A Small-Business Toolbox
Many small businesses have a small human resources team. In many cases, one person is responsible for handling HR, along with other duties. Those outside of HR don’t always understand or appreciate what the function can do for their organization. Effective human resource management can help an organization in two major ways. It can manage risk by helping the organization avoid costly fines and lawsuits; and it can enhance productivity...
Suicide Prevention Group Offers Youth Help Via Texting
Boston — With younger generations using cellphones less for actual conversation and more for text messaging, suicide prevention organizations are setting up ways that let distraught youths seek help that way. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teenagers and college-age adults, making a text messaging initiative — started this month by Samaritans Inc. of Massachusetts to supplement the more traditional phone help line —...
As Fair Nears, League of NH Craftsmen Has 2 New Leaders
Newbury, n.h. — When the 82nd New Hampshire League of Craftsmen’s Fair opens Saturday, there will be two new faces leading the event, which has become an annual pilgrimage for many in New England. Jane Oneail took over as executive director of the league on May 18, succeeding Susie Lowe-Stockwell, who retired after leading the organization for more than 18 years, and Kate Sussman took over as operations director on June 8. “In some...
