“There was always some resistance to [remote work]. With the pandemic, particularly the lockdown, it pushed us into the future. And it made us realize, hello, yes, we can do it.” – Badia Rebolledo Abud, …
Employers that have multistate locations or just employees located in another state (including remote workers) need to monitor those state and local employment related laws and regulations to ensure their employee handbooks stay up to …
There is a relationship between wellbeing and a sustainable working life, which can impact company performance. The higher an employer’s ratings are in overall employee wellbeing, culture, and climate of wellbeing, performance of wellbeing initiatives, …
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Adam Meldrum, founder and president of Advictory and a member of SBAM’s Leadership Council. He’s an expert on the use of social media in political campaigns, …
Welcome to SBAM's Small Business Briefing. On today's show: Legislative updates on Right to Work, Prevailing Wage and the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act.
Most people chalk brain fog up to age. However, there are other causes for not being able to find your words, having trouble concentrating, or not remembering why you walked into the kitchen.
Unless you are an economist, you might find the latest economic outlook a bit confusing. Judging from all the conflicting opinions, even the economists are confused. What we do know is that the economy is …
Hours after the third-term member of Congress officially threw her hat into the ring, Adrian Hemond of Grassroots Midwest said on the MIRS Monday podcast "the field has essentially been cleared for her on the Democratic side" …
A $1 billion tax cut for retirees and low-income workers was sent to the governor's desk Wednesday, but without the Senate Republican support needed to give every tax filer a $180 rebate this spring or …
On today's episode of The Small Business Briefing, we're unpacking the tax bill recently passed by the Michigan Legislature.
David Brosky's goal is to understand each of his clients’ most pressing issues in the logistics space and help create a solution to address them.
Adulting is not always fun. Instead of dealing with zoom meetings, deadlines, and endless emails, recess and taking naps seems like a far better deal.
Just as companies have adapted to remote work, a new development in workplace flexibility may be on the horizon: the four-day work week. In fact, two recent studies have shown that this work arrangement could …
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Carey Bisonet, president and owner of Alpine Rent All and Alpine Events in Grand Rapids. He's a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan's Leadership …
On today's episode of The Small Business Briefing, we're unpacking the tax bill recently passed by the Michigan Legislature.
Toxic work culture is the number-one reason employees leave jobs and is the cause for many employee health issues. A toxic workplace is an environment where employees are subjected to harassment, discrimination, or bullying.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities if needed to be considered for a job unless the accommodation causes an undue hardship.
On today's show, hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller share legislative updates, the January inflation report, Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat and #DataMonday.
