This Essential COVID-19 Leadership Tip is Free
One in four employees reported on a recent SHRM survey that they haven’t been told anything about how their organization’s leadership is reacting and adapting to the virus threat. WHAT?????? The simplest, cheapest thing executive leaders can do...
Financing Updates: Additional Funding for PPP and EIDL
Business Owners – this is for you! PPP and EIDL funding updates: As of Friday, April 24th, Congress has approved a bill for additional funding of $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Therefore, if you did not receive funding from the first round,...
HR FAQ: Can Employees Refuse to Return to Work?
The biggest question on everyone’s mind is “when will things get back to normal?” The timeline is still unknown, but what is certain is that you will need to be ready to move quickly when you need employees to return to work. Many of our clients have made difficult...
Update: Disaster Loan Advances and Paycheck Protection Program
Business Owners – this is for you! Managing through the crisis – here are the latest updates. Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL): This program has been available for over a week, and you apply directly on the SBA website. The loans are...
Stories from the Frontline & 3 Things Resilient Leaders Are Doing Well
You are not alone. There is no book on leading a company through a global pandemic and the associated economic freefall that we are all experiencing. There is no map – but there are patterns, and pattern recognition is a critical planning tool. We have been...
8 Areas Your Remote Work Policy Should Address
No one likes writing Human Resources policies, but sometimes you have to protect your company. Especially when many of us have exchanged our desk for the dining room table. Why bother? HR policies, such as one for telecommuting, can help ensure that everyone respects...
What to Know: Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) from the SBA
The Mettise Group met with the Small Business Administration (SBA) yesterday morning on Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). While the State of Oklahoma’s disaster status is still being processed, we expect that this tool will be available soon. To apply:...
Managing Through The Crisis: Your People
During a pandemic, the people you depend on to run your organizations are especially vulnerable. Here are a few strategies to ensure you’re supporting them. First, employees need the right tools to do their jobs. Some of you may already be familiar with remote...
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