POSTS BY Steve DiOrio

On December 27, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, containing $900 billion in COVID-19 relief. The payroll-related relief in this mammoth budget law appears in Divisions N and EE, as follows: The COVID-related Tax Relief Act of 2020 (extension of FFCRA credits) The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act … Continue reading Additional Coronavirus Response and Relief: Analysis and Action

Professional sports have a funny way of telling a compelling story. Being an avid sports fan who grew up in the ’90s, I was immediately drawn into the 10-part ESPN television documentary series called “The Last Dance.” The documentary highlights the legendary career of NBA superstar Michael Jordan, who was the best player on a … Continue reading What “The Last Dance” Documentary Can Teach Us About Group Dynamics and Leadership

On February 2nd, Super Bowl LIV will take place in Miami, Florida, featuring the San Francisco 49ers versus the Kansas City Chiefs. For some people, Super Bowl Sunday is about gathering around with family and friends, indulging in food, and discussing favorite commercials. For others, it’s primarily about watching two of the most successful NFL … Continue reading 3 Ways the Super Bowl Can Provide Your Organization with the Right Game Plan for Great Teamwork

Recently, I had the opportunity to take the trip of a lifetime. As a graduate student at Montclair State University, I was given the option to spend ten days overseas. The options were either Beijing and Seoul or Barcelona and Prague. Since I had already been to Europe, I was eager to venture into Asia … Continue reading 5 Ways Workplace Culture is Different Around the World

Recently, I had dinner with an old colleague of mine, and immediately, the conversation started with my new position at Viventium. I told him my new company is an HCM software vendor that helps organizations modernize their payroll and HR business operations. He looked at me like I had two heads, “Steve, what the heck … Continue reading 4 Tips to Help You Select an HCM Software Vendor