Stay compliant with HR audits and strengthen your team
Like a tune-up that keeps your car running smoothly, Human Resources Compliance Audits make sure your company is following its policies and meeting the requirements of changing laws. Companies must comply with federal and state laws through policies that provide the...
Melody L. Beach Consulting Group buys Dube Consulting
I want to share the exciting news about my company! I have purchased Dube Consulting from my longtime friend and colleague, Nancy Dube. The closing this month coincides with the third anniversary of the opening of my business, Melody L. Beach Consulting Group. If you...
Reopen businesses safely for employees, customers
The unknowns of COVID-19 and a cautious reopening of society are causing a lot of stress for employees and employers alike. Employers are facing myriad considerations as Massachusetts businesses gradually return to a new normal. Employees, meanwhile, may not want to...
Keep your resume fresh
Always keep your resume updated. You never know when you might need one. When more than 30 million people find themselves without work just since March, an updated resume has never been more important. In the wake of the economic upheaval brought on by the...
April: Annual reviews of employee handbooks are essential
Change is the only constant in life, according to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. This also is true of employee handbooks. To keep up with ever-changing laws and company policies, employers need to review employee handbooks annually with a Human Resources...
Employer Policies for Coping with Coronavirus
I am sharing an additional blog this month due to the fast-changing workplace issues concerning the spread of coronavirus and its impact on day-to-day business. For the latest federal guidelines, visit the Department of Labor’s website at...
March: Why workplace sexual harassment training is crucial
Harvey Weinstein’s conviction last month on charges of rape and criminal sexual assault is a pivotal event in the #MeToo movement. For employers, the Hollywood producer’s verdict should serve as a reminder of the importance of preventing sexual harassment in the...
February: HR consultants can save employers time, money
Small and mid-size employers often don’t have the time to handle day-to-day Human Resources tasks, but they may not have the finances to have a Human Resources manager on staff. A Human Resources consultant has the experience and expertise to step in and handle HR...
January: New year, new laws
The new year rings in new laws and changes in laws that employers and employees alike should know about. Workers in 24 states and 48 cities and counties will earn more money with an increase in the minimum wage in 2020, according to the National Employment Law...
