HR After Dark

The $600 CARES Act Unemployment Benefit expires today and there are many questions about what this means for businesses, what solutions are being proposed, and what we may see in the upcoming months. Sr. Recruiter & HR Advisor, Jennifer Row joins CEO Jada Willis to answer these questions and to give our insight on what is going on.

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As the confirmed COVID-19 cases have increased in South Carolina, employers are scrambling to figure out what to do when their employees are seeking diagnosis or if they have a positive test result.

Erica Robinson, Sr. HR Consultant with Willis HR shares a brief overview of employer next steps and communication response. 

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Employment Attorney, George Reeves and HR Consultant, Jada Willis discuss a recent hot topic, "Can you terminate an employee for their social media posts?"
There are multiple companies that have taken action in response to their employees' posting racially charged comments. Some say that employers do not have a right to dictate what can or cannot be said via social media. In this episode of HR After Dark, we review the employers responsibility and precautionary measures to take when handling employee conduct off the clock.

Partner with an HR professional to stay in compliance with Federal and State laws to ensure you are making the right decision about the employee's behavior.

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The battle between being an HR and a business owner was real. As an HR professional, I value policies, strategic plans, and initiatives. As a business owner, I had an unyielding urge to create a company culture and employee experience that I had envisioned for as long as I could remember. By helping so many of our clients, it's apparent that efficient business practices are rooted in policies and processes. If you want to create clarity and consistency in your organization, you have to implement policies. Partner with an HR Consultant to determine how policies can save you. 

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It's official! Title VII of the Civil Rights Act extends workplace protection to the LGBTQ community and that includes gender identity and gender expression. Employment and Labor Attorney, Sheila Willis, joins HR Consultant and CEO, Jada Willis in a discussion that highlights next steps for employers. You may be surprised at the advice that Sheila and Jada provide, this Federal law update should not be taken lightly. CEO's should encourage their HR professionals and leaders to listen as well. If you don't have an HR partner, reach out to Willis HR today!

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Jada Willis, CEO of Willis HR, speaks openly about the struggle that all leaders and employees are facing, the immense pressure to be great in the midst of COVID-19, racial injustice, and normal everyday life demands. She shares a few tips for everyone on how to readjust your daily mindset. Some days you will win the productive battle and some days you won't, let's make the best of it.  

Business owners, leaders, and CEOs, now is the time to reassure, protect, and support your employees. Jada Willis, CEO of Willis HR, shares the immediate steps that leaders should be taking after the death of George Floyd and the riots that have broken out across the country. The actions that leadership takes now will impact the company culture long-term. This HR After Dark episode is intended to guide small to midsize businesses through a time of continued crisis. 

Jada Willis, CEO of Willis HR shares insight and practical steps for employers as they move forward to reopening physical workspaces. Jada shares there is a balance of the business and people needs, while also protecting the organization from legal ramifications. The landscape for small businesses continues to evolve. This can be overwhelming for many leaders but it's imperative to the sustainability of the company to make sound decisions. 
Willis HR is helping businesses across the United States with reopening strategies that are determined to thrive post-COVID-19. Call us today with your questions, 803-714-3715.

It's a question on every leader's mind right now, should we stay remote, have a hybrid approach, or completely move back into the office? Willis HR has tapped into the strategy, planning, and considerations for 3 different leaders and these dynamic guests did not let us down. This is a can't miss episode! 
Stephanie Stewart is an HR Generalist for Reconciled, a Bookkeeping and Accounting firm that has 100% remote workforce, Misty Wise is the Executive Director of SC811 - Call Before You Dig and transitioned 40+ employees to remote work in 4 days, and Ann Warner the CEO of WREN which is a non-profit focused on advancing the rights of women and their families in SC. There is so much to consider, hiring new employees, technology, and  how to build impactful relationships. We all unpack the pros and cons so that business owners and leaders can make the best decision for their business. 

Have you heard? Many states are starting to reopen non-essential businesses. But, are employers really ready to move remote teams back to the office? In this episode of HR After Dark, Jada Willis and Erica Robinson with Willis HR speak to Anthony Chung, Sr. HR Generalist for Honeywell about getting employees ready for the return. There are several factors to consider, from communication, sanitization, to updated company policies. One of the biggest points mentioned in the interview is how to handle schools being closed the remainder of the year but employees are still being required to work. Thankfully, the Willis HR team has created a Return to Work Checklist, find this resource and many others at www.willishr.com. Feel free to send any comments or questions to [email protected].