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Weekly Market Update | August 17, 2020
Stock prices drifted higher in an otherwise quiet news week, as a slowdown in new COVID-19 cases outweighed a Congressional impasse on a new fiscal-spending measure.
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Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace - August 25 @ 1 CST
In this webinar and panel discussion, we will be addressing what mental health stigma is, how to create a workplace culture that is stigma free, and examples of employee-led initiatives that are helping to address stigma. We will also be exploring the strong connection between Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and mental health and why it’s important to bridge the gap between the two.
Taking Your Virtual Open Enrollment to the Next Level - September 1 @ 12 CST
Looking to deliver an amazing virtual open enrollment? Then start using the Open Enrollment Cookbook! Jennifer Bundy-Cobb and Jill Sheer-Murray will introduce you to the cookbook and show you all the ingredients you need to whip up a fantastic open enrollment, despite of the challenges facing us today.
HR Tech & Compliance Best Practices - September 16 @ 11 CST
Join Josh Hoover and Corrina Nation from BTR and Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance in this co-hosted webinar on the intersection of technology and compliance. Takeaways will include: • Importance of data security • A better understanding of how technology and compliance are complimentary • Insight into managing your technology to remain compliant
HCM Trends: Catalyst to Conversation Diversity & Inclusion - September 17 @ 11 CST
Join, Andrea Dunn, Michelle Filler and Bobbi Kloss for a discussion on the impact of current events on diversity & inclusion efforts around the nation. This discussion will cover the following topics:
-#MeToo Movement
-Black Lives Matter
-The disparate impact of Black and Latino populations affected by COVID-19
-The Supreme Court decision in BOSTOCK v. CLAYTON COUNTY, GEORGIA recognizing sexual identity within the LGQBT community as a protected sexual discrimination class bring a reality of the truth that an honest appraisal of diversity and inclusion in the workplace should occur.
Compliance Blog: The Five Ws, and One H of COBRA
This is the second article in our Compliance 101 blog series! Below you'll learn key components of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, better known as COBRA.
HCM Trends: Phase II Workforce Dynamics - Best Practices in Employer Resiliency
While unclear how long COVID-19 (or other workforce dynamic(s)) will affect business operations, employers find themselves in various stages of responsiveness: (1) temporary shutdown, (2) all employees working at physical offices (3) employees working remotely (4) establishing protocols to safely return employees to a physical office, (5) or some combination of all.
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THIS WEEK'S INSIGHTS & BLOGS
2020 Flu FAQ Resource
This CDC guide is a great resource to employees and employers looking to determine the difference between the flu and COVID-19. This information is especially pertinent to know prior to the 2020 flu season.
Wellbeing Resources – Procrastination Apps, Operation Backpack and Family Wellbeing
Each week our wellbeing resource list includes articles, webinar and resources that target each of the major themes in wellbeing: career, social & family, financial, physical, emotional and community.