American Society of Employers - Linda Olejniczak
Does Your Company Offer Volunteer Time Off?

28 March 2023

Does Your Company Offer Volunteer Time Off?

Author: Linda Olejniczak

Are your employees passionate about a cause or do they want to volunteer at their kids’ reading day for an hour?  Then it’s time you look at offering VTO – Volunteer Time Off.  It is proven to improve employee engagement and productivity.  It is also great for your brand.

Can Nonprofit Employees Volunteer for Their Employer?

14 March 2023

Can Nonprofit Employees Volunteer for Their Employer?

Author: Linda Olejniczak

So, your nonprofit employee also wants to volunteer at your nonprofit?  It can be done, but employers must make sure they don’t violate the law. 

Bring Out Your Inner Child at Work

28 February 2023

Bring Out Your Inner Child at Work

Author: Linda Olejniczak

Adulting is not always fun.  Instead of dealing with zoom meetings, deadlines, and endless emails, recess and taking naps seems like a far better deal.

Workers Who Escaped the Layoffs – Now What?

14 February 2023

Workers Who Escaped the Layoffs – Now What?

Author: Linda Olejniczak

Organizations faced hard decisions in Q4, and the downsizing continues into 2023.  The question now is who the lucky ones really are. The employees who are left or the ones that got the ax?

Uncertainty Can Trigger Furloughs and Layoffs

31 January 2023

Uncertainty Can Trigger Furloughs and Layoffs

Author: Linda Olejniczak

The layoff tidal wave is growing.  The downsizing of Q4 continues into the new year as companies slash staff.  This is the last thing employers and employees want to see happen. It means financial uncertainty for all parties involved. The reality is that sometimes these measures must be taken.  Let’s define the differences, the pros, and cons.

Does Your Handbook Need a 2023 Refresh?

17 January 2023

Does Your Handbook Need a 2023 Refresh?

Author: Linda Olejniczak

Updating your employee handbook is a critical annual initiative for an HR department.  It ensures compliance with industry standards and federal and state laws.  

Making Space for DEI

3 January 2023

Making Space for DEI

Author: Linda Olejniczak

DEI initiatives have stalled for a second year according to the McLean & Company HR Trends 2023 survey results.  In our work helping companies develop roadmaps for DEI, a handful of key areas lacking:

Michigan Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Law – Steps to Take Now

13 December 2022

Michigan Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Law – Steps to Take Now

Author: Linda Olejniczak

With February 20, 2023, nearing and uncertainty of the appeal, consider preparing now for the Michigan Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Law by taking the following three steps:

Combatting Presenteeism At Work

29 November 2022

Combatting Presenteeism At Work

Author: Linda Olejniczak

Presenteeism is when employees come into work even when they have a justifiable reason to be absent, such as a physical or mental illness.  Absenteeism occurs when employees don't show up for work.  Presenteeism is largely an issue of workplace culture.  Take the right steps to combat presenteeism at your organization.

Maximize the Power of November!

16 November 2022

Maximize the Power of November!

Author: Linda Olejniczak

November is the best month to plan and prepare for the new year.  December is consumed by holidays, parties, and things winding down.  January tends to find people hibernating, lower energy, and not picking up the pace until the month is almost over. November is the best time to set clear goals for hitting the ground running in 2023.

Instead of Competing with WFH – Embrace It!

1 November 2022

Instead of Competing with WFH – Embrace It!

Author: Linda Olejniczak

Many organizations have had to adjust their return to office plans due to employees revolting. Rather than compete with the home office, try embracing it by creating an office that builds off of what your employees love about working from home.

Cybersecurity – Is your Company Prepared?

18 October 2022

Cybersecurity – Is your Company Prepared?

Author: Linda Olejniczak

Businesses, both large and small, are increasingly reliant on the internet for daily operations, creating attractive and potentially lucrative targets for cyber criminals.  As a new era of work from anywhere is ushered in, traditional in-office firewalls don’t work.  A cyber attack can cripple any size company.

Keys to Employee Engagement – Part 2

4 October 2022

Keys to Employee Engagement – Part 2

Author: Linda Olejniczak

Having employee resource groups (ERGs) in your workplace can benefit both the well-being of your individual employees and your business as a whole. Some of the key benefits include:

Keys to Engaging with Employees – Part 1

20 September 2022

Keys to Engaging with Employees – Part 1

Author: Linda Olejniczak

Creating an inclusive and engaging company culture requires strategic planning. No matter the size or your company this can be difficult to achieve.  Add in a hybrid or fully remote workforce and the challenge just became bigger.

2023 Open Enrollment Checklist

6 September 2022

2023 Open Enrollment Checklist

Author: Linda Olejniczak

To prepare for open enrollment, group health plan sponsors should be aware of the legal changes affecting the design and administration of their plans for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2023. Employers should review their plan documents to confirm that they include these required changes.

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