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Your guide to successfully navigating open enrollment

As a business owner or human resources executive, you’ve run the numbers, compared the plans, and...

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Why change management is crucial when building great teams

Attracting and retaining talented employees has been a challenge in almost every industry for the...

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4 tips for new leaders struggling with retention

In today’s job market, retaining great employees is vitally important for businesses that want to...

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How to retain talent in a difficult labor market

Since the shift in work rhythms and schedules brought upon by the pandemic, more workers than eve...

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5 tips to supercharge employee retention

Retaining great employees is essential for the success and sustainability of any business. Accord...

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More than a raise: Creating a company culture that can increase retention

There hasn’t been a bigger business issue over the last year than employee attraction and retenti...

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Dan Barcheski: Changes that Take Your Business from Surviving to Thriving

Most small business owners have a difficult time connecting what they have always done to survive...

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Pulse Book Club | Switch: How To Change Things When Change Is Hard

Change within an organization is equal parts necessary and difficult. To survive, businesses need...

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Reflections on 35 years of business

This May, Axios HR celebrates 35 years of serving people and businesses in Michigan. Our VP of HR...

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How evolving right-to-work policy could impact your business

The labor movement has been in the news recently with lots of local and national action. Here’s a...

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7 ways employment law impacts businesses

Employment law can be a complex and confusing subject for small business owners in Michigan. It i...

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How to keep your employee benefits competitive

Considering what benefits to offer your employees be a stressful decision for business leaders. T...

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How to deal with difficult employees and terminations

Deciding how to deal with terminations and difficult employees appropriately is a crucial aspect ...

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Pulse Book Club | The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

In The Lean Startup, Eric Ries describes his lean startup methodology, which emphasizes experimen...

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How To Onboard Employees Successfully

Onboarding employees is an important responsibility of your company’s HR function. However, onboa...

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Why experience management is the key to your team’s success

Business leaders are often well-versed in the importance of data in driving business growth. Metr...

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HR outsourcing: Get the most out of your HR budget

For business owners and leaders, allocating resources thoughtfully is a crucial part of growing a...

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10 tips for building a top-tier HR function

Building and Developing an excellent HR function is a daunting task. But as businesses continue t...

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One service, one cost, one partner: How a full-service solution can maximize your HR

Growing and leading a business is no small challenge, particularly when it comes to managing the ...

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ESOPs and the power of employee ownership

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is not just a retirement plan but a business model that t...

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5 reasons why a PEO can move your business forward

Starting and running a business can be a challenging and time-consuming process. From managing fi...

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Dan Barcheski: The Elephant and the Flea – the Future of Employment

In the world of employment, we often see two types of entities: "Elephants" and "Fleas". The Elep...

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Pulse Book Club | The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle

"The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups" is a book by Daniel Coyle that dives ...

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Using employee assessments to increase retention

In today's competitive talent landscape, employee retention has become a top priority for organiz...

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Featured Client: Grand Rapids Civic Theater

Established in 1926, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre is one of the leading community theatres in the n...

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Pulse Book Club | The Power of Less by Leo Babauta

The Power of Less by Leo Babauta is a book that explores the essential principles of simplicity a...

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Pulse Book Club | Unreasonable Hospitality

In his book “Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expec...

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How to rise above deceptive hiring practices

Recent findings by Resume Builder revealed a concerning trend: 36% of hiring managers admitted to...

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What Are Fringe Benefits? A Comprehensive Guide

What Are Fringe Benefits? Fringe benefits are additional perks that employers offer to their em...

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Pulse Book Club | The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Have you ever wondered why we do the things we do? Why some people seem effortlessly organized, w...

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Quick guide to intelligent pricing structures that create win-win scenarios for buyers and sellers

Business executives are very aware of our current market reality.  For the small business commun...

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The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Payroll in Michigan

If you've ever considered outsourcing payroll, you know the idea is often more complicated than i...

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Pulse Book Club | Powerful by Patty McCord

Patty McCord’s “Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility” offers a groundbreaki...

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Prioritizing Employee Mental Health in the Workplace: Insights from the Human Resources Perspective

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we believe it is important to shed light on the ...

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12 Tips for Elevating Remote Employee Engagement

Employee engagement has been a hot topic recently, and it only becomes more important when you co...

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Axios HR's Stress-Free Guide for Switching Payroll Providers

Changing payroll providers can be a difficult task for any business, but with a thoughtful approa...

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Onboarding made easy: Creating training plans that empower new employees

Thinking critically about the onboarding and training of new employees is arguably more important...

