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As one can only imagine, COVID-19 has impacted the world on personal and professional levels. In the wake of COVID-19, a mental health pandemic has emerged. With shifting workplace conditions and employee responsibilities, employees may be experiencing increased levels of mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety, substance use, and other personal issues that negatively [...]

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace are becoming trending HR topics for 2020. From investing in regular sensitivity trainings and adequate resources to forward-thinking solutions and implementing proper policies and procedures, diversity and inclusion can evolve with your business and the times. Download quick tips for addressing diversity and inclusion in the office infographic. For [...]

Michigan was one of only a few states to extend their stay-at-home order past the nationwide recommendation to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. However, as the state prepares to re-open and businesses must prepare their employees for return to work. Some best practices and policies to consider include offering or extending remote work arrangements, [...]

Charter Schools in Michigan experienced a significant win on December 20 with the restoration of $35 million in support funding for charter school students. The bill, signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, reversed a veto that denied an increase for $240 per student back in October. This move was received with much praise and gratification from [...]

Cannabis, better known as marijuana, has long been the center of political debates, especially in Michigan. Starting back in 1967 when John Sinclair served two and a half years for possession of marijuana, the campaign for legalizing marijuana began shortly after Sinclair’s release. Sinclair’s campaign efforts were temporarily granted but reverted in 1972. Americans have [...]

Mental health is just as important as physical health. For this reason, the topic of mental health is pushing its way to the forefront of issues companies are addressing across the workplace. As such, educating yourself and implementing proper resources to address mental health issues is essential for creating a healthy work environment for all. [...]

Image Source: Adobe Stock It’s in everyone’s best interest to save time and money, right? Well, when it comes to Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and their clients, saving both time and money is important. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) can often be the perfect solution for CPAs looking to satisfy their clients’ business needs without having [...]

A major topic in human resources departments in businesses across the country is either employee cannabis use or how to integrate professional HR practices into the existing cannabis industry. As managing human resources can be a challenge for any business, regardless of size, business owners who specialize in cannabis may face any number of HR-related [...]

It’s that time of year again; back-to-school season has arrived. For seasoned parents, this routine is boiled down to a science, with factors like before and after school care, activities, and sick days being accounted for. With these in mind, here’s an important question to ask as we enter the fall season: is your workplace [...]

Businesses across the country feel the negative effect of natural disasters every year. Hurricanes, flash floods, tornadoes, and wildfires are among the worst types of natural disasters that affect our country every year. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, natural disasters cost the nation’s economy over $91 billion in 2018. It may seem [...]

As our society becomes more aware of various disabilities among the population such as autism, dyslexia, or cerebral palsy, employers must adapt and be open to hiring these types of individuals. The modern workplace still has a long way to go in creating a greater degree of inclusivity and consideration with regards to hiring practices. [...]

Today, investing in reliable, qualified employees for your business’s team is paramount. Once you’ve recruited, hired, and onboarded the right employee, it’s easy to become complacent among the flurry of tasks that bog down your management team’s day to day schedules. In this blog post, we will reference two companies to help drive my point [...]