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About Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPBA

Joe Rotella is a leading thinker and professional speaker in business strategy, continuous performance management, and HR technology. Joe has over 30 years of experience and serves as VP of Professional Development on the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO) Board of Directors. Joe is the co-creator of miviva – a solution to help an organization set and track goals and KPIs.

Benefits Open Enrollment during COVID-19

Open Enrollment has always been stressful for employers and employees alike. COVID-19 has added new challenges to disseminating information and keeping workers informed about choices and coverage. With so many people working from home, utilizing online platforms is one way to communicate effectively. Read for tips on managing Benefits Open Enrollment and follow links for additional information.

Finding the Right Growth Strategy for Your Business

Businesses come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, and so do successful growth strategies. Read about the "Five Levers of Running a Business" and how to make informed decisions on where to invest your resources for a positive impact on the bottom line. Find other insights on helping your business thrive in these challenging times and a link to Joe Rotella's recored webinar, "Pulling the Frist Lever - Lead Generation and Getting in the Door."

About Out of Time: Migrate from Sage Abra Suite

If you're still using Sage Abra Suite, the time to move is now. Sage has announced that there will be a limited legislative update in December 2020. After that, nothing. No more updates. No more security fixes. No more tax and legislative updates. Are you ready for your next step? If not, it’s time to make plans. Read for important dates and information to help you get started.

ICE: New Extension for Form I-9 Flexibility Expires September 19

ICE has again extended permission for employers to remotely review identity and employment authorization documents required for completion of Form I-9. This is the fifth time ICE and the DHS have given an extension to employers who are conducting business remotely. Read for more information and for links to government documents outlining details of the extension.

Employee Mental Health: How Managers Can Help

Our brains like to plan for the future and use past experiences to help, but we can’t formulate a response when the present and future are unlike anything we have known before. This uncertainty increases stress and anxiety. A variety of circumstances contribute to the current apprehensiveness, including COVID-19. Employee mental health has declined during this crisis. Read about ways managers can help, and follow links to articles with more information.

Join Delphia at the Ohio SHRM 2020 HR Conference: Past, Present and Future

The Ohio SHRM HR Conference has a new twist this year: It’s 100% online! That comes with some benefits you might not expect. We’re excited about going and hope you are too. Delphia, a Diamond Sponsor, will “be there” in a two different venues: presenting a concurrent session and hosting a booth in the Virtual Exhibition Hall. Read for more information and links to the conference website.

Update: Newest ICE Form I-9 Extension Expires August 19

ICE has again extended permission for employers to remotely review identity and employment authorization documents required for completion of Form I-9. This is the fourth time ICE and the DHS have given an extension to employers who are conducting business remotely. Read for more information and for links to government documents outlining details of the extension.

Updated – Sage HRMS / Sage Abra Setup Guidelines for Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA/HR 6201) 

We have updated our guidelines that Sage Abra Suite and Sage HRMS administrators can use to set up their system to address the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act law, which provides employees with three (3) new paid leave banks for eligible employees.