Your Office Culture Could Be Missing This Crucial Component

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You know you need to create a positive company culture to attract and retain top employees. You need a good compensation plan, solid benefits package, and in-office perks to keep everyone happy and engaged. But have you thought about one more crucial component to your office culture? Have you considered the support your team needs… Read more »

The Rules for Overtime Pay Are Changing…Again

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Changes in overtime happen frequently. In 2016, for example, an overtime rule was put in place that was then halted by a federal judge. It can be difficult to keep up with the changes. But if you need to know what the current and most important information is for your overtime policy, we want to… Read more »

How AI Is Changing Companies’ Hiring Needs

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There is a lot of information today about artificial intelligence and neural networks. So what do you need to know as a business, especially in such a manufacturing and automation-heavy job environment like the Detroit area? Before you make any decisions for your business and technology, let’s take a closer look at the current trends… Read more »

Do You Really Understand Your Millennial Employees? Here’s Why It Matters

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If you’re ever wondering whether the differences between the generations in the workforce is truly a big deal, you might want to read this post. Millennials, for better or worse, are very different from their baby boomer and Generation X counterparts, especially in the office. How important is it to understand their motivations? Very important,… Read more »

Are You Keeping Up with These Workforce Management Trends?

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We’re halfway through the year, and as the hot summer months close in on us, it is a good time to review your management techniques and implement any new strategies that could help you remain successful throughout the rest of 2017. Have you been keeping up with the current workforce management trends? Before you get… Read more »

5 Tips for Promoting Work-Life Balance

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Have you thought much about the work/life balance of your staff? If not, it may be time to reconsider how you structure your office environment and treat your team. An imbalance between work and life can lead to increased stress and burnout. In turn, this can cause problems with productivity and conflict in your business…. Read more »

Ready to Replace Your Employees with Robots?

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This sounds like something out of science fiction, but experts believe that over half of work-related activities will be completely automated by 2055, eliminating the need for human workers in these capacities. While this might not be right around the corner, companies would do well to consider the implications of advancements in robotics and digital… Read more »

Is It Impossible to Retain Your Top Employees?

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Every corporate ladder has a top rung. And most of the time a company is structured like a pyramid. There are more entry-level and mid-level positions available than executive opportunities. For this reason, many companies believe they won’t be able to retain their top employees as they grow in their careers and look for more high-level opportunities…. Read more »

Administrative Assistant Warning Signs that Should Put a Candidate on Hold

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Before you make that job offer, how do you know this candidate is the right person for the job? A bad hire can cost your company time and money. Knowing how to look for warning signs that indicate an administrative assistant isn’t all they appear on the surface is important. Here are some red flags… Read more »

2017 Will Be a Candidate-Driven Market. Can Your Business Succeed?

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It has taken nearly 10 years, but the job market has finally switched focus. Since the recession, companies have been in the driver’s seat. With far more qualified candidates for open jobs, a hiring manager could afford to be picky with the choices available. The pendulum has swung the other direction, and now the shoe… Read more »