The first few days and months at a new job can be unnerving even for the seasoned professional. HR teams sometimes go out of the way to make the new hire comfortable. Systems are put in place, procedures are followed and checked, tools are provided and training is given, for the new employee to ease […]
In May, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. This temporary guidance was set to expire on June 18. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended […]
Nothing predicts success like starting things on the right note. And that makes a good employee onboarding experience something to invest effort and resources into. Structuring a robust onboarding process is the best way to welcome and retain new employees. An effective onboarding process prepares the new hire for the first day, and this process […]
There is a significant surge in symptoms of anxiety related to the coronavirus pandemic among Americans. The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the economy have negatively affected the mental health of Americans. A recent poll conducted shows that over 40% of adults in the United States reported that their mental health has been negatively […]
Businesses must realize that COVID-19 has dramatically changed the way we work. As new hires come onboard, companies should transition from a physical onboarding process to ingenious virtual programs aimed at enabling new hires who are working remotely feel welcome. For new hires missing out on physical workplace experience and direct team bonding, companies are […]
Coronavirus has clearly disrupted businesses in the United States. Businesses are forced to come up with a new strategy to continue operations. As businesses look to safeguard employees with social distancing, they are advising employees to work remotely. As an increasing number of businesses choose to go remote, there is a need to built a […]
The number of freelancers has been on a significant rise, 55% of hiring managers agree that remote work among full time and permanent employees is also on a steady rise. Upwork’s Future Workforce Report indicates that hiring managers anticipate approximately 38% of full-time employees will be working remotely in the next ten years. A little […]
Because many areas are under stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19 and some online renewal services have restrictions, employees may experience challenges renewing a state driver’s license, a state ID card, or other Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, List B identity document. Considering these circumstances, DHS is issuing a temporary policy regarding expired List B identity […]
USCIS released a revised M-274, Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9, with expanded information on properly completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Revisions include updates based on the recent Form I-9 release, as well as policy changes and clarifications. We have outlined below some of the significant changes made to the M-274, Handbook […]
Coronavirus has clearly disrupted businesses in the United States. Businesses are forced to come up with a new strategy to continue operations. Employers in the United States must work around existing immigration laws so that immigration compliance can still be maintained, and current foreign workers may continue working in the US without issues. We provide […]
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