Although office occupancy rates have risen significantly, they are still nowhere near pre-pandemic norms in most of the country. In many big cities, such as San Francisco, Austin, New York City, and Chicago, offices are …
Watch Now! On today’s Small Business Briefing, hosts Brian Calley & Alexa Kramer cover: A federal proposed rule on non-compete agreements with special guest Sheri Welsh College enrollment and GDP […]
As the House and Senate contemplate reconciling differences in Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 4001, the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is requesting that the final version of the bill include certain provisions …
Workplace culture is like a plant – it needs watering and nurturing to grow. It isn’t stagnant – it is ever changing. Many people talk and write about maintaining a healthy work culture, but in …
Due to inflation, 78% of employees want more support from their companies, and getting financial wellness benefits at work is important to 77% of U.S. employees across industries.
Courtesy Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity Investing in mental health and safety is critical to build strong workplaces, a strong workforce and strong communities. Employees and employers across […]
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jacob Spence, co-owner of Creation Coffee in Midland, named a Michigan 50 Company to Watch.
Watch Now! On today’s Small Business Briefing hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller cover: Thank you to our sponsor Consumers Credit Union.
If accessibility is not fully considered in a design, a significant demographic of your target audience may not be able to view your content to its full potential.
The long-awaited appellate court decision on minimum wage and sick leave mandates was published and as we expected, the Court of Appeals upheld current law. This means that the compromise […]
Article courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter Michigan’s income tax rate may automatically drop from 4.25% to 4.05% this year if final year-end revenues come in as projected, […]
Article courtesy MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter A new report stated Michigan roads could suffer a funding chasm if something isn’t done to replace the federal and state […]
Today SBAM President & CEO testified in support of Senate Bill 3, which would expand the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Watch Now On today’s Small Business Briefing hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller discuss: Unemployment and workforce numbers How inflation is impacting eggs and state revenue The potential for tax […]
SBAM has joined a coalition working to encourage legislators to protect workers’ freedom by voting “NO” on legislation to repeal Michigan’s landmark Right-to-Work law, including House Bills 4004-5 and Senate […]
By Tom Jackson, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE One of the top five reasons employees leave jobs is because they don’t like their immediate boss. So, with an estimated 25-40% […]
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Updating your employee handbook is a critical annual initiative for an HR department. It ensures compliance with industry standards and federal and […]
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE A new survey by Forbes found that 8% of respondents left a job they liked to seek better health insurance. Another 20% […]