During this pandemic, there is no doubt that business owners have to be nimble to survive. Things are coming at us fast and trying to keep up can seem daunting. Priority one is maintaining the health and safety of our workplace. This means...
The year 2021 is already proving to be a complex one for business owners. There’s extended closures, new laws and rules to consider, PPP round two, and last but certainly not least, extremely sophisticated hackers looking to steal your...
Earlier this summer, Sage Solutions Group submitted an application to the Michigan SBDC, to provide contracted services that would be delivered directly to small businesses in need. This program is available through the US SBA Cares Act.
The...
As the law continues to evolve, employers must be ready to make changes to remain compliant.
Review your company’s handbook. Employers must make sure that company handbooks have updated policies on topics including anti-discrimination...
8 Tips for Bringing Your Employees Back to Work Safely and Successfully
Now that more and more businesses are re-opening, it's important to understand how to safely bring your employees back to work.
Here are 8 tips to keep in...
Plan, Prepare and Communicate! Whether dealing with COVID-19 or any other emergency situation, rationality beats panic every time.
Here are some points you should consider to help position your company and your employees for the best...
As of January 31, 2020 the Department of Homeland Security- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the release of the new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. While this form is ready for...
Recently the IRS released the official W-4 that will be used starting January 1, 2020. The new form “uses the same underlying information as the old design, but it replaces complicated worksheets with more straightforward questions that make...
With Michigan’s unofficial holiday, opening day of rifle season fast approaching, it seemed like a good opportunity to review the road hazards caused by increased deer activity at this time of year. While vehicle vs. deer accidents are a year...
It is that time of year again, and with Halloween landing on a Thursday, you may be asking yourself “what should I wear?” While Halloween may be a time to let your imagination run wild when it comes to costumes worn in social...
The Department of Labor(DOL) published the final overtime rule on September 24, 2019. The DOL is updating the earnings threshold necessary for exempt executive, administrative and professional employees from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s...
Sage's Dr. Heidi Reyst will be presenting at the 2019 BIAMI Fall Conference in Lansing Michigan on both September 12 and September 13. Dr. Reyst, EQ-i Certified, will be presenting on Emotional Intelligence and the Neuroscience...
As an employer or human resource representative, you probably use the USCIS Form I-9 constantly as you hire new employees. Even though this is a familiar form, you may not have looked at the expiration date in a while.
Well…if you...
We live in a time where stress is all around us. Stress at work can come in the form of deadlines, heavy workloads and work conflicts. Stress at home may be the result of relationship issues, health challenges, packed kid schedules or...
Now that summer is well underway, chances are you have already reviewed your organization’s dress code in anticipation of an occasional warm weather wear faux-pas. Summer weather can sometimes bring office attire that is inappropriate...
10,000 Small Businesses is the nation’s top ranked entrepreneurship school. The Detroit Program is sponsored through partnerships with Wayne State University, Oakland Community College, and Macomb Community College....
Cybercrime has become so prevalent it is now considered an industry. The cybercrime industry is set to earn 1.5 TRILLION dollars annually.1 The revenues by sector are staggering:
-$860 billion – Illicit/illegal online...
The employee handbook is the single most important document an employer can provide to employees to improve communication, set expectations and help ensure compliance. An effective handbook establishes clear understanding of the organizational...
Take this quick, 1-minute survey to find out if you need to file your company’s Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) with OSHA by March 2nd to avoid heavy fines.