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Do Your Managers Conduct Quiet Firing?

Many managers try to steer clear of conflict, especially during stressful times like performance reviews.

November 15, 2025

Why Most Workplace Change Fails and How to Fix It

Change is constant, yet implementing it effectively remains a challenge for many organizations.

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November 13, 2025

The Thinking That Sets Great Leaders Apart

In every organization, there are people who approach challenges differently. They don’t just react to problems – they...

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November 12, 2025

When High Performance Starts to Work Against You – a Burnout Paradox

Some of the most dedicated people on your team can be the hardest to read. They rarely complain, rarely slow down, and...

November 7, 2025

Dealing with Religious Accommodations

Religious accommodations are increasingly becoming an issue for HR.

November 6, 2025

Should a Company Have a Severance Policy for Individual Separations?

ASE’s last Michigan Policies and Practices Survey reports that on average over half of Michigan employers (55%) responding do not provide severance pay.

November 6, 2025

Now What? Navigating ESTA End-of-Year Requirements

Michigan HR professionals have been navigating the complexities of the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) since its effective date, February 21, 2025. As the year draws to a close, a new set of administrative and …

November 5, 2025

Turn the AI Skills Gap into an Opportunity for Growth

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the workplace. However, while 72% of U.S. hiring managers say their company uses AI – up from 66% last fall – 55% admit their company doesn't have the …

November 1, 2025

Are You Quietly Adding Responsibilities Without Support?

Quiet promotions – where employees take on more responsibility without a pay raise – are becoming increasingly common as companies manage tighter budgets.

October 31, 2025

What is an Interactive Process for ADA Purposes?

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the interactive process for accommodations requires an ongoing dialogue between employer and employee to identify appropriate accommodations.

October 31, 2025

Recruiters Aren’t Vendors – They’re Strategic Partners. How to Help Them Win for You.

The conversation about hiring has changed dramatically in the past decade. Once upon a time, recruiters were viewed as service providers – people who processed resumes and filled open seats.

October 30, 2025

Keep an Eye on Different State’s Personnel File Laws

With a lot of focus recently on different state laws pertaining to paid time off, don’t forget that states also have their own laws on personnel file management.

October 30, 2025

Napping at Work? It’s Common in Japan.

In Japan, the practice of Inemuri, sleeping while present, is not a sign of laziness but rather a cultural nuance that reflects dedication and hard work.

October 29, 2025

Understanding the Emerging Personality Type in the Workplace: The Otrovert

I’ve long identified as an introvert. I recharge in quiet reflection and carefully consider my decisions before acting. Yet leading a dynamic organization often requires stepping into the shoes of an extrovert such as speaking …

October 24, 2025

Updates on Pay Transparency

Massachusetts, California and the state of Washington have new pay transparency requirements that employers need to be aware of.

October 23, 2025

Will Human Quotas be the Next Frontier in Workforce Diversity?

Artificial intelligence is woven into nearly every part of work life. But as AI becomes more capable, a new question is surfacing in HR circles: how much work should still be done by people?