April 20, 2020
As of last week, a total of 22 million people have filed unemployment claims in the four weeks since the President declared the COVID-19 pandemic a national emergency. In Nevada, the unemployment rate jumped from 3.6% to 6.3% over the last month — second only to Colorado. During that same time period, however, initiatives like […]
April 20, 2020
Once the Governor’s “Stay Home for Nevada” order is lifted, it’s back to business as usual, right? Unfortunately, there is more to it than just opening the doors and turning on the lights, especially considering the circumstances that lead to the closure. Doing it correctly will ensure you don’t run into any issues when employees […]
April 19, 2020
As we have learned recently, HR is crucial. Times like these are when difficult decisions have to be made and difficult conversations have to be had and HR often shoulders that burden. We know it’s hard being HR right now, but we are here to help. Join NAE and fellow HR professionals for virtual HR Therapy. […]
April 17, 2020
An affirmative action plan (AAP) is a requirement for certain employers doing business with the federal government. The purpose of an AAP is to promote equal employment and improve employment opportunities for women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans. AAPs are not only complex to create and maintain, they are also subject to audit and […]
April 15, 2020
Now that many employees are working remotely due to COVID-19, there is likely less oversight over their daily activities. This can mean new concerns regarding old workplace issues. While remote work does not mean workplace policies no longer apply, it can add additional obstacles to enforcing them. Observations on a video conference call cause concern […]
April 13, 2020
Making the right hiring decision is a top concern for many employers. Ensuring the person has all the requisite skills and abilities as well as ensuring they are a right fit for the department and the company as a whole can be a tricky thing. The interview is a key component to the hiring process. […]
April 13, 2020
Onboarding is designed to introduce individuals who are newly hired to the organization and, on occasion, those from within the organization to new positions. Statistics show that employees who participate in structured onboarding programs are 69% more likely to stay with an organization for 3 years or more. Therefore, onboarding is important to ensure success […]
April 13, 2020
Many companies, in order to continue operations during this pandemic, are temporarily allowing employees to work from home. However, there are still many companies where workers continue to go to their normal worksite — albeit exercising extra precautions in light of the circumstances. In either case, employers need to be aware of the potential implications […]
April 9, 2020
American workers receive, on average, 126 emails each work day. That is 126 opportunities to have a successful interaction or an unfortunate misstep. Whether an email is going to a co-worker, a vendor, or the CEO, it’s important to ensure proper email etiquette. Since many workers will likely be sending more emails now, not less, […]
April 9, 2020
Crises happen so quickly — demanding our immediate attention and swift reaction. This often causes important, but maybe less urgent tasks to get pushed aside. Don’t let the urgent crowd out what is important. Join NAE for a webinar on time management in times of crisis to learn how to keep priorities straight, put out […]
