Amended Earned Sick Time Act Update
This article has been updated on March 17, 2025 (updates in bold) in accordance with newly released FAQs by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Governor Whitmer signed HB […]
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February 21, 2025
March 19, 2025
Benefits of the Return to the Office Trend
Increasingly, employers are requiring employees to return from remote work. The business benefits cited most often include strengthening the organization’s culture and increasing productivity. CCH HR Insights reports on a recent Express Employment Professional-Harris Poll …
March 18, 2025
Whitmer Isn’t Up for Cutting Corporate Incentives; Will Lobby DC Against Tariffs
(LIVONIA) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took three questions from the press on Wednesday after her pre-K enrollment announcement, with the most significant comments being her preference to not get rid of corporate incentives such as …
March 18, 2025
Income Tax Cut to 4.05% Clears House Committee
The state’s 4.25% income tax rate would be cut to 4.05%, matching the level the state landed on after the one-year rollback spurred by the 2015 gas tax reduction, under legislation that moved out of …
March 17, 2025
Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Employees
Neurodivergent individuals – those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences – bring unique perspectives and strengths that can greatly benefit organizations. However, without proper support and accommodations, they may struggle to thrive.
March 14, 2025
Three-decade-old Flooring Firm Thrives on Customer Feedback
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Megan Anders, General Manager and VP of Frame Industries, Inc., also known as Chelsea Plank Flooring.
March 14, 2025
Celebrating Women’s History Month with MCSB and Consumers Energy
As we celebrate Women's History Month, we are thrilled to announce that Consumers Energy is proudly sponsoring the Women-Owned Small Businesses of the Year. This year, we are honoring ten exceptional businesses that have made significant contributions …
March 14, 2025
The Rise of Task Masking: A Wake-Up Call for HR Professionals
As organizations push for return-to-office (RTO) mandates, a new workplace trend has emerged: task masking. This behavior, where employees appear busy without necessarily being productive, is a growing concern for HR professionals striving to foster genuine …
March 13, 2025
Ensuring Compliance with ADA Employment Regulations
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a pivotal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various aspects of employment. To remain compliant, employers must adhere to essential guidelines covering hiring, workplace policies, …
March 12, 2025
The Future of Your Training – Generation Alpha
Some of the hottest topics today have to do with the future. Topics like artificial intelligence, which is seen as the next big wave of technology that will sweep our workplaces, are all the rage …
March 11, 2025
Budget Back-Up Plan Passes House With Widespread Democrat Disapproval
The Republican-led House passed a scaled-back $20 billion continuation spending plan that would start Oct. 1, if the Legislature and the Governor can't come up with a budget agreement for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 by …
March 11, 2025
State Won’t Kick In Lost Funding If CHIPS Goes Away, Hall Says
President Donald Trump last Tuesday night asked Congress to “get rid of the CHIPS Act,” the $52 billion subsidy program the Governor’s office had hoped would be used to lure Western Digital Technologies to build a massive microchip …
March 10, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – March 10, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
March 10, 2025
The AI Witness: Staying Compliant with Recording Laws as Technology Advances
As the rapid growth of AI in the workplace continues, many employees and employers are utilizing AI notetaking tools and meeting recording and transcribing software.
March 9, 2025
The Dunning-Kruger Effect: How Overconfidence Impacts Workplace Performance
In a recent episode of "WorkLife with Adam Grant," organizational psychologist Adam Grant engages in a thought-provoking conversation with David Dunning, the renowned psychologist behind the Dunning-Kruger effect.
March 8, 2025
Navigating Diversity and Addressing DEI Challenges in a Changing Landscape
DEI has faced criticism in the media for being perceived as entitlement-driven, disconnected from the broader population, lacking genuine inclusivity, and focused on meeting quotas.
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