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Paid time off for parental leave is on the rise

By Kristen Cifolelli, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE While Michigan employers are preparing for the new Michigan Paid Sick Leave Act that takes effect on March 29th, another paid […]

February 13, 2019

Do you have an office valentine?

One out of every three American adults currently are or previously have been in a workplace romance, according to a new poll released by SHRM—the Society for Human Resource Management.

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 2, 2019

Dealing with different personality traits in the office

How we relate with each other has a lot to do with personality and behavior traits.

December 17, 2018

This time of year many of your employees may experience increased stress levels due to the holidays. But according to a recent survey by Korn Ferry, this stress isn’t the only extra pressure your employees …

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 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 …

December 5, 2018

Tips to make your onboarding process more effective

From the mailroom to the boardroom, the onboarding process is one of the most critical challenges for every employer.

December 1, 2018

Maintaining employee engagement over the holidays

Keeping employees engaged from Thanksgiving through the new year can be difficult.

November 28, 2018

Do holiday gifts motivate employees?

It’s hard to believe that we are already in the midst of the 2018 holiday season. One question that frequently comes up this time of year is whether employers should consider giving their employees a holiday …

November 14, 2018

Paying employees to sleep

Looking to take your companies wellness program to the next level? One Japanese company may have landed on an idea to do just that.

October 17, 2018

Moving beyond barriers

There’s a mentality that is found in many successful entrepreneurs and business owners.

October 5, 2018

Tips for managing workplace gossip

A recent study shows that 90% of office conversations qualify as gossip.

September 27, 2018

Employee use of recording devices at work

Is there any recourse they might have if an employee records a sensitive conversation for use at a future appropriate time?

September 27, 2018

Workplace productivity trends – Are employees more productive in the office or at home?

Jabra, the global leader in audio and communication technology, recently revealed the top workplace productivity trends for 2018.

September 20, 2018

Can managers be problem employees?

Although cross functioning teams are the rage, and at times rightly so, it appears that too many bosses are like the adage too many cooks.

September 13, 2018

What companies do Millennials and Gen Z’rs want to work for?

I recently came across a study by Comparably that researched what companies Millennials and Gen Z’rs want to work for.

September 5, 2018

Three steps to increasing employee engagement through internal communications

Organizations with high levels of employee engagement experience higher revenue, less employee stress and absences, higher customer satisfaction, and higher quality and safety.