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What are the HR Building Blocks for Start Ups?

Start-up businesses face many challenges as they navigate growth.  Setting up the proper HR processes and systems to attract employees and manage risk is vital in helping you steer through the many daily details needed to be completed to run a successful business.  That’s where we can help. Saleha Walsh, our Director of the Human… Read more »

Check It Off Your List! How To Get Things Done – And Done Right

Is getting things done and done right at the top of your priorities list?  Then you should consider using checklists.  No matter how experienced you are or how much of an expert you may be, a well-designed checklist can improve outcomes. In his bestseller The Checklist Manifesto, Atul Gawande argues that the very systems designed… Read more »

Should I Download That App?

Smartphones are a part of daily life and people constantly download a variety of apps that peak their interest.  Most individuals think all apps are innocent and safe, but are they?  Actually…some apps can be dangerous.  Most apps can entertain you and keep you organized and up-to-date, but you need to be wary of a… Read more »

Can Food Solve All Problems In The Workplace?

Maintaining employee morale can be a difficult task, especially with all the challenges facing small businesses. While there are many different ways that employees can be motivated and morale can be improved, one of the simplest is to offer food as a gift or thank you. This may represent an extra expense, but the benefits… Read more »

Are Your Hiring Expectations Realistic?

Hiring is on the rebound in Massachusetts. That means the pool of top-notch candidates is shrinking and competition to bring them on board is fierce for small businesses. It also means that having realistic hiring expectations is key to finding the candidates that are the best fit for your company. Defining Realistic The Rolling Stones… Read more »

Look Beyond a Resume to Find the Best Employees

A lot of job applicants can make themselves look good on paper, and a lot of employers have hired a person who had all the right experience, but didn’t perform up to their expectations. By incorporating behavioral interview questions into candidate interviews, hiring managers are better able to gauge how a candidate will respond in… Read more »