There are No Holes in this Donut Business Success Plan
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Catherine Behrenbrinker, President & CEO of Symplicity Communications in Grand Rapids.
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October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024
The Boomerang Employee – Talent Acquisition’s New Hiring Trend
Boomerang employees, also called rehires or alumni hires, are employees that leave their employer and then come back. It could be months or even years later, and it doesn’t have to necessarily be in the …
October 10, 2024
Silence is Golden
When a meeting reaches a lull or feels unproductive, it's normal for leaders to feel frustrated and tempted to call on people randomly to get things moving.
October 9, 2024
Revitalizing Performance Reviews: 7 Strategies to Make Employee Evaluations More Impactful and Engaging
Employee evaluations are conducted every year, but they have become stale, and employees often complain about them. What can you do to ensure these reviews are more impactful?
October 8, 2024
John James, Tudor Dixon, Mayor Pete Early Leaders For Governor In ’26
U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) is the most popular GOP gubernatorial pick for 2026 and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is the most popular Democratic gubernatorial pick in a recent poll conducted by Mitchell …
October 8, 2024
MI’s Child Care System To Receive $33M Federal Grant
Michigan is moving in the right direction in providing more child care options for working families, Public Policy Associates (PPA) reported this week, but more can be done.
October 7, 2024
The Small Business Briefing – October 7, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
October 7, 2024
As Elections Get Closer, Workplace Political Discussions May Get Hotter
There are less than five weeks until our national and local elections. Are politics and political discussions causing disruptions in your workplace?
October 5, 2024
Skill Based Hiring Brings Back Testing for Jobs
As degrees and education are being sidelined from job requirements (primarily due to job requirement inflation), employers need to determine if the applicant’s skills meet the level required to be successful for the job.
October 4, 2024
The Real Effects of Ageism
Ageism is real in the workplace. Resume Now released findings to its 2024 State of Ageism in the Workplace report, which examines the prevalence and impact of age-related discrimination.
October 3, 2024
Will Autonomy Bring Workers Back to the Office?
With the rise of remote work, employees are no longer just seeking flexibility—they crave autonomy. Will granting more autonomy entice workers back to the office?
October 3, 2024
MIOSHA Announces $500,000 in Grant Funding
Available to Michigan Small Businesses for Enhanced Worker Protections LANSING, Mich.— Small businesses in Michigan with 250 employees or fewer can now apply for a Michigan Occupational Safety and Health […]
October 1, 2024
Business Groups List 5 Changes They Want To Sick Leave Act
Business organizations and chambers of commerce across Michigan are asking Lansing lawmakers to make changes to the 72-hour Paid Sick Leave Act to correct issues before the act is implemented.
October 1, 2024
Election Dynamics Hold Up Half Of Data Center Package
In the latest installment of data center tax breaks struggling through the House, one of the two-bill packages passed with several politically vulnerable Democrats staying off the board while the second bill failed to receive …
October 1, 2024
Sticker Blitz Leads the Sticker Printing Industry
Matt and Josh Stephens, brothers and co-founders of Sticker Blitz based in Warren, are paving a bright, innovative path in the sticker printing industry.
September 30, 2024
The Small Business Briefing – September 30, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
September 30, 2024
Steps to Finding – and Keeping – the Best Employees
Finding employees for our businesses continues to increase in difficulty. As small business owners, we all think we offer a great place to work and people would want to work for us.
September 29, 2024
Six Ways to Optimize Leadership Performance
Running a business is a demanding endeavor, often at the expense of our own well-being.
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