How to Manage Marijuana in the MI Workplace

“One of my employees appears to be under the influence of marijuana. The amount of work she completed every day has started a gradual decline.  Her coworkers tell me she smells like pot in the morning and after she comes back from her lunch break.  Between marijuana being a Schedule I drug and both medical…

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How to Build Amazing Teams with Diversity

Diversity

It’s almost time for March Madness! We all have fun rooting for our favorite teams and deciding who might win it all. However, let’s not get ahead of ourselves; it’s not March quite yet, so instead, we’ll think about it from a business perspective. The best of the best competing for the ability to say…

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How to Unleash Your Creative Side by Busting This Myth

Creativity

Do you feel like you’re not a creative person? When it’s time to prepare a new PowerPoint or brainstorm new ways to recognize your employees, does your mind go blank? The research on creativity is clear – it’s a good thing! According to Adobe’s “State of Create: 2016” study, people who describe themselves as “someone…

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Are You Compliant with New MI Employment Laws?

Staying compliant with the myriad of employment laws is challenging but essential for all businesses.  The Michigan legislature made some end-of-the-year changes to a couple employment laws that employers should be aware of. This article will ensure you’re in-the-know on a recent change to the minimum wage law and a new paid sick leave law.…

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