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Leadership Summit 2026

Join us at EANE’s 2026 Leadership Summit on April 9, 2026 , at the MGM Grand in Springfield, MA. This year’s theme, “Elevate Your Impact,” isn’t about incremental change. It’s about becoming the intentional, focused, and enthusiastic leader your organization needs in 2026. This...

 04-09-2026 | 08:00 - 17:00 ET
 Springfield MA

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The Future of HR Belongs to the Bold. Are You One of Them?

October 6, 2025 Beacon Article , Blog By Pam Thornton Measure Yourself Against the Future Ready HR Competencies and See Where You Stand. Let’s be honest, HR is changing faster than most organizations realize. Employees are requiring personalization on every front,...

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Connecticut Minimum Wage Increase in 2026 and Its Impact on PFML Benefits

October 6, 2025 Beacon Article, Blog By Mark Adams Connecticut’s 2026 Minimum Wage Increase Starting January 1, 2026, Connecticut’s minimum wage will rise from $16.35 to $16.94 per hour—a 3.6% increase—marking one of the highest in the nation and positioning CT as the second-highest...

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Massachusetts Pay Transparency Requirement – Effective October 29, 2025

October 6, 2025 Beacon Article, Blog By Mark Adams Starting October 29, 2025, Massachusetts employers with 25 or more employees whose primary place of work is in the Commonwealth must include a wage range—defined as “the annual salary range or hourly wage range that the employer...

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From the Gen Z Seat – Increasing Engagement with the Z Workforce

By Sam Borsari August 29, 2025 Beacon Article, Blog Characterized as digital natives and the generation who “expects it all,” Gen Z workers remain in the limelight among executives and HR leaders. But it’s not their unique traits or modern thinking that has everyone talking… It’s their...

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Massachusetts “Junk Fee” Regulations Taking Effect – Why It Affects HR

By Mark Adams August 29, 2025 Beacon Article, Blog Beginning September 2, 2025, Massachusetts employers will be subject to new regulations aimed at eliminating hidden or misleading charges, commonly referred to as “junk fees.” The regulations, issued under 940 CMR 38.00 – Unfair and...

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Future-Ready Teams Need Power Skills in the AI Era

By Gary Dawson August 29, 2025 Beacon Article, Blog As artificial intelligence revolutionizes the workplace, the spotlight is shifting to what truly makes us irreplaceably human. While AI excels at automating routine tasks and processing vast amounts of data, it’s our uniquely human...

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Misclassification of Independent Contractors: A Risky Proposition

By Mark Adams July 1st 2025 Beacon Article, Blog As the gig economy continues to flourish, many small businesses (and others) lean on independent contractors to stay agile and cost‑effective. However, misclassification isn’t just an HR oversight—it presents real financial, legal, and...

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Creating a Robust Training Plan on a Small Budget

By Gary Dawson July 30th 2025, Beacon Article, Blog In today’s ever-changing business environment, developing employee skills isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Yet many small businesses or lean teams face a significant challenge: how to deliver effective, engaging training when every penny...

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How Organizations Can Future Forecast for Their Training Needs

By Gary Dawson July 1st 2025 Beacon Article, Blog In today’s dynamic business landscape, forecasting training needs isn’t just beneficial, it’s mission critical. With accelerating AI, green economy shifts, demographic changes, and geopolitical instability, organization-wide learning...