Department of Labor releases ruling on overtime
Starting July 1, 2024, the final rule sets the standard salary level for executive, administrative and professional exempt employees under the FLSA at $844 per week
Business Advice
Global conflicts have impact
Conflict in their origin countries can cause trauma for immigrants in NH
A lesson from GE
Well, it seems GE stock is getting back up there, and people think it’s time for a celebration. Really?
(Ask the Experts) What to know when investing in solar energy
Our panel discusses what solar project options are out there, and how to take advantage of available incentives for energy system upgrades and solar power.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s updated guidance
Conflict between diversity training and religious beliefs
ARMI project secures $100 million from Department of Defense
10-year agreement for Dean Kamen-led biofabrication effort in Manchester builds on federal Tech Hub designation
Hypertherm is pioneering a sustainable future
At Hypertherm Associates, we believe in the power of action. We take a long-range view and understand that our decisions today shape the world of tomorrow. As a result, we are steadfast in our commitment to science-based targets for reducing our carbon emissions, minimizing waste, and fostering a circular economy.
Eclipse reflections
In 1963, I witnessed my first eclipse — outside the zone of totality on the coast of Maine. I “saw” it through a shoebox fashioned into a pinhole camera, following instructions in a State of Maine leaflet.
Staying out of trouble
I got some challenges on my Feb. 23 article, “Are the Numbers Really That Good?” They disagreed with a closing statement, “Honesty isn’t just the best policy; it’s the only policy for survival.” The challenges were nearly identical: “Sometimes you have to bend the rules to keep everything going.”
(Ask the Experts) Fostering mental health supports in the workplace
Responsible employers know that employees perform at their best when they’re in good physical and mental health. There is a growing focus on fostering a healthy business culture where work-life balance is prioritized and supports are available for those who may be struggling with mental health challenges. Maintain open communication on mental health and programs available to employees.
Join the Overwatch
Since the end of World War II, the United States has relied upon a technological advantage as both sword and shield in the fight to protect freedoms, industry, international relations and human rights across the globe. But time and distractions…
Talent strategies in the face of a worker shortage
The “silver tsunami” is hitting its peak as 4.1 million Americans will turn 65 each year between 2024 and 2027, according to a report by the Alliance for Lifetime Income.
NH’s new comprehensive privacy law
On March 6, Gov. Chris Sununu approved Senate Bill 255-FN, a comprehensive privacy law designed to protect consumers’ personal data. The law will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
(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?
