EverythingHR Podcast

This week on the EverythingHR Podcast, Felicia G. Harris, CEO of EverythingHR, discusses why WorkShare is good for employers, employees and states. WorkShare is a program that permits employers to maintain operational productivity during declines in regular business activity instead of laying off workers.  Employers Win Business owners have been planning their reopen, but are concerned that employees will not want to return to work before the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance ends in July.  By participating in WorkShare, employers are able to retain trained employees and avoid the expense of recruiting, hiring, and training new employees. Employees Win The employees who participate in the WorkShare program will be entitled to the employer wages, smaller state unemployment benefit, and PUA.  As a  result employees will earn more wages than their state unemployment and federal PUA benefit. States Win The CARES Act rewarded states for having a WorkShare program by picking up the tab for the unemployment payment to employees, relieving the burden off each state unemployment fund.   Tune in Wednesday, May 6 at 8 a.m. www.everythinghr.net https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1 [email protected]

As employers begin planning to reopen their businesses with the help of PPP funding, they may find employees reluctant to return to work -- some for economic reasons, others due to health and safety worries. This week, EverythingHR CEO Felicia G Harris will discuss options and incentives available to entice workers back into the fold. Felicia is an HR innovator and certified financial expert with more than 30 years experience in business. Working with hundreds of small business owners during this Coronavirus Crisis, Felicia is hearing concerns that employees earning up to $962 a week are reluctant to come back to work, especially if they'll earn less money per week at their regular pay rates. It's a real concern especially as business owners are seeking Paycheck Protection Program funding, which requires employment levels to stay at certain levels in order to qualify for loan forgiveness.  Felicia will take us through some options and strategies for bringing employees back to work. One possible solution is WorkShare. Tune in Wednesday, April 29 at 8 a.m. ET  www.everythinghr.net https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1

Lynn Drake, owner of Compass Commercial, joins EverythingHR Podcast host Felicia G. Harris to discuss strategies business owners can use when they need to ask their landlords for a reduction or delay in rent or lease payments to make it through the Coronavirus Crisis.  Lynn is a commercial realtor who has 20 years of commercial real estate experience and expertise in corporate and institutional workplace design, planning, and project implementation.  She works exclusively with tenants and buyers of commercial real estate in Michigan and across the country. Lynn is the author of Do You Speak Lease? She’ll discuss what you should do before reaching out to the landlord of your commercial office, industrial or retail space. Lynn will also go over financial and legal factors that you should review prior to reaching out to your landlord. Lynn Drake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynndrake/ Compass Commercial on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-commercial-llc/?viewAsMember=true Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CompassCommercialRealEstate/ Felicia G Harris is the CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services - www.everythinghr.net

EverythingHR CEO Felicia G. Harris, an HR innovator and Certified Financial Planner, understands the difficulty facing many small businesses that have had to close down or drastically curtail their operations. Although the federal government approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which provides $349 billion for small business loans to cover qualified payroll costs, rent, utilities, and interest on mortgage and other debt obligations, many small businesses are struggling to survive while waiting for those loans to be approved. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans applications opened up April 3, but most business owners have not yet heard whether they have been approved. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)s are expected to provide up to $10,000 in relief, but business owners do not know how much they will receive if approved. For Americans who have invested everything in their businesses, their employees and customers, the wait and uncertainty are overwhelmingly stressful.  Felicia G. Harris is going to walk us through some steps we can take to alleviate some of our business and personal financial worries. With more than 30 years as a financial advisor, she understands the landscape and the ways to best navigate the system. It is possible to get relief from some of the financial worries right away – even before federal relief arrives.  To take advantage of the 90 days of free financial software access, find the link on our EverythingHR LinkedIn Company Page -https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1 www.everythinghr.net

EverythingHR CEO and Founder Felicia G. Harris talks with James Reid IV,  Employment and Business Attorney/ Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, about the options available to employers and employees when a worker tests positive for COVID-19. Although in many states only essential businesses are allowed to remain open, many employers are still able to operate using a remote workforce. As the number of postive cases of coronavirus rises daily across the United State, the chances that an essential onsite worker or a remote worker may contract the virus increases. Employers need to know the best options for handling that situation and what leave options are available under state and federal law. [email protected] https://www.dinsmore.com/  

