Bonuses, parties and gifts: How small business owners can navigate the holiday season
These five steps will help you and your employees navigate the busy and often stressful times of the holiday season.
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December 6, 2017
December 6, 2017
Are dress codes on their way out?
While some guiding principals on appropriate work attire are probably a good idea, the days of requiring specific business attire are nearing their end.
December 4, 2017
Why quality employees are the key to small business success
The role of good quality employees in creating a successful small business operation.
November 30, 2017
Bah-humbug! Office etiquette for holiday gift giving
While many of us are already feeling overwhelmed with finding the perfect gifts for friends and family, navigating the politics of office gift giving can add even more holiday stress.
November 29, 2017
Non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements tested by social media
Employers today should assume employees are tied to one another through the use of LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or all of these social media sites.
November 27, 2017
2018 Michigan minimum wage increase reminder
On January 1, 2018, Michigan minimum wage will increase to $9.25 per hour.
November 27, 2017
HR perceived as enabling a sexual harassment environment
Many pundits accuse human resources of enabling a sexual harassment environment.
November 27, 2017
Why do some workaholics get sick and others stay healthy?
Is it possible to be a workaholic and stay healthy? According to a recent article I read, yes. But it depends on if your heart is in it or not.
November 18, 2017
Flu season is upon us
With November arriving, so has the official start of the flu season.
November 14, 2017
IRS prepares to issue ACA employer responsibility penalties
If your organization receives an assessment notice, you’ll want to scrutinize it carefully, as there may be many errors.
November 14, 2017
Caregiver benefits in the workplace
As the population continues to age, more and more adults are finding themselves in caregiving situations.
November 11, 2017
We’re in this together! How recruiters can build better partnerships with hiring managers
The recruiter-hiring manager relationship has been known, at times, to be a contentious one.
November 10, 2017
Workers are stressed out
A recent survey by the American Psychological Association shows that stress in America is at an all-time high.
November 9, 2017
How the proposed tax bill would impact HR programs
The Republican tax bill was introduced last Thursday by the House of Representatives. The proposed bill has mixed-results for HR programs, although 401(k) programs are relatively untouched.
November 3, 2017
Expanding the talent pipeline through European style apprenticeship programs
A change is coming to talent pipeline development.
November 3, 2017
An ounce of prevention
Why should I run background checks on my applicants? What do other employers check on backgrounds?
October 30, 2017
Study uses sensors to see if men and women are treated differently at work
The study, published by Harvard Business Review, revealed that biological differences between men and women do not affect the way they act at work and are not responsible for gender bias.
October 26, 2017
Handling non-exempt employee travel wages
One of the trickier areas of wage and hour compliance is calculating hours worked when non-exempt employees travel on company business.
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