stress during these challenging times and into the future.

According to recent data, 75% of workers say they’ve experienced burnout; and 40% say this has occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. If not addressed, burnout can lead to serious mental health issues and cost employers up to $190 billion in lost productivity and healthcare expenditures. Your employees may not be talking about burnout, but it’s there, it’s real, and it needs your attention.

When the School Bell Rings, Where Will Your Employees Be?

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Putting families first this fall means that some workers will require paid leave. Know now who is eligible and when.

Your employees with children, especially as schools prepare to go back in session, are under tremendous stress. With many schools opening for in-person or remote learning or a hybrid model, your working moms and dads likely will have to spend some of their time juggling work and schooling.

COVID Can’t Stop These Inventive Ways to Address Employee Wellbeing

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Employers are getting creative in their efforts to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing as the COVID pandemic rages on.

Your employees are juggling enormous responsibilities, stresses, and challenges right now; but you can help them eat, live, and feel better. Your efforts to address their wellbeing will not only make their lives happier and healthier; they will enhance productivity, engagement, and innovation on the job.

Road Risks: How to Protect Employees on Vacation

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You can’t stop employees from traveling this year, but you can institute protocols and procedures to minimize infection risks.

Because of state-specific travel restrictions and concerns about preventing the spread of COVID, employers are looking at ways to protect workers and prevent exposure to and spread of the coronavirus. While some restrictions are limited by laws and other considerations, there are some steps organizations can take to keep people safe and happy.

Survey: Business Leaders, Employees Hesitate to Talk about Race, and the Silence Hurts Everyone

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Companies may think they’re addressing diversity and inclusion, but HR leaders and other workers still see inequality, discrimination, and lack of respect…even though they don’t talk about it.

As important as conversations about race are, they often are uncomfortable and difficult. It can be easier to assume that your team leaders and others are all on the same page, share beliefs and goals, and fully embrace diversity and inclusion. However, an eye-opening new survey shows that the conversation is far from over and that some wide gaps still exist.

Open the Window for Worker Flexibility

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Windowed work is a breath of fresh air for remote workers grappling with pandemic-related challenges.

While not a new concept, windowed work is gaining new attention. With more staffers functioning remotely, breaking the workday into specific windows of time for different activities is helping people cope with the stresses of balancing job, family, and other responsibilities.

Gig Workers Can Be the Apple of Your Eye with Innovative Apps

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With workers at different locations in an array of categories, technology can help you ensure a united, productive team even in these challenging times.

Regardless of your business model, your organization is likely to be using more gig workers in the coming months and years. Whatever your needs and requirements are, there are some gig economy apps to help you manage this workforce category.

Report: Significant Training Gaps Exist for Direct Care Workers

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The pandemic has magnified the value of direct care workers; but they often lack the training to live up to their potential, help manage chronic conditions, and stay physically and mentally safe in a grueling job.

Training requirements for direct care workers are uneven and insufficient, according to a new report from PHI. This is complicated by federal mandates that are applicable only to some workers and varying state training regulations. The authors point to needs and opportunities to ensure consistent, appropriate training for caregivers.

COVID Contributes to Workplace Complaints: How Can You Calm Concerns?

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According to a new survey, COVID is causing disputes between employers and employees, and lawsuits are on the rise.

Nearly half (43%) of 283 COVID-19-related lawsuits were filed in June, so it is clear that things are getting more heated. This 43% represents a 30% increase from cases filed in May and a 103% increase from April. Class action suits are also on the rise, with 41 filed since the beginning of the pandemic, nearly half of them in June.

It is important to know what is contributing to conflict and resulting litigation and what you can do to proactively address problems before they blow up.