StephenGonsalves
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“The New Normal”: COVID-19 and Small Business
“Things just aren’t the same anymore.” As small business owners, we hear this every day. COVID-19 has changed the world forever. This is the ‘New Normal.’ Probably some truth here, but let’s not predict total gloom and doom for small business because of COVID. The New Normal doesn’t have to be all bad if we can stay focused on the opportunities in front of us and not panic. Change is difficult. Who in his/her right…
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Plan Your Benefits – Timing Is Everything
The 4th of July is quickly approaching. The renewal date for your benefits is not until January 1. You’ve got plenty of time to get this done. Right? Maybe, but looking at your benefits package mid-year may be the best time to begin the process. 1. No changes to your benefits are scheduled for several months. It’s the perfect time to evaluate your entire package and to begin thinking about any changes that you would…
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Embrace Telemedicine, But Always Have A Safety Net
It’s difficult to use the words “Covid” and “Positive” in the same sentence, but the increasing utilization of Telemedicine is one positive effect of the pandemic. Telemedicine has been around awhile, but people have shown a reluctance to receive medical care outside of their primary physician’s office. That reluctance has faded in recent months due to several factors. 1. The pandemic is not the only reason that Telemedicine usage has increased, but it is certainly…
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Benefits And Perception (Part I)
When I first begin discussions with business owners regarding benefits, their first statement often goes something like this, “I pay a fortune for my benefits package and all my employees do is complain about it.” Employee perception of benefits often simply is not supported by reality. Why is this and what can be done about it? Communication and Engagement:For benefits communication to be effective, employees must be engaged in the process. Too often, a business…