As COVID-19 cases continue to rise around the country, businesses are being encouraged to allow employees to work from home when possible. While this is not feasible for every company or employee, some individuals will be working remotely longer-term. Employers are now tasked with supporting remote employees and effectively leading remote teams. Employers and managers…
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Salon Safety Risk Assessment
Beauty salons have many potential hazards. As a salon owner or manager, you strive to keep employees and clients safe and healthy. Use this assessment guide as a starting point to begin identifying and correcting your salon’s risks. Risk: Fire. Beauty products can be highly flammable. Products in aerosol cans may even be explosive if…
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Onboarding Employees Remotely
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to adapt in new ways and change typical office protocols. As many have shifted to working remotely, employers face the challenge of onboarding new hires virtually. An effective onboarding program, whether in-person or virtually, is essential for both employers and employees and is designed to provide a solid starting…
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Workspace Cleaning and Disinfecting
Now more than ever, proper workspace cleaning and sanitation procedures and protocols are crucial. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting. The CDC strongly recommends routine cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces. General Cleaning and Disinfecting Wear disposable gloves and maintain good ventilation while cleaning and…
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Updating a Workplace With COVID-19 Best Practices
As we look to the future, employers are beginning to plan for what their workplace will look like after adapting COVID-19 related best practices. Our friends at Zywave have provided guidance to help employers prepare their office to prevent the spread of disease and put their workers, customers, and clients at ease knowing that appropriate…
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