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September 18, 2023
September 15, 2023
Podcast: Going Nuts for the Business of Donuts
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s weekly podcast presents a dynamic audio interview from a top-notch expert on entrepreneurial success. Hear great tips and advice on how to be a more effective small business owner. …
September 15, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – September 14, 2023
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
September 14, 2023
Energy Proposals Could Bring Higher Costs to Small Businesses
There are major overhauls to energy policy being proposed in both the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate. The focus of SBAM’s energy policy is on the reliability […]
September 14, 2023
Guiding New Supervisors Towards Success
Organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of cultivating their internal talent to future supervisors.
September 13, 2023
Strategies to Avoid Procrastinating When It Comes to Your Healthy Habits
Courtesy of Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan Procrastination can be a common challenge when it comes to developing and maintaining healthy habits. However, there are several strategies you can […]
September 13, 2023
10 Leadership Styles and How to Work with Them
Navigating various types of leadership in the workplace can be challenging. There are many contrasting styles of leadership – some easier to work with than others.
September 12, 2023
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
Approximately 100,000 Americans have Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) — a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that can cause acute, chronic pain and serious health complications, including infections, strokes, […]
September 12, 2023
Childcare Issues Costs Michigan Economy $2.8B
A report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation points to childcare as a means of getting working parents to return to the job market and pointed to the importance to businesses.
September 12, 2023
Rogers Announces for U.S. Senate, Asked About Carpetbagger Label
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers formally announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate Wednesday morning, giving Republicans arguably their first big-named candidate in a race that has slowly ballooned with potential candidates.
September 12, 2023
Labor Board Paves Way for Unions
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently handed unions a resounding victory by reviving a legal doctrine that allows them to represent employees without winning a formal election.
September 11, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – September 11, 2023
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
September 11, 2023
The Burnout Dilemma: Progress and Challenges in the U.S. Workforce
While employee burnout is on a slow decline, it remains a significant concern within the U.S. workforce, according to the latest research from Eagle Hill Consulting.
September 9, 2023
Real Life HR: Employee Accused of Harassment at Non-Work Event
It is important to remember that not all interactions between employees take place at work, and these non-work interactions can ultimately affect the workplace
September 8, 2023
U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Proposed FLSA Salary Level Test
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it is proposing a revised rule that will increase its Salary Level Test.
September 8, 2023
Podcast: Coaching as a Catalyst to Improve Communications
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s weekly podcast presents a dynamic audio interview from a top-notch expert on entrepreneurial success. Hear great tips and advice on how to be a more effective small business owner. …
September 7, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – September 7, 2023
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
September 7, 2023
Real Life HR: Intermittent Leave under FMLA
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), intermittent leave is leave taken in multiple blocks of time, each less than the employee’s full FMLA entitlement, for the same ongoing reason.
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