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August 9, 2025
August 9, 2025
When Employees Become the Target: HR Data in 82% of Breaches
Human Resources information is one of the most commonly exposed assets in cyberattacks, according to a new report from Lab 1.
August 8, 2025
Stop. Breathe. Rethink Marketing: A Wake-Up Call for Michigan Businesses
If you own or lead a small to mid-sized (SMB) B2B business in Michigan, odds are you’re feeling the tension...
August 8, 2025
Favoritism: The Silent Culture Killer Undermining Your Workplace
According to a recent Resume Now survey of 1,000 American workers, 70% say they’ve seen leaders play favorites. Nearly half (43%) have seen favoritism factor into promotions, raises, or recognition.
August 7, 2025
Key Information that DTE Wants You to Know about 811 Day and Digging Safely Around Your Small Business or Home
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Jonathan Wilson, regional representative for DTE.
August 7, 2025
The Rise of Fractional Human Resources
The modern business landscape is characterized by agility, scalability and a relentless pursuit of efficiency.
August 7, 2025
U.S. DOL Brings Back PAID Program Making it a Bit Easier to Resolve Potential FLSA (And Now FMLA) Problems
The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will reinstate its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program that was discontinued under the Obama Administration and has added certain FMLA coverage as well.
August 6, 2025
Budget Time in Lansing
It's that time of year again when the back and forth of money allocation begins between the House, Senate and governor.
August 6, 2025
Instinct, Intuition, or Fear? Knowing the Difference Matters
As leaders, we’re constantly making decisions – some in the moment, others with far-reaching implications. And while data and analysis often guide us, there’s another layer beneath the spreadsheets: the internal voice we rely on …
August 5, 2025
Brinks Supports Tax Money Collected at the Pump Going to Roads; Schools Growing More Anxious
Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) supports having all state tax money collected at the gas pumps go to road improvements, her spokesperson said.
August 5, 2025
Invest In MI Kids Moves Forward After Canvassers Deadlock On New 100-Word Summary
Republicans and Democrats on the Board of State Canvassers deadlocked Thursday over a 100-word summary for the “Tax The Rich” constitutional amendment proposal.
August 4, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – August 4, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
August 1, 2025
How to Build a Strong M&A Communication Plan
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal moments in a business’s lifecycle. M&A activity can reshape your organization in lasting ways.
August 1, 2025
Board of Canvassers Fail to Address Graduated Income Tax Concerns
Yesterday, the State Board of Canvassers met to consider the 100-word summary petition language on the ballot proposal by Invest in Mi Kids that claims to pump $1.7 billion dollars into the School Aid Fund …
August 1, 2025
Recording in the Workplace
With cell phones and listening devices now a part of everyday life, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for employers, especially HR, to manage situations where employees record conversations at work, from casual talks with managers to …
July 31, 2025
Multi-State Handbook Policy Strategy
Employers with operations or employees in multiple states face challenges when creating policies that comply with varying state regulations. Many states now have different requirements related to areas like pay transparency and paid time off, …
July 30, 2025
Quiet Cracking: A Silent Threat to Engagement
A new phenomenon is slowly gaining attention in the workplace called quiet cracking, and it’s quietly chipping away at employee morale, motivation, and productivity.
July 29, 2025
Dem Candidates Lean On ActBlue; Duggan Nets Big Dollars In State
Campaign finance reports released Friday showed all three Democratic gubernatorial candidates leaning heavily on ActBlue and out-of-state small-dollar contributions to get them where they are this cycle.
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