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What Employers Need to Know About MA’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Act

There’s nothing like voter fear to get politicians moving! In an unusual show of bipartisanship, the Mass legislature quickly came together in June and produced Bill H.4640, commonly called the “Grand Bargain.” Signed immediately by governor Charlie Baker, the public-private collaboration places Massachusetts in the company of seven other states that have established paid family and medical leave benefits (PFML). …

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Employers and Job-Seekers: The Autumn Hiring Harvest Begins, Starting Now!

With Labor Day behind us and the kids back to school, now is the time for companies and potential employees to connect. As hiring managers hurry to place people ASAPin unfilled positions from the dog days of summer, job seekers will be happy to know that September and October are two of the hottest months in the jobs market. In both instances, …

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The Limitless Value of Initiative

A consultant, who works out of her home office, used a software security service as part of her internet package.  After upgrading to a fiber optic system, the software wouldn’t work.  As the problem repeatedly recurred even after reinstalling, she called her internet company’s helpline. While she shouldn’t have been too surprised given the technical nature of internet services, the …

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Don’t Let Labor Shortages Slow Your Growth!

It’s what Americans have been waiting for:   Personal and disposable income is trending up .04 percent in May, allowing people to feel more comfortable spending on goods and services. Consumer sentiment is at a 3-month high, led by optimism about job growth and retention. Claims for unemployment benefits continue to drop to near-record lows. In most states, the labor …