Gen Z Looking to De-Digitize
A surprising shift is emerging in corporate America as Gen Z workers, despite growing up as digital natives, are driving demand for more in-person workplace experiences and disconnection from technology.
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August 15, 2025
August 14, 2025
Why Employers Should Rethink What Time Off Really Means
Paid Time Off (PTO) is designed to give employees a break from the demands of work allowing time to rest, recharge, and return refreshed. But for many workers, vacation doesn’t feel like a true break.
August 13, 2025
SBAM Member Summer Survey Results: Higher Costs Continue to Hinder Small Biz Expansion
The results of SBAM’s summer member survey are in – and the economy continues to dominate the long list of challenges facing small businesses owners – particularly when it comes to higher costs.
August 13, 2025
Love, Loneliness, and Liability: What HR Needs to Know About AI in the Workplace
In the movie “Her,” Joaquin Phoenix plays a man who falls in love with his AI assistant. Could it happen in real life?
August 12, 2025
Three Dems Can Fundraise To Run In Vacant Senate District 35
Two new Democrats have filed campaign finance committees to run in the 35th Senate district, which remains without a special election date more than 200 days after the office's prior holder, now-U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet …
August 12, 2025
What Would Make This A Successful Session For Hall?
The Legislature is well on its way to sending the fewest number of bills to the Governor in a regular session since the founding of the state in 1837, but Speaker Hall seems unfazed by …
August 12, 2025
Small businesses continue to lead as America’s most trusted institution across all political lines in Gallup poll
Gallup has released its annual update on Americans' confidence in major U.S. institutions, with small businesses once again topping the list.
August 9, 2025
When Employees Become the Target: HR Data in 82% of Breaches
Human Resources information is one of the most commonly exposed assets in cyberattacks, according to a new report from Lab 1.
August 8, 2025
Favoritism: The Silent Culture Killer Undermining Your Workplace
According to a recent Resume Now survey of 1,000 American workers, 70% say they’ve seen leaders play favorites. Nearly half (43%) have seen favoritism factor into promotions, raises, or recognition.
August 7, 2025
U.S. DOL Brings Back PAID Program Making it a Bit Easier to Resolve Potential FLSA (And Now FMLA) Problems
The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will reinstate its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program that was discontinued under the Obama Administration and has added certain FMLA coverage as well.
August 6, 2025
Instinct, Intuition, or Fear? Knowing the Difference Matters
As leaders, we’re constantly making decisions – some in the moment, others with far-reaching implications. And while data and analysis often guide us, there’s another layer beneath the spreadsheets: the internal voice we rely on …
August 1, 2025
How to Build a Strong M&A Communication Plan
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal moments in a business’s lifecycle. M&A activity can reshape your organization in lasting ways.
August 1, 2025
Calley: “They failed!”
Brian Calley, President & CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, issued the following statement after the Michigan Board of Canvassers deadlocked this afternoon on approving the 100-word summary for the “Invest in MI …
August 1, 2025
Recording in the Workplace
With cell phones and listening devices now a part of everyday life, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for employers, especially HR, to manage situations where employees record conversations at work, from casual talks with managers to …
July 31, 2025
Multi-State Handbook Policy Strategy
Employers with operations or employees in multiple states face challenges when creating policies that comply with varying state regulations. Many states now have different requirements related to areas like pay transparency and paid time off, …
July 30, 2025
Quiet Cracking: A Silent Threat to Engagement
A new phenomenon is slowly gaining attention in the workplace called quiet cracking, and it’s quietly chipping away at employee morale, motivation, and productivity.
July 29, 2025
Dem Candidates Lean On ActBlue; Duggan Nets Big Dollars In State
Campaign finance reports released Friday showed all three Democratic gubernatorial candidates leaning heavily on ActBlue and out-of-state small-dollar contributions to get them where they are this cycle.
July 29, 2025
Farhat Removed As Approps MVC
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) removed House Appropriations Committee Minority Vice Chair Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) from his leadership position for not joining Republicans in supporting a bill that would reinstate a life-without-parole option for …
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