The coronavirus continues to leave business owners feeling uncertain about how to run operations and pay and retain staff. If sales are dropping and you’re wondering how to sustain your business without taking on a crippling amount of debt, you may want to consider what a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan can do for you. The SBA helps small businesses … Read More
Understanding the Coronavirus Stay-at-Home Order and How it Affects Your Business
Denver’s Mayor Hancock announced a stay-at-home (or shelter-in-place) order that goes into effect at 5 pm on Tuesday, March 24, and will remain in effect until April 10. As more states and regions across the country begin to enforce stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus health crisis, now is the time to understand what it means and how it … Read More
Leading Through Crisis – Part 4: Prioritization
The following is based on a series of talks given by Jordan Conley, President of Obsidian HR, to address the widespread health and work crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak. In today’s rapidly changing climate, it is more critical than ever for leaders to prioritize where they spend their time. However, this is something many leaders are struggling with due … Read More
Leading Through Crisis – Part 3: Tough Decisions
The following is based on a series of talks given by Jordan Conley, President of Obsidian HR, to address the widespread health and work crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak. In this time of turmoil we’re all living through, business leaders like you are faced with tough decisions that impact your families, employees, and customers. You may have to make … Read More
How the Just-Signed Families First Coronavirus Response Act Affects You and Your Employees
On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into federal law and will go into effect on April 2, 2020. To help you stay informed and avoid making drastic decisions, here’s a quick summary of what you need to know about the FFCRA right now. Our team of experts is happy to discuss any part … Read More
Leading Through Crisis – Part 2: Mental Health
The following is based on a series of talks given by Jordan Conley, President of Obsidian HR, to address the widespread health and work crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak. These continue to be incredibly stressful times. As a business leader, you’re having to make tough decisions and navigate a massive amount of uncertainty. You may also be worried about … Read More
Leading Through Crisis – Part 1: Remote Work
The following is based on a series of talks given by Jordan Conley, President of Obsidian HR, to address the widespread health and work crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak. During these challenging times, it’s more important than ever to provide strong leadership. If you’re a business owner, leader, or executive, you are not alone. The business community is learning … Read More
Coronavirus: How to Protect Your Colorado Workplace
This article is not intended to be exhaustive. For more information about coronavirus and the Colorado workplace, read a comprehensive employer’s guide here. We also encourage you to supplement your knowledge of coronavirus by visiting the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. For immediate medical advice, please … Read More
Rules Are Good for HR: Here’s Why
HR is responsible for much more than just collecting and organizing paperwork. It’s role in any given organization is to keep employees fulfilled, satisfied, and motivated. That said, it takes a lot of structure to create a healthy and productive work environment, and the world’s best HR professionals rely on a strong policy framework to help them do it — … Read More
Performance Management: A Good Thing for Employers, a Great Thing for Employees
Throw around words like “outsourcing” or “automation” at work, and you’re likely to make employees nervous. That’s understandable — these terms tend to conjure up images of pink slips falling en masse over a sea of empty desks as layoffs decimate the office your staff once called their workplace. Who wants that? Probably no one. But here’s the thing: those … Read More