Although many individuals and organizations are doing their best to get back to business as usual (or as close to usual as possible), the coronavirus outbreak is still very much a cause for concern in the workplace. COVID-19 mandates are constantly changing and it’s crucial that employers establish workplace health and safety measures during these… Read More »
Several months into the coronavirus quarantine, remote work has become more relevant than ever. While working from home has many benefits, one of the major concerns for employers is how to engage remote employees. Between distractions at home, family life, and feelings of isolation, remote work poses its own unique set of challenges. So how… Read More »
Many of us might remember the days of designated safety captains and committees in school. Those of us on these teams were in charge of helping keep our classmates aware of safety procedures, practicing those procedures during things like fire drills, and bringing attention to safety hazards. The professional world has its own safety committees,… Read More »
The biggest mistake most employers make when it comes to employee terminations is dragging out the process. Any experienced human resources professional will tell you that waiting around to fire an employee serves no one—not the employee, not their colleagues, and certainly not your company. A worker who is underperforming is likely unhappy and/or unfulfilled.… Read More »
Did you know that effective new employee onboarding can increase retention by 25% and improve employee performance by 11%? This is just one stat that proves the impact an onboarding program has on both new employees and the overall culture of a company. Onboarding isn’t just a luxury or an optional part of human resource… Read More »
With the number of social networks and devices available at our fingertips, social media activity has become a rising concern among employers. A disgruntled employee can Tweet something negative or post a video tirade in a matter of minutes. #stressed How can you prevent that type of activity and protect your business when content now… Read More »
Many employers ask us if they can prevent employees from discussing work-related issues such as salary, benefits, and work conditions. The short answer? No. Can employees discuss wages? Yes. Now, you may be wondering why and what you can do when these discussions do happen. First, check out this quick video in which we provide… Read More »
As a New Hampshire business owner, you are likely familiar with—and have possibly even been affected by—the opioid crisis in relation to your workplace. According to the Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative, untreated addiction costs New Hampshire’s economy $2.36 billion. Businesses take on 66% ($1.5 billion) of that cost in the form of impaired productivity and… Read More »
There is a significant amount of confusion around three major human resource topics: Furlough, Layoff, and Reduction in Force (RIF). These terms are also often used interchangeably—which doesn’t help clarify things on either side! As a business owner, it is very important to know the differences and how to properly handle each one. Let’s start… Read More »
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