Though restrictions and lockdowns are being lifted, countries across the world are still grappling with the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As the safety and health of persons is of the utmost importance in this fast changing and uncharted situation, more and more businesses, as they continue to reopen are struggling to ensure organisational
There were amendments made to the Severance Payments Act as a result of the public health emergency declared on March 28, 2020. The changes are temporary and effective June 01, 2020 to July 31, 2020.
As government authorities look to implement reopening measures for businesses, employers are now planning to return employees to the traditional workplace as the stay-at-home orders are relaxed and other COVID-19 business restrictions are modified. Although these measures are being implemented and are welcomed, some employers are still faced with significant financial constraints, and these constraints
Maria… Irma… Dorian… Wuhan…What are the first thoughts that come to your mind? What have you done differently since then? Most persons associate this series of names witha crisis. How does Human Resources(HR) Management fit into your Crisis and Business Continuity Plans? A crisis is defined as an event, situation or decision that results in
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new wave of remote work policies for employers who otherwise may not have considered them. Urged by recommendations from the directives from government, some businesses have implemented emergency plans to adhere to physical distancing orders to keep their businesses opened, and employees safe and employed. Indeed, companies that