The tech industry was undergoing a period of introspection even before the COVID-19 pandemic began. While the crisis spotlighted the importance of the tech industry and existing technology, the future is still rooted in the core purpose of innovation with intent. The tech industry is poised for growth in 2021, and optimization is the path to realizing opportunity.
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With multiple states rolling out phased access to COVID-19 vaccines, many employers are considering whether they want to require employees to be vaccinated, how to encourage employee vaccinations, and the implications of vaccine policies for their businesses. Some top questions are answered to help employers address the issues surrounding the vaccination.
Before deciding on whether to mandate a COVID-19 vaccine at the workplace, there are a number of considerations that an employer should bear in mind. This includes costs from securing the vaccinations or side effects that may result in needing paid leave. There are also the financial and practical implications associated with a mandate.
The employer’s safety protocols are an essential tool to help reduce the community spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, prevent and defend against lawsuits, and demonstrate compliance with OSHA safety requirements. To help develop your organization’s written policies and protocols, use this self-inventory toolkit with best practices and tips as your guide.
As an employer, what do you do if you suspect that one of your employees has COVID-19? When is it safe and compliant for your employee to return to work after COVID-19; after a case that is suspected or confirmed? To support you in answering these questions, use this flowchart to help you enable a safe working environment, be in compliance, and reduce risk and liability for your business.
With the right tools and commitment, most businesses can make remote work just as productive, if not more productive, than in-person office work. Ultimately, remote work requires leaders to retune their managerial style to fit the situation. There are three powerful strategies that leaders can apply to help keep their remote employees engaged, and it begins with setting clear expectations and boundaries.
High net-worth families for whom privacy is a paramount consideration may be concerned that the Corporate Transparency Act, which became law on January 1, 2021, creates a risk of sensitive ownership information being exposed to the wrong persons. This may concern family offices; however, regulated private trust companies and trusts may be exempt.
Among its many provisions, the American Rescue Plan COVID relief addresses paid sick and family leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and makes temporary but significant changes to COBRA coverage. A short (and high-level) summary of the changes are provided to show the effect on covered employers and employees.
“I’m 100 percent not you, and you’re 100 percent not me.”— Find out why that powerful reminder from guest Cassie Atteberry is the key to making the “people stuff” easier for you, your family, and your organization. In this episode, Cassie joins host Damien Martin to share insights to help you to show up as the best version of yourself, build higher-performing teams, and deliberately create a healthy and successful organizational culture.
Singapore has been trending upward—becoming the place that is increasingly synonymous with family offices. Since 2019, Singapore has seen a growing number of high-profiled businesspeople establish family offices there. In addition to tax incentives, interest in Singapore is fueled by the potential growth in Asia, where many see the island nation as a gateway to the region. Apart from tax and other external driving forces, Singapore has attractive investment incentives available for family offices or family investment vehicles.