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Lessons we can learn from Netflix

Five approaches to talent and culture that tear down typical corporate polices.

October 17, 2016

Exploring the new FLSA changes and its impact to workplace schedules

To be or not to be Exempt? In today’s article, we will look at how changing a salaried employee to non-exempt could impact an organization’s work flow and scheduling needs.

October 17, 2016

Congress considering bill to delay DOL’s exempt classification rule change

Momentum is growing around obstructing the implementation of the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) change to the salary level test for exemption from Wage and Hour overtime and recordkeeping requirements. This rule is scheduled to …

October 14, 2016

Understanding the new FLSA regulations

Are your employees classified correctly under the Fair Labor Standards Act?

October 12, 2016

The great divide – are generational gaps a real issue at work?

We’ve all read article after article about the workplace generational great divide. The Millennials tend to take quite a beating and take the brunt of most criticism and blame. But with up to five generations …

October 10, 2016

Rules for posting an SPD on company’s intranet website

We're often asked if an employer can post a plan's Summary Plan Description (SPD) on its company's intranet website. The answer is a qualified yes, as long as certain rules are followed.

October 10, 2016

Can you please leave???

Is targeting retention the wrong focus for organizations? Might owners be better served becoming talent magnets and talent developers?

October 8, 2016

Modern Family – it’s not just a tv show

A new study shows that many working parents are dissatisfied at work, and worse yet—their managers are oblivious.

October 3, 2016

DOL sick leave final rule expected

The Department of Labor (DOL) is expected to release a final rule this week requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to provide their workers with at least seven days’ paid sick leave per year.

October 3, 2016

It’s more than just a numbers game. What about employee morale?

Have you been paying attention? The new FLSA regulations may be concerning when you consider the impact on the Company and their bottom line. To be classified as “exempt”, employees will have to make at …

September 29, 2016

Banning inquiries into applicant salary histories

There is a growing line of thought that salary history of applicants is not relevant when negotiating salaries of new hires. In fact, the pundits believe that applicant salaries should be set based on market …

September 28, 2016

For inexperienced workers, job training should start before hiring

This is a guide on how to coach your applicants as they come in, as well as the workers you already have, to make sure they end up in positions that they’re well-suited for.

September 27, 2016

Two common staffing challenges in the service industry, and how to solve them

Success in business starts with the people you hire. A poor approach to staffing can work against the growth and financial stability of your store or restaurant.

September 23, 2016

BCBSM launches important new Personal Choice PPO product

Hear all about the new Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Personal Choice PPO product.

September 22, 2016

Using GPS or smart phone apps to monitor employee activity

As technology continues to evolve at a dizzying speed, it has provided employees with immense amounts of flexibility and mobility when it comes to the ability to perform work outside the office.

September 21, 2016

Talking politics in the workplace may have more hazards than bruised feelings

There is no doubt that this year’s presidential election has been controversial. Especially with next week’s presidential debate coming up, there is little doubt that discussions on politics (more than sports and company gossip) will …

September 20, 2016

Understanding and preventing wage compression

What is wage compression? Your organization is experiencing wage compression when one of the following scenarios takes place.

September 15, 2016

The survey says…

The American Society of Employers (ASE) 2016/2017 Salary Budget Survey results have been compiled. Despite economic growth and continued low unemployment, 3% remains the amount Michigan employers are budgeting for employee pay raises in 2017.