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News & Insights

How to Improve Work-Life Balance for Your Employees

Highlights Maintaining a balance between work and a fulfilling personal life is a growing challenge for American workers. In 2023, 27% quit their jobs, citing work/life imbalance as a major reason. It’s clear that something needs to change. But what exactly is work-life balance, and how can employers help their teams achieve it? Understanding that […]

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Preventing Workplace Harassment: 6 Key Steps to Follow

Highlights Workplace harassment is a serious issue that can have devastating consequences for employees and businesses alike. A toxic work environment not only can have a physical and physiological impact on your employees, but it can also hurt productivity and brand reputation. That’s why preventing workplace harassment should be a top priority for every organization. […]

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What Is a Tuition Assistance Program? 5 Benefits for Employers

Highlights A competitive benefits package can be a powerful magnet for attracting new talent and boosting long-term engagement. One often underrated benefit is a tuition assistance program. This not only empowers employees to pursue their education goals, but it also benefits your company by encouraging the development of valuable, transferable skills. Considering tuition assistance for […]

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Interns: Do you need to pay them or not?

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 [...]

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Pro’s and Con’s of HSAs and FSAs

  Health care benefits are improving as employers seek to attract and retain the best talent in a competitive job market. Savvy employers are offering more options to keep them ahead of the curve. Health Savings (HSA) and Flex Spending [...]

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AccessPoint Client, Vehicles for Change wins MEDA Award

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. [...]

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Tax Changes Could Impact Employee Benefits or the Bottom Line

  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. [...]

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Congratulations to Jill Hannigan!

  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 [...]

Interview: What to include in a Social Media Policy

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 [...]

Your Quick Guide to FMLA

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 [...]

Congratulations Denise!

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. [...]

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AccessPoint expands to Jackson Center, OH

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 [...]

New Year, New (HR) Laws

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 [...]

Discussion: How to Approach Cannabis in the Workplace

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, [...]

3 Detroit families receive much needed vehicles from nonprofit

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 [...]