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News & Insights

Terminating an Employee: Do’s and Don’ts to Stay Compliant

Highlights Terminating an employee is a complex process that requires careful planning, adherence to legal guidelines, and a sensitive approach. Documenting everything, from probationary periods to performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions, is key to protect your company from potential legal challenges. Access Point provides comprehensive HR solutions to help businesses minimize employee termination risks […]

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How Does Unemployment Insurance Work for Employers?

Highlights Unemployment insurance is a critical aspect of HR, but it often gets overlooked until a claim is filed. This guide provides a proactive approach, walking you through the ins and outs of how unemployment insurance works for employers, so you can understand your obligations, manage claims effectively, and minimize costs. Let’s dive in! What […]

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How to Set Up Payroll for Your Small Business: 9 Key Steps

Highlights Every business needs a solid payroll system. This guarantees your employees get paid on time, keeps you compliant, and helps you maintain accurate, healthy financial records. However, for new business owners, setting up payroll for the first time might be daunting. This guide shows you how to set up payroll for your small business […]

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Stress and Anxiety Toolkit for Employers

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 [...]

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Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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 [...]

Preparing for Employees’ Return to Work

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 [...]

Funding Restored for Michigan Charter Schools

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 [...]

Cannabis: What You Need to Know

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 [...]

Promoting Mental Health Wellness in the Workplace

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 [...]

3 Reasons for CPA and PEO Partnerships

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 [...]

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Cannabis and HR Challenges

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, [...]

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Be Mindful of Working Parents

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, [...]

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How to: Support Employees Affected by Natural Disasters

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 [...]

Hiring People with Disabilities

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 [...]

Prioritize Professional Development

Prioritize Professional Development!

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 [...]