Category: General

Congratulations! You’ve hired a new employee! Time to sit back, relax, and get back to work right? Wrong! Hiring is simply the first step in a long list of important items to consider during your onboarding process. Onboarding doesn’t end after the first week of orientation and training. Employees are each business’ most valuable asset. [...]

In lieu of recent criticisms concerning the complexity of form W-4, aka an Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, the IRS released a modified version in draft form at the end of May 2019. After being open to public comment, they intend to release an updated draft around the third quarter. The W-4 has often been criticized [...]

Last June, the District of Columbia Council repealed a law that motioned to increase minimum wage for tipped workers. They countered with legislation that now aims to protect these employees from any wage-related abuse. Far too often are tipped workers abused through frequent mismanagement of tip distribution and low minimum wages. Part of the problem [...]

Starting a business is no easy task. The range of possibilities for new opportunities in today’s modern world is staggering, particularly with the presence of consistently evolving technology. Small business owners are constantly under pressure to achieve short term goals as well as attract and retain valuable team members to grow efficiently and make their [...]

In lieu of Mental Health Awareness month, we identified major factors that contribute to poor mental health and came up with initiatives you (as an employer) can take to cultivate a positive, supportive environment for your employees. Mental health is one of the most important contributing factors to a positive attitude in one’s personal life. [...]

In an increasingly competitive job market, employees no longer judge career opportunities based solely on compensation and benefits. Workplace culture is now more important than ever. No, a ping-pong table and fancy lattes alone aren’t going to be the answer, though employees want those too. What really sets companies apart are the personal and professional [...]

Paying interns is a relatively new concept. Years ago, internships were more commonly known as apprenticeships and potential candidates considered it an honor to be chosen to learn and work alongside seasoned experts. At the end of the experience, they would be virtually guaranteed to have the skills needed to build a career. One espresso, [...]

Our long-time client and partner Vehicles for Change has been recognized by the Maryland Economic Development Association for their exceptional work in the state of Maryland. MEDA is an organization dedicated to the cultivation and improvement of businesses throughout Maryland. They help bring in new businesses and maintain existing ones in the community in order [...]

Recent changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act taking effect this year have created tough decisions for small and medium sized businesses. Differences in business deductions mean business owners may want to reevaluate the benefits they offer employees. With help from an IRS resource, we’ve broken down the major changes likely to have the [...]

  Jill Hannigan, our VP of Human Resources, was recently nominated by Crain’s Detroit Business for their 2019 Notable Women in HR initiative. This program is designed to honor women who are outstanding in their field through various successes in their personal and professional lives. A team of senior editors at Crain’s Detroit Business selected [...]

Businesses are on high alert for issues related to their brands online and they need to be. Reputations take years to build and just minutes to destroy. The potential damage to an organization’s reputation from customers or irresponsible employees can be incredibly costly. Take for example, the publicist who tweeted a joke about getting AIDS [...]

What Employers Need to Know Employers frequently have questions about the Family and Medical Leave Act, including which employees are eligible? What events qualify under the act? How long can the employee take leave for? How do you handle FMLA requests? This quick guide will help you navigate the confusing rules and guidelines laid out [...]