By Shaynah Jerman On September 25, 2025, we hosted our annual HR Connect conference where we welcomed over 300 HR professionals from all over the NorthEast with a day jam-packed […]
The 2026 View From Gen Z – What’s Old and What’s New?
By Samantha Borsari As we head into 2026, Gen Z is signaling that a few workplace practices could use a refresh. At the top of the list: the notion that […]
A Fantastic October Member Appreciation Month!
By Marquita Rhodes Thank you to everyone who participated in EANE’s 2025 Member Appreciation Month this past October. Your enthusiasm and engagement towards building community made it a successful celebration! […]
Intentional Resilience: Building a 2026 Workplace that is Ready for Anything
By Allison Ebner Let’s be honest: nobody has a crystal ball for 2026. Economic forecasters are hedging their bets, headlines contradict each other daily, and your leadership team is probably […]
Start Strong! 6 Priorities That Position HR for a High-Impact 2026
By Pam Thornton, Director of Strategic HR Services, EANE As we step into a new year, HR leaders are balancing the immediate demands of today with the strategic imperatives of […]
The Intentional Leader: Why 2026 Demands More Than Good Intentions
By Gary Dawson We’re drowning in leadership paradoxes. Companies are throwing money at the problem—56% of organizations have increased their budgets for leadership development in the past year—yet somehow, 77% […]
2026 PCORI Fee Announced: Key Takeaways for Employers
By Mark Adams Under the Internal Revenue Service’s recently released Notice 2025‑61, the PCORI fee applicable to health‑plan years ending on or after October 1, 2025 and before October 1, 2026 has been set at […]
IRS New Tax Guidance to Impact Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs and Employers
By Mark Adams On Jan. 15, 2025, the IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2025-4, clarifying the federal income and employment tax treatment of contributions to, and benefits paid under, state paid […]
The Future of HR Belongs to the Bold. Are You One of Them?
By Pam Thornton Measure Yourself Against the Future Ready HR Competencies and See Where You Stand. Let’s be honest, HR is changing faster than most organizations realize. Employees are requiring […]
Radical Kindness: Leading the Way to Better Workplaces
By Allison Ebner I recently had the opportunity to travel to Denver, CO for a conference. I’m usually ‘all business’ with these trips, rushing out and back to make sure […]