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New England Lean Summit is happening at the Hartford Marriott this September 12 and 13th!
For immediate release: In its latest initiative to help promote the adoption of and practice of Lean methods in New England, the group at New England Lean Consulting (NELC) is pleased to announce the first inaugural New England Lean Summit is happening at the Hartford Marriott this September 12 and 13th! This event is bound…
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Taking Your Employee FUN Events to the Next Level
By Kevin Joly Looking to try something different at your next employee fun event? There are a lot of new and exciting vendors and companies that are taking employee relations events to the next level. As employee engagement continues to be a major focus, employers need to find new and creative ways to get their…
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Creating a Drama Free Workplace – Part 2
By Kim Dunn. Since our May webinar on Workplace Drama attracted so many members, it is clear that many organizations share in the challenge of creating and keeping our workplaces free from conflict and drama. Although drama comes from many places and in many forms, the only sure way to rid your organization of it…
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Assessments: Tools for Development, Hiring and Team Building
By Val Harlow. Assessments have various uses to provide support and guidance. They are great tools that can focus and narrow down development needs, select the best candidate or identify gaps in group dynamics. Assessments are also useful ways to promote self-awareness and help leaders at all levels identify specific areas that align to future…
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Connecticut Sick Leave Law Changing on January 1, 2025
By Mark Adams. Governor Lamont has signed into law a bill that drastically expands the state’s existing sick leave law. The Act (which can be found here) represents a compilation of adjustments which – when fully implemented – will make cover virtually all employers in Connecticut. Among the changes going into effect on January 1st…
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Key Benefit Thresholds Adjusted for 2025
By Mark Adams To account for the rising tide of inflation, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and United States Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) have adjusted key thresholds for 2025. IRS adjustments for HSA’s and Excepted Benefit HRA’s: The Internal Revenue Service adjusted thresholds for Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) for calendar year 2025…
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The Brave New World of HR Leadership: Are you ready?
By Allison Ebner Over the past several decades, the human resources position has slowly evolved from a very tactical and compliance heavy role to a more wholistic and thoughtful voice that helps lift an organization to bigger heights. That slow pace of evolution has had a few Red Bull Energy Drinks recently and is now…
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Aligning Competencies with Organizational Values: Building a Strong Culture.
By Kim Dunn It is usually easy to spot a dysfunctional culture when you see one. The bigger question is how can you build or develop your culture to be more effective? Company culture is about the shared norms, values, attitudes, and practices that form the collective identity of your company. At its best, your…