Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinIf you had to assemble a team for a work project, who would you pick?According to new study, persons categorized as neurotic are better team players and …
By Steven StraussQuestion: I run a very busy business and as a result, I really don't have the time, nor the interest frankly, to be all warm and fuzzy with my employees. I feel that …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, how to hire beyond the job description, with author and career management coach JoAnn Corley, founder and CEO …
By Tom Borg ©2013Imagine if you will, that you had the services of a magnificent sales person who you paid a paltry amount of money, yet he or she would work for you 24/7/365.While it …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantis An apparently chastened Steve Arwood, head of Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency, has assured the state Senate that the agency would once again show up at hearings …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsThe bombings and criminal manhunt in Boston and the massive explosion in the town of West, Texas compel employers to consider the physical crises that can …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Eric BrownWhile LinkedIn and other networking platforms have become comparatively mainstream in job recruiting, an emerging trend may signal an important change in that process. Twitter, the social …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsASE has been writing and reviewing employee handbooks for many years now. Until recently, the policy environment was relatively stable and when policy changes became necessary …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) to the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, the week's legislative update with Small Business Association of Michigan Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup, an …
SBAM today launched Decision Point, an online tool that helps small business owners understand and take action on the various health insurance decisions mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Decision Point is a dynamic, …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl KuchAsk that question of the average person. You may get the response that women make better leaders because women are more naturally empathetic and nurturing while men …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George Brown Now that Yahoo has all their employees back in the office, Melissa Mayer must be wondering how she can improve their productivity even more. Her challenge …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLCby Kristi R. Gauthier and Stephanie L. Hicks The employer shared responsibility provisions under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA") take effect on January 1, 2014. …
There's a lot of concern these days about overtime pay. New questions arise every day. Here are some points that employers need to be aware of in order to stay in compliance. Just when you …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinWage and Hour cases have been pursued very aggressively by the federal government over the past few years.NERA Economic Consulting’s “Trends in Wage and Hour Settlements” analyzes …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns A report came out last week that some resident deans at Harvard University were outraged to find that Harvard administration had gone through the emails …
March is here and it can only mean one thing: the NCAA Basketball Tournaments. This Thursday, March 21st is the first full day of the men’s tournament and this Saturday, March 23rd the women’s. With …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRMore than one-third of adults in the United States are obese, says one health-related government agency. That means, if you are in business long enough, there's a good chance …