HR Cocktail: 2 Parts Romance 1 Part Workplace. Shaken, Not Stirred.

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This 2020 Valentine’s marks the third year since the #metoo movement blew up in 2017. What we know for sure, nearly three years later, is that romance in the workplace is still alive and well. But what we know from what employers must know is far different. Companies need to realize how to handle and… Continue reading HR Cocktail: 2 Parts Romance 1 Part Workplace. Shaken, Not Stirred.

Preparing your retail workers for Black Friday

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How to stay limber, positive, and not die during this Holiday Season! Ahh, Black Friday. Those words bring back memories of sleep deprivation, luke-warm, stale coffee, and the sound of an out-of-date register’s drawer opening after inputting a series of buttons so fast that I start to impress myself. If you have never earned your… Continue reading Preparing your retail workers for Black Friday

Workers’ Compensation Aggravation

Why Biting the Bullet and Not Securing Comp, could Compromise your Entire Business.

How Professional Employer Organizations have a positive impact on Michigan and Overall Hospitality Industry

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IntroductionIntroduction The hospitality industry has provided a bulk of opportunities, especially in Michigan. So far, the hospitality industry is the world’s fastest-growing industry and will add one new job every 2.5 seconds. In the US alone, the hospitality industry is the nation’s number one employer after the government with about 8.1% of all jobs. According… Continue reading How Professional Employer Organizations have a positive impact on Michigan and Overall Hospitality Industry

How Professional Employer Organizations Can Assist Small Businesses in Michigan

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Michigan is a very beautiful state with a great prospect for businesses and investments. In the third quarter of 2017, the Michigan economy grew at an annual rate of 3.5%, which was faster than the overall US growth rate of 3.4%. In total, there are about 870,301 small businesses in Michigan and 1.8 million small… Continue reading How Professional Employer Organizations Can Assist Small Businesses in Michigan

Cannabis Employees – A Buyer’s Market

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How something so simple is costing local cannabis companies, everything. One simple act by an employer can make their business go from a “stepping-stone” to a “career opportunity” real quick. We are obviously talking about: Employee Benefits. But, if you think I am just referring to 401(k)s and Dental insurance…you should probably keep reading because… Continue reading Cannabis Employees – A Buyer’s Market

Small Businesses Need Big Employee Benefits

Why not have a Fortune 500 Employee Benefit Plan? It’s safe to say small businesses are booming thanks to the start-up phenomenon and entrepreneur-like drive that is sweeping the nation from coast to coast. In March 2011, asignificant number of the self-employed, 5.5 percent or about 900,000, had beenunemployed in the previous year. This figure… Continue reading Small Businesses Need Big Employee Benefits

3 Ways Online Onboarding Helps Increase Employee Engagement

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While the term “onboarding” isn’t new, the significance of this critical period in the employee life cycle is more important than ever as organizations continue to focus heavily on the retention and development of their workforce. The role that PEOs play in helping our clients onboard new employees is truly one of the huge benefits… Continue reading 3 Ways Online Onboarding Helps Increase Employee Engagement