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Many organizations are currently considering whether it’s time to end remote work options and begin a return to the office. Employers shouldn’t just consider COVID cases and vaccination rates, though. A myriad of factors will illuminate the best course of action for an organization and its employees. Additionally, it’s important to note that some organizations may benefit from a return to work plan that has nuances. Perhaps the employer may allow some employees to stay remote, require employees to work from the office only a few days a week, offer a hybrid work environment for everyone, etc. MP’s HR experts outline the six factors employers should consider when deciding whether to return to the office (full-time or not).

• Find out why cyber security might be a critical consideration
• Outline criteria to consider when allowing individual employees to work remotely
• Uncover important reasons why employers may benefit from keeping their team remote right now
• Learn how remote work affects productivity and performance

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Currently, many employers in the United States are deciding to make a return to the office, whether full-time or in a hybrid work arrangement. Before requiring all employees to return to work, using these five tactics will be critical to ensure success. MP’s HR experts share key planning strategies for every employer’s return to the office. Read the article to:

• Find out how to write a comprehensive communication for employees about returning to work
• Discover tips to reduce pushback
• Determine if you should request employee input or feedback
• Learn why a return to work must be done slowly

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Recovering from the challenges of the pandemic has been difficult for bars and restaurants. Meeting and overcoming these challenges becomes easier with pandemic financial aid funds, accessible through the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC Credit).

The ERC is a federal program that provides funds to organizations impacted by the pandemic. Regulatory and societal changes had a profound impact across the foodservice industry, and many companies are still trying to manage the lingering effects.

Your restaurant is likely entitled to ERC credits that provide support through these challenges, and ensure future growth and success.

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In the latest HR updates, many employers will soon need to meet new regulations regarding COVID vaccine mandates to maintain HR compliance. The new mandates will apply to the following employers: private-sector employers of more than 100 employees, employers that are federal contractors, schools, and most employers that provide healthcare services and receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. MP’s HR services team shares a playbook for employers that either will be, or are currently, impacted.
Read the article to:
• Determine whether to offer COVID testing alternatives or require vaccination
• Discover requirements employers may need to meet as they document and record employee vaccination status
• Find out why employers will still need a COVID safety policy
• Uncover what to include in COVID vaccine employee policies
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An employee handbook is a powerful tool for organizations across all industries. With a strong company handbook, a workplace will be prepared to handle 2022’s challenges. In this eBook, MP’s HR services experts outline best practices for constructing and updating an employee handbook. They also share how to write policies for a compliant, engaged, and more productive remote (or hybrid) workforce. Download the eBook to:
• Learn how to utilize your employee handbook to develop a robust company culture
• Find out how to maintain compliance in every state where remote workers live
• Get proven strategies for boosting the productivity and organizational alignment of a remote team
• Uncover the worst employee handbook mistakes—and how to avoid them

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Due to the surge of COVID cases and the COVID vaccine mandates (which are likely to only apply to in-person employees), many employers are considering keeping their staff remote or returning them to remote work. The key to successfully supervising remote workers is to develop a comprehensive telework policy to the employee handbook. MP’s HR services team shares why remote work employee policies are critical to an organization’s success and HR compliance. This article also outlines guidelines for writing optimized telework policies for any staff handbook. Read the article to:
• Find out the critical elements of a telework policy
• Determine if a telework policy is necessary for the employee handbook
• Uncover how to write a telework policy that protects employers
• Learn why telework policies can improve employee performance and reduce errors, miscommunications, and missed meetings and deadlines