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5 HR Projects That Can Supercharge Your People Strategy

Attracting and Retaining great employees has been a key strategy for successful businesses in the...

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Boosting Employee Engagement with Axios HR's Shannon Burkel

As the labor market continues to evolve in 2024, organizations continue to grapple with shifts in...

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The future of HR: Top 5 human resources trends to watch in 2024

As the workplace continues to evolve, the role of Human Resources (HR) is also changing. Traditio...

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The unparalleled leadership of veterans

HR professionals have a significant role in supporting veterans as they transition into civilian ...

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How Can HR Outsourcing Reduce Costs In Your Business?

Most business owners have dreamt of a world where they no longer have to navigate the intricacies...

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Navigating the Rise of Remote Work: Strategies for Effective HR Management in 2024

The landscape of work has undergone a significant shift over the past few years, with remote work...

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9 Things To Know About Company Handbooks and Why They Matter

Creating and maintaining a thoughtful and strategic company handbook is an essential, but often u...

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How Outsourcing Compliance Saves Your Business Money

In the increasingly complex regulatory environment, ensuring compliance with local, state, and fe...

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Why Excellent Onboarding is Critical for Employee Retention

Employee retention is a critical concern for businesses across all industries. High turnover rate...

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The Pros and Cons of Unlimited PTO Policies: An Essential Gudie

Unlimited PTO (Paid Time Off) policies are increasingly popular among forward-thinking companies ...

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Onboarding made easy: 16 things to include in a new employee welcome packet

The onboarding process is a critical first step in the journey of a new hire within your organiza...

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How Outsourcing Benefits Administration Can Save Your Business Money

How Outsourcing Benefits Administration Can Save Your Business Money Managing employee benefits i...

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Is Outsourcing Human Resources Right for Your Business?

Companies of all sizes are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations and improve efficienc...

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Axios HR Proud to Continue Partnership with Michigan State University Athletics

Grand Rapids, MI - July 30, 2024 – Axios HR is excited to announce the continuation of our partne...

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Proposed Temperature Protections in the Workplace: What You Need to Know

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has introduced a significant new rule ai...

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Managing Political Conversations in the Workplace: Fostering Respect and Professionalism

In today's environment, it's increasingly common for discussions on hot-button issues to find the...

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Axios HR helps combat high turnover and rising health benefits cost

A small business owner with a company comprised of 48 individuals in the manufacturing industry w...

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How a PEO partnership helped a marketing agency scale

See exactly how a stylish creative agency’s decision to enter a co-employment relationship allowe...

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Charter school improves compliance, benefits, and growth

See how a charter school streamlined their processes with an expert HR partner.

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How Axios HR Transformed Hiring For A Local Charter School

Our comprehensive approach to education recruitment has successfully addressed key challenges fac...

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Building a successful workplace culture

Building a maintaining excellent culture within your organization can pay dividends in productivi...

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The importance of manager training

Training new managers and supervisors can make or break the employee experience in your organizat...

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Why small businesses grow 2x faster with a co-employment

Find out how a Co-Employment partnership with Axios HR can transform your business' future.

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Why co-employment is the key to business growth

Learn how businesses in West Michigan are using a co-employment partnership to reduce turnover, o...

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Successful staffing strategies that work

Discover how innovative new tools and techniques are changing the way that people find meaningful...

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Why better HR improves employee care

Find out how streamlining the HR function in your business helps retain employees.

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Could you save 30% during insurance renewal?

Check out our webinar to find out how you can potentially save this renewal season!

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Successful employee onboarding

Check out our EKit to ensure your onboarding processes are setting your new employees up to succeed.

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Handling difficult employees and terminations

Dealing with difficult employees and terminations is one of the toughest, but most important part...

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Successful recruiting processes

Take a look at our recruiting checklist to make sure your hiring process is positioned to succeed.

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Successful staffing strategies

Find out how an intentional staffing strategy can elevate your hiring and make your business more...

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Cracking the culture code

Find out how your business can create excellent employee culture and become the employer of choic...

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The costs of attraction

Total Cost of Attraction (TCA), when calculated correctly, illustrates all of the costs associate...

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A complete guide to finding hidden employment costs

Check out our tips for fully understanding the scope and scale of your organizations employment e...

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How to better understand the costs of talent attraction

Talent attraction has been a hot topic in the HR world since the Great Resignation of the past fe...

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Accessing Your 2023 Tax Forms

It's that time of year again - W-2s will be published by the end of January and can be easily acc...

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Small business owners – moving from surviving to thriving

Find out how your small business can go from surviving to thriving with some simple, cost-effecti...

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