Winter is just around the corner. Daylight savings time is coming soon. Many of us will arrive to work in the dark and leave in the dark. This brings many new hazards into the workplace. It is time to look around and see the trip-fall hazards lurking around your parking lot, sidewalks and entry ways. A little prevention before it gets too wet and slippery goes a long way. The total cost of back pain in the United States exceeds $100 billion per year when factoring in all related costs. If the back injury results in a workers’ comp. claim the cost can be staggering with averages between $40,000 - $80,000 (OSU.EDU). This is a great time to dust off your safety program and start auditing!!!
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What’s the 4-1-1 on the 2020 W-4?
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...
6 Points to Help Drivers Steer Clear of Crossing Deer this November 15th
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...
6 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in the Workplace, Without Having to Dress Up!
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...
5 Things Employers Should Do Now That the DOL Published the Final Overtime Rule
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 Solutions Group and Sage NeuroWellness are proud to announce that Dr. Heidi Reyst will be presenting at the 2019 BIAMI Fall Conference
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...
FORM I-9 IS ABOUT TO EXPIRE: WHAT SHOULD I DO?
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...
6 REASONS TO HAVE AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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...
3 Helpful Tips So That You Don’t Get Sunburned By Your Dress Code Policy!
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...
Sherri McDaniel, CEO of Sage Solutions Group Selected for the Prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses - Detroit Program
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....
6 Steps to Protect Your Important Information from Cybercriminals
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...
4 Points to Determine if the Single Most Important Document an Employer Can Provide to Employees Needs Updating
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...
4 Things Employers Should Do Now That the Proposed Overtime Rule for White Collar Workers Has Been Announced by the Department of Labor
It is hard to forget the scrambling that occurred at the end of 2016 to prepare for the anticipated minimum salary increase for salaried-exempt white collar workers from $23,660 to $47,476. The new ruling was scheduled to go into effect on...
The Paid Medical Leave Act Goes Into Effect on March 29, 2019. Are You Ready?
Overview:
On December 14th, Governor Rick Snyder signed into effect an act that mandates paid medical leave in the State of Michigan. This paid leave can be used by employees for physical, mental, injury or health care needs involving...
4 Ways Flexibility in the Workplace Really Works!
With 2019 upon us, many businesses may be evaluating their business and human resource practices to prepare for what is to come in the year ahead. As advancements in technology continue to give employees the opportunity to...
The 3 Things You Should Know About Michigan’s Minimum Wage for 2019
It was a very busy end of the year for Michigan Legislators. According to the Daily Journal, during the lame-duck session of 2018, “more than 100 bills were passed and an additional four were vetoed that were approved after the November...
Cheers to the New Year! Wishing you a Happy Holiday season from the team at Sage Solutions Group.
10 Strategies to Grow Your Talent Pool in a Tight Market
Since 2016, Human Resources professionals have been scrambling, innovating and flexing their styles in an attempt to fill the labor gap. With more jobs than people to fill them, a true labor shortage has been impacting many...
Five Things Employers Should be Doing Right Now Regarding Legalized Marijuana Use
Many states are voting today regarding marijuana and its use. Regardless of the outcome, employers need to prepare for change. If, as an employer you think change means turning a blind eye to marijuana use, the answer is a...
Wondering What Costume to Wear to Work for Halloween? Here are Some Tips to Consider.
With October 31st fast approaching, many of us are gearing up for Halloween. This year, Halloween falls right in the middle of the work week making it likely that many of us will wear a costume to work. In fact, according to USA Today,...