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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
