How to Quickly Screen Resumes and Find the Best

Raise your hand if you’ve ever stared at a stack of resumes, dreading having to read through them to determine if they’re worth pursuing. With today’s electronic applicant tracking systems (ATS), it’s much quicker and easier to whittle down the pile to those that are likely the best fit.  But you still have to know…

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How to Get Ready for Michigan’s Minimum Wage Increase

Employee Wages

Did you know Michigan’s minimum wage is increasing as of January 1, 2018? Michigan’s minimum wage is set by the Workforce Opportunity Wage Act.  If an employee is subject to both the state and federal minimum wage laws, the employee is entitled to the higher of the two rates. Since 2007, Michigan’s minimum wage has…

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How to Capitalize on Spring Turnover

Spring officially arrived on March 20th.  The weather is slowly warming here in Michigan.  I’ve heard the birds expressing their pleasure, and soon we’ll see the grass greening and flowers budding.  Nature’s renewal triggers personal renewal, which often results in a spike in employee turnover. People take steps to find a more rewarding career path,…

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