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Sep 25

To Be or Not to Be Remote – Is the Hybrid Work Model Here to Save the Day?

The COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns may feel like a long time ago now. But in reality, only three years have passed since all our lives...

Sep 11

August 2023 Compliance Update

Handbooks Are On the Front Page The NLRB clearly didn’t take the summer off. This month, the NLRB’s Stericycle decision reversed the...

Aug 1

July 2023 Compliance Update

I9 Verification Employers who use E-Verify have slightly more flexibility regarding remote verification. If you’re using E-Verify...

Jul 25

Dress-Coding for Success: How to Write and Enforce a Workplace Dress Code

“The only rule is don’t be boring, and dress cute wherever you go.” – Paris Hilton We’ve all received an invitation to an event and had...

Jul 9

How to Respond to CT Unemployment Fraud

Generally speaking, unemployment claims are considered to be a hassle by employers everywhere. The headache of dealing with appeals,...

Jun 28

Does an Employee Have to Sign a Write-Up? 3 Steps to Take if They Refuse.

Jun 21

Why You Need to Add JAN to Your Employer & Employee Toolbox Today

Ask a Boss – What is the Job Accommodation Network? Let’s talk about the Job Accommodation Network (better known as JAN). The platform is...

Jun 14

The Top Four Things Employers Should Be Doing to Manage Employee Reviews

The Ultimate Employer Guide from BCHR. If you’re a small business owner, you probably spend a decent amount of time monitoring customer...

May 18

In Their Eras Era –

How Small Businesses are Prepping for Sold-Out Taylor Swift Shows in Their Cities After a bitter battle with Ticketmaster, pop star...

Apr 21

Ask a Boss: How to Navigate Business as a Female Leader in HR

This week, our founder (and fearless leader) Dana Dowdell is in the hot seat. A self-proclaimed HR fanatic, she’s been pushing boundaries...

Apr 11

What We're Watching | Business Owner Action Steps & Polyamory Protections

What We're Watching, a weekly summary from the team at Boss Consulting HR, to highlight the ever-moving parts that is Human Resources....

Apr 5

The MyCTSavings Program is Here – Bridging the Savings Gap in Connecticut.

The MyCTSavings program is a state-initiated retirement savings program. And it’s spearheaded by Connecticut Comptroller, Sean Scanlon....

Mar 29

Communications & HR – The new way to recruit & retain. Here’s how to start now.

When it comes to an HR skill set, the focus is often placed on compliance over technical skills. But in today’s digital world, HR...

Mar 22

Overtime Liability & Clean Slates | This is What We're Watching.

What We're Watching: a summary from the team at Boss Consulting HR, to highlight the ever-moving parts that is Human Resources. Federal...

Mar 17

Top 10 HR Mistakes Small Business Owners Make & How You Can Avoid Making Them

Oh hey, small business owners. We know there’s so much on your plate that it’s easy to let Human Resources slip through the cracks. But...

Mar 1

What We're Watching | The Top 5 February Employment Law Updates.

What We're Watching, a weekly summary from the team at Boss Consulting HR, to highlight the ever-moving parts that is Human Resources....

Feb 21

Is an Intern a Contractor? 3 Simple Ways to Know the Difference

If you’ve ever asked yourself if you can classify an intern as a contractor, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re genuinely in the dark about...

Feb 15

What We're Watching | Small Business Owners, 9 Dates You Need to Put on Your Calendar Now

What We're Watching, a weekly summary from the team at Boss Consulting HR, to highlight the ever-moving parts that is Human Resources. As...

Feb 7

How Effective Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Can Save Your Business

And why it’s already too late when a claim is filed. Sexual harassment prevention training. Yep, we said it. Your employees dread it,...

Feb 2

Why Strategic HR Will Make You a Better HR Leader

The future is here, and it’s in strategic HR. The old fashion understanding of HR was payroll, punishment, and whatever couldn’t fit...