News & Resources

Empowering Employees: How HR Can Help Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Understanding and addressing imposter syndrome in the workplace. Learn how to create a supportive environment and empower employees.

December 6, 2024

Strategies to Improve Employee Retention

In today's competitive business landscape, companies must find innovative ways to incentivize and reward employees in order to remain competitive in order to both attract and retain employees.

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December 6, 2024

2024: A Quiet Revolution for Women in Leadership

Uncover the untold story of female leadership in 2024. Learn about the progress and obstacles faced by women in positions of power.

Michael Flory, featured on the Small Business Weekly podcast

December 6, 2024

Skillfully Managing a Diverse Design and Remodeling Company

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Michael Flory, Owner, CEO & Visionary for Custom Built Design & Remodeling.

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December 5, 2024

Revised FAQs for Earned Sick Time Act

On Demand Webinar from December 5, 2024

December 5, 2024

Small business owners across Michigan no longer optimistic, as new law makes future uncertain

Lansing, Mich. – Small business owners are sounding the alarm, as changes coming to how they operate are bearing down, sans legislative action within the next couple of weeks.

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December 5, 2024

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Attorney-Client Privilege: Current Legal Perspectives

By Karolina Powalka, Attorney Mavacy While the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) note-taking tools into legal practices promises enhanced efficiency and accuracy, it also brings forth significant legal and ethical challenges […]

December 4, 2024

Michigan Senate Moves Towards Increasing UIA Benefits & Workers’ Comp Premiums

The Senate Labor Committee will be hearing testimony tomorrow, December 5, 2024, on bills that would increase your costs substantially. We need you to act now and tell them how this will […]

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December 4, 2024

2025 National Business Trends Survey Reveals Optimism Amid Talent Challenges

The Employers Association of America’s (EAA) 2025 National Business Trends Survey reveals a wave of optimism sweeping through the U.S. economy, while also highlighting critical talent-related challenges businesses must address to succeed.

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December 3, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act stopped – for now

A Federal District Court in Texas has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act, , finding that the plaintiffs have met the burden of showing the law […]

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December 3, 2024

Attendance Issues Could Hamper Dems In Lame Duck

House Democrats conceded Wednesday they will be working with minority Republicans during lame duck session as attendance issues have surfaced within the majority caucus.

The Renaissance Center on the Detroit Riverfront.

December 3, 2024

RenCen Revamp Hinges On State Money

Bedrock and General Motors (GM) announced on Monday a conceptual plan to redevelop the Renaissance Center (RenCen) and 27 acres along the Detroit riverfront.

December 2, 2024

The Small Business Briefing – December 2, 2024

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

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December 2, 2024

Tailored Legal Solutions for Michigan’s Small Businesses

By Michael Melfi, Attorney, courtesy of Mavacy Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) often face unique challenges that larger corporations can manage more easily due to their extensive resources. For SMBs, finding […]

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December 1, 2024

Real Life HR: Employee Refuses to Sign a Policy Acknowledgment

You recently introduced a new policy and asked all employees to sign an acknowledgment form. However, one employee refuses to sign. What should you do?