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Research shows, PEOs keep turnover low and survival high
For those of us who have been part of the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) industry for a generation, it came as no surprise. Our clients get it too. Now, in a white paper authored by Dr....
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Ebola concerns in the American workplace
There is much on the American news landscape to pervade our national conscience. The ISIL crisis in Syria and Iraq and the mid-term elections have been getting a fair amount of air time, but not nearly...
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On National Boss’s Day, How to Deal with a Horrible Boss
Manager and employee relationships are critical when it comes to an employee’s personal success within the company. Waking up and going to work every morning is so much easier when you feel recognized...
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New employer requirements following the November elections
Election Day is around the corner, and if you’re like me you have grown weary of the constant media bombardment touting or disparaging candidates and referendum questions alike. In Massachusetts, we...
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NH unemployment rate shows improvement. Helping vets can make it better.
On October 29, the New England Leadership Council of the National Association of Professional Employers (NAPEO) held a members forum in Concord, New Hampshire. Invited speakers included John Beardmore,...
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DOL cracks down on employer misclassifications of workers
Recently, the US Department of Labor awarded $10.2 million to 19 states to ramp up their enforcement activities. Specifically, the department is searching for businesses that misclassify workers as...
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Job protection for pregnant workers
When an employee is injured on the job, it is good business practice for an employer to offer the injured worker a temporary “light duty” job assignment when applicable. It makes sense for some very...
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President Signs Six Year Extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA)
On January 12, President Obama signed a six year re-authorization of TRIA, which comes as good news for small business owners. Had TRIA not been reauthorized, it would have resulted in considerable...
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Independent Contractor Misclassification Comes Under “Uber” Scrutiny
When is an Independent Contractor really an employee? That is a question that regulators and the judicial system have been wrestling with for years. And that’s something that business owners should pay...
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The Changing Economic Landscape in China Affects Small Businesses in the US
In 2006, I visited Shanghai with a group of fellow students from Boston University as we wrapped up our MBA studies. While I don’t have the space to share the details of our experience here, there...
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