Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Diversity and inclusion are hot topics in the HR space -- and for good reason.

Larissa Almeida, Client Experience Manager at The Encompass Group, provides insight into how incorporating D&I efforts creates a more productive and psychologically safe workplace.

Engaging a Remote Workforce

Are you fostering a psychologically safe work environment? Are you listening for signs of disengagement?

In this installment of H(our) Way, Robert Rich discusses the importance of employee engagement in a remote workforce. This video will provide a couple of quick tips for you to consider.

DHS Extension on Guidance for Form I-9 Document Verification

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 Dec. 31, 2021. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended the Form I-9 requirement flexibility policy until April 30, 2022, though there is speculation it may be extended again.

The flexibility announcement originally issued on March 20, 2020, noted that DHS will evaluate certain COVID-19-related Form I-9 completion practices on a case-by-case basis as they relate to the physical inspection of Form I-9 documentation. Accordingly, as of April 1, 2021, the requirement that employers inspect employees’ Form I-9 identity and employment eligibility documentation in-person applies only to those employees who physically report to work at a company location on any regular, consistent, or predictable basis. If employees hired on or after April 1, 2021, work exclusively in a remote setting due to COVID-19-related precautions, they are temporarily exempt from the physical inspection requirements associated with the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) under Section 274A of the INA until they undertake non-remote employment on a regular, consistent, or predictable basis, or the extension of the flexibilities related to such requirements is terminated, whichever is earlier. Should the extension be prolonged, The Encompass Group will notify you as soon as possible.

The Great Resignation Series, Part Four: Engaging Your Workforce

In our final video in The Great Resignation series, Robert Rich, VP of Human Capital Consulting at The Encompass Group, discusses techniques and methodologies to engage and retain your current workforce.

The Great Resignation Series, Part Three: Attracting Top Talent

The Great Resignation is still going strong, with a record-high 4.5 million Americans quitting their jobs this past November alone.

So, how do you set yourself apart from any other company looking to attract quality talent to grow a team or fill open positions?

Part 3 of our four-part series on The Great Resignation provides strategies on attracting top talent in this competitive market.

The Great Resignation Series, Part Two: When Someone Resigns

What do you do when someone comes to you with their two weeks notice?

In part two of The Great Resignation series, Joyce Godbey provides strategies to combat resignation and encourage your high performers to stay with your organization.