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Mental health resources for small businesses

Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan (BCBSM) provides small business employers and their employees various resources to help them get the help they need. The complex issues surrounding mental health, […]

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July 22, 2024

Survey Highlights the Value of Workplace Volunteer Programs

This past June, Deloitte released the results of a new survey that reveals workplace volunteer opportunities are important to employees and can help them feel more positive about their work […]

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May 8, 2024

80,000 Fake Resumes Sent to 97 Large Organizations – What Happened?

Economists with the University of California Berkeley and University of Chicago sent out about 80,000 fabricated resumes to 97 large employers using equivalent qualifications but different personal characteristics during the period of 2019-2021.

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May 3, 2024

EEOC Releases Final Guidance for Harassment Prevention at Work

Earlier this week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published final guidance on harassment in the workplace.

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May 1, 2024

May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Every May, the United States honors Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders […]

April 17, 2024

Inclusion Tips for Those Celebrating Passover

Passover, or Pesach (PEH-sach) in Hebrew, is a major Jewish holiday and one of the most widely celebrated. Passover takes place in early spring during the Hebrew calendar month of […]

April 2, 2024

SBAM offers new women-owned business certification

SBAM launches WBE certification through partnership with Great Lakes Women’s Business Council Lansing, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) today announced it is partnering with the Great […]

March 29, 2024

Women in the Michigan Workforce

2024 Report Women make up just under 50% of the Michigan labor force. This report aims to highlight key factors that contribute to challenges women in the workforce face. Discrepancies […]

February 21, 2024

Tips to Support Employees Who Observe Ramadan

Source: Personnel Today In 2024, Ramadan begins begin on Monday, March 11, and continues through Wednesday, April 10, ending in the celebratory Eid al-Fitr. The beginning of Ramadan is an ideal […]

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February 12, 2024

The Significance of Black-Owned Small Businesses in Michigan

February is Black History Month. In commemoration, here is a look at the timeline of Black business owners in the United States. (Source: SBA.gov) Recent United States Census estimates there […]

January 8, 2024

Embracing the Spirit of Service on MLK Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 15, 2024) is a day to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to social justice through acts of […]

December 5, 2023

The December Dilemma – Celebrating Holidays in the Workplace

The December Dilemma is that time of year where multiple holidays collide and people with good intentions can find themselves in the middle of potentially toxic misunderstandings. Below are some […]

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November 21, 2023

Family Building and Women’s Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are working with Maven to help you support women’s health initiatives. Check out the interview regarding these resources on SBAM’s […]

November 6, 2023

Celebrating Diwali

To foster an inclusive work environment, it is helpful to understand more about various religious celebrations and observations. Diwali celebrations begin on November 10th and last until November 14th. The […]

November 6, 2023

The Benefits of Hiring Veterans

Veterans Day is November 11, 2023, and will be federally observed on Friday, November 10, 2023. To thrive in today’s competitive landscape, it’s essential for small businesses to assemble a […]

November 3, 2023

Celebrating Veterans Day in the Workplace

Any time your organization dedicates regular work time to honor a specific group of people or day, you’re having a company celebration. Our nation honors Veterans Day on November 11th […]

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October 13, 2023

Making ADA Compliance Easier For All Businesses

When it comes to compliance, Mike Shabluk, owner of Erie Custom Signs, certainly knows how to get the job done right.

September 26, 2023

ASE reports results of paid holiday survey

The ASE 2024 Holiday Schedule & Practices Survey findings were announced by ASE President and CEO, Mary E. Corrado. “The year-over-year data changes showed minimal differences, yet we did observe […]