Employer Strategies

Online searches for the term “office chair” increased 150% between March 9 and March 20 as many switch to remote work.

The workers allege management has been unresponsive to safety concerns and the spread of the coronavirus at fulfillment centers.

The employer is also expanding the use of sick time to include caregiving related to COVID-19.

The adjustment to remote work is changing the definition of business attire and some savvy brands are pushing a new type of hybridized clothing that straddles the line between work and home, formal and casual, suits and sweats.

Postmates and other platform companies like Uber and Lyft have long claimed their workers are self-employed entrepreneurs rather than employees entitled to minimum wage, overtime, unemployment and other protections.

It’s estimated that workplace stress now costs employers $500 billion annually in the form of decreased performance at work or absenteeism.

There isn’t a better time than now to review your employee healthcare and wellness benefits.

“This morning’s data leaves no doubt that the economy is currently in a recession,” said Matthew Luzzetti, chief U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank.

Coworking companies are struggling to adapt while many of their customers consider cancelling contracts or are forced to default.

Older clients are advised to take extra steps to protect their finances as the current crisis may leave them prone to making poor financial decisions.