Managing Remote Employees: An ESC Webinar April 24, 2020 ESC hosted a virtual panel discussion on tips for managing remote employees. We heard from EVP & Chief People Officer Liz Warren and HR Business Partner Jessica Frattali. Topics of discussion included establishing guidelines, daily check-in’s and communication, common challenges and solutions, measuring productivity, and maintaining a team culture. Read More
Bringing Your Employees Back April 23, 2020 Creating a Plan to Re-Open and Bring Your Employees Back An ESC Zoom seminar Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 10 – 11 a.m. EST Overview Join our EVP and Chief People Officer, Liz Warren, for a detailed discussion on the steps to re-open your business: Establishing a timeline for your re-opening and return to work… Read More
Employee Safety & Communication: An ESC Webinar April 16, 2020 ESC hosted a virtual panel discussion on best practices for employee safety and communication during a crisis. Topics included minimizing employee exposure to various hazards, key aspects of preparedness and response plan, developing a documented risk assessment, creating a communication plan, connecting with and supporting your employees. Read More
Employee Safety & Communication During a Crisis April 13, 2020 Join our panel of experts for a detailed discussion of best practices during a crisis. Topics for discussion include minimizing employee exposure to various hazards, key aspects of a preparedness and response plan, developing a documented risk assessemnt, creating a communication plan, connecting with your employees, and supporting your employees. Read More
ESC Webinar: Navigating Employment Issues During COVID-19 April 6, 2020 Join Employer Services Corporation (ESC) on April 9, 2020, for a zoom seminar addressing the most asked HR questions surrounding employment issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Coronavirus Update: Onsite Workforce, FMLA, Unemployment Claims March 18, 2020 On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced an agreement on the paid sick leave bill for those impacted by the virus. The provisions are set to take place immediately upon passage. As soon as this is finalized, we will provide updated information. Read More
2020: New HR Challenges in a New Decade February 28, 2020 Join Employer Services Corporation (ESC) and Gross Shuman P.C. for a lively panel discussion on the newest HR challenges and legal issues confronting employers in 2020. Topics to include expansion of NYS Sexual Harassment & Anti-Discrimination Laws, handling the flu, Coronavirus, and other illnesses in the workplace; NYS and marijuana; hiring a competitor’s employee, and more. Read More
The Five Steps of Coaching & Progressive Discipline February 13, 2020 Coaching and progressive discipline is the process for both dealing with teaching employee’s new skills as well as dealing with job-related behavior that does not meet expected performance standards. The primary purpose of progressive discipline is to assist the employee to understand that a performance problem or opportunity for improvement exists. The goal of this process is to have the employee improve their performance to average or above-average expectations, but sometimes this doesn’t happen. In these instances, there must be a commitment to move forward with a separation or the entire process becomes meaningless. Read More
Quiz Corner: Recruiting Communications February 11, 2020 What should an employer tell a candidate who is not selected for a position? How an organization handles it’s applicants is perceived as a reflection of how it treats its employees. Read More
Do you need a written PTO policy? February 3, 2020 The Importance of Having a Written PTO Policy Employment law does not mandate the allowance of paid time off (PTO) to employees for events such as vacations, personal time, and sick days. It is, however, a best practice of Employers of Choice. Employers have flexibility regarding the amount of time off, if any, they will offer to… Read More