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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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Greg Packer Named A QuantumShift 2018 Top Entrepreneur in America

QuantumShift is a joint program between KPMG LLP and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business identifies and assembles select group of entrepreneurs leading high growth, private companies Detroit, MI – 5/3/2018 – AccessPoint, based in Detroit, today announced [...]

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Retaining Talent, Money Isn’t Everything!

Finding quality candidates who fit into your company culture is no small task in today’s tough employment market. When you find the right person, keeping them happy and onboard is critical. While compensation packages play a huge part in employee [...]

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Michigan Spring Brings Potholes, Construction and Jobs

After winter in Michigan we have another season – commonly referred to as “construction season” – when drivers will see an influx of traffic cones and road flaggers helping them navigate the way to their destinations. A bulk of construction [...]

File a Tax Extension to Relieve Last-Minute Pressure

Have you filed your taxes yet? If not, you have until midnight Tuesday, April 17. According to the IRS, of the nearly 115 million tax returns are expected to be filed this year, nearly 10 million will apply for an [...]

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Michigan’s Skilled Trade Gap Reaching Crisis Levels

A few weeks ago our client had an opening for a diesel mechanic position we were trying to fill through our staffing division. We contacted nearly 800 potential candidates before finding one qualified, available worker. One. I wish I could [...]

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5 Ways to Combat Negative Attitudes and Foster a Better Work Environment

A bad-tempered boss, bullies, deceitful colleagues, nagging or whiny co-workers … does any of this sound familiar? Negativity in the workplace can take a toll on employees, productivity, and your company’s bottom line. Often times other factors like workload, concerns [...]

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6 Reasons Charter Schools can benefit from outsourcing HR.

Managing the human resources functions of a school can be a time consuming and frustrating task. The time and money that it usually takes to find a qualified HR professional can be costly for a school constantly looking to reinvest [...]

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Jill Hannigan on Harassment in the Workplace

AccessPoint’s Vice President of Human Resources, Jill Hannigan, spoke to Kristen Jordan Shamus of the Detroit Free Press on how companies can avoid and ways to deal with sexual harassment claims in the workplace. 5 things HR managers say about [...]

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How Businesses Can Determine and Prevent Inappropriate Workplace Behavior

In today’s workplace, the way we behave and present ourselves is becoming closely scrutinized. Businesses may assume that everyone knows what “professional behavior” means, but the definition can vary widely from person to person. According to a study by the [...]

New Legislation Brings Opportunity for Charter Schools

Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed a new law allowing Michigan charter schools a share of millage revenue. This change will give them the same per-pupil funding as public schools and a portion of property tax revenue. Historically, charter school educators [...]

Sarah Pease Recognized as Teacher of the Semester

Every semester AccessPoint recognizes an outstanding teacher for going above and beyond to help their school and students. This semester recipient is Sarah Pease, a teacher at Calhoun Community High School in Battle Creek, Michigan. Sarah Pease is in her [...]

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4 Ways to Prove Your Employer Hired the Right Person

Congratulations, you’ve landed the job! You’ve passed the first interview round and employment is yours, but there are more interviews to nail. From the first day at your new job, your boss and coworkers will be looking for signs that [...]