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February 24, 2026
February 24, 2026
Let’s Talk Business: Contracting 101 Webinar
Interested in learning how to bid on contracts with the State of Michigan? We got you covered!
February 24, 2026
Hall Talks Property Tax Plan; Says ‘No’ To All Tax Increases; Weighs In On Detroit Officers, DOJ Probe
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) said Thursday he wants to cut the state's 6 mills on property taxes...
February 20, 2026
The Five Traits That Connect Followership and Leadership
When we picture a strong leader, we often imagine someone decisive, visionary, and commanding.
February 20, 2026
What You Don’t Know Can Cost You: The High Price of Negligent Hiring
Many employers use background checks as part of the pre-employment screening process, and those who don’t should.
February 19, 2026
The New Drivers of Employee Engagement in 2026
For decades, employee engagement has been anchored in a simple idea: people want to feel valued and connected at work.
February 19, 2026
When Cold and Flu Absences Trigger FMLA Protection
Cold and flu season is an unwelcome but predictable reality in the workplace.
February 18, 2026
ASE Partners with BEVEL to Bring Homeownership Benefits to Employers
ASE, one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations, has announced a strategic partnership with BEVEL...
February 17, 2026
Whitmer Hits The Road With Full Year Of $2B Plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed Wednesday the full year of funding from the bipartisan road improvement package she signed into law...
February 17, 2026
Funding Medicaid Takes Center Stage in Gov’s $88B Budget Proposal
Facing a $1.8 billion budget hole going into Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed Wednesday an $88.1 billion spending plan...
February 13, 2026
When Your Boss Checks Out, You Check In
Does it ever feel like sometimes your manager is present, but not really present?
February 12, 2026
Growing Pains: The Compliance Risks That Come as Organizational Milestones are Reached
So, your organization is growing? That’s great and something most organizations plan for; however, this accompanies legal requirements...
February 10, 2026
Michigan’s Unemployment Services, MIWAM, Blackout Feb 18-22
Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is in process of transferring their online services to a new system, called MiUI.
February 10, 2026
Greene, Tunney Win Special Primaries, Moving On to SD-35 May General Election
Democrat Chedrick Greene, a Saginaw fire captain, and Republican Saginaw attorney Jason Tunney won their respective primaries...
February 10, 2026
Administration Puts $349M Dollar Figure to ‘Unencumbered’ Work Project Money
In arguing for a speedy resolution to the case over the House Republicans rejecting $645 million in “work projects” at the end of last year...
February 9, 2026
Solutions to Rising Health Care Costs for Small Businesses
Rising health care costs are putting real pressure on Michigan’s small businesses — limiting hiring, slowing growth and forcing tough benefit decisions.
February 5, 2026
How Everyday Manager Decisions Create Six-Figure Legal Problems
The most common reason well-intentioned employers face costly lawsuits is everyday manager mistakes.
February 4, 2026
Secondary Income Becomes the New Normal for U.S. Workers
A new MyPerfectResume survey of 1,000 U.S. workers shows that secondary income is no longer a backup plan.
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