Business owners: If you’re having trouble reading the U.S. economy, you’re not alone. On the one hand, the January 2023 jobs report revealed that the unemployment rate had fallen to 3.4%, its lowest level in 54 years.
The pace of change in tech has always been blistering. But according to many experts, we will experience more technological progress in the next ten years than in the previous 100. Of course, when you’re …
Considering the amount of time we spend with our colleagues, romances and other relationships are bound to form in the workplace. According to SHRM’s Annual Workplace Romance Survey, 75% of workers are comfortable with people …
Have you seen the commercial of the car that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) that keeps running over a 3-4-foot crash dummy sitting in the middle of the street? That AI system is in production and …
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Anne Bridgewater, president of AIM Targeted Intelligence in Midland.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released an updated resource document, “Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act,” explaining how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to job applicants …
Pay transparency is a rock rolling downhill that is picking up steam. A number of jurisdictions have pay transparency laws with Illinois the latest state to require it. The findings of a recent survey by …
Watch on Facebook Now! Welcome to SBAM’s Small Business Briefing with hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. Brian is joining us from Marquette today, where he’s participating in the Operation Action […]
Last Thursday the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance to its regional administrators and field staff on remote worker rights on breastfeeding, breaks, and Family and Medical Leave practices. The DOL guidance states the …
"In a turn of events that will shock absolutely no one, Republicans' alleged commitment to repealing the retirement tax and providing support for working families disappeared immediately when it was time to put their words …
With the clock ticking on when a lot of the leftover federal money can be used, the governor wants to punch the accelerator on priorities like free K-12 student breakfast and lunch and infrastructure match …
Watch on Facebook Now! On today’s Small Business Briefing, hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller will discuss: The latest on the governor’s tax plan Ford’s battery plant announcement K-12 enrollment Political […]
On January 27, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the registration period for Fiscal Year 2024 will open at noon on March 1, 2023, and will close at noon on March 17, …
A local Culver's is in trouble with the law for breaking laws protecting working minors. The company has to pay $13,212 in civil money penalties for allowing crew members ages 14-15 to work longer hours …
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Allison Singer, Clinical Director for ABA Insight, Applied Behavior Analysis Services for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Watch on Facebook Now! Editor’s Note: During the live broadcast of this briefing, the House of Representatives voted yes on the tax legislation being discussed here. Thank you for tuning in […]
Part of a healthy culture includes having some fun with the people you work with. ASE runs on a slim team who works hard, but we also play hard – lending itself to a healthy, …
