5 Tips for Effectively Leading Remote Teams
When leading virtual teams, employers can boost productivity and keep employees engaged by addressing the unique needs of remote employees. This video offers 5 tips for leading remote teams.
Reopening Guidance for Employers
Regulations and guidelines surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve. In this presentation, Legal Content Director Erica Storm for an update on compliance issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the latest information from the DOL, EEOC and OSHA on employer requirements, as well as updates on new COVID-19 relief efforts. This presentation requires a…
COVID-19 Weekly Digest
Sample Employee Communication U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offering disaster assistance in response to COVID-19 FFCRA Employee Rights Poster provided by the DOL Keeping American Workers Employed ACT IRS News Release 03.20.20 – Plans for employee leave and employer tax credits OSHA Guidance on Preparing the Workplace
COVID-19 Website Resources for Employer Reference
The CDC CDC Guidance for Business Response The World Health Organization OSHA OSHA Guidance for Preparing the Workplace CDC Coronavirus Risk Assessment IRS Announcement Regarding Tax Credits for Paid Leave for Workers DOL Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
Please be advised: SIMA Response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19 we will be transitioning our team to a remote working policy for the foreseeable future. At this time a limited staff will remain at our office to provide essential operations. Our service to you as well as the health and safety of our team is our primary concern throughout this time.…
5 Performance Review Best Practices
Performance reviews are an annual ritual for many employers, but their usefulness has been debated for years. To make sure you—and your employees—get the most out of performance reviews, follow these five tips. Perform formal evaluations at the same time for everyone each year. While this increases the workload of managers and supervisors during review…
Odd word, cool concept: Gamification for businesses
“Gamification.” It’s perhaps an odd word, but it’s a cool concept that’s become popular among many types of businesses. In its most general sense, the term refers to integrating characteristics of game-playing into business-related tasks to excite and engage the people involved. Might it have a place in your company? Internal focus Sometimes gamification refers…
The office is closed today, Monday, December 10, 2018 due to inclement weather.
Heavy snowfall throughout the region has closed our office today, Monday, December 10, 2018. In the event of an emergency, you can reach a member of our team at 804-513-8143. We look forward to returning to the office as soon as possible.
Alcohol at Office Parties – 7 Ways to Reduce Your Liability
Alcohol at Office Parties – 7 Ways to Reduce Your Liability – subscription
SIMA presents Justin’s Drive for Independence
As so many of you know, our good friend and colleague, Justin Bennett, suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury in July 2016 that rendered him a quadriplegic at the age of 26. You can read Justin’s story here. Two years, multiple surgeries, countless hours of therapy, and a relentless number of prayers later, Justin is…