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 Supervisor Training in New England: What to Cover and When
The people skills are the easy part. What separates a well-trained supervisor in New England is knowing what they’re responsible for under state law, and most national courses don’t cover […]
Do You Need a Lawyer or an HR Consultant for a Pay Equity Audit in Massachusetts?
Key takeaways Either you’ve decided to look at whether people doing comparable work are paid comparably or you’ve been forced to look at it. The next question is who runs […]
Sexual Harassment Training Requirements in New England, State by State
Key takeaways “Do we have to train our people on harassment?” We pulled all the requirements for New England employers and employees in one place so you don’t have to […]
Workplace Investigation or Employment Lawyer? How to Tell Which One You Need
Key takeaways A complaint pops up in your inbox. It involves someone senior, or it involves the person who normally handles complaints, and the “usual process” might start to feel […]
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 […]