Employees who make less than $35,568 a year are eligible for overtime pay. HR professionals and employers have been awaiting the final overtime rules update since the proposed rule in 2016.  The 2016 proposal presented a salary basis that was… Read More >>

Tags: DOL, federal overtime rule, new federal overtime rules, overtime laws

October 1, 2019

The New Hampshire Department of Labor requires all New Hampshire businesses with employees to display these posters in a prominent location in every place of employment.  This information is important in order to ensure employees are aware of their legal rights… Read More >>

Tags: DOL Employment Posters, employee rights, employment posters

September 24, 2019

  A Department of Labor audit can have a significant impact on your organization, costing your company anywhere from $500-$5,000,000 in fines and penalties. The first step to surviving an audit is knowing what to expect and being prepared. The… Read More >>

Tags: Audit, compliance, DOL Audit, Employee Complaints, employee satisfaction, employees, hr consultation, HR Synergy, Mock Department of Labor Audit, outsourced HR

October 1, 2018

During the summer months, many of your employees may begin to dress down.  Some may even cross the line in terms of what is appropriate for the workplace. In this month’s HR Synergy blog, we discuss why you need a… Read More >>

Tags: hr consultation, HR policy, HR Services for NH Businesses, HR Services for NH Nonprofits, HR Synergy, outsourced HR, Outsourced HR NH, summer dress code policy

July 19, 2018

With marijuana becoming legal in most states, how are employers adapting to the changing drug policies? Although marijuana is still illegal at the federal level, thirty (30) states have permitted the use of medical marijuana and approximately nine (9) states… Read More >>

Tags: drug and alcohol policy, drug testing, marijuana use in the workplace, policies and procedures, zero tolerance policy

June 6, 2018

The Pros and Cons of Telecommuting Advances in technology such as wireless devices, web applications, and internet-based software has created the mobile office, making it easier for employees to virtually work from anywhere.   Research shows that approximately 30 million Americans… Read More >>

Tags: flexible schedule, mobile office, telecommuting, work from home

June 5, 2018

A Message From Our Guest Blogger: As a young athlete, I remember a coach saying this at an event and it stuck with me.  Luckily for me, I had speed – but my skills were lacking.  I was chosen by… Read More >>

Tags: Coaching, employee satisfaction, Employee Training, employees, hr consultation, Mentor

May 3, 2018

  An Onboarding Program Helps Prepare Employees for Success! Employee Scenario: “A few years ago I started a new job at a well-known organization. Although I was very excited about the opportunity and new experiences, in the first few weeks my… Read More >>

Tags: employee orientation, employee retention, new employee, new hire, onboarding, onboarding program, reduce turnover

March 13, 2018

NCS President and CEO Deborah A. P. Hersman said, “OSHA’s Top 10 List is more than just a list, it is a blueprint for keeping workers safe.”  Since the top five on the list is identical to the top five… Read More >>

February 15, 2018

Your Employees are your Company’s Most Valuable Asset! Who or what is the most valuable asset (MVA) of your company? Employees should be considered the MVA of every organization. Without MVA’s how will your company meet the needs and demands… Read More >>

Tags: compensation analysis, diversity in the workplace, employee mentoring, employee onboarding, employee surveys, management training, stay interviews, work life balance

February 1, 2018

Sign & Post Your OSHA 300A Form by February 1, 2018 Many but not all employers must complete the OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping forms on an ongoing basis.  Employers with 10 or fewer employees throughout the previous calendar year do… Read More >>

Tags: OSHA, Posting Requirements, Safety and Compliance

January 18, 2018

When you’re an entrepreneur your time is your most valued asset.  It is important to stay focused on BOTH your business and your personal life! For small-business owners, and entrepreneurs with a growing business work-life balance has become one of… Read More >>

Tags: delegating, entrepreneur, personal time, scheduling, time management, work life balance

January 16, 2018

This feels like good timing, while Harvey & Irma are major news items. Irma caused some minor screen damage to an employee’s home in Florida, but the neighborhood was blessed for the most part. Others in the paths were not… Read More >>

Tags: Emergency Response Plan, HR Compliance, OSHA, safety regulations

September 14, 2017

Minimize HR Headaches and Avoid Costly Litigation Human Resources is an important part of the functionality of any company. If it is not managed properly it can create a lot of headaches and cost employers thousands in legal fees and… Read More >>

Tags: compliance, employees, hr consultation, hr mistakes to avoid, hr policies, hr procedures, HR Synergy, legal fees

August 18, 2017

Are You Using the Most Recent Version of the I9 Form? USCIS released a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, on July 17. Employers can use this revised version or continue using Form I-9 with a revision date… Read More >>

Tags: Employment Eligibility Verification, employment forms, hr consultation, HR Synergy, I9 form, I9 Form Updates, outsourced HR, revised version of Form I-9, updated employment forms

July 25, 2017

OSHA Delays Date for Electronic Reporting Compliance On 6/27/17, OSHA announced a delay in the electronic reporting compliance date of the rule. They have postponed the date until 12/1/17.  This requirement for employers is to file their OSHA 300A form… Read More >>

July 24, 2017

Inclusion—Diversity in the Workplace If you’ve ever heard of the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” then you should also heed the same advice when it comes to the diversity of your workplace.  Put the future of… Read More >>

Tags: diversifying, diversity, diversity in the workplace, HR Synergy, inclusion

June 28, 2017

Ouch! Going to work can hurt. In fact, every day, more than 30,000 workers are injured at work or develop occupational illnesses. And these injuries come at a high cost. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, our nation’s… Read More >>

Tags: #hrsynergy, #outsourcedhr, #preventingworkplaceaccidents, #preventingworkplaceinjuries, #safetymanual, #safetypolicies

June 16, 2017

Did March Madness Happen at Your Office? In light of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness that just came to pass, basketball fans across the country got excited to find out who would win the tournament and who… Read More >>

Tags: March Madness, office betting, office gambling, repurcussions, risks

April 23, 2017

As a business owner, you want to retain your employees and have them stay with your company for as long as possible as it can get costly to replace your staff frequently.  Nobody wants to put in money to hire… Read More >>

Tags: employee retention, happier employees, healthier business, job satisfaction, teamwork

April 23, 2017