The year 2016 has been a big year for change in labor laws. Poster requirements have changed … Effective August 1, 2016 the Department of Labor (DOL) revised the Federal Minimum Wage Poster to remove specific civil monetary penalty amounts and add a nursing mothers section. This poster is required with 50 or more employees. Also effective August 1, 2016, The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster was revised to remove the civil penalty limit of $10,000 and changed/added phone numbers. This poster is required with 1 or more employees. You can obtain a free copy of these updated posters by clicking here.
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,...
Digitizing vs. Digitalizing Human Resources and Why You Should
DIGITIZING is the process of making information available and accessible in a digital format.
DIGITALIZING is the process of considering how best to apply digitized information to simplify specific operations.
Digitizing...
Cleaning Up Your Digital Footprint
What is a digital footprint, you ask? It is the unique set of traceable digital activities, actions, contributions and communications that are manifested on the Internet or on digital devices. One aspect of your digital...
Michigan Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave is Approved by Senate
On July 19th, Sage Solutions Group posted information on ballot initiatives that if passed to a vote, could have a significant impact on employers in the state of Michigan. They are the Michigan Paid Sick Leave Initiative (2018) and the Michigan...
5 WAYS TO GET GOOD CANDIDATES IN DIFFICULT HIRING MARKET
With an unemployment rate just posted by the New York times of 3.9% and the U.S. adding 157,000 jobs in July, it is clear the hiring climate is tougher than ever. Forecasters are not anticipating a change in the employment market anytime...
Employment News- Michigan Ballot 2018
Michigan businesses need to be aware that there are two initiatives being considered for the 2018 Michigan Ballot that could have significant implications for small businesses. The Michigan Paid Sick Leave Initiative (2018) and Michigan...
Are You Using an Application for Employment? If Not, You’re Missing an Important Opportunityfor Risk Mitigation.
In today’s highly competitive employment environment, many employers are skipping critical steps in order to hire a candidate as quickly as possible. However, a speedy hire does not always translate to the...
Recruiting in 2018
Finding the right talent and efficiently filling positions is harder today than ever before. There are many factors that make this statement true. First, according to the New York Times, the unemployment rate in the US hit a new low...
Marijuana Use in the Workplace
There is no doubt that recreational use of marijuana is on the rise. For example, it’s not uncommon to stop at stoplight, only to be hit by the smell of marijuana wafting into your car. Or when was the last time you went out to enjoy a...
Sage Solutions Group is now certified as a Women's Business Enterprise
Sage Solutions Group is now certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women...
Sage Solutions Group wrote an article published in D Business Magazine, "Celebrating Millennials"
Celebrating Millennials
In the world of human resources, rarely a day goes by without reading an article, a blog or a white paper that provides advice on how to “deal” with the unique characteristics of...
Sage Solutions Group’s Third Interview in a Series with Michigan Entrepreneur TV
Sage Solutions Group is proud to be considered a Human Resource subject matter expert for Michigan Entrepreneur TV with Tara Kachaturoff. In this third episode, we touch on how Human Resource Consultants work with organizations and how outsourcing...
Sage Solutions Group Airs on Michigan Entrepreneur TV
Sherri McDaniel, CEO at Sage Solutions Group completed her second interview in a three-part series focused on Human Resources with Tara Kachaturoff of Michigan Entrepreneur TV. This second interview will air on Tuesday, January 16 at 11:00 am and...
Partnering with Businesses to Provide Training Solutions
Sage Solutions Group partnered with the Michigan Assisted Living Association to provide an educational series in Novi and Grand Rapid this month. This group included group home...
OSHA Required Reporting Deadline- December 15
December 15th is fast approaching and if that date does not mean anything to you, you may need to listen up.
OSHA made changes to the required reporting of work related illness and injury for many employers. This enhanced tracking method is...
How Outsourcing HR Services Can Help Your Business
Human Resources encompasses a wide swath of the corporate landscape, and it seems that every firm has its own definition of the department's duties and responsibilities. Many efficiency experts believe that recruitment and employee retention are...
Harassment Policies Need to be Reviewed
It is nearly impossible to turn on any news channel or social media news feed without hearing the latest in the saga of celebrity sexual harassment claims. With this type of attention to this serious topic, it is a reminder to every organization...
Employee or Independent Contractor? Answering this question wrong could be costly!
This is an important question that many employers need to ask themselves. Often, employers take the path of least resistance and deem an employee an independent contractor but this assumption could bring on some legal trouble. There are many...
Employee Engagement. What it is. What it isn't. Why you should care. Blog 4 of 4.
In the final installment of this blog on employee engagement, we focus on the bottom line. The first blog provided a brief definition of employee engagement (and its often erroneously equated cousin, employee satisfaction) as well as data on...
Employee Engagement. What it is. What it isn't. Why you should care. Blog 3 of 4.
In the previous two articles we highlighted that the workforce is unengaged (67% of employees are unengaged, or actively disengaged), and that lack of engagement leads to turnover, and the substantial associated costs of replacing employees.
In...