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(Ask the Experts) Office space strategies focus on flexibility, hybrid options

Where and how businesses operate is undergoing a huge shift. Some workplaces that transitioned to remote positions during the pandemic have found that continues to work best for them, while others see fully in-person as their way forward. Some are finding a middle ground with hybrid options. What they all share is a need for flexible options in a changing office space market.

Avoiding political conflict

A number of hot-button issues like immigration, gun control and reproductive rights dominate the cable news shows and social media comment sections. With so much political strife, how can employers avoid politically motivated conflict in the workplace?

Retain employees for good

Founded four generations ago, the Morin family’s hospitality businesses have endured for 110 years. Beginning as an Attleboro, Massachusetts-based cable car diner, the family’s businesses now include restaurants, catering operations and special events venues.

Building bridges

We are lucky in New Hampshire to have a strong and thriving small business community. At Seacoast Outright, we are thankful for our ongoing partnership with the Portsmouth Chamber Collaborative that allows us to be a resource and a partner with the local business community.

Paying for complaints

I’ve written about this several times over the last 20-something years, but it looks like it’s time to do it again. I’ve explained this to several people recently, yet so many others still don’t understand the phenomenon.

Redefining retirement

The concept of retirement is evolving, as people look at options beyond “traditional” retirement, like phased retirement, second “later in life” careers, and alternative income streams. So, how, and why, are we redefining retirement?

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