Around the middle of the calendar year, we here at Astronology® like to reflect on the current and soon to be implemented changes from federal and state governments that impact Human Resources.

Virtual events have skyrocketed in popularity over the past year, due to the restrictions placed on in-person gatherings. Many organizations pivoted their regular meetings and events to virtual platforms, and we can attribute these changes to the availability of interactive virtual event platforms that provide technology to make virtual activities possible.

In January 2021, legislators introduced the “Raise the Wage Act of 2021” bill. Its objective is to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $15 an hour by 2025.