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What Does the Future Hold for Work?

Hiring Lab predicts that by 2040, there could be 1.2 million fewer workers in the workforce and as many as 5.6 million fewer jobs.

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August 15, 2026

Pregnancy at Work: What New EEOC Lawsuits Mean for HR

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is making it clear that supporting employees during pregnancy is a growing workplace priority.

August 14, 2026

AI May Eliminate Entry-Level Tasks, but Employers Still Need Entry-Level Talent

Artificial intelligence is creating a paradox in the early-career job market.

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August 13, 2026

Why Common Workplace Phrases Such as “Please” and “ASAP” May Be Slowing Work Down

Most workplace communication is written with good intentions.

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August 11, 2026

Ballot Question Committee Asks Supreme Court To Reverse MMOP Certification

A ballot question committee has asked the Michigan Supreme Court to reverse approval of the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MMOP) initiative...

August 11, 2026

Unknown MSU Professor Wins In SD-28; Skaggs, Byrnes Lose; Price, Hoskins Wins

Michigan State University assistant Professor Rashida Harrison, a literal political unknown, defeated Ingham County commissioners...

August 9, 2026

A Holistic Alternative to Traditional Executive Services

On a recent episode of The Small Business Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Dani Clark, owner of Centerpoint Strategies and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan

August 9, 2026

The 65% Homeownership Statistic Misses a Growing Reality for Younger Employees

Two studies published on the same day in July reached the same conclusion from opposite directions.

August 8, 2026

“You Do You Fridays”: How One Employer Turned Employee Well-Being into a Retention Strategy

As organizations continue searching for ways to combat burnout and improve retention...

August 7, 2026

Menopause is Becoming a Workplace Issue

Menopause has historically been treated as a private health issue.

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August 6, 2026

Proven vs. Promising: The Hidden Bias in Leadership Potential

For decades, we've seen steady progress in expanding opportunities for women in leadership.

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August 5, 2026

SBAM’s 2026 Post-Primary Roundup

Tuesday night marked the most recent benchmark in what has already been an eventful election year.

August 5, 2026

MPSC Must Give More Rigorous Review Of Line 5, Supremes Say

The Michigan Supreme Court did not stop the Line 5 tunnel project, but it did hold Friday that state regulators need to conduct a more comprehensive environmental review.