Have you heard about this up-and-coming little trend called “remote working?” Apparently, there have been advancements in technology, an increased emphasis on work-life balance, and a global pandemic that have contributed to the widespread adoption of remote working for organizations across the globe. If you’re thinking, “Huh, this ‘remote work’ thing seems like a natural… Continue reading Remote Work’s Impact on Leave of Absence Management
In the unpredictable whirlwind that is a day in the life of an HR professional, spreadsheets have firmly established themselves as the harbingers of headaches and the thieves of joy. Of course, everyone likes a good spreadsheet that performs functions they’re designed for, this isn’t a spreadsheet hit piece we promise, but oftentimes spreadsheets are… Continue reading How to Ditch the HR Spreadsheets
Tip-toeing through the requirements of FMLA can trip up even the most surefooted of organizations. That’s why year after year companies face a litany of lawsuits from employees whose protections were either ignored or violated. Oftentimes these mistakes can be easily avoided, so we’ve broken down some of the most common mistakes out there and… Continue reading 7 FMLA Mistakes…And How to Avoid Them
“More mindless paperwork, please!” On a list of phrases you’re likely never to hear someone in HR say, that one is right up there with, “Yes! Another leave of absence I get to manage,” and “oh no no, I’d much rather do that manually.” People looking to get into Human Resources aren’t driven by a… Continue reading 4 (And-A-Half) Easy Tips For Removing HR Administrative Burdens
Cost (n.); an amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something. When thinking about the idea of “cost” as a business, as defined above, it’s important to note that “an amount” is not specifically referencing money. Money, time and emotional energy are all things “spent” while operating an enterprise of… Continue reading How to Minimize the Cost of Employee Leave of Absence
2022 Colorado Companies to Watch Chosen Winners Announced at 14th Annual Gala Awards Ceremony Denver, CO – This year’s Colorado Companies to Watch Winners have been selected and will be announced at the 14th Annual Gala Awards Dinner on Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Denver Hyatt Regency Tech Center. In its 14th year, Colorado… Continue reading Tilt: Winner of Colorado Companies to Watch 2022
Diaper poop. The unavoidable “clean up on aisle me” part of parenthood that’s a mere blip on the radar amid the daily laundry list of new-parent to-dos that most certainly includes laundry. While few parents sign up for the job with illusions of doody-free grandeur, most go into it with the hopes that they’ll at… Continue reading How Companies Can Support Single Dads (And Why They Should)
Atlantic City, NJ (May 18, 2022) – Recognizing the most ingenious and innovative ideas recently financed by members of the Angel Capital Association, the prestigious Luis Villalobos Award was recently awarded to two companies disrupting their fields. Recognized were Healionics, a company making dialysis safer for those in kidney failure in the Life Sciences category,… Continue reading ACA Honors Angel-Financed Innovation with the Prestigious Luis Villalobos Award
The definition of wealth in our society can be a murky one. Is it the money we make? Is the title next to our names? Is it our health? Is it the memories we bank with our friends, family and children? It’s easy to get wrapped up in the story of what others think we… Continue reading The Invisible Cost of Missing Out on Maternity Leave
When an employee takes a leave of absence they’re banking on a smooth transition and proper support from their employer, and the first person they tell is most likely — for better or for worse — their manager. The conversation can be stressful, highly emotional and super-duper awkward. Or it can be productive, informative and… Continue reading The Right & Wrong Ways Managers Manage Work Leave
