The Professional Employer Organization Regulatory Act
As of January 1, 2012, Michigan changed the way companies like Employees Only do business. While we are a Human Resource Management firm, one of our solutions for clients is termed PEO, or Professional...
View ArticleFurther Guidance on W-2 Reporting Requirements Released On Jan 3
Note: This reform alert is an update of a previously published alert, W-2 reporting requirements expanded for some employers. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued additional guidance modifying...
View ArticleInterviewing: Sometimes Less is More
By Sandy Flippo, SPHR A job interview can be nerve-wracking and intimidating. The best way to ace the interview is to relax, be yourself, and don’t be afraid to talk. But make sure your talk stays on...
View ArticleTake control over employee break times
By Sandy Flippo, SPHR Employers commonly grant 10-15 minute breaks to employees to provide a period to rest and refresh. Although the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require employers to give...
View ArticleSocial Media becomes integral part of recruiting strategy
The use of social media is developing into a multifaceted tool for recruiting. This new tool is evolving into more than just company Facebook pages and tweeting job openings, according to the Society...
View ArticleResumes: True or False
By Sandy Flippo, SPHR As competition for jobs has become more intense, the issue of resume honesty and disclosure has become more prominent. A recent article in USA Today estimates that nearly 35% of...
View ArticleBe careful what you say in a job reference
Sandy Flippo, SPHR In today’s litigious atmosphere, most employers do not provide other than dates worked and job title when asked for a reference for an employee. Some states give employers “qualified...
View ArticleNew rules for the role of background checks in hiring
When hiring, there is no federal law that prohibits an employer to ask about arrest and conviction records. However, The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently passed changes to...
View Article4 Hiring Tips for Employers
In many ways, having an open position at your company can be both a blessing and a curse as an employer. Going through the interviewing and hiring process can be a grueling affair, something we...
View ArticleFour Tips for Human Resources Professionals
The world of human resources is an all-encompassing one. HR professionals work with employees of all levels from entry-level to CEOs, which is why it’s crucial to have an effective HR strategy. Here...
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