Robert Blum SPHR SHRMCP September 29 2020 HR

Robert Blum - SPHR, SHRM-CP • September 29, 2020 HR Hot Topics United Way of Bradford County

Agenda HR Hot Topics COVID-19 Impact Social Unrest 2020 Elections

COVID-19 Impact Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) • Effective April 2, 2020 • Employers with 50 to 500 employees* • Paid Sick Leave (up to 80 hours) • Paid Family Medical Leave (up to 10 weeks) • Coverage for COVID-19 testing and other health provisions • Expansion of unemployment benefits

COVID-19 Impact Unemployment 18% 16% 13% 14% 13% 10% 9% 6% 5% 0% March April May June July August Enhanced benefits provided incentive to remain home for longer Situation has improved, but unemployment remains high Employers still report difficulty in filling vacancies and retaining employees

COVID-19 Impact Attracting and Retaining Talent Attracting Talent Retaining Talent • • • Review wages • Offer attendance and retention Referral Bonus Sign-On Bonus Offer flexible shifts/hours Carve roles w/low entry requirements • Partner with other businesses incentives • Work at home if possible • Explore leave & accommodation programs • Be flexible!

COVID-19 Impact Team Member Safety • Have a Plan! • Regularly review federal and state recommendations • Change your plan as needed • Create temporary policies to deal with COVID-related issues • Know contingencies • Communicate your plan often • Plan for the future

COVID-19 Impact Engaging Remote Workers • Exciting at first, but rapidly loses appeal • Disengagement is typical • Train your managers • Train your remote workers • Create structure • Hold Meetings (All-hands, 1 -on-1, department) • Find opportunities for casual interaction

Social Unrest Impact in the workplace • Talk about it • Have a clear policy statement • Listen: Understand your employees and how these issues impact them • Address systematic inequality if it exists • Do not tolerate bad behavior

2020 Elections Potential Employer Impact • Future of Obamacare • Federal minimum wage • Exemption/Overtime Eligibility • Paid sick leave • Paid parental leave • Gender pay equity • Organized Labor • Independent contractors • Expansion of Title VII