Human Resources

Here at Navigate, we know that running a small business is no easy task, which is why a large percentage of small businesses ultimately fail. Every day, small business owners are faced with challenges that can impact the success of the business. To make matters worse, seemingly small decisions can often have big implications. Located in the Greater New England region, we at Navigate want to help your business perform better, and that’s why we’re striving to keep you informed about all the latest HR trends. Look no further than these blog posts for all that you need to know on human resources topics that affect your business. These posts aim to demystify many aspects of HR so that you can spend less time trying to understand them, and more time focusing on growing your business. Topics range from top myths about HR portals to crafting employee handbooks and beyond.

Debunking Fears Around March Madness in the Workplace

Debunking Fears Around March Madness in the Workplace

For many people, entering the month of March means one thing: March Madness. March Madness is the annual NCAA college basketball tournament that takes place every March, and it drums up a lot of excitement each year. In fact, it is estimated that more than 60 million...

Employee Gift Matching Programs: Things to Consider

Employee Gift Matching Programs: Things to Consider

In our previous blog post, we discussed the benefits employers can enjoy from offering an employee volunteering program, including increased team morale and improved brand perception and corporate visibility. Offering an employee volunteering program, however, is just...

Employee Volunteering: A Good Business Investment

Employee Volunteering: A Good Business Investment

Every business owner wants their business to do well- to continually increase profits and success. But today, more and more business owners are recognizing the importance of doing good. Consumers are placing increased value on companies that make an effort to give...

5 HR Trends to Look Out For in 2019

5 HR Trends to Look Out For in 2019

2018 has come to a close, and now employers are looking to the future and creating or adjusting workforce management strategies for the year ahead. Here are some HR trends and changes that experts predict will play a role in workforce management and human resources in...

Top Myths About HR Portals

Top Myths About HR Portals

With or without technology, managing people is no easy task. Over the past decade or so, however, technology has infiltrated the workplace and greatly changed how certain tasks and processes are carried out. The department of human resources is no exception. The...

The Year End Bonus: Things to Consider

The Year End Bonus: Things to Consider

As we approach the end of the year, many employers are preoccupied with planning holiday parties and managing employees’ requests for time off. The holidays are an exciting busy time, but one thing that employers should not forget to think about is the year end bonus....

Onboarding: Going Beyond Orientation

Onboarding: Going Beyond Orientation

So far in this series of blog posts, we have discussed the benefits of employee onboarding, and have given tips on how to maximize the effectiveness of the onboarding process at various touchpoints, including before the first day, and the first day itself. While all...

Election Day and the Workplace

Election Day and the Workplace

As Election Day approaches on November 6th, many employers may find themselves facing the question of whether or not they are required to give employees time off to vote, and how exactly to address the topic of voting, which can bring up some contentious beliefs and...

Halloween In the Office: Avoid a Legal Scare

Halloween In the Office: Avoid a Legal Scare

As we move through fall and approach the holiday season, we are entering a time when holiday celebrations in the workplace become commonplace. Fall offers plenty of opportunities for seasonal cheer and festivities, with Halloween being an especially fun time. But...

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