By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEWe all know those people at work, the ones whose technical skills do not stand out but who still succeed because of their style, personal charm, and …
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe I-9 form looks like it should be easy to use, but you know you are in trouble when the government puts out a 66-page handbook on …
If you sponsor a 401(k) plan, you are making an investment in your ability to attract and hang on to good employees -- not to mention assisting employees to retire some day. But left to …
Michael Burns of the American Society of Employers has great advice on what needs to go in your employee handbook. Also today, a Leadership Council profile of Audrey Randall, owner of Paradigm Franchise Group.Listen Monday …
The state’s Healthy Michigan Plan (Medicaid expansion) is prepared to begin accepting applications on April 1, ultimately providing healthcare coverage to nearly half a million more Michigan residents.“SBAM supported Medicaid expansion because it makes good …
By Nicole Sitter, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEDo you obtain consumer credit reports as part of your screening process for new employees? If so, be aware that the EEOC, with help from the Federal …
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEIn Fiscal Year 2013 the EEOC received 3,721 charges alleging religious discrimination. That number is on the rise, and many of the claims revolve around religious dress …
By Kristi R. Gauthier and Stephanie L. Hicks, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLC Last month, the government released the much-anticipated final regulations for the employer shared responsibility provisions under the Patient Protection and …
Intern in Michigan has upcoming webinars to help you learn how to tap into our state’s outstanding internship network. Also today, a profile of Ocelot Print Shop, recently named by Business Insider as one of …
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEEmployers, brace yourselves—this coming weekend brings the start of March Madness, aka college basketball’s NCAA championship tournament. “Selection Sunday” comes this weekend, and the first round of …
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEHeads-up to employers: At the end of January a job candidate rejected by two employers filed a class action lawsuit against a background-checking vendor. Now he has …
By Joe DeSantis, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEEmployers are wary of what is going to happen to their healthcare costs in an Obamacare world. But that is not keeping them from doubling down on …
By Eric Brown, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEImagine you are about to graduate college, looking for employment, and you land an interview with a respected company. The interviewer reaches out to you to pin …
How office design impacts the success of your small business. Insights today from Mary Ann Lievois, CEO of ISCG. Also today, a profile of Andrew Landau, co-owner of Chalkfly. His firm was recently named by …
Today on Business Next, southeast Michigan financial adviser Josh Alpert of Wealth Trac Financial discusses some common personal financial and retirement planning mistakes made by business owners. Also on today’s program, hear excerpts of a …
Intern in Michigan is a free web-based matching technology that connects intern candidates with internship opportunities based on skills, interests and employer needs. Born out of the desire to address the disconnect between students and …
By Kevin Marrs, SBAM Approved Partner ASEAccording to a survey conducted by Buck Consultants, a Xerox Company, employees who contributed to a Health Savings Account (HSA) were more active in managing their health. In fact, …
On Monday’s program you’ll hear excerpts of a presentation by Doug Rothwell, president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan, at the recent Michigan Economic Developers Association Capital Day conference. In the presentation, Rothwell notes …