Going PRO Talent Fund Update
The Going PRO Talent Fund program makes awards to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees. The application for the second cycle is tentatively scheduled […]
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April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023
Should You Be Coaching Your Employees?
Because skilled talent is expensive to find, companies turn to coaching earlier as a method for developing their employees' potential. People are also changing roles more often and need to be supported through those transitions.
April 6, 2023
Improving Your Energy Efficiency Will Give You One of the Best Returns-On-Investment Possible
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks energy efficiency with Roy Rabban, vice president of Energy Saving Technologies of America Inc., and a VIP member of the SBAM. “The benefits are …
April 6, 2023
Employer Responsibilities for Employee Injuries
Depending on what kind of business you run, you may have to keep some detailed records for OSHA about employee injuries. Read more for an introduction to the requirements and OSHA's important Form 300A.
April 5, 2023
FAQs: 1099 vs. W-2 Workers
Regarding taxes and IRS requirements, there are differences between 1099 and W-2 employees. Workers (W-2 employees) typically enjoy amenities like benefits packages, paid time off, and a fixed income.
April 4, 2023
AG: State Income Tax Rollback Lasts 1 Year
Decreases in the state income tax due to revenue increases under a 2015 law are temporary – lasting one year, according to an opinion from Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel Tuesday.
April 4, 2023
Gov Signs Right To Work, Prevailing Wage Bills
Michigan's "Right to Work" law will be repealed and prevailing wage will be re-established under legislation Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed without any line-item vetoes.
April 4, 2023
Creating an Inclusive Environment for Those Who Observe Passover
In 2023 Passover begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 5, and ends on Thursday, April 13. Get Educated Ensure staff who supervise self-identified Jewish colleagues are aware of Passover and […]
April 4, 2023
Trail Markers for an Unknown Destination
The uncertainty of financial planning can be like finding your way through unfamiliar terrain. Uncertainty makes progress difficult to measure. Building a financial plan that will be sustainable despite all the uncertainty of life can …
April 3, 2023
SBAM partners with RiskAssure to provide small businesses with visibility into their total cyber risk value
Partnership offers discounted protection for SBAM members LANSING, MI – To help small business owners reduce the volume of sensitive data that is vulnerable to cyber attacks and pay an […]
April 3, 2023
Michigan ‘Clean Slate’ Update
As Michigan deals with extraordinary workforce shortages and problematic demographic trends, we have ramped up efforts to increase labor force participation rates. These efforts have expanded the SBAM agenda to […]
April 3, 2023
Employers: Proceed with Caution when Offering and Enforcing Severance Agreements
Employers violate the National Labor Relations Act when they offer employees severance agreements that contain broad non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions.
April 3, 2023
5 SEO Mistakes Your Small Business Cannot Afford to Make
Without a person or team looking into every aspect of your organization’s SEO strategy, website, and marketing efforts, it can be very easy to delay your SEO tasks — especially when there is more pressing …
April 2, 2023
What Will Happen to My Business When I Am Not Here?
What would happen to your business if you were no longer able to operate it, if you became ill, or passed? Business owners need to ask themselves this important question.
April 1, 2023
Gen-Z’s Buzz Words are Now Entering the Workplace
If you have a teenager in your home, you’ve likely heard many of their terms….and maybe had to ask them what it means or secretly google it.
March 31, 2023
Personality Tests and Returning to the Office: What You Need to Know
The pandemic has changed the way we work and interact with one another. As a result, many companies are looking for ways to ensure that employees are comfortable returning to the office and are able …
March 31, 2023
Does Your Company Offer Volunteer Time Off?
Are your employees passionate about a cause or do they want to volunteer at their kids’ reading day for an hour? Then it’s time you look at offering VTO – Volunteer Time Off.
March 30, 2023
Getting the Right Employees in the Right Role at Your Company
Adam Kaplan, SBAM VIP member and Professional EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide. “In the EOS system, we talk about two things that all people need to be: they need to be the right people and …
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