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SBAM Launches Certification for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses with NVBDC

Lansing, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan today announced a new certification tailored to assist veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran small businesses.

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October 16, 2024

Managing Employee Leaves During Natural Disasters

Learn how a Natural Disaster Leave Policy can help employers navigate the challenges of managing employee leave during catastrophic events.

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October 12, 2024

The Power of Peer Communities: How Professional Networks Foster Growth and Innovations

HR professionals experience complex work challenges, manage evolving job expectations, and must stay updated with the latest industry trends and regulations.

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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 …

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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 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.

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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.

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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?

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September 23, 2024

More Than Two-Thirds of U.S. Companies to Train In-House Talent Amid Cost-Cutting Strategies

Increasing headcount through the end of 2024 may not be feasible for some U.S. companies, as 33% of hiring managers say budget constraints or the inability to hire is responsible for stagnant or decreasing hiring …

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September 20, 2024

Allowing Employees Time Off to Vote on November 5: A Guide for Michigan Employers

With election day approaching on November 5, Michigan employers should be prepared to handle requests from employees seeking time off to vote.

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September 19, 2024

Fifth Circuit Appeals Court Upholds DOL Salary Level Rules

Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued final regulations setting a new salary level test for determining job exempt status.

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September 18, 2024

Economic Headwinds Lower Wage Forecasts

ASE recently released its 2024-2025 Salary Budget Survey, offering a comprehensive view of salary trends, pay structure adjustments, and incentive-based compensation programs among employers.

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September 14, 2024

Finding Your Influence

You are more influential than you may realize, or at least have the potential to be.

September 12, 2024

Pressure Grows to Amend Michigan Minimum Wage and PTO Laws

Since the Michigan Supreme Court ruled the process of adopt and amend to be unconstitutional earlier this summer, employers have been faced with the prospect of complying with two problematic employment laws early next year.