Learn how to successfully navigate business holiday parties and events. Plus, the week’s small business legislative update with SBAM’s Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup.Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRFlexible spending accounts (FSAs) recently became a little more flexible. That's because the IRS modified its "use or lose" rule, which returns any unused FSA balances back to employers …
Nearly every employee will commit a blunder at some point, some serious, others less so. And more than a few will blunder on a regular basis. Knowing when and how to confront disappointing behavior or …
Today on Business Next, David Hintz, WorkSafe Technical Services Manager for Accident Fund, provides winter workplace safety tips for small businesses. Also on today’s program, at the recent Making it in Michigan conference in Lansing, …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinWith Obamacare becoming truly functional, is COBRA necessary? Through the public exchanges, terminated employees will have access to healthcare and quite possibly similar insurance at lower costs. …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Kristin CifolelliA recent Gallup 2013 study reported that 7 out of 10 workers in America are either actively disengaged or not engaged in their work. Jack Zenger, CEO …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl KuchAccording to a recent Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) study, about 34 percent of employers allow casual dress every day. SHRM added that “some people come …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George BrownA recently re-released study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University researchers’ claims evidence that the information one shares in online social networks could be used to discriminate against …
The IRS has announced that there will be a one or two week delay in the start of the 2014 tax season (for 2013 returns), due to the recent 16-day government shutdown. This article explains …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Kevin Marrs October and November bring two clear signs that the holidays are upon us: The wind blows a little colder (and, as we have seen this week, …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHREmployers, managers, and supervisors are pre-programmed to make hiring mistakes, said Lou Adler, author of "Hire With Your Head." The natural tendency is to decide on a candidate in …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Regina Bell, Guest ContributorHuman capital is a precious natural resource that companies, cities, and entire regions fiercely compete for. Business Leaders for Michigan has forecasted that the state’s …
As a result of new taxes and fees that will help fund the Affordable Care Act (ACA), you will see an increase in the total premium amount for your employer-sponsored insurance plan on your January …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHR Seasonal workers can give you a lifeline to survive crunch periods like the upcoming holidays. But it's wise to consider the implications carefully and not cut any corners …
Business consultant Tom Borg talks about how to reach your clients, manage customer impressions, create fusion partnering, the importance of having good professional partners and how to run a mastermind group. Also today, what small …
A new survey looks at how employers are setting their salary budgets for 2014. Based on survey results, it appears that most employers expect to hand out raises similar to those given in 2013. In …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantisReportedly, the corporate culture at Amazon empowers individual employees and brutalizes them at the same time, all by design.Brad Stone is a biographer of Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinHow many times has this happened? HR is approached by a manager who wants to discipline or terminate an employee because the employee is a poor performer. …
