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.
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...
Health care costs are on the rise, and that has staggering implications for employers since employee benefits costs are also increasing. While it’s probably of no surprise, CNN reports that the cost of healthcare is increasing at a faster rate than wages and...
Today, most organizations celebrate workforces that are made up of a variety of attitudes, ideals, and beliefs. Sometimes, however, these differences can lead to workplace conflicts that can be costly if ignored. It is good to recognize that conflicts can be healthy,...
The announcement of an upcoming annual performance review is usually accompanied by a pervasive sense of dread that permeates the workplace. Performance reviews can be stressful for all members of an organization, from the managers who are tasked to giving reviews...
Currently, 25 states and the District of Columbia have laws legalizing marijuana in some form- medically, recreationally, or in some cases, both. These jurisdictions provide marijuana users with varying levels of protection from employment discrimination. Despite...
The Trends in Employee Engagement report highlights how building culture and leadership are the key to engaging employees and running a successful business.
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