With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to head outdoors and enjoy the sunny weather. But are you protecting yourself from potential risks? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has named July as Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. The goal is to spread the word about how important it is to protect everyone’s skin […]
The fourth of July, even in COVID, means grilling. Food poisoning peaks in the summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. Follow these steps for a safe and enjoyable grilling season. Separate When shopping, pick up meat, poultry, and seafood last, right before checkout. Separate them from other food in your shopping […]
From time off (with pay) to PTO Payouts, your state may start mandating certain employee benefits, so why not start offering them now? Think your employee benefits are pretty generous? Your state may think overwise. Depending on your business location, you might be required to offer employees things like paid sick leave or PTO payouts. […]
Taking advantage of financial aid isn’t supposed to hurt your credit, but some consumers are being dinged With the coronavirus pandemic sending millions of Americans scrambling to make ends meet, another type of economic fallout is bubbling in the background: consumers’ worsening credit status due to late or unpaid bills. But making a bad situation […]
The Senate on Wednesday cleared the way for crucial changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, the now-$669 billion forgivable loan program, to make funding more accessible and less rule-bound for small businesses hamstrung by the effects of the coronavirus. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which passed the Senate by a vote of unanimous consent, extends the […]
The Transportation Security Administration says it is making some changes to its security screening procedures, but did not include passenger temperature screening in its list, something a federal official has told CNN the agency is considering. The changes include several ways to prevent officers from handling travelers’ belongings and travelers from handling shared X-ray bins. The agency […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 is expected to remain a public health threat. Community containment has helped slow the spread of this disease throughout the country, and we will need to continue to focus on these efforts. As sections of the country slowly reinstate parts of the workforce, critical […]
These days, pretty much every company uses computers to manage at least some part of their business operations. Even “old school” small businesses will use digital tools to track inventory, income, payroll and more. While all of this can reduce clutter around the office and help your team become more efficient, it also opens your company up […]
Bored yet? Great. That could be a good thing. Psychologists say that boredom has had bad press and the pandemic, which has left many of us spending weeks at home without many of the things that we like to do, could unleash a creative renaissance on a global scale — or at least make us […]
May 4 – May 8 is Teacher Appreciation Week! Unfortunately, with most states either canceling school or opting for an online environment, we aren’t able to celebrate teachers like we normally would. Try one of these nine ideas, to make a teacher you know feel special this week. This May, Teacher Appreciation Week is […]
