News & Resources

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 20, 2018

Go-with-your-gut hiring: Is this a practice you should keep?

Hiring managers and talent acquisition professionals have all heard the term, go with your gut, but when it comes to making solid hiring decisions, using your head is the best choice.

November 8, 2018

Marijuana is legalized in Michigan – how will it affect workplace drug testing?

The people of the State of Michigan passed Proposal 18-1, also known as Proposal 1 or Prop 1, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.

October 12, 2018

Employee arbitration agreements are back

Employers who choose to implement arbitration with employees should work with qualified legal counsel to draft a legal arbitration and class action waiver agreement.

October 5, 2018

Tips for managing workplace gossip

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

October 4, 2018

Recruit new grads with unique benefit options

Today, the needs of new college graduates are unique and to attract them, companies must consider evolving their plans.

September 13, 2018

RIP, resume

It’s been the calling card of any job seeker.

September 11, 2018

Three payroll updates that will affect you and your employees

Article courtesy of Yeo & Yeo IRS Releases Draft of 2019 Form W-4 The proposed 2019 Form W-4 reflects major changes. At this time, all current employees’ W-4 forms are still […]

August 23, 2018

The American Society of Employers’ quarterly economic and employment survey results

American Society of Employers’ (ASE’s) Quarterly Economic & Employment Survey results for second quarter 2018 see a decrease in the business outlook for manufacturing.

August 16, 2018

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August 3, 2018

Engaged employees, even Millennials, are less likely to leave

Employee engagement is more important today than ever.  With the talent market continually shrinking, it’s important to engage and retain your current talent.

August 1, 2018

Drop the skills and chill?

The Wall Street Journal got people talking last week about a recruiting trend: downskilling.

June 15, 2018

Get your employee handbooks out again

By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel continues to drive a stake into those radical rule changes handed down over […]

June 11, 2018

Delaying retirement – a benefit for both employees and employers

According to the LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute (LIMRA SRI) study “Selecting the Right Carrots: How Employers Can Incent Employees to Delay Retirement,” encouraging employees to delay retirement benefits both the employer and the employee.

June 8, 2018

Social media reveals FMLA misuse

Although employers are cautioned to tread social media lightly, it can be a useful tool to confirm an injury or illness when an employee is claiming disability and/or FMLA.

March 29, 2018

Distracted workers – the cause might surprise you

A new study recently released by Udemy showed how distracted employees are during work hours, how they're responding to distractions, and the price of distraction for employers.