Mid-Year Workplace Law Changes Are Here: Is Your Organization Ready?
Most employers are conditioned to prepare for January 1 as the major deadline for workplace law changes, but mid-year legislative updates can be just as significant.
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July 3, 2026
July 2, 2026
HR and Older Workers
As the workforce continues to age, employers are facing new challenges that HR professionals must recognize and address.
July 1, 2026
5 Signs Your Best Employees May Be Preparing to Leave
Most organizations view retention as a problem to solve when an employee submits a resignation.
June 30, 2026
Targets Reached As Anthony Puts Budget Shortfall Ahead Of Pork Projects
Legislative leaders and the State Budget Office signed off Wednesday night on spending targets for each department in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget...
June 30, 2026
Gossip and Bullying in the Workplace: How Toxic Cultures Impact Employees and Employers
A healthy workplace culture is built on trust, respect, and professionalism. When gossip and bullying become part of the work environment, that foundation begins to break down. What may seem […]
June 30, 2026
SBAM Wins With Multi-Industry Small Business Health Care Pool Passing Senate
Without opposition, the Senate passed legislation allowing small employers, regardless of industry, to band together to purchase insurance plans for their workers.
June 29, 2026
The Small Business Briefing – June 29, 2026
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
June 28, 2026
Building High-Performance Sales Teams Through Analytics and Diagnostics
Downsizing can be overwhelming, but with the right support, it doesn’t have to be.
June 27, 2026
Can You Terminate an Employee on FMLA Leave?
In most cases, terminating an employee while they are on FMLA leave is risky and should only occur under limited circumstances.
June 26, 2026
Delivering Bad News the Right Way
How leaders communicate difficult news can have a lasting impact on employee trust, engagement, and organizational culture.
June 23, 2026
Trump Endorses James For Governor, Prompting Dropout From Nesbitt
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is supporting U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) for the Republican nomination for governor...
June 23, 2026
Non-Profit Hospitals Get ‘Cost Review’ Board Under House Republican Bills
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) unveiled legislation Thursday morning that would require nonprofit hospitals to cut certain prices by 10%...
June 22, 2026
The Small Business Briefing – June 22, 2026
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
June 21, 2026
The Betty Brigade: Navigating the Silver Tsunami of Downsizing
Downsizing can be overwhelming, but with the right support, it doesn’t have to be.
June 20, 2026
Beyond Basketball: HR Lessons from the WNBA Negotiations
The WNBA's recent salary negotiations have captured national attention, highlighting conversations about compensation, revenue sharing, and employee expectations.
June 19, 2026
EEOC to Drop Voluntary Affirmative Action Guidelines
On May 27, 2026, the EEOC sent a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs that would rescind the 1979 interpretative rule...
June 18, 2026
How to Identify Skill Gaps Before They Impact Performance
The skills employees need to succeed are changing faster than ever.
June 16, 2026
Speaker Floats Four-Month Budget Patch If Talks Fall Apart
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) said during his press conference that if he can't get a budget deal with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer...
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