The guidelines, research, mandates and advice businesses use to function are changing rapidly —sometimes daily. How can you stay adaptive and proactive in the face of rapid changes to how your business functions? Topics Include: Establishing a people-first strategy; understanding human-centric needs; creating personas Understanding professional/personal influencers impacting the future of work Preparing for change; […]
Trade secrets are often among a company’s most valuable intellectual property assets, yet their protection commonly receives less attention than other facets of an IP portfolio. Neglecting to properly secure trade secrets and failing to regularly review such measures are dangerous oversights. To avoid the inadvertent loss of valuable trade secret protection, a general understanding […]
It's the people, not the places that determine how our businesses survive and thrive. So how do you make sure your employees and those they serve are supported, protected and productive from day-to-day? Suggested Topics: Balancing organizational needs with personal preference for a win-win solution Managing and navigating the people side of change amidst ambiguity […]
5.17 Update: This webinar has been postponed.
From remote workspaces to social distancing, what does where we work look like today and in the future? Suggested Topics: The workplace is not dead, it’s just different Evaluating the options of in-office, remote, or a hybrid workforce – it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution Using space as a tool to support strategy, providing a variety […]
Last October, Michigan passed a series of reforms to Michigan’s expungement (criminal record-sealing) process, including both an expansion of the traditional petition process and a new law that would automatically seal many low-level convictions. On April 11, 2021, the expansion of the petition process went into effect, making hundreds of thousands of people in Michigan […]
We’re always looking for more ways to help small businesses and entrepreneurs share their good ideas. If you’re taking your business online or transitioning to a career that requires greater digital skills, we want to ensure you’re set up for success. The digital Boost with Facebook program was launched to help small businesses across the […]
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We've all seen the statistics and the latest ones are staggering: 95% of employees are considering leaving their current job. With hybrid work schedules, unorthodox working conditions, lack of connection to colleagues and overwork due to staff shortages it's no wonder. As small businesses, even one key employee leaving can be devastating. Join the Founder […]
SBAM Pooled Employer Retirement Plan Virtual Lunch & Learn for Retirement Investment Advisors Tuesday, October 12th 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Click here to register! Created by the SECURE Act in 2020, Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) expand access to retirement plans for all workers by allowing employers from unrelated industries to join a pooled plan […]
SBAM Pooled Employer Retirement Plan Virtual Lunch & Learn for Employers Wednesday, October 20th 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Click here to register! Created by the SECURE Act in 2020, Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) expand access to retirement plans for all workers by allowing employers from unrelated industries to join a pooled plan arrangement. Benefits to […]
In the world we live in, all can aspire to practice the skill of empathy. As leaders, people don't need more words or advice; they need more of our presence. Leaders soon learn to grow their businesses; people must know, like, and trust them. Empathy is the ability to walk in someone else's shoes making […]