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Records retention guidelines to remember during spring cleaning

By Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants Warm weather and rainy days bring the urge to purge. But before you clean your file cabinets or declutter your computer files, […]

April 4, 2019

NLRB continues to look at employer policy and rules

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) continues to review union and non-union employer policies and rules.

March 18, 2019

March Madness

Employers, brace yourselves—this week brings the first games of the 2019 edition of March Madness, aka college basketball’s NCAA championship tournament.

February 28, 2019

Another court decision affirms importance of documentation and record keeping

One of the most basic supervisory/human resource responsibilities should be documentation of performance and disciplinary actions; however, it is often the most neglected.

February 16, 2019

Working remote – what I have found

Employees working remotely is growing in popularity.

February 8, 2019

Press play for productivity

Distractions come at us all day in the workplace. It is no secret that distractions can stop productivity in its tracks.

February 7, 2019

What is your inclement weather policy?

Many organizations found themselves unprepared for the record cold that gripped the Midwest for days in late January.

February 4, 2019

Employee retention and attraction in the field of senior care

Michael Rogers talks with Russ Knopp, who with his wife Leslie owns Comfort Keepers Home Care Agencies in Traverse City. Russ is a past chair of the SBAM Board of […]

January 18, 2019

Rethinking hiring and training

Most employers have jobs that have certain requirements that must be met before the job can be filled.

January 16, 2019

Creating an effective onboarding system

Up to 20% of employee turnover occurs within the first 45 days of employment, according to research by O.C. Tanner.

January 14, 2019

Tips for recruiting in a tight job market

Recruiting top talent in a tight labor market can be tough.

January 11, 2019

Create a seamless hiring process in 2019

Set yourself up for hiring success in 2019 by ensuring that your hiring process is well structured and organized.

January 10, 2019

Outsourcing – or not

Finding all the people you need with the skills you need when you need them is challenging. Growing your business sometimes requires you to evaluate whether you hire directly or outsource for talent.

January 7, 2019

Reasonable compensation and S Corporations

Unlike a C corporation, which itself pays the tax on its taxable income, an S corporation does not directly pay taxes on its income; instead, its income, losses, deductions, and credits are distributed across its …

December 20, 2018

Timely year-end tax actions

The alteration in the standard deduction and how taxpayers have been accustomed to using it may be the single most important factor for tax planning into 2019.

December 13, 2018

Fewer U.S. companies celebrate with holiday parties

While the holidays are a wonderful time of the year to let down your hair, blow off some steam, and boost morale within the office, employers must be cautious about legal liability that can result …

December 10, 2018

Advice on how you can get local news media to pay attention to your business

Tips and advice to help you tell your story.

December 7, 2018

Gratitude in the workplace

According to a survey by the John Templeton Foundation, people are less likely to express gratitude at work than anyplace else. Yet, 81% of employees report they are motivated to work harder when their boss shows …