May 16, 2013 – The difference between understanding health benefits compliance and optimal ways to extract improved value from the system is a huge gap. For companies willing to bridge that gap and take more thoughtful control of their health care spending, the rewards can be dramatic.

May 9, 2013 – Entrepreneurs looking to create a profit with the support of social causes, plus the legal protection that comes with the formation, equals a recipe for success in 2013 and beyond for business.

May 9, 2013 – A February 2009 study by Laurie Bassi and Daniel McMurrer found that “training expenditures are a very strong and statistically significant predictor of subsequent stock prices.” Does this surprise you? It shouldn’t. Whether you realize it or not, investing or — not investing — in your employees’ professional growth does affect your company’s bottom line.

April 25, 2013 – Getting rid of the office bad apple can feel awful, right up to the point when he or she is gone. At that point, suddenly the atmosphere, and your team’s performance, improves to such an extent that you are left wondering what took you so long.

April 25, 2013 – Angott Search Group surveyed bankers across the country, from Wall Street to Main Street, to provide insight into their views on the industry, their immediate plans and the future of their organizations.

April 18, 2013 – Michigan has joined an increasing number of states prohibiting employers from demanding social media passwords from employees and applicants for employment. A person who violates the law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to fines.

April 11, 2013 – As the U.S. emerges from the global financial crisis and the employment sector starts to grow again, now may be the opportune time to test the real measure of success of brain training in the workplace.

March 21, 2013 – To motivate and inspire the people you are training, the amount of positive versus corrective feedback must vary not only on the general level of competency the individuals have in their work, but also on the specific skill being developed.

March 21, 2013 – The arrival of 2013 brought new tax laws and rates, but individuals still have time to maximize their 2012 tax savings through gain recognition, IRA contributions and taking advantage of available education credits and business deductions. With the higher tax rates under ATRA, tax planning will now be even more important.

March 14, 2013 – In late March, Michigan’s controversial right-to-work laws will take effect. Michigan will then become the 24th right-to-work state. The laws will apply to almost all private sector and public sector employees who are eligible to unionize.