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.
The purpose of a job description is to clearly state exactly what a person in that role does. Furthermore, it should convey as much as possible about the actual experience of working in the role. Thus, a crucial element of ADA compliant job descriptions is a section...
While having an employee handbook may seem like something that only larger corporations need to worry about, the reality is that employee handbooks are important and beneficial for businesses of all sizes, even those with just a handful of employees. A well-drafted,...
A crucial element to any job description is listing the essential and nonessential functions of the job. Put simply, an essential job function is one that the person holding the job must be able to perform, whereas non-essential job functions are those that do not...
One thing that any employer looking to fill a position must consider is the salary range for that role. From an employer’s perspective, a salary range establishes a potential range of compensation for a specific role. It usually includes a minimum and a maximum pay...
Every small business owner today faces the challenge of attracting and retaining quality talent, and one of the key factors in doing so is having an attractive array of employee benefit offerings. One key component of employee benefits that is often overlooked is the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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