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Navigating the Employee Retention Credit: A Guide to Claiming Relief in 2023

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) has emerged as a crucial lifeline for businesses grappling with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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December 2, 2023

Family-Friendly Policies Increase Employee Productivity, Health, Loyalty, and Motivation

A recent report from The Best Place for Working Parents® and Southern Methodist University's Center on Research and Evaluation (CORE) highlights the advantages of family-friendly policies, revealing their positive impact on both working parents and …

December 1, 2023

Michigan’s Right-to-Work law effective February 13, 2024

The Michigan legislature became the first state in almost 60 years to repeal its right-to-work law earlier this year.

November 30, 2023

Insights from the ASE 2024 National Business Trends Survey

The 2024 National Business Trends Survey revealed that two-thirds of organizations are expressing confidence in the economy, a significant leap from the 49% reported in the 2023 survey.

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November 29, 2023

Can Money Buy Happiness?

They say money can’t buy happiness – but can it? I think we can all agree, it sure helps!

November 26, 2023

Top 3 Ways to Teach Kinesthetic Learners

This is part three of a series about the elements of a presentation that should be included for the three types of learners.

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November 25, 2023

Is Loneliness Impacting Your Workplace?

With remote work and the new reality of the workplace since the pandemic, employee loneliness has grown dramatically.

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November 23, 2023

Fostering a Culture of Appreciation: The Significance of Gratitude in the Workplace

Showing gratitude in the workplace is the secret sauce for creating a positive and productive workplace.

November 18, 2023

Here Come the Holidays – Ready or Not

We are heading into Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all of the other holidays that come between now and the end of the year.

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November 17, 2023

President Biden Issues Executive Order on AI – What You Need to Know

On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (EO).

November 16, 2023

Debunking the Hype: Pitfalls of the Four-Day Workweek

A recent survey conducted by Gallup in collaboration with Bentley University revealed that 77% of respondents expressed that a four-day, 40-hour workweek would have a positive impact.

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November 15, 2023

Teach Your Learners Who Love to Hear it First!

By understanding the three learning styles, leaders can maximize effectiveness not only in training but also business in general.

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November 15, 2023

Employers Can Address Employee Speech Made Outside of Work

Employers do have rights when it comes to its employees’ off-work verbal and social media communications.

November 11, 2023

Do Employers Have to Accommodate an Employee’s Commute to Work? One Court Said Yes – Sort Of

The U.S 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that a case can go to trial on whether an employer was required to provide an accommodation to an employee that had difficulty driving at night and …

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November 9, 2023

5 Communication Strategies to Improve Engagement

Effective communication is the cornerstone of fostering a highly engaged and motivated workforce within any organization.

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November 8, 2023

Are Remote Employees Eligible for FMLA?

Employees who telework are eligible for Family Medical Leave Act/ FMLA leave on the same basis as employees who report to any other worksite to perform their job.

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November 5, 2023

Teach Your Learners to “See the Light”!

Learning how your employees learn could be the best use of your time yet. By understanding the three learning styles, leaders can maximize effectiveness not only in training but also business in general.

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November 4, 2023

Unlocking Workplace Trust: Addressing Psychological Safety Disparities Across Organizational Levels

New survey data from Wiley suggests workers are far less likely than their managers and senior-level executives to feel psychologically safe taking risks at work.