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February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024
SBAM recognizes six legislators for 100 percent pro-small business voting record in 2023
Small business owners thank lawmakers for working to ease tax burdens, support antidiscrimination in the workplace, and promote broad economic growth A group of small business owners gathered in Lansing […]
February 28, 2024
McFall Proposes Private Sector Retirement Program
Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) has proposed an automatically deducted retirement savings program for private-sector employees, which he said will allow employees to save for retirement even if their employer doesn't offer a program.
February 28, 2024
McDonald Rivet Needs More Infant-to-3 Care to Support Budget
Raising child care provider rates to higher levels than what's in the governor's proposed budget, along with creating operational grants for private child care providers serving infants through 3 years of age, must be in …
February 26, 2024
The Small Business Briefing – February 26, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
February 26, 2024
Unhappy Workers Cost $1.9 Trillion in Lost Productivity
Disgruntled employees cost U.S. companies an estimated $1.9 trillion in lost productivity last year, according to research from Gallup that puts a price tag on workplace unhappiness.
February 25, 2024
Sound Advice on Selling Your Business – or Buying Another One!
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jessica Starks, President & CEO of Transworld Business Advisors of Grand Rapids and Lansing.
February 24, 2024
Lie Detection 101 – How to Spot Lies During the Interview Process
Wouldn’t it be great if you could use a lie detector on all job candidates? Well, we live in the real world, where that's not acceptable or viable. So how do you tell when a …
February 23, 2024
Making Everyone a Recruiter
In the quest for talent, organizations are rethinking their recruitment strategies. Gone are the days when hiring was solely the responsibility of HR departments or hiring teams.
February 22, 2024
The Small Business Briefing – February 22, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
February 22, 2024
The Benefits of Outplacement Services: An Approach to Employee Transition
Companies often face the challenging task of workforce optimization, which may involve layoffs or downsizing.
February 21, 2024
Tips to Support Employees Who Observe Ramadan
Source: Personnel Today In 2024, Ramadan begins begin on Monday, March 11, and continues through Wednesday, April 10, ending in the celebratory Eid al-Fitr. The beginning of Ramadan is an ideal […]
February 20, 2024
On Demand Webinar: Create a Strong Brand Identity
In a follow-up to her first presentation on budget-friendly marketing strategies, in this on-demand webinar presentation from Q Line Media founder Ayesha Qureshi, you’ll learn branding basics and fundamentals that […]
February 20, 2024
Introducing The State’s ‘Kohl’s Cash’ Of Economic Development
A revamped version of the 2017 “Good Jobs for Michigan” program received testimony before the House Economic Development Committee, where it was likened to the “Kohl’s Cash of economic development programs” by Rep. Graham Filler (R-St. …
February 20, 2024
Tipping Fee Increase Top Line of EGLE Budget Presentation
A top line of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s (EGLE) budget presentation before the House Appropriations Subcommittee focused on landfill tipping fee increases, which would bring in an additional $80 million and …
February 19, 2024
The Small Business Briefing – February 19, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
February 19, 2024
ASE Releases Results to the 2024 Severance Pay, Policies, & Practices Survey
ASE, one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations, has released its Severance Pay, Policies, & Practices Survey.
February 18, 2024
The Decline of Vertical Career Paths: A Shift Towards Horizontal Growth
In the past, a vertical progression was the ideal career path for many, especially when it came to salary increases and standards of expected living. Today, the tides have changed.
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