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Liz Warren Featured in WIVB Interview on Cannabis and the Workplace The legalization of recreational cannabis in New York State has brought up a number of questions for area employers. Reasonable suspicion, potential policy updates, and state vs. federal requirements are just a few of the topics that employers are asking our HR experts here……
Last Friday, March 3rd, ESC celebrated Employee Appreciation Day. This year, ESC employees received the option to select a piece of ESC branded apparel. Available items included shirts, a backpack, or a lunchbox; meaning our employees will be representing our company in style! One reason we recognize Employee Appreciation Day is that we know we……
Employee Appreciation Day is just over a week away on Friday, March 3! Every year on the first Friday of March, LinkedIn and social media feeds are dominated by posts about what employers have done to appreciate their employees and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to show your appreciation! At ESC, we always……
Snow days can be a challenge for businesses. Some companies have a ‘business as usual’ policy and expect employees to come to work even if the roads are hazardous. Others may allow employees to work from home or take the day off with pay. It’s important for businesses to have a clear policy in place……
It's time for another edition of "Ask your HR Professional!" This time we are going to look at bonuses.…
Self-care is something we should prioritize year-round, but it is especially important during the holiday season when things become more hectic and stressful. High expectations, loneliness and stress can lead to the “Holiday Blues” during the season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. In most cases symptoms are temporary, but they can be serious if they last for more than two weeks.…
Are we headed for a recession? Most indices point in that direction. An economic recession is defined as “significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy lasting more than two quarters, normally visible in GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales.”…
As the Great Resignation/Great Reshuffle/“Quiet Quitting” trend continues, it is important to look at delegating. It is very common for employees to leave their company due to burnout, or because they feel a lack of ability to contribute. So, where should you start to improve this aspect of the employee experience? The first thing for……
66% of full-time employees in the United States don’t believe they have a healthy work-life balance. Without this balance (or perceived balance), employees become burned out. Burned out employees have lower levels of productivity and morale. While one might think that it is the responsibility of the employees to create the balance for themselves, it has become essential for employers to establish a work culture that promotes work-life balance if they hope to retain employees.…