Category: Proactive Response
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How To Address Continuing COVID-19 Employment Issues & Challenges
Posted on 02.03.2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, employers continue to deal with unprecedented employment challenges. More often we are hearing a concern that many employees are requesting socially distant work accommodations based on their own concerns over underlying health conditions, fear or reaction to the experience of friends or family who contracted the virus, or loved ones … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, HR Risk Mitigation, Proactive Response
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Flu vs. COVID-19: The Differences & Similarities
Posted on 11.24.2020
Flu season is upon us once again. While in previous years it has been common to experience coughing, sneezing and sniffles during this season, this year brings added layers of stress and worry with COVID-19 concerns. How do you know if the symptoms you or an employee are experiencing can be attributed to the flu … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Helpful Tips, Proactive Response, Respond & Rebuild
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The Importance of Respect in the Workplace
Posted on 10.13.2020
The year 2020 has been unlike any other. COVID-19 concerns, coupled with current social, economic, and political climates have led to tense conversations and sometimes disrespectful workplace interactions. Political views and opinions on social justice have been especially divisive. We all deserve to be treated with kindness and respect, and could benefit from more respect … Continue reading
Posted in Helpful Tips, HR Risk Mitigation, People Performance, Proactive Response
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Guidance on Payroll Tax Deferral Implementation
Posted on 09.28.2020
Employers and employees alike have questions regarding the payroll tax deferral recently enacted by President Trump. Below are the answers to the most common questions we’ve received. How is eligibility for deferral determined? Payroll tax deferral is available to employees who have wages and compensation of less than $4,000 in a given biweekly payroll period … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Proactive Response, Respond & Rebuild
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FFCRA Paid Leave And The 2020-2021 School Year
Posted on 09.23.2020
The Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into effect by President Donald Trump in March of 2020. Generally speaking, the Act requires employers with fewer than 500 employees provide two different options of emergency paid leave, expanding upon the existing Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to allow employees who need it to care … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Proactive Response
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PPP Loans Are No Longer Available. Here Are Some Alternatives to Consider.
Posted on 09.17.2020
The deadline to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan was August 8, 2020. If you missed this deadline but still need financial assistance, there are other programs available including the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), as well as number of tax deferral programs created by … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Helpful Tips, Proactive Response
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How to Motivate and Appreciate Your Team During COVID-19
Posted on 08.05.2020
Q: How do I motivate and appreciate my employees during this difficult time? A: The number one employee motivator or incentive businesses think of is money. And honestly, money does have an immediate impact to reward and recognize employees. However, money only motivates people for a short period of time because when you get more … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Proactive Response
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How to Deal with Sickness at Work During COVID-19
Posted on 07.31.2020
Q: An employee tells others “Go home so you don’t get everyone sick.” How do I handle this? A: Now that we know more about the symptoms of COVID-19, there are some pretty well-known expectations that have been set. An employer should post that if you’re having symptoms (coughing, feeling sick, running a fever, etc.), … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Proactive Response
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How To Keep Your Team Engaged While Working Remotely
Posted on 07.22.2020
Engagement is more difficult when you can’t do it face-to-face. We lose a lot of our communication capabilities when we’re not together in person. Ninety-three percent of how we communicate is through our tone and our body language. While working remotely does make it difficult sometimes to engage, there are creative ways to connect with … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Proactive Response
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Emergency Sick Pay & Documentation: What You Need To Know
Posted on 07.15.2020
The answer to this question is both yes, and no. It’s important to note that there are six reasons you can qualify for Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL), part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): The employee is subject to a federal, state or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID–19. The employee … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Compliance, HR Risk Mitigation, Proactive Response
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Important Texas Workforce Commission Updates
Posted on 07.06.2020
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently posted some important updates regarding work search requirements for those collecting unemployment. The June 30th announcement states that it will delay the reinstatement of the work search requirement for unemployment benefits in Texas. This requirement, which is federal law, was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From the outset, TWC has stated … Continue reading
Posted in Breaking News, COVID-19, HR Risk Mitigation, Proactive Response, Respond & Rebuild, Texas News
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Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act: Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions
Posted on 06.15.2020
The recently created Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) addresses several concerns expressed by businesses regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). While the PPP loans were met with great enthusiasm, the program’s rollout left many concerned about the possibility of being unable to meet the requirements for full loan forgiveness. Below is a summary of … Continue reading
Posted in Breaking News, COVID-19, Helpful Tips, Proactive Response, Respond & Rebuild
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Achilles Tools to Help you with the Family First Coronavirus Response Act
Posted on 04.02.2020
As of Wednesday, April 1, the FFCRA is in effect and we all must comply with the provisions for both the EFMLEA and the EPSLA. If you do not know what these all involve by now, please give us a call and we can help you catch up to the details. And for those of … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, HR Risk Mitigation, Proactive Response
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Stay at Home and Go to Work?
Posted on 03.27.2020
Essential Infrastructure Business is now being designated and has created somewhat of a paradox in our homes, businesses and community. Many employees want to or must stay at home to care for family or to self-quarantine while also being employed by a presumptive Essential Infrastructure Business. And, as business owners and leaders, we are working … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, HR Risk Mitigation, Proactive Response
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There’s Comfort in Having a Plan
Posted on 03.25.2020
As business owners, the relentless headlines of COVID-19 are taking up almost all of our oxygen, making it difficult for us to catch our breath. The most important thing we can do as business owners to honor our employees is to ensure that the business makes it to the other side of this crisis. So, let’s take … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, HR Risk Mitigation, Proactive Response
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How To Navigate The Coronavirus In Your Business
Posted on 03.09.2020
The entire world is reacting to the spread of the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus), and as a business owner, it can be difficult to navigate through this issue. There are questions concerning the impact this virus could have on our businesses, our employees and our communities. Knowledge is power, and in this case, knowledge is the … Continue reading
Posted in HR Risk Mitigation, Breaking News, Proactive Response
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The Buzz on Marijuana And The Workplace: Guidelines For Employers
Posted on 08.19.2019
Hemp. Cannabis. Edibles. CBD oil. There’s a new frontier in American society, one that remains uncharted territory for millions of people in this country. The frontier we’re referring to is the world of cannabis, otherwise called marijuana, and more specifically how it fits into workplace culture in America. Human resources professionals are the pioneers of … Continue reading
Posted in Proactive Response, Texas News
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Proactive Response, The Achilles Way
Posted on 08.06.2019
Achilles is driven to plan and initiate solutions across all areas of service. And, when the unplanned occurs, we engage our team’s extensive experience to provide what we call a Proactive Response. This means that when we intervene to put out a fire, we also dig in to address the root cause. Employee relations issues, … Continue reading
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Proactive Response
Posted on 06.25.2019
Achilles is driven to plan and initiate solutions across all areas of service. And, when the unplanned occurs, we engage our team’s extensive experience to provide what we call a Proactive Response. This means that when we intervene to put out a fire, we also dig in to address the root cause. Employee relations issues, … Continue reading
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