Cristina Amyot

New jersey’s pay transparency law: what employers need to know before june 1, 2025

New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law: What Employers Need to Know Before June 1, 2025

By Cristina Amyot / May 22, 2025

If you have employees in New Jersey or are planning to hire there, there’s a new law taking effect on June 1, 2025, that you need to have on your radar. New Jersey joins a growing list of states in the U.S. that are requiring more transparency around pay. Here’s what’s changing, and how to…

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A diverse group collaborates at a table, hands joining in unity over notebooks and laptops, focused on cultural workplace differences.

Navigating Cultural Differences in the Workplace

By Cristina Amyot / April 24, 2025

This article is original published on Healthcare Business Management Association (https://www.hbma.org/). In a continuously expanding global economy, more U.S. based employees are regularly engaging with colleagues from diverse regions around the globe. Some of the most common partners include India, Mexico, and the United Kingdom, amongst many others, bringing their own distinct cultural values into…

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A person holding an "open" sign in a café, with a caption promoting the importance of succession planning for small businesses.

Succession Planning Isn’t Just for Big Companies- Here’s Why Your Small Business Needs One

By Cristina Amyot / April 21, 2025

When you’re running a small business, it’s easy to focus on what’s right in front of you: managing your clients, supporting your team, putting out fires, and meeting your business goals. In all the hustle and bustle of running a business, it’s easy to plan for what comes next, for our team to take a…

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Growth-oriented development ideas for your employees

Growth-Oriented Development Ideas for Your Employees 

By Cristina Amyot / March 17, 2025

Here’s the fast truth: helping your team grow, both personally and professionally, is a key ingredient for long-term success for both your business and employees. When you have a work environment where employees have the opportunity to expand their abilities, embrace new challenges, and continually learn, they become better equipped to adapt to change, solve…

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Quiet quitting is still a relevant workplace issue what is it, and how should you address it

Quiet Quitting Is Still a Relevant Workplace Issue: What Is It, and How Should You Address It?

By Cristina Amyot / December 27, 2024

Quiet quitting may feel like a trend that is starting to die down. Even though its presence on social media may have dissipated a bit, it still remains a significant phenomenon in today’s workplaces. Although this may have felt like a relatively new trend, it’s not as new as you think. Its roots can be traced back…

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10 tips for resolving conflict situations in the workplace

10 Tips for Resolving Conflict Situations in the Workplace

By Cristina Amyot / November 20, 2024

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. With diverse personalities, different work styles, and varying perspectives, disagreements are sure to arise at some point. However, how we handle these conflicts can make all the difference in maintaining a healthy, productive, and collaborative work environment. Here are 10 effective tips for resolving workplace conflicts constructively: 1. Stay…

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What every employer needs to know about wage compression

What Every Employer Needs to Know About Wage Compression

By Cristina Amyot / November 11, 2024

Businesses are facing a complex challenge when it comes to employee compensation: wage compression. This issue, which occurs when there is little difference in pay between employees in different roles or with varying levels of experience, can have implications for morale, retention, and recruitment. While wage compression is not a novel trend, the need to…

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Why is giving positive feedback in the workplace so important this review season?

Why is Giving Positive Feedback in the Workplace So Important this Review Season?

By Cristina Amyot / October 23, 2024

Q4 – it’s here. Lots of bustles abound to close the year strong, negotiate holiday festivities, and, for many organizations, do year-end reviews. In the throes of 24/7 work cycles, it’s tempting to use the year-end process to dump your long laundry list of gripes that have been building up all year and focus on…

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Why employee retention remains the biggest hr challenge in 2024

Why Employee Retention Remains the Biggest HR Challenge in 2024

By Cristina Amyot / September 23, 2024

Are you losing sleep over employee retention?  Does it seem like no matter what you do, the NextGen worker is simply never satisfied?  If yes, you are not alone, and you are prudent enough to contemplate a solution.  Gallup research indicates that “A 10,000-person organization with an already engaged workforce can save up to $16.1…

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Can i prohibit my employees from discussing their wages?

Can I Prohibit My Employees from Discussing Their Wages?

By Cristina Amyot / September 18, 2024

The conversation around employee wages has gained significant traction. As organizations strive for transparency and equity, employers may wonder whether they can prohibit their employees from discussing their wages. This article explores the legal framework around wage discussions, the effect on workplace culture, and best practices for employers. The Legal Landscape National Labor Relations Act…

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