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May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
Travel Costs are Hindering Use of Vacation Time
A large share of workers say they aren't taking vacations, often due to the high costs, according to research by Eagle Hill Consulting.
May 6, 2023
Real Life HR: Employees Aren’t Getting Along
We have two employees who don’t seem to like each other, and it is starting to affect their work. How do we help employees who don’t get along to work well together?
May 6, 2023
What will the Next Generation of HR Look Like?
HR needs to understand data and predictive modeling. Data analytics can be used, for example, to establish programs by tracking employee performance, identifying skill gaps, and creating training programs to bridge those gaps.
May 5, 2023
Federal Agencies Issue Joint Statement on AI – Not an Excuse for Unlawful Discrimination
There is a lot of talk about artificial intelligence (AI) these days. Some AI programs are becoming so sophisticated that it can be difficult to tell if the person talking to you on screen is …
May 5, 2023
Utilizing AI Tools for Your Business Marketing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field with tremendous potential for businesses of all sizes and industries. As a marketer, you might be wondering how you can leverage AI to improve your marketing efforts …
May 4, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – May 4, 2023
Welcome to SBAM's Small Business Briefing! Here's what hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller discussed today: the increase and impact of the Federal Reserve interest rate increase and an update on the financial institution crisis.
May 4, 2023
Protecting your Products from Plant to Customer
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Todd Lotzer, CEO of Prime Packaging Solutions and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan.
May 4, 2023
NLRB Continues to Extend Worker Protections Up to the Possible Violation of Civil Rights Law
On Monday a three-member panel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overturned a previous decision addressing employee misbehavior and will now examine outbursts and misbehavior of workers during different circumstances involving protected activity through …
May 4, 2023
Social Selling: It’s More than Just Marketing
Social selling is all about using the right social media platforms (social platforms that your audience frequents) to find prospective customers that fit your ideal client profile (ICP), and begin to engage in conversations that …
May 3, 2023
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Programs Help You and Your Employees
Chances are pretty high that someone in your life struggles with diabetes or is trying to quit tobacco. Did you know that if your company is a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) customer, …
May 2, 2023
SOAR Fund Recipients Must Ensure Longevity For Job Creations In Senate Budget Rec.
Corporations awarded grants from Michigan's Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) Fund would need to ensure any promised job creations would still be in place after two to four years, under the Senate's proposed Labor …
May 2, 2023
Senate Budgets Spending $726M Less Than Gov’s Rec.
The Senate is on pace to spend at least $726 million less than the governor recommended in her Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 spending plan, based on the seven department budgets that moved out of Senate …
May 2, 2023
Why is everyone afraid to fail? All the successful companies do it.
While attending HubSpot's INBOUND conference last year, Dorien Morin-van Dam gave a talk titled How to Lead a Small Team to Marketing Success with Agile.
May 2, 2023
Top Three Marketing Trends for Your Small Business
Just as the fashion world sets its stndards, marketers across the globe are putting their efforts – and their clients’ money – into plenty of digital and nontraditional tactics. Couple these trends with a reality …
May 1, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – May 1, 2023
Welcome to SBAM's Small Business Briefing! Here's what hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller discussed today: National Small Business Week, updates on Michigan's Tri-Share program and Data Monday.
May 1, 2023
Human Resources Priorities for 2023
Gartner, the world's leading information technology research and advisory company, surveyed more than 800 Human Resources (HR) leaders across 60 countries and all major industries to identify their priorities and challenges for 2023.
April 30, 2023
Take Full Advantage of BCBSM Resources Available to You and Your Enrolled Employees
Time is money. Over the years, how many times have you either said or heard that? It’s true that your time is your most valuable commodity and the product development team at Blue Cross® Blue …
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