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April 12, 2025
April 11, 2025
Are You Ready? Michigan to Enforce New Energy Code for Commercial Buildings
The State of Michigan has officially approved and filed the new energy code that will go into enforcement on April 22, 2025. This code impacts all commercial construction. If you need to pull a commercial …
April 10, 2025
Resource Updates for Michigan Employers
New Veteran poster and I-9 form requirements and updates for Michigan employers.
April 9, 2025
10 Ways Blue Cross is Helping Members Lower Health Care Costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is managing health care costs while improving the quality of health care members receive.
April 8, 2025
McMorrow Launches U.S. Senate Bid To Replace Peters In 2026
Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) officially launched her U.S. Senate campaign for 2026, becoming the first major party candidate to announce with a clear ability to raise money and to appear on the ballot next year.
April 8, 2025
Dems Doing Well In Post-Trump Special Elections, What Does It Mean For SD-35?
Democrats in special elections this year are performing stronger than past Vice President Kamala Harris did in November.
April 4, 2025
Youth Employment in Michigan – Preparing to Offer a Summer Job to a Minor
Summer is approaching fast. Many employers employ minors during their summer break from school.
April 2, 2025
State Treasurer: Tax Relief Available to Taxpayers Affected by Severe Winter Weather Emergency in Northern Michigan
LANSING, Mich. – State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced that individuals and businesses affected by the severe winter weather in northern Michigan can obtain state tax relief.
April 2, 2025
The Power of a Well-Crafted Job Posting
Have you ever started reading a book or article so dry and uninteresting that pushing past the first few paragraphs felt like a chore?
April 1, 2025
Going PRO Talent Fund Applications Will Be Accepted Until May 2nd, 2025
The Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) creates jobs and new opportunities through competitive training grants for employers like you! Winners receive funds to hire talent and upskill current employees, with customized training solutions to meet the …
April 1, 2025
Brinks, Hall Have Yet to Meet Face to Face
The last time this town had a Democratic majority in one chamber and a Republican majority in the other, the two leaders were infamous for their affinity for each other.
April 1, 2025
Builders Want Regulations On New Home Builds Halved
The number of single-family home building permits pulled last year in Michigan is about a third of what it was in 2005, and it's not because the need isn't there.
March 31, 2025
Launching the Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship
When the Small Business Association of Michigan Foundation reached out to Kim Bode regarding the Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship (WEF), they had a name, and an idea but no real concept of how it would all come together.
March 31, 2025
Love as Business Strategy: Redefining Workplace Culture
Workplace culture is evolving, and HR professionals are at the forefront of this transformation. The old norms – fake empathy, hustle culture, and an obsession with productivity – are being replaced with a more human-centered …
March 29, 2025
The Importance of Employee Engagement Surveys
Employee engagement surveys are essential tools for organizations to gauge the level of investment and motivation among their employees. Engaged employees are not only more productive but are also more likely to remain with the …
March 28, 2025
Bridging the Pay Gap: Trends, Challenges, and HR’s Role in Workplace Equity
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that in 2023 women who were full-time wage and salary workers had median usual weekly earnings that were 84% of male full-time wage and salary workers. This …
March 28, 2025
Unemployment Insurance Agency to Implement Increased Benefit Amount and Weeks On April 2nd
Last December, Michigan’s legislature approved measures to increase Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, despite the concerns of SBAM and members of the business community.
March 27, 2025
2025 Workplace Safety Framework
In the wake of the 2024 elections, the impact of the Trump administration on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is poised to undergo significant shifts.
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