The Gen Z Stare: Disengaged… or Just Different?
If you’ve noticed a younger employee holding your gaze with a blank, unreadable expression, you’re not alone. What’s been dubbed the “Gen Z stare” is making waves both online and in the workplace.
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July 25, 2025
July 24, 2025
Managing Abuse of Workplace Perks
Many employers focus on enhancing the employee experience by offering perks beyond standard pay and benefits. While these extras require an investment of time and money, they can deliver a strong return if the perks …
July 23, 2025
First Court Decision on ESTA Handed Down
The Michigan Court of Claims ruled that Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) law applies to collective bargaining agreements that do not address earned sick time off for workers.
July 21, 2025
Who Had Best U.S. Senate 2Q Fundraising Numbers?
If the question is “Who had the best fundraising numbers among Michigan's 2026 U.S. Senate candidates during this second quarter?” The answer isn't clear-cut.
July 21, 2025
Ballot Proposal Issue Count Stands At 6 This Summer
Voter identification, ranked-choice voting, taxing the rich to pay for schools, chopping local property taxes, a referendum on tipped wages, and how renewable energy projects are sited are possible petitions that could be seen across …
July 18, 2025
Public Comment Needed on Petition Language with New Tax on Small Businesses
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers is currently in the process of debating petition language for a ballot initiative that would impose a new tax for thousands of Michigan's small business owners.
July 18, 2025
Small Businesses Can Compete with Big Employers for Talent – Here’s How
In the proverbial war for talent, small business leaders can understandably feel intimidated by the prospect of competing with large firms. Big budgets often spell deeper pockets for salaries, signing bonuses, advanced talent acquisition technology, …
July 18, 2025
Webinar: HR Made Easy: New Tools for Small Business
Join SBAM’s Scout Sparks and Kellie Neirynck as they introduce our brand-new HR Toolkit—a powerful, easy-to-use resource designed specifically for small businesses.
July 17, 2025
UIA Announces $34 million in Additional Payments to Claimants
The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity announced last Thursday that $34 million would be paid out to around 49,000 unemployment insurance claimants, as the agency adjusts to comply with a new law in …
July 17, 2025
Quiet Cutting: What HR Needs to Know About This Growing Trend
You’ve probably heard of “quiet quitting,” but a new trend is quietly reshaping workplaces: quiet cutting. Instead of laying off employees, organizations are increasingly reassigning workers into different roles—often without a promotion, raise, or even …
July 17, 2025
SBAM Names Ann Arbor Pickleball Club Owner as 2025 Energy Champion
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan honored Christy Howden, CEO and co-founder of Wolverine Pickleball, with its 2025 Energy Champion award.
July 17, 2025
Alma Tire Owner Named 2025 Energy Champion by Small Business Association of Michigan
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan honored Joe Grace, Director of Operations at Alma Tire, as its 2025 Energy Champion award.
July 16, 2025
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Employers
With the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), a number of provisions impact employers. Below is a summary of the major ones.
July 15, 2025
Webinar: Revenue-First Marketing with Jen Jurgens of 1BoldStep
Jen Jurgens, Founder & CEO of 1BoldStep, led a webinar focused on transforming marketing from a cost center into a revenue-generating engine.
July 14, 2025
Nesbitt Demands Federal Investigation Into MEDC Grant Tied To Whitmer Associate
Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) called for a federal investigation into what he called “the growing scandal involving the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.”
July 14, 2025
Canvassers Rescind Invest In MI Kids 100-Word Summary
The 100-word summary for a state constitutional amendment to increase taxes on the rich to pay for schools, which was approved by the Board of State Canvassers, was pulled by the board Thursday because of …
July 10, 2025
Calley: SBAM will continue to vigorously oppose prejudicial language of ballot proposal
Brian Calley, President & CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, issued the following statement after the Board of Canvassers revoked initial approval for the graduated income tax ballot proposal:
July 10, 2025
MiLEAP Partners with the Small Business Association of Michigan to Expand Benefits Access for Child Care Professionals
$4.4 million investment will provide access to health, life and retirement benefits for childcare employees statewide, strengthen Michigan’s early childhood workforce
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