The New H-1B Rules
On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation upending the pricing structure for H-1B visas.
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October 3, 2025
October 2, 2025
How to Handle Employee Conflict Before It Escalates
Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. Different personalities, working styles, and pressures can lead to misunderstandings or disagreements.
October 1, 2025
The Art of Difficult Conversations: True, Kind, and Necessary
As leaders, we all face moments when a tough conversation is unavoidable. Whether it’s giving feedback, addressing performance issues, or navigating a sensitive workplace conflict, the ability to handle difficult conversations with confidence is one …
October 1, 2025
Midnight Comes And Goes With No Budget
Michigan government crossed the Rubicon into Fiscal Year 2026 without a budget Tuesday night – a dynamic that presumably should result in a government shutdown.
October 1, 2025
Senate, House Pass One-Week Continuation Budget; Federal Government Shut Down
After failing to reach final budget deals before the start of the new fiscal year, the Senate and House voted to temporarily fund the government until Oct. 8.
September 26, 2025
The California “No Robo Bosses Act”
The “No Robo Bosses Act” (SB 7), which aims to regulate the use of automated decision systems (ADS) in the workplace, is currently sitting on Governor Newsom’s desk waiting for signature or veto by end …
September 25, 2025
How to Support Employee Mental Health in Small But Powerful Ways
Employees are constantly bombarded with negative news from television broadcasts to social media feeds, and the impact on mental health can be significant.
September 25, 2025
When Employee Speech Creates Workplace Consequences
With the tragic killing of the conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, thousands if not more people, went to their social media accounts to express their opinions in one fashion or another. In some cases employers …
September 24, 2025
Hostile Work Environment or Toxic Culture?
If your boss yells at you and even throws a notebook in your direction, does that qualify as a hostile work environment? Not necessarily.
September 24, 2025
How Michigan Employers Are Balancing Benefits and Costs in 2025
Rising healthcare costs and the ongoing competition for talent have put Michigan employers in a delicate position: how to offer benefits that attract and retain employees without breaking budgets.
September 23, 2025
Nesbitt Leads The MI GOP’s Conference Straw Poll For ’26 Candidates For Governor
Among 492 attendees at the Michigan Republican Leadership Conference, Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) led the Midwesterner-run poll as the gubernatorial candidate most attendees preferred.
September 23, 2025
House Labor Caucus Seeks Strengthened Protections For Workers
The House Labor caucus has introduced a nine-bill package that raises unemployment benefit payment amounts, makes correspondence from the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) easier to understand, lowers the wage garnishment rate and more.
September 19, 2025
How to Build a Culture of Recognition Without Breaking the Bank
Employee recognition is one of the most powerful tools HR leaders and managers have to boost engagement, retention, and overall workplace morale.
September 18, 2025
Recent Independent Contractor and Joint Employer Rules Activity
The U.S. Department of Labor is reversing the Biden-era rule that redefined independent contractor status. The previous rule placed significant emphasis on criteria that often favored classifying workers as employees rather than independent contractors.
September 17, 2025
How to Maximize Talent Acquisition During a Hiring Freeze
As economic uncertainty and reduced consumer confidence continues in the U.S., new job growth has remained stagnant in recent months.
September 16, 2025
Education Wants Legislature To Mandate Literacy Training
The Michigan State Board of Education passed a resolution, 7-1, Tuesday recommending that all K–5 educators in the state be required to complete LETRS training
September 16, 2025
Anthony: No Major Budget-Making Decisions Made Despite Possible Gov Shutdown
Less than 21 days away from a possible government shutdown if budget deals aren't reached and implemented, and Senate Appropriations Chair Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) says no major decisions have been made around what a budget agreement will …
September 12, 2025
The Double-Edged Sword of AI: Productivity vs. Burnout
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked both excitement and fear as it quickly becomes a standard part of our lives. Some worry it poses risks to society, while others believe it will revolutionize …
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