6 days agoWhat We're Watching | Week of May 15, 2022What We're Watching, a weekly summary from the team at Boss Consulting HR, to highlight the ever-moving parts that is Human Resources....
May 12How to Evaluation 'Gig Economy' Experience on a ResumeThe term “gig economy” has never been more relevant than it is today. And while there is a broad array of industries that employ...
May 10What We're Watching | Week of May 8, 2022What We're Watching, a weekly summary from the team at Boss Consulting HR, to highlight the ever-moving parts that is Human Resources....
Apr 26A Change in Job Description | Human Resources Post PandemicIn a pre-pandemic world, the Human Resources role was primarily to assist employees with day-to-day functions, benefits, employee...
Jan 9What I've Learned So Far Regarding the CT Paid Family and Medical Leave ProgramThe CT Paid Family and Medical Leave program went live 1/1/2022 with benefits being paid to eligible employees but employees have been...
Nov 16, 2021I Don’t Know What You Did Last Summer: How Concerned Should You Be About Gaps in a Resume?There was a time, not so long ago, that an unexplained year off in a resume would be enough to move a candidate into the rejection pile....
Nov 1, 2020IRS Announces 2021 Limits for FSA/HSA/DCFSA/401kEach year, HR professionals await updates regarding the limits the IRS allows for certain tax-free benefits. We can calm our loins now as...
Oct 29, 2020Preparing for Paid Family Leave - Part TwoBoth Massachusetts and Connecticut are in the midst of rolling out Paid Family and Medical Leave programs. This is part one of what CT emplo
Oct 25, 2020Preparing for Paid Family Leave Programs - Part OneBoth Massachusetts and Connecticut are in the midst of rolling out Paid Family and Medical Leave programs. This is part one of what MA
Oct 14, 2020Three Compliance Essentials in Every HandbookEvery company should have an employee handbook. I repeat every company should have an employee handbook. Whether you’re writing a...
Oct 11, 2020Reclaiming the Human in Human ResourcesI shared a post on Instagram from @hr.shook that said “Take back HUMAN resources” placing an emphasis on the human part which hit me...
Sep 15, 2020Employer Win: CT Extends Sexual Harassment Prevention Training DeadlineWe'll call it a win for employers that the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) has extended the training deadline for...
Aug 19, 2020Don’t Pack Everything into the Suitcase When You’re Sending an Employee Out the DoorThe termination. It’s usually the final part of the employee lifecycle. Sometimes it’s because an employee has decided to move on and...
Jul 30, 2020Worker's Compensation and COVID for CT EmployersI think working in Human Resources for so long has made me a little bit naive about how complicated new laws and regulations are to the...
Jul 10, 2020Don't Write Your Employee Handbook Without This Information!One thing we’ve noticed with the pandemic is that employers have become more aware of the need for sound and thorough policies and...
Apr 21, 2020It Sounds Like a Management ProblemConsultants are known for giving the standard answer to almost all questions of “It depends…” Though I give that response a lot, my most...
Apr 7, 2020What to Expect from Your Employer During a PandemicI posted the other day on my Instagram that the current pandemic is really testing HR departments and professionals. The information is...
Apr 2, 2020Families First Coronavirus Response ActInformation overload. I'm feeling it and I'm sure you are too. To help avoid any confusion, inappropriate interpretation and...
Mar 26, 2020Lay Off vs. FurloughMy days have been spent helping clients navigate the current economic landscape in the most business savvy and humane manner. They’re...
Mar 24, 2020Mental Health Resources During a PandemicThese are wild times for everyone. I don’t know that business owners/employers or the workforce could have prepared for where we are...