The Small Business Briefing – August 8, 2022
Here’s what we covered today: ➡ Jobs Report ➡ Federal Spending Plan ➡ Michigan’s Primary Election Recap ➡ Prevailing Wage Watch the episode. The Small Business Briefing is sponsored by […]
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August 8, 2022
August 8, 2022
How to market your benefits and value
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jennifer Jurgens, CEO and Founder of 1 Bold Step, a Grand Rapids-based strategic marketing agency. They were recently recognized as a […]
August 6, 2022
Employee Mental Health Remains Low
By Jason Rowe, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE New research from employee benefits provider Unum shows over half (56%) of U.S. workers, primarily Millennials and Gen Z, felt mentally […]
August 5, 2022
Lead From Anywhere
By Mary E. Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE I hear a lot of talk around remote and hybrid work for employees, but not as much about leading from […]
August 5, 2022
Hey Alexa, what’s happening in Lansing?
A look back on our advocacy efforts throughout the month of July Paid Sick Leave & Minimum Wage Update ICYMI: The recent court ruling that increased the minimum wage to […]
August 4, 2022
Nominate a business for the 2022 Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award
Does your business have a successful turn around story? Nominations are now open for the 4th Annual Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award. This award is named in honor of […]
August 4, 2022
Remote Work – One of the Most Important Benefits a Company Can Offer
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE MRA, one of ASE’s sister associations located in Wisconsin and Illinois, released the results of their latest Hot Topic Survey on […]
August 3, 2022
Court Affirms Importance of Correct Employee Handbook Policies
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE ASE conducts many employee handbook reviews throughout the year. The first component of that review is to look at important and […]
August 2, 2022
Inflation No. 1 Issue For R’s; Gun Control For Dems
Courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Watchdog “Even a box of cereal is four bucks,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laments to viewers in her latest campaign commercial. Released last week, the Governor tells viewers […]
August 2, 2022
Raise The Wage Ballot Initiative Delivers 610,000 Signatures For $15 Minimum Wage
Courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Watchdog Amid a court ruling that could raise the state minimum wage to $12 an hour, the Raise The Wage Michigan Ballot initiative is going […]
August 1, 2022
The Small Business Briefing – August 1, 2022
On today’s show we broke down the impact that the Michigan Supreme Court ruling on the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act has on small business with attorneys from Warner Norcross + […]
August 1, 2022
The Small Business Briefing – August 1, 2022
On today’s show we break down the impact that the Michigan Supreme Court ruling on the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act has on small business with attorneys from Warner Norcross + […]
August 1, 2022
Be creative with your talent attraction tactics
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Amy Cell, President & CEO of Amy Cell Talent, recently recognized as a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. […]
July 29, 2022
Judge Stays Ruling in Minimum Wage, Sick Time Case
In somewhat of a surprise, the Judge at the court of claims whose decision would have increased minimum wage and added a mandatory paid sick leave benefit has agreed to […]
July 29, 2022
Michigan Supreme Court Rules that Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act Includes Protection Against Discrimination Due to Sexual Orientation
Courtesy of Warner Norcross + Judd In a landmark ruling, the Michigan Supreme Court held yesterday that Michigan law provides protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The […]
July 28, 2022
Best Practices for Conducting Job Interviews
When interviewing job candidates, time is critical. The time you spend talking to candidates adds up quickly, especially if you have a lot of great candidates. That has a cost—you’re […]
July 27, 2022
Unmotivated Employees? Are You the Cause or the Solution?
Originally featured in SBAM’s FOCUS magazine Rapidly progressing changes in workforce leadership are a severe cause of concern for the traditional minded executive. A recent study by Apollo Technical, a […]
July 27, 2022
Are All Companies Required to Comply with Federal Employment Discrimination Laws?
Most of the federal employment discrimination laws kick in when an employer reaches a certain number of employees, but how do you count that number? According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission […]
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