Most employee handbooks do a decent job covering the basics: attendance, dress code, harassment policies. But when real-world challenges crop up, it’s often the missing policies that leave businesses scrambling. Think about the gray areas: social media missteps, workplace romances, …
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Have you ever sat down to focus on a task, only to get interrupted by a chat notification or a coworker hovering in your doorway to ask a question? Before you know it, you’ve lost track of what you were …
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Family businesses grow out of trust, loyalty, and a shared sense of purpose. But as they become more successful, the practices that worked in the early days, like informal communication or decisions influenced by family dynamics, can start to hold …
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One of your key players—a top recruiter who’s built relationships with high-value candidates and kept your hiring pipeline strong—just gave their two weeks’ notice. Do you keep them on board through their notice period to wrap things up, or let …
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You’ve built your business from the ground up and poured years of sweat equity into it. Already thinking about your next chapter, you’re ready to sell. But have you considered how your exit strategy affects your executive team, your employees, …
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Massachusetts employers face some of the toughest wage and hour laws in the country, and even a minor payroll mistake can lead to costly penalties. From misclassifying independent contractors to missing final paycheck deadlines, compliance missteps can result in automatic …
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In today’s workplace, the average employee receives around 121 emails per day. With inboxes overflowing and notifications pinging nonstop, it’s no wonder important messages get buried. So how do you ensure your team actually sees—and retains—key information? Here’s what actually …
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Managing a growing business is no small feat. From payroll to hiring, it all adds up—taking time out of your day. And while technology can help, investing in the wrong tools can be just as costly as sticking with outdated, …
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Who handles payroll at your company? Who manages HR? Who makes sure your business is compliant with employment laws? If the answer to all of these is the same person, they may be carrying a workload that would overwhelm even …
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When it comes to HR challenges, many small-to-medium business owners (SMBs) don’t know what they don’t know—until they’re suddenly facing unchartered territory like keeping up with employment laws or handling tax regulations. There are several ways to manage HR, …
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