This is a repeat episode that we believe is vital as business owners face financial challenges like never before during this COVID-19 Crisis. This link is to an article on the current crisis - https://www.accutrakservice.com/general/loan-forgiveness/ Felicia Harris, Founder, and CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services has her HR manager as a guest host interview Shaniece Bennett, a CPA and Founder of Accutrak Consulting and Accounting Services.  Shaniece talks about cashflow management, how to hire the ideal CPA, and what services her company Accutrak Consulting and Accounting Services offer businesses. Key Points: Accutrak is known for complete financial management services, assisting small businesses, also government contractors and some government agencies.Integrity is the most important thing to look for in a CPA, who should be able to tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear.Have enough cash when you need it and review it more often than you view your income statements.   Highlights: What is the statement of cash flow?What is the current ratio of assets and how is it calculated?How do you do a cashflow budget projection equation?  Which accounting software tools does Shaniece recommend?  What should you look for in a good CPA?  What are cash discounts in regards to taxes?How does the Prompt Payment Act work?Does Accutrak provide training or information regarding cash management? Resources [email protected]  accutrakservice.com Accutrak (586)-840-6494

In just a week's time, life in the United States has changed dramatically. The Coronavirus Pandemic is causing businesses across the country to make very tough decisions about their workforces. Government Lockdowns and Stay-at-Home orders are causing workers to stay home and businesses to shut down. On this episode of the EverythingHR Podcast, Host Felicia G. Harris discusses how employers can implement a reduction of workforce in a way that results in the most money being provided to their people and at the least cost to their businesses. She'll discuss options available including, Family First, FMLA and UIA. The founder of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, Felicia G. Harris is an HR and Financial expert with more than 30 years experience. She is working closely with government officials to help business owners navigate the maze of options for themselves and their workforces. She believes that finding the best solutions now, can help businesses bounce back when the crisis is over. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO [email protected] Find Daily Updates on our website under COVID-19 - https://elshaddaiconsulting.net/news/ Follow our LinkedIn Company Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1

Felicia G. Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services provides practical advice on how businesses can manage during the Coronavirus Pandemic.  Most businesses and individuals are being impacted to some degree already by the COVID-19 Pandemic, even though the number of cases United States is lower than those in other affected countries. As of Friday, March 13, there were 2,033 confirmed cases with 47 deaths. 47 states and the District of Columbia reported cases of the the novel coronavirus. Those numbers are rising. Felicia G. Harris will provide sound advice for employers and individuals on how to manage during this time of declared national state of emergency. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO [email protected] More information daily on our website under COVID-19 - https://elshaddaiconsulting.net/news/ Follow our LinkedIn Company Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1

Sue Voyles, a chapter president in Southeast Michigan for Truth at Work, joins EverythingHR host Felicia G. Harris. Voyles,who completed an intensive training with the national Truth At Work organization, plans to begin leading Truth at Work Round Tables in Metro Detroit. Truth at Work is a monthly roundtable designed to encourage business owners and executives to grow their organizations in a God-honoring way while at the same time helping one another to grow personally and professionally. Truth at Work was founded 20 years ago and currently has 72 round tables across the U.S. that are facilitated by local chapter presidents. Voyles also is founder and president of Logos Communications, Inc.,which specializes in public relations, marketing, social media, writing and communications training. Highlights: ● Truth at Work is a venture for Christian CEOs, presidents, business owners, and small businesses. ● How did Truth at Work get started and what transpires at the meetings? ● Felicia Harris said that there is nothing more important to her than her faith and she founded her company on ‘faith, family, and integrity.’ ● A typical Truth at Work meeting is once a month with about 8-15 people. ● Truth at Work covers a curriculum discussion and application, members sharing challenges, featured member presentations, and goal setting. ●  Individuals set personal penalties if they don’t reach their goals for accountability. ●  What happens at the end of the year of the roundtable commitment?    Sue Voyles, Chapter President Truth at Work [email protected] www.TruthatWorkSEMich.com Questions - [email protected]

ATD Detroit Chapter President Michael Haynes and ATD Detroit VP of Marketing Tamara Freeman join EverythingHR Podcast Host Felicia G Harris to discuss the Detroit Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) which provides resources and professional development opportunities for learning and performance professionals through monthly meetings, programs, speakers, networking events and webinars. ATD offers opportunities to expand your professional network and to connect with other professionals. ATD Detroit has partnered with EverythingHR Talent Development Institute to offer DiSC Certification training to its membership. The upcoming course is April 23-24 at the Michigan Minority Suppliers Development Council headquarters in Detroit. DiSC CERTIFICATION REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/ATDDiSC DiSC Certification will help your team learn how to connect with peers, managers, and customers in effective ways. DiSC is a data-driven training that combines engaging facilitation and video with online pre-work and follow-up tools to create a personalized learning experience for every organization. Find ATD Detroit: https://www.detroitatd.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/atd-detroit For More About EverythingHR www.EverythingHR.net https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1 https://twitter.com/EverythingHR1