News & Resources

2018 benefit limits announced

Applicable retirement and health and welfare benefit limits for 2018

October 25, 2017

Believe it or not, the holidays are coming

If you aren’t happy that Christmas decorations are in stores before Halloween then you aren’t going to like what I am going to say next. It’s time to start planning the office holiday party.

October 23, 2017

How to find – and keep – great employees

Small business owners know that great employees are crucial to their success.

October 23, 2017

What you should know about succession planning and why

Succession planning is a process for identifying and developing new leaders who can replace old leaders when they leave, retire or die.

October 18, 2017

Private employer rights to censure employee on-line speech

Employers are more and more often pushed into situations where an employee’s speech online negatively impacts an organization’s business.

October 18, 2017

The Equifax breach – do employers need to respond?

In the wake of this announcement, many employers have wondered whether there is any impact to their organizations, and is there anything they should be doing to support their employees.

October 11, 2017

What do employers need to comply with regarding exempt vs non-exempt?

Despite court injunction of revised exemption rule and USDOL rule review – do employers still need to comply?

October 11, 2017

Work comp premium rate continues decline

Employers have saved $446 million since 2011.

October 10, 2017

Ways to remove unconscious bias from the hiring process

Most employers understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and take positive steps to implement diversity initiatives in their training and recruitment programs.

October 9, 2017

Indefinite time off is not a reasonable accommodation

When an employee takes an approved leave which is covered by the American’s with Disability Act (ADA), many times the employee will need additional time off.

October 4, 2017

Can you tell when an employee is planning to quit?

There are the obvious signs we all see when someone is job hunting…they show up in a suit when it’s a casual dress code, they suddenly have numerous appointments, they call in sick more often, …

September 27, 2017

“Paw-ternity” leave? Have employee benefits jumped the shark?

In the US employers are trying to stay competitive with basic or extended maternity leave, and more progressive employers now offer paternity leave as well. But a business in Scotland is now offering “paw-ternity” leave …

September 21, 2017

Employment and labor law changes finally on the horizon?

Some political activity may finally be taking shape on the employment and labor front.

September 21, 2017

Enough About Millennials – Generation Z is Entering the Workforce

Just when we think we have Millennials figured out and have designed engagement and retention programs around them, in comes Generation Z. Is Generation Z really that different than Millennials?

September 20, 2017

The opioid epidemic and the impact on American employers

While employers struggle to find talent that has the necessary job skills, they are discovering the effects of the opioid epidemic are carrying over into the workplace.

September 19, 2017

Small business owners recognizing healthcare is important recruitment and retention tool

The small group rates for Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan and Blue Care Network health, dental and vision plans are more competitive than ever.

September 18, 2017

What we can learn from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

With Hurricane Harvey and Irma causing widespread destruction and also severe business disruption, employers everywhere should plan for disasters and disruptions caused by any form of natural disaster.

September 15, 2017

How Trump’s DACA decision impacts employers

President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) established by President Obama by executive order in 2012 has impact on employers.