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 Ollis/Akers/Arney CEO, Richard Ollis, spoke with Springfield Business Journal and shared some insights that clearly defined goals and teamwork will prepare you for success. He also recommends you listen to others’ perspectives to help find a better game plan. Source: sbjLive

Q: May an employer administer a COVID-19 test on employees prior to their entering the workplace? A: Yes. The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requires that medical tests be "job related and consistent with business necessity". Because allowing an employee who has COVID-19 enter the workplace could pose a threat to other employees, COVID-19 testing…

The insurance marketplace is a funny place; pricing and availability can appear and disappear seemingly at random, and predicting changes is more an art form than a science. Some years, insurance buyers benefit from falling costs and expanded coverage. Other times, when markets harden, business owners must make tough choices regarding their insurance and loss…

In addition to fighting the health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health experts are also fighting the effects of what they refer to as an info-demic. Defined as an outbreak of misinformation, doctors across the country are saying that this infodemic is making it harder to treat patients. Moreover, this misinformation can lead to…

On June 18, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released guidance to help employers plan how to reopen nonessential businesses. The guidance also addresses issues employers should consider as they ask their employees return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. OSHA’s guidelines for reopening nonessential businesses provide general principles for updating restrictions that…

Even as stay-at-home orders and restrictions are lifted, daily operations won’t be business-as-usual for many across the country. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is still going on, despite businesses reopening. Moreover, public health officials and experts are warning of a potential second wave of COVID-19 cases. Of course, no one knows if or when a second…

Financial stress is a significant, ever-present burden for many Americans. Money gets tight for everyone once in a while—especially amid crises like the coronavirus pandemic—but for some, it never goes away. In fact, according to an economic report from the Federal Reserve, nearly 4 in 10 American adults wouldn’t be able to come up with…

Ollis/Akers/Arney CEO, Richard Ollis, spoke with Springfield Business Journal and offered a few simple tips to help you navigate some of the mental challenges brought on by isolation and this Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Source: sbjLive

There’s no denying that virtual meetings have become a workplace norm. Several factors fueling that growth include access, price and need. Most laptops, tablets and smartphones have built-in webcams and microphones so employees can dial in to a virtual meeting from anywhere and at any time. These technology advancements have created affordable and easy-to-use tools…

You found a great job candidate, but now they aren’t responding to your calls and emails about an interview. Your new hire never showed up for their first day. An employee left work one day and never returned. These are all examples of ghosting in the workplace—abruptly ending communication without explanation. What Is Ghosting? Ghosting…