Category: Respond & Rebuild
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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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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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How Do I Adjust My Organizational Structure and the Essential Positions I Need?
Posted on 08.14.2020
Q: How do I adjust my organizational structure and the essential positions I need? A: How do you adjust it? Thoughtfully. And strategy is important. At Achilles Group, we encourage our clients to manage their focus, not their time. If you can identify the priority focus for each role, then determine the time an employee spends … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Respond & Rebuild
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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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Apache Services COVID-19 Decontamination Service Testimonial
Posted on 05.20.2020
As we ease into reopening the office, Achilles Group team members have been brainstorming ways to safely make the transition back into office life. When we learned that one of our clients, Apache Services, Inc., offers COVID-19 Decontamination services, our team member Dan Calvert scheduled them to clean the office. The results are impressive and … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, COVID-19, Helpful Tips, Respond & Rebuild
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Harris County Face Mask Ordinance FAQs
Posted on 04.27.2020
Monday, April 27 marks the first day of the Harris County face mask ordinance. Below are some answers to frequently asked questions about the ordinance: What is the new mandatory face mask mandate? On Wednesday, April 22 Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo officially announced an order requiring face coverings on most county residents who … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Respond & Rebuild