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 »
The New Hampshire Second Injury Fund (NHSIF) is a vital program of the state’s Workers’ Compensation Law and something that every business owner should be familiar with. When used properly, this fund can help reduce risk to your company. In order to ensure both you and your employees are effectively covered, it’s important to know… Read More »
Does your New Hampshire business have a new position to fill or a job that needs to get done? If so, you may be weighing the perks of a W-2 employee vs. a 1099 contractor. Each hiring option has unique benefits and challenges. It can be difficult to determine which is the best choice for… 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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