Burnout doesn’t just stem from long hours or tight deadlines. More often, it’s a result of the emotional toll of working in a toxic environment. When toxic behaviors are ignored, or worse, normalized, burnout takes …
Burnout can be an individual issue. It can also be a sign of a systemic failure of leadership organization-wide.
Employers who at first show and send signals of interest to candidates abruptly cut off contact when they’ve made the determination not to advance a candidate in the process, often leaving them feeling confused and …
The World Economic Forum has made a bold statement: we are in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and this revolution is more challenging than any before it.
Health care is unaffordable for too many families and businesses. One of the reasons for it may come as a surprise — how health care is paid for.
A new ballot initiative was recently launched in Michigan that has the potential to deal a significant blow to small businesses across the state. This initiative is called “Invest in MI Kids,” but ironically, it …
When it comes to dropping hazardous waste in one of Michigan's landfills, Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) wants fees increased from $10 per ton to $25 beginning in 2026, as well as from 0.5 cents per …
The Michigan Education Justice Coalition (MEJC) says it has filed petition language for a ballot proposal that would create...
Each year, ASE publishes Michigan’s most comprehensive compensation survey. The 2025 results are in, and they reveal a clear trend: wage growth is beginning to stabilize.
Over the last few months, small business owners in Michigan have engaged in the political process at higher levels than we’ve seen since the pandemic.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
More and more companies are starting to care less about college degrees and more about what skills people actually have. This change is making a big difference in how employers choose who to hire and …
Running a successful business comes with a considerable amount of costs. SBAM is here to help you manage expenses like employee training, shipping and office equipment.
You know when you leave a social gathering feeling totally refreshed and completely fulfilled? We’re all familiar with that warm, fuzzy feeling.
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Lorri Rishar, the CEO of Edge Partnerships, recently recognized by Michigan Celebrate Small Business as a woman-owned Small Business of the Year.
Small businesses across Michigan are discovering the advantages of joining the SBAM Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) for their retirement plan needs.
In a world where the majority of workplace communication now happens through screens, chats, and email threads, understanding how we communicate is becoming just as important as what we communicate.
June is National Employee Wellness Month – a dedicated time to recognize the vital role that employee health and well-being play in building thriving workplaces.