Hiring Summer Interns: Worth the Risk?
As summer approaches, many college students find themselves looking for summer internships as a way to gain valuable...
Unlimited PTO: Is It Right For Your Workplace?
As summer approaches, we are entering the busiest time of year for people looking to go on vacation and take time off of...
How HR Departments and PEOs Can Work Together
Running a business is no easy task. Business owners today face many challenges, including managing costs, increasing...
Human resources news and articles
Motivational Theory: When Employee Perks Don’t Work, Try Rewards and Recognition
One of the most effective ways to entice top-level talent to your organization is with unique and enviable employee perks. But does offering your employees guaranteed benefits to give them the incentive to work harder or remain a part of your company? The motivational...
7 Critical Payroll Tips Your Small Business Should Know
Handling payroll can be a challenging aspect of running your small business, and the tax law surrounding payroll makes it even more complex. Fox Business recently released a created list of 7 Payroll Tips for Small Business Owners. The article highlights how to keep...
Uber Facing Huge Fines in New England; 3 Takeaways for Small Businesses
Uber’s growth is disrupting markets across the country. The Newsroom reports that, “At its current rate, the Uber platform is generating 20,000 new driver jobs every month.” As Uber grows, its business practices have drawn attention and are under scrutiny. In states...
Changes in New Hampshire’s Workers’ Compensation Laws
New Hampshire has approved a new workers’ compensation law that includes payment declarations for medical procedures. “For the first time, a New Hampshire legislative committee has tied workers’ compensation costs to a medical fee schedule determined by...
Why Remote Work Thrives in Some Companies and Fails in Others
The number of companies offering remote work is on the rise. A recent article by the Harvard Business Review states that the number of Americans working remotely increased 80% between 2005 and 2012. It is critical to the success of your business that employees...
New Resource: Business Owner’s Guide to HR & Compliance in New England
We recently released a comprehensive guide for New England business owners on the responsibilities and challenges faced when managing human resources and regulatory compliance. According to our President, Tom DiSilva, “We’ve found that too many hard-working business...
Department of Labor (DOL) Regulations Every Business Owner Needs to Know
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) was established in 1913 with the mission to "to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for...
Should Your Employees Get Overtime? Exempt vs Nonexempt
Payroll laws confuse businesses and employees alike when it comes to overtime requirements. Understanding employee classifications (exempt vs non exempt) can help businesses grasp whether their employees are entitled to (or exempt from) overtime pay and under what...
Use Performance Reviews to Kickstart Business Success
As a business owner you know the success of your business is largely dependent on setting and achieving your corporate goals, and you know you can’t do it alone. Employee performance is inextricably intertwined with reaching your company’s goals, which is why...
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