Creating a Parental Leave Policy: What to Consider
Are you considering offering parental leave? Here are some things to consider as you create a policy.
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August 23, 2025
August 22, 2025
How Foster Swift Experts Help Navigate the Women-owned and Minority-owned Certification Process
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Amanda J. Dernovshek and Lindsey M. Mead, members of Foster Swift’s business and tax practice group in Lansing.
August 22, 2025
AI is Prompting Employers to Safeguard the Interviewing Process
In an interesting reversal of artificial intelligence technology trends, some employers who’ve embraced more progressive approaches to selection are going “old school” in their interviewing formats.
August 21, 2025
Are You Making These 10 HR Mistakes?
Even the most experienced HR professionals can fall into habits that create unnecessary risks or missed opportunities.
August 20, 2025
AI in the Workplace: Which Jobs Are Most Vulnerable?
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept; it’s actively shaping the way we work. But not all jobs are affected equally.
August 20, 2025
What Michigan’s Small Businesses Need to Know About Enbridge’s Great Lakes Tunnel Project
The Great Lakes Tunnel is a private infrastructure project proposed by Enbridge, the energy company that operates Line 5...
August 19, 2025
Trending HR Question & Answer
With all the concern over employees' mental and physical well-being, what kind of program is available to help with both, and how do I justify the cost?
August 18, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – August 18, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
August 18, 2025
Division In The Great North: How Quickly Should An Ice Storm Supplemental Get Done?
Northern Michigan legislators are becoming divided over how fast financial support should be passed for communities affected by March's ice storms.
August 18, 2025
Hall: Impasse Is Broken As Long As Senate Keeps Passing House Bills
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) said Wednesday the impasse with Senate Democrats was broken after the Senate passed five House bills in the chamber and that legislation will continue to move as long as …
August 18, 2025
Webinar: Succession Planning with Jessica Starks
Jessica Starks, President & CEO of Transworld Business Advisors, recently led an insightful webinar on the critical role of succession planning in business strategy.
August 16, 2025
Innovative Small Firm Offers Unique Travel-Sized Personal Care Products
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Kate Cervini, the founder of 100mL and an Elite member of the Small Business Association of Michigan.
August 15, 2025
Gen Z Looking to De-Digitize
A surprising shift is emerging in corporate America as Gen Z workers, despite growing up as digital natives, are driving demand for more in-person workplace experiences and disconnection from technology.
August 14, 2025
Why Employers Should Rethink What Time Off Really Means
Paid Time Off (PTO) is designed to give employees a break from the demands of work allowing time to rest, recharge, and return refreshed. But for many workers, vacation doesn’t feel like a true break.
August 13, 2025
SBAM Member Summer Survey Results: Higher Costs Continue to Hinder Small Biz Expansion
The results of SBAM’s summer member survey are in – and the economy continues to dominate the long list of challenges facing small businesses owners – particularly when it comes to higher costs.
August 13, 2025
Love, Loneliness, and Liability: What HR Needs to Know About AI in the Workplace
In the movie “Her,” Joaquin Phoenix plays a man who falls in love with his AI assistant. Could it happen in real life?
August 12, 2025
Three Dems Can Fundraise To Run In Vacant Senate District 35
Two new Democrats have filed campaign finance committees to run in the 35th Senate district, which remains without a special election date more than 200 days after the office's prior holder, now-U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet …
August 12, 2025
What Would Make This A Successful Session For Hall?
The Legislature is well on its way to sending the fewest number of bills to the Governor in a regular session since the founding of the state in 1837, but Speaker Hall seems unfazed by …
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