When we talk to our customers’ employees, we often hear two different things: 1. They would like to see changes. 2. There’s too much change.   We all love to hate change, but we also get bored without it. How can that be? Picture this; we don’t like potholes, but we […]

While I always encourage folks to read my blogs, if you employ independent contractors, then this is a must read. It’s also an example of “what’s old is new again.”   On March 11th, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) will be reverting to the previous rule for determining an […]

Each year I start with a blog about predictions for the upcoming year for HR professionals. This year as we look to 2024 there will be some interesting things happening. Some of the more popular HR topics this year will include:  Less pressure on wages:   As inflation slows down, […]

The holidays are here and while they can be a wonderful time, they are also stressful. In addition to all the personal activities, this is typically the time that goals, performance evaluations, and year end reports are due.   Here are some pointers for helping your employees survive and thrive […]

Picture this. You’re a new employee at your organization and on your first day, they give you the employee handbook. What’s your reaction: Is it written in a way that you might actually read it? Does it represent the kind of culture described during the recruiting process? Is it up […]

Early in my career I hired someone who came to us from local government where compensation information was publicly available.  Right after she started, a coworker asked about her compensation, which she shared. Since she was paid more than her longer tenured peer, it created quite the fuss. At that […]

Let’s start this blog with some honesty. We can usually make a blog topic interesting or at least a little bit fun. This one is the exception. I’ve procrastinated writing about this because, frankly, it’s a bit underwhelming. With that, HR professionals need to know that this is changing and […]

In today’s fast-paced world, the role of Human Resources (HR) professionals is evolving, thanks to the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. AI is revolutionizing various industries, and HR is no exception. HR professionals are now leveraging AI to streamline processes, improve decision-making, and enhance overall efficiency in managing the […]

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair The CROWN Act was recently passed by the State of Michigan.  The Act prohibits discrimination based on “natural and protective hairstyles”, particularly those associated with race by updating the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include this category.  The intent is to […]