This is a guest blog post authored by Hugh Carlin, Member Attorney at Gross Shuman P.C. It has been more than two years since New York passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), which legalized recreational use and possession of cannabis by residents over the age of 21. Still, we regularly receive questions from……
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……
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……
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.…
The recent pandemic brought significant changes to many aspects of life, including the workplace. As employers worked to adjust their businesses to meet the continuous changes, new methods of work were tested and adapted.…
Self-awareness is a critical capability in today’s workplace. In fact, according to a study published in the MIT Sloan Management Review, it is the most important capability in successful leaders. In addition to its importance in leadership, employees and work teams that possess self-awareness outperform those that do not, leading to better business results. Join ESC’s HR Specialist, Cassie Stefanik, as she leads an interactive presentation on developing and maintaining self-awareness.…
In today’s ever-changing business environment, leaders of organizations of all types and sizes face a unique set of challenges that they must overcome in order to drive their companies forward. Join ESC’s EVP and Chief People Officer Liz Warren, as she provides an in-depth overview of the 7 most common leadership challenges and offers insight and best practices in addressing them.…
New York State is rolling out a new paid sick leave policy that will go into effect January 1, 2021. This regulation applies to virtually all employers, with different requirements based on the size and the net income of the business. Join ESC’s Compliance Officer and HR Business Partner, Cindy Lawrence, as she provides a comprehensive overview of this new requirement.…
It’s no secret that the pandemic has forced us to quickly adapt our existing business practices, including our processes for attracting and recruiting top talent. Join ESC’s HR Business Partner, Jessica Frattali, as she provides a thorough overview of recruiting best practices in this new world we’re living in. Jessica will provide guidance and specific tips to ensure your organization is positioned to effectively acquire the employees you need to keep your business moving forward.…