Mississippi State University and the Mississippi Small Business Development Center have been provided with resources from the CARES Act to provide education, training and business advising to small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of mandated changes in business operations, many family businesses have had to shift their operations. The FBEI Outreach Series – Responding to COVID-19 addresses the survival, growth and sustainability of small businesses and their special needs.
With the onset of COVID-19, small businesses are faced with making tough decisions now more so than ever. In particular, businesses are making HR-related decisions such as laying off and furloughing employees. Presented by FBEI Director and Professor of Management Dr. Laura E. Marler, this session will focus on navigating sensitive HR decisions in the current and often fluid business environment. Special attention will be given to legal compliance.