What is the Next Normal?

What is the Next Normal?

by Tom Wilson and Larry Reissman There are those who believe that once the Covid-19 virus is contained, life will return to normal. But, after September 11, 2001, life did not return to what then was considered normal. What will life be like after this pandemic? This...
Preparing to Return to Work – Base Pay Fundamentals

Preparing to Return to Work – Base Pay Fundamentals

by Rhonda Farrington While many organizations are freezing any planned hiring, and others have had to lay off or furlough employees, preparing your organization for when business returns to a post pandemic normal is an essential way for Human Resources to support the...
Pandemic Pay Practices – What is Happening Here?

Pandemic Pay Practices – What is Happening Here?

by Larry Reissman As companies address their unique challenges directly related to the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic, pay is changing dramatically. Employees are greatly concerned with retaining their jobs and their income; employers are greatly concerned with their...
Equity Compensation When a Pandemic Happens

Equity Compensation When a Pandemic Happens

by Tom Wilson “A dime ain’t worth a nickel anymore.” — Yogi Berra The current Covid-19 pandemic is creating significant confusion regarding what to do about equity awards – stock options, restricted stock, RSU’s, performance-based stock units, etc. This article...
Senior-Level Retirement Gridlock in a Pandemic

Senior-Level Retirement Gridlock in a Pandemic

by Tom Wilson Well before the emergency of the Covid-19 pandemic there was a crisis forming in many organizations. This is a demographic crisis where highly experienced, senior level people who in the past would move on with retirement, are now staying put. This has...
AG Healey Issues Guidance for Employers on Equal Pay Law

AG Healey Issues Guidance for Employers on Equal Pay Law

Important information: Updated Law Goes Into Effect July 1, 2018; AG’s Office launching new website, webinar series to educate employers. Below is the news release from March 1, 2018: BOSTON – To ensure that employers are prepared for the updated Massachusetts Equal...