By Terri Patnode For many employers, the broker relationship receives the most attention during renewal season. Rates arrive, options are evaluated, and decisions are made. Then the relationship largely goes […]
Beyond a Simple “Thanks”:What Gen Z Wants from Recognition
By Samantha Borsari Think back to the last time you truly thanked someone on your team. I don’t mean saying something like “Hey! Thanks for your work today” or “Great […]
Massachusetts PFML Gets Some Practical Updates
By Mark Adams The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has rolled out a couple of practical improvements to the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) system—and has […]
Trust, But Verify: Building Smarter AI Training for Your Team
By Gary Dawson More people are using artificial intelligence at work than ever before, yet most of them are teaching themselves. According to American AI Sentiment in 2026, a report […]
From Aircraft Carriers to Dog Leashes: Murdock Webbing Weaves Safety into Everyday Life
Since 1936, Murdock Webbing Company, Inc. has been manufacturing narrow woven fabrics right here in the United States. Headquartered in Central Falls, Rhode Island, this family-owned company combines nearly 90 […]
New Year, New Pay: Is Your Salary Structure Ready for 2027?
By Cassandra Vaughan As organizations prepare for 2027, the compensation outlook can be summed up in one word: steady—but strategic. After several years of significant wage pressure, salary increase budgets […]
Make Your Voice Count: September Is Survey Season
By Meg Coursey EANE surveys provide practical, timely benchmarking data on the workplace issues that matter most to employers. Each year, we conduct or co-sponsor 11 major regional and national […]
You May Know the Name, but You Might be Surprised by Who they Actually Make it For!
For more than 200 years, our September EANE Spotlight Member, Ashaway Line & Twine Manufacturing Company has combined family tradition with an impressive ability to innovate. Founded in 1824 by […]
Do You Have a Grudge Culture? Workplaces Are losing the Ability to Disagree and Move On
By Allison Ebner You’ve probably felt it, even if you haven’t named it: conversations that used to be easy are now a little more careful. A comment at a team […]
On the Right Track: How Blended Learning Builds Development That Lasts
By Gary Dawson Ask any HR leader or business owner what keeps them up at night, and “training that actually works” is usually on the list. Too often, employee development […]