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February 3, 2022
February 3, 2022
Why increasing labor force participation is essential for Michigan’s economy
By SBAM President & CEO Brian Calley, originally posted in Crain’s Detroit Business Forum We are facing massive challenges as a state and country, but the lack of jobs is […]
February 3, 2022
How to Set Up First-Time Managers for Success
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Developing good leaders is imperative to the success of any organization. According to SHRM, 76% of employees say their manager creates […]
February 2, 2022
Flextime more important than remote work – but both highly rated
Courtesy of ASE 95% of people surveyed want flexible hours, compared with 78% of workers who want location flexibility, according to a new report from Future Forum, a consortium focused […]
February 2, 2022
Ten Talent and Leadership Trends for 2022
By Michael Burns, originally featured in SBAM’s FOCUS magazine With the pandemic disrupting work culture to an unanticipated level, Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting and SaaS-based HR tech firm […]
February 1, 2022
House OKs $186M For COVID Impacted Businesses
Gyms, movie theaters, bars and the industries most impacted by COVID-era restrictions would get a chunk of federal COVID-19 relief dollars under a $186.1 million spending plan that passed the […]
February 1, 2022
$250M In Federal Funds Moved To UI Trust Fund Under Bill
Michigan would kick $250 million into the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund as a way to make sure businesses aren’t paying for reported fraud coming out of the unemployment agency during […]
January 31, 2022
The Small Business Briefing – January 31, 2022
On today’s show hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller discussed: ➡ The latest COVID numbers for #DataMonday ➡ Economic impact of the Russia/Ukraine situation ➡ Michigan’s many tax proposals ➡ […]
January 31, 2022
A diversified small business guided by operating philosophies of passion and customer service
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jeff Simek, general manager of RCO Engineering, recognized by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as a PTAC Best Small Business. The 43-year-old […]
January 29, 2022
Digital Marketing Trends For 2022
Courtesy of 3SIXTY Interactive What are the digital marketing trends for 2022? That is a question that gets asked every year at this time. With digital marketing, two areas change […]
January 28, 2022
Workforce Mental Health is One of HR’s Top Priorities for 2022
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Employee mental health has taken center stage as one of the top HR priorities facing employers with nearly all companies identifying […]
January 27, 2022
The Small Business Briefing – January 27, 2022
On today’s show, SBAM’s Director of Government Operations Alexa Kramer joins our hosts to discuss Governor Whitmer’s State of the State address. Also on the agenda? ➡ Formal announcement on […]
January 27, 2022
COVID is Not Going Away. What is the New Normal for Managers?
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE HR is being thrusted into the limelight. With COVID, a new normal is developing. Unless the job requires being onsite, flexibility is becoming […]
January 26, 2022
Going Green – Camshaft Machine, Jackson, MI – Removes 421 Metric Tons of CO2 and saves over $67,000.00 Annually
(January 2022) – Camshaft Machine Company, LLC, in Jackson, Michigan – Energy Design Engineers is pleased to announce the completion of a Smart LED Lighting project that encompassed offices, plant, […]
January 26, 2022
Strategies, Budgets & 2022 – What Are You Investing in?
By Kim Bode, originally featured in SBAM’s FOCUS magazine According to the Harvard Business Review (and endorsed by us), a complete strategy has to encompass carefully coordinated choices about the […]
January 26, 2022
For Job Candidates It All Comes Down To…Benefits & Perks
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Workplace changes have inspired a renewed focus on benefits and perks. You may be wondering what other employee benefits are there other […]
January 25, 2022
Petition Summaries OKed For Pro-Choice, Forensic Audit, $15 Minimum Wage
Courtesy MIRS News for the SBAM Watchdog The Board of State Canvassers Wednesday powered through 100-word petition summaries for three 2022 separate ballot drives, giving the green light for pro-choice, […]
January 25, 2022
Whitmer Hails Jobless Numbers; SBAM Reports Its Members Feeling Squeezed
Courtesy MIRS News for the SBAM Watchdog Michigan’s unemployment rate dropped from 5.9% in November to 5.6% in December, which is still 1.7 percentage points above the national rate of […]
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