Melody Beach featured on podcast “Tap Into the Power of U”
On Episode 4 of “Tap Into the Power of U”, Darlene and Melody discuss Melody’s 25 years of experience as a Human Resources professional and the many roles which that encompasses. Going out on her own and starting Melody L. Beach Consulting Group which is a...
New state law on Paid Family and Medical Leave
New state law on Paid Family and Medical Leave A new Massachusetts law on Paid Family and Medical Leave will take effect in 2021. Paid family and medical leave benefits will be available to eligible workers and will be funded by payroll deductions beginning Oct. 1,...
What Should be in my Employee Handbook?
You are sitting down and have decided to create or update your employee handbook. Then this one question keeps popping into your mind “what should be in my employee handbook?” and the answer you keep coming up with is “I don’t know”. Here are the items to consider: •...
Do I really need an employee handbook?
This was an interesting question and I am sure you are thinking that from an HR person the answer is “absolutely”. Actually, I would have to say “depends”. I know, wonderful, still not a decisive answer. Let me explain. It depends based on what you want the employee...
Lawsuits – It can happen to you.
Did you know that lawsuits, on average, cost a company $14.8M* annually in legal fees and fines? Not to mention, their reputation can be significantly impacted as a result of media scrutiny in the process. This is not something that you want to leave to chance because...
