Michigan employers now have a powerful new resource to support mental health in the workplace. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has launched the LEADS program—an initiative designed to help businesses create …
With fortitude, drive, and a whole lot of dogs, energy, and laughter, Kim Bode knows how to lean into the...
Everything was bright green; website traffic was up, social engagement was climbing, email open rates were double industry averages.
The workplace has undergone a major transformation over the last decade, but the most dramatic shift has happened in what employees expect from their employers.
In a strategic move to enhance employee benefits and streamline HR processes for small businesses, SBAM is pleased to announce two significant partnerships.
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Hussein Mokahal, owner of LED LION in Westland.
2026 is gearing up to be a massive election year for Michigan’s entrepreneurs. Nationally, Michigan will again be at the center...
Collaboration is one of the strongest drivers of meaningful progress in how we solve problems, make decisions, and move our work forward.
Direct legislative spending items, also called pork, would need to be put in the proverbial oven 45 days prior to being approved in the state budget, as part of legislation Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law along …
(TRAVERSE CITY) – When asked how the 2026 Republican nominee for governor will take on Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's massive name I.D., candidate Mike Cox says he's "willing, able, and I will beat the …
In Michigan and across the country, small business owners are the engine of local economies...
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Recruitment isn’t just about filling seats - it’s about attracting, engaging, and retaining the right talent in a world where expectations are shifting faster than ever.
As a sales and management consultant, coach, and trainer, I often hear many reasons why salespeople stop making prospecting calls.
Family businesses are evolving fast. The next generation of leaders is more data-driven, tech-forward, and focused on...
For too long, menopause has been a silent workplace issue. With women aged 45–55 representing a large and growing portion of the workforce, the effects of menopause can influence everything from performance and retention to …
You needed someone to cover a shift for the holidays. What you got was a future hire.
As the search for innovative ways to support flexibility and productivity continues, a new workstyle known as microshifting is gaining attention. What is Microshifting? It is short, non-continuous blocks of work rather than a standard …