Category: HR

Savvy leaders are rethinking their HR strategy as they focus on gaining efficiencies in the new world of work during and post-pandemic. Consider the organizational challenges of working from home. Pre-pandemic, only 6% of the employed worked from home; in May of 2020 that figure jumped to 35% of the employed workforce. With almost no … Continued

Small businesses know the struggle of attracting talent as well as the importance of retaining that talent whenever possible. Currently, it is a competitive job market and employees have many options. To compound the problem, studies show that employees may be ready to make significant job changes. That is why it is crucial for small … Continued

When we learned there was a vaccine to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the world rejoiced.  We were closer to the end of this devastating global pandemic.  Life could return to “normal.” However, many of us learned complexities were just around the corner.  As employers begin returning to offices full time, part-time, or in hybrid … Continued

It has been over a year since COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic, and we all left our offices. Some employees are excited to leave their homes, return to an office and finally wear business attire.  Other employees may experience symptoms similar to PTSD after a traumatic event, which COVID has been for many, symptoms … Continued

May is Mental Health Month and as we ascend into a season of all things new, it is the perfect time for some digital spring cleaning. Today, employers are tasked with maintaining an engaged, stable, productive, and healthy workforce while juggling an ever-evolving global pandemic. Engaged leadership is continually challenged with striking a balance of … Continued

On December 27, 2020, the bipartisan legislation voted into law the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (Act). This act provided changes to the prior Employee Retention Credit (ERC) expanding the coverage period and lowering qualification requirements. Many businesses who were previously ineligible for this assistance are now able to apply for … Continued

Massachusetts Changes Income Tax Rules for non-Residents effective 3/10/2020 relieving Massachusetts’ businesses of payroll changes. Huh? The Commonwealth changes the rules which means employers don’t have to change? Exactly. Let’s back up to about winter of 2020, it was snowy, commutes were long and parking lots were full. And all employees that worked in MA … Continued

The deadline for MA Paid Family and Medical Leave is quickly approaching and there are a few items to check off your to-do list. Update your PFML contact person in the Mass Tax Connect system This individual will be the preferred contact for leave notifications. This should be done immediately. Find the email from DFML … Continued

While the COVID-19 pandemic is still ever-present around the world, more employers are slowly returning to the office or place of business. With restrictions easing, many office spaces will be opening and requesting employees to return with them. However, this has opened the door for many possibilities, such as when an employees decline to return … Continued