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August 6, 2025
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
Calley: “They failed!”
Brian Calley, President & CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, issued the following statement after the Michigan Board of Canvassers deadlocked this afternoon on approving the 100-word summary for the “Invest in MI …
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.
July 29, 2025
Farhat Removed As Approps MVC
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) removed House Appropriations Committee Minority Vice Chair Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) from his leadership position for not joining Republicans in supporting a bill that would reinstate a life-without-parole option for …
July 28, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – July 28, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
July 25, 2025
A Small Business Leveraging the Power of Customer Service
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Jim Byrum, owner of Byrum Ace Hardware, a collection of successful hardware stores across mid-Michigan.
July 25, 2025
The Gen Z Stare: Disengaged… or Just Different?
If you’ve noticed a younger employee holding your gaze with a blank, unreadable expression, you’re not alone. What’s been dubbed the “Gen Z stare” is making waves both online and in the workplace.
July 24, 2025
Managing Abuse of Workplace Perks
Many employers focus on enhancing the employee experience by offering perks beyond standard pay and benefits. While these extras require an investment of time and money, they can deliver a strong return if the perks …
July 23, 2025
Reprioritize Your Health As We Reach Midway Point of 2025
Courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan We’re already midway through 2025. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network know that skyrocketing, unregulated prescription drug prices are continuing […]
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