News & Resources

Harassment by emojis – the newest headache for HR

Emoji use has now become another potential avenue for sexual harassment.

March 26, 2018

A small business leads the way in place-based real estate development

Third-generation small business owner Brent Forsberg, President of T.A. Forsberg Inc. in Lansing talks with host Michael Rogers about place-based real estate development and how they hire for team fit.

March 15, 2018

Dealing with popular sporting events in the workplace

The highly televised Olympic games just ended and over the course of 2½ weeks in February, NBC live streamed all 1,800 plus hours of the winter games. For employers, this provided plenty of distractions as …

March 14, 2018

How sleep, or a lack of it, affects productivity

The switch to daylight saving time last weekend may result in more yawning in the office and a potential dip in productivity. It’s amazing the effect that losing one hour of sleep can have on …

March 12, 2018

Has a rude coworker ever ruined your day?

A new study revealed that witnessing a rude act in the morning can hurt work performance all day.

March 5, 2018

The virtues of self-management

Self-management, trust and tolerance for failure.

February 26, 2018

Community service as a business strategy

How one veteran-owned business gets involved with community service and top reasons to hire military veterans.

February 26, 2018

Lack of light affects work performance

The days of winter are passing, but in a month with so much cold, snow, and grey days, it can feel like we are stuck in Groundhog Day, just like the character Phil from the …

February 19, 2018

Insights into “servant leadership” at a leading small business

Michael Rogers talks with Tom Chaney, general manager, and Jim Hood, personnel manager, of Jacobsen Industries in Livonia.

February 8, 2018

A three-hour work day?

Many of us have a hard time getting enough done in an eight-hour workday, but can you imagine a three-hour work day?

January 26, 2018

Bored employees are jumping ship

According to a new survey by Korn Ferry of nearly 5,000 professionals, being bored and lacking challenge is the number one reason employees will seek a new job in 2018.

January 15, 2018

How to conduct effective performance reviews

With the new year upon us, this is the time most organizations do some kind of performance reviews and evaluations, or at least compile reviews from throughout the year and give a year-end synopsis.

January 7, 2018

Collaboration, cooperation and workplace safety

Hear how a small business owner fosters a workplace culture of cooperation and collaboration.

January 4, 2018

Employee experience remains key trend in 2018

Employee experience encapsulates what people encounter, observe, or feel over the course of their employee journey at an organization. It is different than employee engagement.

December 6, 2017

Bonuses, parties and gifts: How small business owners can navigate the holiday season

These five steps will help you and your employees navigate the busy and often stressful times of the holiday season.

December 6, 2017

Are dress codes on their way out?

While some guiding principals on appropriate work attire are probably a good idea, the days of requiring specific business attire are nearing their end.

November 30, 2017

Bah-humbug! Office etiquette for holiday gift giving

While many of us are already feeling overwhelmed with finding the perfect gifts for friends and family, navigating the politics of office gift giving can add even more holiday stress.

October 13, 2017

Integrity: The cornerstone to sustained business success

Integrity means standing tall. Integrity means not forsaking your core values. Integrity means doing the right thing at the right time for the right reason. Can you say that you have never forsaken your core values?