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Connecticut Minimum Wage Increase in 2026 and Its Impact on PFML Benefits
By Mark Adams Connecticut’s 2026 Minimum Wage Increase Starting January 1, 2026, Connecticut’s minimum wage will rise from $16.35 to $16.94 per hour—a 3.6% increase—marking one of the highest in the nation and positioning CT as the second-highest state minimum wage after Washington. This adjustment flows from Public Act 19‑4, enacted in 2019, which ties…
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Massachusetts Pay Transparency Requirement – Effective October 29, 2025
By Mark Adams Starting October 29, 2025, Massachusetts employers with 25 or more employees whose primary place of work is in the Commonwealth must include a wage range—defined as “the annual salary range or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for such a position at that time”—in…
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If You’re Not Using AI in HR, You’re Already Behind
By Pam Thornton Time is the most valuable currency in HR and it’s slipping away. Too many HR professionals are still hesitant to adopt artificial intelligence, even as it quietly transforms industries all around us. The clock is ticking, and HR leaders who delay are risking falling behind. AI is not a futuristic concept; it’s…
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From the Gen Z Seat – Increasing Engagement with the Z Workforce
By Sam Borsari Characterized as digital natives and the generation who “expects it all,” Gen Z workers remain in the limelight among executives and HR leaders. But it’s not their unique traits or modern thinking that has everyone talking… It’s their engagement levels. Nearly 65% report being unengaged, and 47% say they plan to voluntarily…
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Future-Ready Teams Need Power Skills in the AI Era
By Gary Dawson As artificial intelligence revolutionizes the workplace, the spotlight is shifting to what truly makes us irreplaceably human. While AI excels at automating routine tasks and processing vast amounts of data, it’s our uniquely human capabilities—what we call “power skills”—that will determine organizational success in this new landscape. Why Power Skills Matter More…
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HR Compliance Focus: Section 4212 Reporting Due This Fall
by Mark Adams As autumn approaches, it’s time for federal contractors and subcontractors to turn their attention to a key annual compliance obligation: filing the VETS-4212 Report under Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). This reporting requirement serves as a cornerstone of the government’s efforts to ensure equal employment opportunities…
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Massachusetts “Junk Fee” Regulations Taking Effect – Why It Affects HR
By Mark Adams Beginning September 2, 2025, Massachusetts employers will be subject to new regulations aimed at eliminating hidden or misleading charges, commonly referred to as “junk fees.” The regulations, issued under 940 CMR 38.00 – Unfair and Deceptive Fees, expand the Commonwealth’s consumer protection framework and are enforceable by the Attorney General’s Office. While…
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Welcome to the Era of “Job Hugging”
By Allison Ebner If the last few years felt like a wild ride for job seekers and employers alike, 2025 is shaping up to be just the opposite, where everyone clings to stability like a life raft. Enter the age of “job hugging,” where workers hold onto existing roles instead of risking a switch in…