So now that everything is shut down and we’re all shut in, we have some time on our hands. Jason and I have been spending time watching Oliver grow and Netflix, while we wait for whatever they say is next for us. Our routines have changed but we also have more free time than we […]

I don’t usually do year end posts, but this year seems like it needed one. The end of this year brought an addition to our team, baby Oliver! He’s the cutest, most adorable, quietest baby I’ve ever experienced. Trying to minimize the pregnancy due to my age was tough! I’m sure people just thought I

Summer is ending, and school will start before you know it! If you have children starting or going back to school, you know how challenging this can be! Check out some tips below to help with the transition:  Don’t Forget to Go Shopping  You have a giant list of school supplies but stock up on

Summer is full of employee vacations, BBQs, and possibly a decrease in day-to-day urgency. How can business owners take advantage of this? Keep reading for some suggestions to stay engaged!Make Plans, BIG Plans!If your to do list has been checked off, go back and look at the big picture again. Set your next batch of

Exit interviews can be beneficial for both the company and the employee, providing they are doing with the right strategy in mind.  When employers have exit interviews, they need to make sure they are consistent, productive and provide information relevant to the exiting employee.   Employer Perspective. To make the exit interview consistent, have a

For anyone interested in reading about the negative impact on SMALL BUSINESS in Michigan regarding the Sick Time Law that was just ‘gutted’, check out this link: Michigan Chamber of Commerce: Earned Sick Time Act Overview The negative impact of the law as it was passed is HUGE for small business.  Read through this carefully,

Recently a new client said he was disappointed that we coached a candidate prior to their interview.  Since I have very strong feelings about recruiters coaching (and have a strong referral network for both candidate coaching and resume writing), I was taken aback, but asked for clarification. The client said the candidate was ‘so well

Normally when I read an article about an employee being fired for ‘doing the right thing’ (trying to stop a shoplifter, leaving the store to catch a dog before it runs into the road, etc.) I empathize with the employee, but redirect the question to the rule that was violated to cause the firing. Store

Constructive feedback after an interview is always a good thing. Most companies won’t provide it, however, for a number of reasons: too busy, can’t put their finger on it, didn’t like the personality, didn’t have the right background, sloppy dresser, poor grammar, negative attitude, and the list goes on. That’s on the company side. What

When I was young, I had two classmates who knew what they wanted to be when they grew up. Not fireman or astronauts, but would you believe car racing and comic books? Bill Riley used to love talking about cars. Racing cars, technology, etc. His dad was in the business and Bill knew exactly what