I-9 Update
by Jason on Aug.05, 2010
Starting August 22, U.S. employers will be able to complete, sign, scan and store Form I-9 electronically. A new ruling passed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement also states that employers must complete Form I-9 within three business (not calendar) days of the date the employee is hired. continue reading…
Manual Material Handling: A Focus on Overexertion Injuries
by Jason on Jul.30, 2010
OSHA Standards Material handling is the movement, storage, and control of goods and products. It can be achieved either by manual or mechanical means. Manual material handling (MMH) relies on force and effort supplied by the human body. It is most common in industrial settings, such as manufacturing or warehousing, but can be found in most any industry. Manual material handling is associated with performing lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, and carrying tasks. The 2009 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index of the top 10 causes of disabling injuries in 2007 (estimated at $52 billion) shows that overexertion represents nearly 13% of all injuries and 24% of all workers compensation costs for the WC insurance industry. Low back pain is a common complaint from performing these activities, but upper extremity disorders such as shoulder pain are common as well. continue reading…
Tips for Job Seekers
by Jason on Jul.29, 2010
Whether you are seeking a job with a staffing firm or a Fortune 500 company, the process is pretty much the same. Start by crafting a compelling résumé. This will help you identify your marketable skills. Then, before you apply for a job, make sure that your skills match what the company is looking for. If so, prepare an effective cover letter and send it to the prospective employer along with your résumé. If you get an interview, get ready for it well before you go. There may be more than one. For example, your first interview may be with a staffing firm and your second one with its client. continue reading…
Sales Leadership Roundtable Now Forming
by Jason on Jul.29, 2010
Sidehill Consulting is in the process of forming a new Sales Leadership Roundtable. “This is a great opportunity for business owners and sales leaders to develop their skills and learn from their peers,” according to Jon Anderson, owner of Sidehill Consulting. continue reading…
Masiello HR Solutions Payroll Services!
by Jason on Jul.27, 2010
Regain control of your time, and leave the complexities of payroll processing to Masiello HR Solutions. Our solutions combine payroll management tools with accurate payroll processing, tax preparation, direct deposit, and other vital services. With our friendly, local support, you’ll be well-prepared to handle your company’s payroll needs.
Whether you have 2 or 200 employees, our payroll administrators can help:
- Minimize your administrative costs
- Meet the needs and expectations of your employees
- Maximize the time your HR staff has to focus on strategic objectives
Take control of your time, stop the distractions… call us today at 800-639-7021.
Our Payroll Service Includes:
- Multiple employee pay options including Direct Deposit, Paperless Payroll or Paper Checks
- Garnishment Payment Options
- Four standard reports including payroll register and general ledger for your accountant or bookkeeper
- Tax Services including federal, state and local tax payments
- Secure Storage of Information
- Quick answers from our friendly, knowledgeable staff
- Web based login for your employees pay statements and W-2s
For more information please visit this site: Masiello HR Solutions Payroll Administration
Masiello Employment Services Earns WRC Certification
by Jason on Jul.23, 2010
Masiello Employment Services, Inc. announced today that they have now been awarded Workers’ Compensation Risk Certification (WRC).
The WRC program recognizes staffing companies that practice best in class risk management to reduce workplace injuries and related costs. WRC certified companies maintain that a focus on safety and risk management protects their employees while offering a higher level of service to clients.
“Masiello Employment Services, Inc. is a family owned staffing business”, said Jason Chagnon, company President. “Our staffing professionals are dedicated to providing opportunities in safe work environments. Our primary objective is to fill positions for reputable companies and organizations whose employment practices are safe, healthy and fair. We are confident that the WRC certification will only further our success in this regard.”
Masiello Employment is the only staffing company in New Hampshire that currently holds this designation. They are 1 of 4 companies in Massachusetts with the certification. Additionally, they are the only staffing company servicing the Brattleboro, VT area with the certification.
To be awarded certification, companies undergo a thorough review of their operational practices as they apply to hiring and screening, substance abuse, talent matching, employee orientation, client safety evaluations and partnerships, incident investigations and corrective measures, and return-to-work programs. The results are compared against a system of best practices developed by an advisory council of insurance carriers, insurance brokers, and staffing industry risk managers.
Information about WRC certification is published on the program’s Web site at staffingWRCs.com.
The Hannah Grimes Business Incubator Program
by Jason on Jul.16, 2010
“A home away from home” for small business providing education, support and below-market rates on professional space to small businesses in a “Mixed-Use Incubator” setting.
Business incubators nurture the development of entrepreneurial companies, helping them survive and grow during their start-up period when they are most vulnerable to failure. According to the National Businesses Incubation Association, businesses that participate in incubators see their rate of survival increase to 87% versus a 44% survival rate for a non-incubated business. Research has shown that for every $1 of estimated public operating subsidy provided the incubator, clients and graduates of incubators generate approximately $30 in local tax revenue alone. continue reading…
Unlock the Past, Protect the Future
by Jason on Jul.15, 2010
By James Wyatt Brannock Jr. and Kelly G. Verberg
Corporate scandal. Workplace violence. Security threats. These issues loom large in the minds of employees and employers alike.
More than 60% of employees say that feeling safe at work is a priority in job satisfaction, according to the Society for Human Resource Management.
In addition, SHRM reports that nearly 60% of human resource professionals are concerned about workplace violence. And to help make their workplaces safer, more than 80% of them investigate the backgrounds of potential employees. continue reading…
Center City Design – Keene
by Chip on Jun.28, 2010
Written by Chip Huckins
In attending the recent 2-day “Center City Design” workshop regarding 4-proposed options for developing land on Gilbo Ave., I came away thinking that one option stood out from the rest: the “Keene State College Indoor Track/Greater Keene Civic Center”
Why?
Governor Lynch Signs Jobs Initiative Into Law
by Jason on May.25, 2010
CONCORD – Governor John Lynch today signed into law his new, innovative jobs initiative aimed at helping workers and companies recover from the recession.
New Hampshire Working is a three-part initiative introduced by Governor Lynch. It is designed to help companies and workers avoid layoffs, help unemployed workers return to work and provide training to help workers get new jobs.
“Our number one focus must continue to be helping companies and workers recover from this recession,” Governor Lynch said. “We cannot and we will not rest until everyone who wants a job can get a job. With this legislation, we are providing businesses and citizens with new help to get back to work and to recover from the recession.” continue reading…










