Blog and Insights (Page 11)

Apr 19, 2018-5 min read

Arguably, the most fascinating Washington hearings lately have been the Mark Zuckerberg grillings by Congress. They revealed key takeaways for social media platforms and ISPs regarding privacy protections, but more valuable on a personal level were the reminders that once you are online, you are EVERYWHERE! There may be consequences for what we post every...

Apr 4, 2018-3 min read

If you are a Massachusetts small business with at least six, full or part-time employees whose non-disabled employees are on a state subsidized healthcare plan like the ConnectorCare program OR MassHealth, then get ready for your first quarterly fine due by April 30, 2018! Bill H.3822 passes on August 1, 2017 Massachusetts is not alone […]

Mar 14, 2018-4 min read

Everyone wants to oversee something, even if it is only controlling their own environment. In the workplace, being in charge signifies that you’ve “arrived.” That your efforts have been noted and found worthy of advancement. Therefore, it is frustrating when you get passed over every time an opportunity to supervise presents itself. If this happens […]

Feb 15, 2018-3 min read

Just like a relationship, disappointment with an employer, brand, or service provider is inevitable. Hard feelings used to be expressed over a drink and gripe session with friends, but today it’s simpler to air grievances by popping online to Google, Yelp, Glassdoor, or any number of digital review sites, where you can let the poison […]

Jan 26, 2018-5 min read

Assess your Attitudes, Abilities, and Skills for Success in 2018 So how is it going with the New Year’s resolutions? Making good progress on that weight loss, exercise, paying off bills, and Netflix binge-watching? If you are like many people, you look at January as the ideal time to begin anew and set some solid […]

Jan 2, 2018-4 min read

Looking back over an eventful 2017, we can only assume more of the same, uber-dynamic challenges, but also opportunities for growth in 2018. With innovative technology driving changes in customer communications and marketing, IT and internet security, and dynamic workflow and human resource policies, companies – and especially small businesses – may find […]

Dec 19, 2017-3 min read

The beginning of a new year is a fine time to take stock of where you are in your career and whether some changes might be in order. Is your job feeling stale and unchallenging compared to your growing skills? Maybe your company isn’t boosting its salary and benefits to match the improving economy. In […]

Nov 22, 2017-4 min read

The holiday season is the best time of year to recognize and thank employees for their dedication and hard work. However, this year’s barrage of sexual harassment headlines may have some nervous employers contemplating going all Grinch on their staff and canceling the festivities. What happens if the combination of party buzz, mistletoe, and fancy […]

Nov 16, 2017-4 min read

Congratulations, you’ve made it to the third-tier interviews, and the hiring manager wants to check your professional references. Have you ever wondered how the conversation goes when your potential employer calls your former supervisor to discuss…you? A reference follow-up call can happen anywhere – in an elevator in Seattle, or on vacation in […]

Oct 26, 2017-4 min read

How amazing is visual communication? Skype, Facetime, WhatsApp, Google Hangouts – these are all awesome until we are accidentally photo bombed by a half-naked little brother during an important sales call. Or, we create a perceptual problem defending our work-at-home hours to our boss while our husband loads the jet skis in the background. […]