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No Map? No Problem. Rewriting the Career Growth Playbook

Career growth can no longer follow a one-size-fits-all path. Employees are seeking more than just promotions...

July 5, 2025

HR’s Strategic Pivot: From Cost Center to Value Driver

HR departments are under mounting pressure to control costs, particularly in employee benefits and HR operations. A recent AON report underscores this trend, projecting healthcare costs to rise by 9.2% in 2025, up from 8% …

July 4, 2025

Two Common FLSA Mistakes Employers Can’t Afford to Make

Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is essential for employers to stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes. Yet even well-meaning practices like using a “working interview” or paying employees different rates for different types …

July 3, 2025

Is AI More Empathetic Than Humans?

If you were having the worst day of your life and reached out for help, would you be surprised to learn that an AI tool might actually offer you more compassionate support than a trained …

July 3, 2025

Balancing Speed and Diligence in Hiring

The hiring landscape in 2025 is a balancing act. On one hand, employers must be thoughtful...

July 2, 2025

Beat the Heat: Keep Employees Safe

Excessive heat can lead to heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and serious health consequences, so proactive measures are essential. Below are key steps to keep your workforce safe and maintain productivity.

July 1, 2025

Big 3 Meet But No White Smoke On K-12 Budget

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) jumped into a closed-door meeting in the Governor's Capitol ceremonial office for about an hour Thursday as the prospects of reaching a deal …

July 1, 2025

Tax Increase For Rich Petition Fight Ends In Draw At Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers approved a 100-word summary that identified a petition to fund schools with a 5 percent tax increase for the rich but failed to approve the form because of time.

June 30, 2025

UIA Unveils New Chatbot

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has recently implemented a new AI-powered chatbot on its website...

June 30, 2025

The Top 3 Cognitive Habits of Highly Accountable People

What separates people who consistently deliver from those who fall short? The NeuroLeadership Institute recently...

June 28, 2025

3 Things Small Business Owners Need to Know About HSAs

As a trusted partner to small businesses for over 50 years, Ahola is here to help you stay ahead of changes that affect...

June 27, 2025

Optimizing the Hybrid Workplace

The hybrid work model is no longer a temporary solution or a pandemic response.

June 26, 2025

Technology and Training: Virtual Reality in the Workplace

Virtual Reality, once just a gaming phenomenon, has entered the workforce and with technology rapidly advancing, companies are...

June 26, 2025

As SCOTUS 24/25 Session Winds Down, Court Issues an ADA Based Decision

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers workers that “with or without reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions...

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June 25, 2025

Webinar: Building a Thriving Workforce with Frank Cox

Small and mid-sized businesses face steep competition for talent, often without the resources of larger firms. With turnover rates nearing 30% and high costs associated with replacing employees, the need for intentional talent strategies is …

June 24, 2025

Whitmer, Hall, Brinks Hold Round Robin Budget Talks; More Budget News

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) talked with each other Wednesday in pairs as the leaders started laying the groundwork for a compromise on the K-12 portion of the …