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AccessPoint is proud to recognize the recent achievements of our Business Development Manager in Cape Coral, Florida: Denise Perchall. Denise was honored this past month at the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman’s Gala and Board Installation & 30th Anniversary. She was awarded the honor of Trustee of the Year for 2018. The Chamber of [...]

To expand our footprint and meet growing demands, AccessPoint is proud to announce the opening of our new recruiting office in the growing community of Jackson Center, Ohio. Under the leadership of Shelley Mitchell, our Vice President of Operations, the Jackson Center office will help support the needs of our clients in the surrounding area. [...]

January 1st marked the beginning of new and revised laws throughout states across the country. Here are some updates to take note of as you and your team transitions into 2019. Minimum Wage Increases The following states increased minimum wages for employees effective January 1st, 2019: Alaska: $9.89 Arizona: $11.00 Arkansas: $7.25 – $9.25 California: $12.00* Colorado: $11.10 Florida: $8.46 [...]

What does cannabis legalization in MI mean for businesses? Check out the latest episode of “Small Talks with Mark S. Lee”, a podcast for small businesses, featuring our very own Greg Packer, CEO & Chairman of AccessPoint. In this episode, Mark and Greg discuss the recent legalization of cannabis in the state of Michigan, and [...]

AccessPoint and our leadership has always had a close relationship with our friends,  Vehicles for Change. This holiday season they are continuing their powerful work, featured by the Detroit Free Press who covered a story about 3 Detroit families. 3 Detroit families receive much needed vehicles from nonprofit By: Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press Three single moms [...]

When Michigan voters overwhelmingly approved recreational marijuana, they began what will be a long series of changes in the state. While governments will be the most publicly affected by these changes, businesses will have to adapt, too. Along with government and law enforcement changes will come shifts in regulations that businesses will have to be [...]

Earlier this year, the group Michigan Time to Care started a ballot initiative to provide paid sick leave and raise the state’s minimum wage. The proposal received enough signatures to have a place on the ballot in November. However, the Michigan Legislature approved both proposals prior to November, keeping the initiatives off the ballot. Both [...]

At AccessPoint we are committed to providing opportunities for employment within the manufacturing industry. We are strongly encouraged by recent news of significant increases in employment rates in highly urbanized, metro areas from the past five years. These manufacturing hubs serve as a model for other employment sectors to keep up with as we pursue [...]

Taxes filing, benefits updates, employee reviews, budget planning … the list of tasks that businesses must complete by the end of the year can be daunting. Too often, we hear HR pros and business owners who are stressed out trying to meet all the demands in this busy quarter, but it could be easier. Being [...]

Greg Packer with Jack Krasula on WJR Our CEO, Greg Packer, sat down with Jack Krasula on his show Anything is Possible! on WJR.  Greg and Jack talked about several items including growing up in Detroit and founding two businesses including AccessPoint. Full interview here: “Anything is Possible” is a weekly radio show hosted by Jack [...]

We have one goal – to provide the best service to all our clients every day, regardless of industry. We value our clients’ needs above all else, which allows them to focus on the things that matter most to their organization. Because of these values, our services are recommended to others and our client retention [...]

Check out these 50 helpful suggestions from the Office of Great Workplace Development in Lansing, MI for empowering and motivating your employees through simple recognition. Ask her to be a mentor to a new hire. Have a monthly breakfast meeting in an outside location. Invite your team, share ideas and recognize at least one person. [...]