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Question of the Week: How do we handle open enrollment for an employee who’s out on leave?

Oct 22, 2025

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Heads-Up: IRS to Phase Out Paper Checks for Tax Refunds (Effective Sept 30, 2025)

Oct 14, 2025

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Question of the Week: We are planning to switch to a new communications software in our office. How can we help employees navigate this change?

Oct 14, 2025

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Question of the Week: Do you have any tips for managing remote employees?

Oct 1, 2025

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How to Celebrate Employee Wins Without Spending a Fortune

Sep 29, 2025

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Recognized for Leadership, Built on Relationships: Carla Marsh, APS Founder & President, Named to Marquis Who’s Who

Sep 18, 2025

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Question of the Week: An employee recently resigned and hasn’t yet returned some company equipment. Can we hold on to their final paycheck until they return everything?

Sep 17, 2025

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When an Employee Files a Complaint: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Handling It Right

Sep 15, 2025

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Michigan’s New Sick Leave Law: What Small Businesses Need to Know Before October 1, 2025

Sep 12, 2025

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Question of the Week: We have an employee out due to a work-related injury. Do we still need to send them Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork if they’re already on workers’ compensation?

Sep 11, 2025

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The Hidden Compliance Crisis Threatening Your Restaurant

Sep 9, 2025

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Question of the Week: We have several employees who seldom speak up during meetings. How can we encourage them?

Sep 3, 2025

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Big Changes Coming Your Way: How the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025" Could Impact Your Small Business

Aug 5, 2025

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Question of the Week: One of our employees cut their hand on the edge of a broken filing cabinet at work. We asked if they wanted medical treatment, but they declined. Should we still have them fill out an accident report?

Jul 31, 2025

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Managing Remote Employees: Let's Get Real About Accountability and Engagement 

Jul 21, 2025

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Question of the Week: If an employee hasn’t submitted their timesheet before we run payroll, can we delay paying them until they do?

Jul 16, 2025

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Is Your Job Posting Chasing Away Ideal Candidates?

Jul 14, 2025

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Question of the Week: What Do We Need to Do When an Employee Changes Their Name?

Jul 9, 2025

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How to Build a Results-Driven Performance Improvement Plan

Jul 8, 2025

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Question of the Week: Should We Be Concerned if an Employee Takes a Second Job?

Jul 2, 2025

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Unlock Growth with Data: HR Metrics Your Small Business Actually Needs

Jun 30, 2025

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Question of the Week: What are some meaningful ways to celebrate an employee’s work anniversary?

Jun 25, 2025

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Question of the Week: Should We Conduct Exit Interviews?

Jun 18, 2025

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Your Secret Weapon Against Surprise Resignations: How to Keep Great Employees

Jun 11, 2025

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Building a Positive Work Culture in a Small Team Environment

Jun 2, 2025

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HR Policies Every Small Business Should Have

May 26, 2025

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Onboarding New Employees: 5 Tips to Get It Right from Day One

May 21, 2025

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Question of the Week: What is a 30-60-90 day review?

May 14, 2025

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Question of the Week: Can we tell employees not to talk about their pay with each other?

May 5, 2025

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Question of the Week: Unpaid Leave of Absence Request for Educational Purposes

Apr 28, 2025

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Question of the Week: Breast Pumping at Work

Apr 15, 2025

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