Should You Hire Neurodiverse Employees?
Neurodiversity covers a broad range of individuals. The incidence of autism in the United States is now 1 in 42 among boys and 1 in 189 among girls, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Consider the following article, “Neurodiversity is a Competitive Advantage” from Harvard Business Review […]
Age Affects the Length of a Disability
Employees have dramatically changed in comparison to the workforce of 25 years ago. In 2020, 1 in 4 American workers will be over 55. Many Americans over 65 will continue to actively participate in the workforce. The aging workforce is a factor most employers deal with today. Knowing the risks […]
MIOSHA Issues FAQ Clarifying Parts of Emergency Guidance
Moments ago, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) released an FAQ clarifying some of the top questions from employers in relation to their recent emergency guidance. The link to the FAQ’s can be found below which addresses various issues including important clarifications about work from home policies and “work […]
Are You Boosting Employee Morale?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has and is disrupting everyday life for many. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself when helping your colleagues to feel less anxious. Do you check in often? – Be intentional about checking on your teammates. Set time on your calendar specifically for this. […]
Frazzled, Heaviness, Exhaustion – WFHB?
Work from home burnout (WFHB) is a term coined by Nuffield Health. Many managers continue to worry about the productivity of their remote workforce. However, it’s overperformance is what is killing the output of work-from-home teams. According Martechcube a leading source of marketing technology advice and information, trusted for […]
Worker’s Comp and COVID-19
The big question is “Is Coronavirus covered by workers compensation in Michigan?” the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity states “An ordinary disease of life to which the public is generally exposed outside of the employment is not compensable.” Are occupational diseases covered? According to the workers’ compensation statute, […]