The year 2020 will be remembered as a year with that involved massive changes that altered the workforce as we know it. As most companies transition into remote work, and the greater responsibilities of companies to ensure diversity and inclusion remains a prevalent issue, human resources has taken on a completely different role.
As we approach nearly a year of COVID-related closures and employees working remotely, it’s safe to say that this may be the new reality. Twitter, Square, and Facebook have all adopted an indefinite work from home policy, while other major companies have pushed their reopening to later in 2021. As most employers have discovered this year, employees can still perform their job functions effectively when working remotely.
The regulations for employers regarding COVID-19 are constantly changing. Because of this, we wanted to give you a one-stop-shop to all your COVID-19 regulation related questions. Below we highlight the various changes, as well as other resources that expand on the new regulations. Please reach out to the Culture Works team with any questions or concerns, we are happy to help you navigate the various requirements!
California has updated the laws surrounding sexual harassment training effective Jan. 1, 2021
As of January 1, 2021, the laws regarding sexual harassment training in the workplace have changed. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act protects employees from unlawful practices and harassment. Starting in 2005, the law required employers with 50 or more employees to provide at least 2 hours of training and education on the subject of sexual harassment and abusive conduct. This year, the requirement has been adjusted to apply to businesses with five or more employees.
How to make your New Year’s Resolutions last longer than your 5-day juice cleanse.
The New Year has arrived! I think we all can take a massive sigh of relief as we head into 2021. Here’s hoping 2021 has better things in store for us!
With that being said, it’s time to reflect on the past year and create new resolutions for 2021. While surviving 2020 was an accomplishment in and of itself, it’s time to look forward to the upcoming year with optimism and start setting goals for the year ahead! How can you set a resolution that improves your life long-term?
Happy Holidays from the Culture Works team! This holiday season may look different than most, however it is still a great time to take a break from work and spend time with family (in-person or virtually!) Now is time time to prioritize connecting with loved ones, and staying present in the moment.
Here, stand on a table and fall backward into my arms: 5team-building exercises that don’t suck
Picture this: your manager walks into your office, tells you to be in the common room in 15 for ‘team-building’ exercises. What’s your first instinct? Speaking from experience, run!
What if we told you the days of dreaded, forced team-building exercises are over? Believe it or not, it’s possible to make team-building a positive experience for everyone involved. We know… ground-breaking.
(HINT – it’s not organ harvesting)
Most organizations today focus either on creating a fun, exciting company culture or on producing results. What if we told you the real magic happens when you bridge the gap between the two? Understanding your human capital, while operationalizing human resources to create a company culture that thrives is essential to your success.
Hiring a fractional human resources team can help your company improve its HR functions. Many people think that outsourced and fractional mean the same thing. At Culture Works, we think there’s a big difference… Here’s why:
I think we can all agree, 2020 has thrown us some serious curveballs. However, there is still so much to be thankful for. According to Harvard Health, the practice of gratitude is strongly associated with greater happiness, and I think we can all agree we would love some of that right now.