Author Archives for Brian Talbot

Benefits of Remote Work

How Employees and Employers Win With Remote Work

December 3, 2021 4:41 pm

From saving money to improving performance and work/life balance, working from home can be a big benefit for both employees and employers. HCC’s Harlan Schafir talks about some of the benefits PEO clients are seeing from a remote work environment. At HCC, we help clients create policies and guidelines adapted to today’s hybrid workplace environment […]


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Benefits of Remote Work for Employees and Employers

November 29, 2021 5:39 am

The ability to work remotely is quickly becoming a preferred employment option. A remote workforce can improve retention, increase productivity, and lower real estate costs. Your company can save thousands for every employee that works remotely. 


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The Workplace Has Changed

November 12, 2021 6:52 pm

Now that we are finding our "new normal" in a post-COVID environment, most workers want to work from home, at least part of the time. As an employer, how will you handle this paradigm shift in your workplace?


The World of Work Has Changed

November 12, 2021 6:41 pm

A recent study by McKinsey and Company estimates that nearly 30 percent of the American workforce could work remotely with no loss in productivity. Yet, prior to Covid, only 6 percent of employees telecommuted full-time. Even though the technology that makes working from home possible has been available for at least a decade, both employees […]


PEO Clients in the COVID-19 Pandemic

How A PEO Helps You Manage Your Business In The Pandemic

October 12, 2021 3:06 pm

PEO clients have fared better than SMBs without a PEO partner from early 2020 through July 2021 across a range of different measures in business operations, changes in employment, and success in accessing support programs. Overall, the study found that, as of July 2021, PEO clients are doing better in each of the three categories. As a result, PEO clients are also in a stronger position for future long-term success than other comparable small businesses.


The Future Of Remote Work

August 29, 2021 11:55 pm

Will the remote work trends of 2021 grow into a larger, permanent move to the home office?


The Six-Step Process to Successful Hiring

August 12, 2021 10:08 pm

With over 10 million open jobs in the summer of 2021, the laws of supply and demand make hiring talent one of the biggest challenges for businesses. Making the hiring process more candidate-centric than company-centric is not an easy task. It requires change. Change your processes and use tools to reduce the friction of the […]


How To Overcome A Talent Shortage

July 29, 2021 6:44 pm

The current labor shortage problem dominating the headlines is both unexpected and seemingly unexplainable. Find out how you can overcome a talent shortage for your business.


Where Have All The Workers Gone?

July 21, 2021 2:37 pm

Job opportunities have returned to the market, but the workers haven’t. Why is that? Competition for talent has increased dramatically. What you did in the past is likely not working to identify, attract and retain talent in the current environment. People have returned to school to improve their skills. People are looking for better work-life […]


What Are The CDC Guidelines For Workplaces Regarding COVID-19?

July 9, 2021 9:27 pm

COVID-19 is here to stay and so are the employer-related issues surrounding the virus. Although the pandemic seems to be more controlled thanks to vaccines, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is still circulating. With the threat of another wave of infections in the fall and the specter of vaccine boosters in the future, you need […]