Resources for Navigate Partners
For information on resources available to you during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, see this round-up of resources for the New England area.
What is the CARES Act and its Paycheck Protection Program?
For U.S. businesses: The Small Business Administration has just released new details on the Paycheck Protection Program. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
What a PEO is and the Benefits it can Provide for Growing Organizations
Discover what a Professional Employer Organization is and the benefits, like compliance and savings on benefits, that a PEO like Navigate can provide for your growing small business in the New England area.
Human resources news and articles
To Improve Safety in the Workplace, Improve Communication
Did you know that for every $1 a company invests in workplace safety, there is a resulting $4 return on investment? (Source) Many employers know that they need to be paying attention to safety in the workplace, but are not effectively doing so. Developing a culture of...
Ensuring Compliance with Independent Contractors
Over the past several years, hiring activity has been on an upward trend for small businesses. At the same time, the types of jobs being generated by small businesses are shifting, as the general economy evolves and changes. Most notably, the “gig economy” is on the...
Factors to Consider When Determining Pay Period
Payroll is an essential function of every business. That being said, there are varying ways that employers can actually distribute pay to employees, and one critical decision that employers need to make when setting up payroll is which of the different types...
What the Super Bowl Means for Employers
On Sunday, February 4th, the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles will face off in the 52nd Super Bowl. This year, over 100 million Americans are expected to tune in to the big game. While the Super Bowl is an annual source of excitement for sports fans...
Time’s Up: Resources for Employers
If you watched the 75th Annual Golden Globes on Sunday, January 7th, you most likely noticed that many of the celebrities wore black and were talking about a movement called “Time’s Up”. Time’s Up is an initiative launched by several hundred females in the...
Inclement Weather: What Employers Need to Know
We are in the midst of the winter months, which for many employers means increased concern surrounding inclement weather and how it impacts the workplace. Employers walk a tough tightrope between ensuring that employees are safe and making certain that the business...
7 Workforce & HR Trends to Look Out For in 2018
Now that 2017 has come to a close, employers are looking to the future and creating or adjusting workforce management strategies for the year ahead. Here are some trends and changes that experts predict will play a role in workforce management and human resources in...
How Employers Can Prepare for Disasters Like Harvey and Irma
Over the past few weeks, many people across the country and beyond have been tuning in to witness the devastation that has been brought upon Houston, Texas and its residents amidst the destructive Hurricane Harvey, and then in Florida and the Caribbean by Hurricane...
How Great Bosses Engage Employees
Employer-employee relationships set the tone for an entire workplace. Toxic office relationships can hinder a company's growth by limiting productivity and lowering employee retention, while good relationships foster a productive work environment. But just how...
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