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The Small Business Briefing – October 14, 2024

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

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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.

Monica Gauthier of Groovy Donuts, featured on the Small Business Weekly podcast

October 11, 2024

There are No Holes in this Donut Business Success Plan

On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Catherine Behrenbrinker, President & CEO of Symplicity Communications in Grand Rapids.

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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 9, 2024

George Haralampopoulos, One Degree Principle: Lessons in Business from an 8-Year-Old’s Work Ethic

George Haralampopoulos of One Degree Principle shared valuable lessons from his daughter, Sophia. At just eight years old, Sophia wanted to work and earn money. George welcomed her initiative. Sophia’s […]

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October 9, 2024

Revitalizing Performance Reviews: 7 Strategies to Make Employee Evaluations More Impactful and Engaging

Employee evaluations are conducted every year, but they have become stale, and employees often complain about them. What can you do to ensure these reviews are more impactful?

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October 8, 2024

John James, Tudor Dixon, Mayor Pete Early Leaders For Governor In ’26

U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) is the most popular GOP gubernatorial pick for 2026 and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is the most popular Democratic gubernatorial pick in a recent poll conducted by Mitchell …

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October 8, 2024

MI’s Child Care System To Receive $33M Federal Grant

Michigan is moving in the right direction in providing more child care options for working families, Public Policy Associates (PPA) reported this week, but more can be done.

October 7, 2024

The Small Business Briefing – October 7, 2024

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

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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October 3, 2024

MIOSHA Announces $500,000 in Grant Funding

Available to Michigan Small Businesses for Enhanced Worker Protections LANSING, Mich.— Small businesses in Michigan with 250 employees or fewer can now apply for a Michigan Occupational Safety and Health […]

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October 2, 2024

Michigan Minimum Wage Rate 2025 Increase Schedule

Michigan’s Minimum Wage will increase twice in 2025 – first increasing on Jan. 1, 2025, following the usual rate increase schedule, and again on Feb. 21, 2025, in accordance with […]