Leading Change in a Fluid Environment: An ESC Webinar May 22, 2020 ESC hosted an interactive virtual presentation focused on leading change in a fluid environment. We heard from ESC’s EVP & Chief People Officer Liz Warren and HR Business Partner Liz Farmer. Topics discussed included maintaining productivity as team dynamics change from week to week, Covey’s circle of influence, potential barriers through the ADKAR model, and reclaiming your culture in a new environment. Read More
Legal and People Issues Surrounding the Pandemic: An ESC/Gross Shuman PC Webinar May 15, 2020 ESC’s Chief People Officer, Liz Warren, and Hugh C. Carlin, Esq., an attorney and shareholder with Gross Shuman PC, hosted a virtual panel discussion. The discussion focused on legal issues, people issues, and recommended best practices surrounding the anticipated return to the workplace in the WNY community. Read More
Handling Your Emotions in a Pandemic: An ESC Webinar May 8, 2020 ESC hosts an interactive virtual presentation focused on strategies to manage stress during a crisis. Hear from ESC’s HR Business Partner Whitney Bower as she covers what stress during an outbreak can look like, how people respond differently to a crisis, ways to manage stress, mental health concerns, five self-care practices, and other resources available to employers. Read More
PPP, Loan Forgiveness and Bringing Employees Back: An ESC/TSA Webinar May 6, 2020 ESC and Tronconi Segarra & Associates (TSA) hosted an interactive virtual presentation focused on federal stimulus programs and re-opening the workplace. We heard from ESC’s Liz Warren and CPA’s Chuck Pezzino and Tom Masurek from the TSA COVID-19 team. Topics included details of the PPP, what employers need to do to qualify for loan forgiveness, creating a plan and a timeline for re-opening businesses, handling employee concerns, and a Q&A session. Read More
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
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
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