What is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, Ahola For 30 years, HR professionals have been working with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), a federal law enacted to protect employees’ jobs […]
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February 23, 2023
February 23, 2023
Bitwarden Phishing Attack
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, SensCy Many users have found that Bitwarden password vaults were targeted in Google ads phishing attacks to steal Bitwarden users’ credentials, including master passwords necessary […]
February 13, 2023
Understanding Taxable vs. Nontaxable Benefits
Article provided by SBAM Approved Partner, Ahola. Offering the right employee benefits can help employers attract and retain employees. Before deciding to offer a benefit to the workforce, however, it […]
February 2, 2023
Improve your team through an individualized approach to leadership
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, Davenport University Adapting leadership styles to individual team members’ needs, skill sets, strengths and weaknesses is at the heart of Situational Leadership. In fact, using […]
January 20, 2023
Cybersecurity: 2022 Look Back. 2023 Look Forward
Provided by SBAM Approved Partner, SensCy 2022 was a record year with increases in reported cyber breaches and costs to recover from such incidents. In December alone, there were 78 […]
January 20, 2023
Should you provide a Total Compensation Statement to your employees?
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, Ahola Most employees’ total compensation includes more than their base pay — and paystubs do not show the full picture. To promote transparency and engagement, […]
October 21, 2022
IRS Releases 2023 Inflation Adjustments for FSAs, HDHPs, and Other Arrangements
The IRS has issued Revenue Procedure 2022-38, listing certain tax inflation adjustments for a wide variety of benefits arrangements, including health FSA contribution limits, HDHP limits, qualified transportation and parking […]
October 10, 2022
Relentless Positive Action
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, SensCy While cybersecurity is not as profoundly ingrained in our society, it is a topic that we too often ignore or take for granted. If […]
October 3, 2022
Cybersecurity: 5 Things Every Small Business Owner Should Know
By Dave Kelly, CTO, SensCy 1. There are no magic bullets. Cybersecurity is a business risk that needs to be managed and included in your strategic planning. As with any […]
September 9, 2022
Have You Recovered Your Overpaid Payroll Taxes Through the Employee Retention Credit?
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, Ahola What is the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)? The ERC is a benefit under the federal Covid-19 stimulus plan where businesses can receive funding through […]
August 29, 2022
Beware of Fake DocuSign Emails as a Latest Phishing Scam
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, SensCy Your SensCy team of cybersecurity experts is investigating how cybercriminals use fake DocuSign emails as part of their arsenal of phishing tools. In this […]
July 29, 2022
Judge Stays Ruling in Minimum Wage, Sick Time Case
In somewhat of a surprise, the Judge at the court of claims whose decision would have increased minimum wage and added a mandatory paid sick leave benefit has agreed to […]
July 29, 2022
Michigan Supreme Court Rules that Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act Includes Protection Against Discrimination Due to Sexual Orientation
Courtesy of Warner Norcross + Judd In a landmark ruling, the Michigan Supreme Court held yesterday that Michigan law provides protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The […]
July 6, 2022
Blue Cross, BCN enhancing optional travel benefit for group customers.
As there has been significant interest from group customers in a travel product for a long time, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are enhancing their […]
June 9, 2022
Your Employees Can Be Your Best Defense Against a Cyberattack
By Dave Kelly, CTOSensCy We all understand that the last few years have been a difficult time for many small businesses. The pandemic brought uncertainty, financial strain and a lot […]
May 3, 2022
Do your employees have access to a quality retirement savings program?
SBAM is committed to offering high-quality workplace benefits designed to improve the well-being of our members and their employees. We believe all employees deserve access to a quality retirement savings […]
May 3, 2022
A Quality Retirement Plan is a Top Priority for Employees
In competing for talent, it’s important to understand what benefits employees want. A quality retirement plan like the SBAM Pooled Employer Retirement Plan is near the top of the list. […]
April 27, 2022
How does SBAM select our endorsed products and services?
Thousands of small business owners across Michigan know that SBAM makes a variety of products and services available to our members. They know this because they are using one or […]
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