Human Resource Partners Newsletter

September 2011: HRP Launches Social Media, Dover Makes Top 100, Warnings Replace Some Fines, 2009 COBRA Subsidy Ends, + Links to Free Mandatory Workplace Posters

HRP’s September 2011 newsletter contained a diverse array of important information and updates.  We announced the launch of our social media platforms, and invited everyone to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and connect on LinkedIn.  September was a time to celebrate Dover, NH’s recognition among the “Top 100 Places to Live” by Money Magazine.  It was noted August 13th was the effective date of a new labor law… Read more »


Will Curiosity Kill the Cat? Internet Candidate Research

Hiring a new employee can be stressful. Will the person be the right fit for our workplace? Do they have the right skills? In order to alleviate this stress it is critical to learn as much as we can about that person before making them an offer of employment. For many of us the Internet has become another arrow in our quiver in order to gain more information that will… Read more »


Engagement and Retention

Your Competitive Edge During a Recession Recently I spoke with a CEO at a high tech company and asked what actions his company was taking to retain its employees. The response was startling – nothing. His thinking was given the current economy employees should feel lucky to have a job! If there was ever a time employers should work hard to retain their A-players and keep them engaged it is… Read more »