Board Deadlocks On Placing Minimum Wage On Ballot; Paid Sick Leave Gets On
The Board of State Canvassers deadlocked Friday in two 2-2 votes on approving the $12 minimum wage ballot proposal, Michigan One Fair Wage, on the November ballot.
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July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018
VNP Has $616K In Bank; Paid Sick Leave, Voting Rights Raise $2M+
The redistricting reform group got a last-minute infusion of $250,000 from an out-of-state nonprofit to push its fundraising total to $1.4 million.
July 30, 2018
Credit checks in background verifications – do you know the rules?
Regulations regarding background checks are updated constantly.
July 27, 2018
It’s time to go all-in on employee engagement
Making engagement a daily priority for leaders.
July 24, 2018
Bernstein Calls AG’s Redistricting Stance ‘Against The People’
Justice Richard Bernstein told Attorney General Bill Schuette's representative at Wednesday's Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) hearing that the AG's stance against allowing a redistricting reform ballot proposal on the Nov. 6 ballot is "so against the …
July 24, 2018
If Dems See Big Wins, Will We See A Busy Lame Duck?
In times of political change, lame duck session in the Legislature would be seen as one last chance to complete an agenda, a last shot at getting things done. But a review by MIRS of bills introduced …
July 23, 2018
Take a break – it’s good for you
Although disconnecting from the daily grind is beneficial, many employees today never get the chance.
July 20, 2018
Detroit small business excels in integrated facilities management
Thinking about facilities management in a whole new way!
July 20, 2018
Four things to consider before expanding your business
The idea of growing, whether to a bigger location or to multiple sites, appeals to most business owners on some level.
July 18, 2018
How to prevent implicit bias in the workplace
Implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.
July 17, 2018
How Headless CMS is delivering better web content to your audience
There’s a saying when it comes to the web: content is king.
July 17, 2018
Biz-Backed Groups Challenge Paid Sick Leave, Minimum Wage Proposals
The paid sick leave and minimum wage increase ballot initiatives both drew challenges Friday from business-backed groups trying to keep the questions from going before voters.
July 17, 2018
House D’s Work On Small Business Package
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) worked with Rep. Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Twp.) on creating a four-piece legislative package designed to give Michigan small businesses a leg up on state contracts while helping aspiring entrepreneurs …
July 16, 2018
Profile of Dexter-based specialty electrical services provider
UIS Group was recently recognized as a Michigan 50 Company to Watch by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.
July 16, 2018
Satisfaction with economy high according to recent Michigan Future Business Index
The latest Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) data show that more than eight-in-ten small to mid-sized business owners in the state are satisfied with the economy.
July 13, 2018
Risks of using social media in hiring decisions
According to a Career Builder survey, 70% of employers use social media to screen candidates before hiring, and 3 in 10 employers have someone dedicated to reviewing online profiles of job applicants.
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