Posts by SCS Team
Boosting Employee Positivity During COVID-19 and Beyond
As a business owner, boosting employee positivity within a company is an important goal. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for small to mid-size business owners and managers as they try to balance the regular workload of their employees with new demands. How do they also maintain employee positivity? A question facing these…
Read MoreOSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for COVID-19 in the Workplace
Reflective of everything else during the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been shifting as the national crisis evolves. The US Department of Labor has issued scores of updates and press releases since the onset of the pandemic. As a direct result, it is difficult for small to mid-sized business owners to keep…
Read MoreWhat is an Employer of Record and How Does it Compare to a Staffing Agency?
Many business owners have utilized the services of a staffing agency, however most may not be familiar with the benefits of an Employer of Record (EOR) and how they work. One key difference is the full scope of services offered by an Employer of Record (EOR). While a staffing agency can match employers to employees,…
Read MoreHow The COVID-19 Families First Coronavirus Response Act Affects Leave Tracking
Instituted by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) presents new challenges for employers. Regarding both leave tracking and employee recordkeeping, the FFCRA shifts the employer playbook to match the difficulties presented by a global pandemic. Strategic Contracting Services (SCS) realizes that most employers…
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Will Transform HR Management Moving Forward
The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming everything in the business community, including HR management strategies and approaches. For example, remote employment quickly went from being an option for many companies to being a necessity. Given such shifts, HR teams need to accept the challenge of keeping employees both safe and informed. At the same time, HR…
Read MoreBenefits of an Employer of Record in an Unpredictable Economy
In an unpredictable economy, the benefits of an Employer of Record are undeniable for small to mid-sized businesses. Although uncertainty is uncomfortable, it also brings with it a promise of opportunity. As a business owner, you never know what doors might open during a crisis. Given such a perspective, business owners need to remain flexible…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Families First Response Act Required Notice
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into legislation on March 18th, 2020. This act was designed to help employees affected by the COVID-19 outbreak with job protected leave and emergency paid sick leave. This policy will be in effect from April 1, 2020 – December 31st, 2020. What does this new act mean?…
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