Small business owners wear many hats and are often strapped for time. Staying on top of the latest industry happenings and HR trends that affect your small business can be a full-time job in and of itself. Look no further than these blog posts, where we will keep you fresh on all the latest happenings and topics that may affect your small business. Topic examples include how employers can prepare for natural disasters, how election day impacts the workplace, and HR and workforce trends to look out for. Located in the Greater New England region, we at Navigate want to help your business perform better, which is why we want to make it easier for you to be on top of all the latest happenings. When you have a good idea of what is going on outside of your business, you can use that knowledge to inform and shape your strategy moving forward.
In 2008, Samantha Elauf, a Muslim woman, sued the retailer Abercrombie & Fitch for discrimination after the store refused to hire her because her hijab clashed with the store’s dress code. On June 1, the Supreme Court sided in an 8-1 decision with Elauf. According...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Recently, many U.S. states and cities have enacted bills to “Ban the Box” and prevent employers from requiring job applicants to disclose their criminal backgrounds. Such laws offer applicants with criminal histories an opportunity they’ve long been looking for: to...
Recently the sharing economy experienced its demise -- or revival, depending on whom you talk to. Spearheaded by companies like Uber and Airbnb that offer users an opportunity to turn a profit simply by tooling around town in their automobiles or letting out a free...
Now that 2016 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 that experts predict will play a role in workforce management in 2017: 1. Human Resources...
On April 7th, the Senate confirmed Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, by a 54-45 vote, as the 113th Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.On April 7th, the Senate confirmed Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, by a 54-45 vote, as the 113th Justice of the U.S. Supreme...
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