New Hampshire Business Review - Nov. 3, 2023

November 3, 2023

Jeff Feingold

Out-of-state employment laws

Vineesha Sow,

Take time to examine employment laws for remote employees who work in another state

After Lewiston shootings, NH lawmakers divided on gun policy changes

Mara Hoplamazian-NH Public Radio,

Democrats want stricter gun controls; Republicans prefer status quo

Recruitment and retention is an ongoing battle

NH Business Review Staff,

NH businesses know they have to fight a battle to recruit top-notch talent, head off potential labor shortages and retain their most experienced employees.

(Opinion) Reduce Obesity Act can improve quality of life

Melissa Scull,

Due to their popularity and effectiveness, anti-obesity medications (AOMs) have recently seen increased visibility in the media and public discourse

Anesthesiologist shortage leads to delays in some surgeries at Keene hospital

Olivia Belanger-The Keene Sentinel,

Cheshire Medical Center in Keene has had to postpone some elective surgeries due to a shortage of anesthesiologists, a spokesperson said.

Dartmouth 5-year plan to focus on mental health

Nora Doyle-Burr -Valley News,

Dartmouth College released a new strategic plan for mental health and well-being, following President Sian Leah Beilock’s inaugural address.

Program trains Army medics for advanced emergency medicine tech certification

Laconia Daily Sun Staff,

Lakes Region Community College has a program that trains Army medics for advanced emergency medicine tech certification

Despite low snowfall and summer shutdown, Gunstock pays county record revenue cut

Catherine McLaughlin/The Laconia Daily Sun,

Gunstock Area Commissioners present a check for Gunstock Mountain Resort’s annual contribution to the Belknap County budget.

New Construction Of A House Framed New Construction Of A House Building A New House From The Ground Up

(Opinion) We have a few questions for the presidential candidates

Josh Reap,

NH and Vermont contractors have concerns about federal mandates that favor unions

Key takeaways from Bank of America Institute report

NH Business Review Staff,

Summary of Bank of America Institute report on Northeast's population loss, it also sees strong consumer spending and future manufacturing growth

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The next evolution of workplace well-being

For a long time, workplace wellness was viewed through a fairly narrow lens: reminders to schedule an annual physical, a blood pressure screening, maybe a gym reimbursement. Those efforts still matter. But “wellness” has expanded, because the way we work and live has changed.