Retaining Talent in the Post-Pandemic Workplace
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation Who could have predicted the disruption and change 2020 brought to the way we work? Now that we are starting to look ahead, past the loss […]
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February 8, 2021
February 8, 2021
Small business innovation and nimbleness address vaccine distribution requirements
On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, an inspiring story of how a small southeast Michigan company harnessed its entrepreneurial spirit to provide a sensor component vital to COVID vaccine distribution. […]
February 7, 2021
A Checklist for Performing Background Checks
By Susan Chance, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE When requesting a background check it is important to provide complete and accurate information to your screening company to get the […]
February 6, 2021
Employee Career Development Leads to Long Term Organizational Success
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Obstacles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have necessitated many companies to restructure their talent management strategies. Employee development is more critical than […]
February 5, 2021
Vaccines: The Communication Hurdle for Employers
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The EEOC affirmed on 12/16/20 that businesses and employers may require employees to receive a vaccination as a condition of continued […]
February 5, 2021
$15/Hr. Federal Minimum Wage Bill Introduced Last Week. What Else Does It Do?
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE To no one’s surprise, the Democrats re-introduced a bill that would increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25/hr. first set in […]
February 4, 2021
The Small Business Briefing – February 4, 2021
Welcome to The Small Business Briefing, with hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley. Watch the replay. On today’s show: Ginny Sherrow, co-owner of Fenton Winery & Brewery State Representative Thomas […]
February 3, 2021
DTE Energy launches first-of-its-kind program allowing residential and small business gas customers to reduce their carbon footprint
From protecting Michigan forests to harnessing renewable natural gas created from landfill emissions and wastewater treatment plant by-products, the program is another step by DTE to secure a cleaner future […]
February 3, 2021
House R’s Announce Plan for $415 Million Grant Program for Affected Businesses
Calling Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request “off the mark by a wide margin,” House Appropriations Committee Chair Thomas Albert (R-Lowell) Wednesday unveiled his own $3.5 billion plan, roughly $2 billion less […]
February 3, 2021
Michigan COVID Restrictions Tougher Than Most, But Not Abnormally So
Michigan is ranked 42nd among the states according to how much it’s reopened from COVID-19 restrictions, according to one site tracking pandemic-related restrictions on a state-by-state basis. However, Michigan isn’t necessarily […]
February 2, 2021
Run, Don’t Walk: Five Marketing Agency Red Flags
By Chip LaFleur, originally featured in SBAM’s FOCUS Magazine In Michigan, most of us associate red flags with high waves, dangerous currents and a cautious approach. For many small businesses, […]
February 2, 2021
SBAM Issues Retirement Plan RFP
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), and its for-profit subsidiary, the Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) are seeking proposals from eligible plan recordkeepers, ERISA 3(16) fiduciaries, and third-party administrators […]
February 1, 2021
The Small Business Briefing – February 1, 2021
Hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley bring you the latest small business news. Watch the show. On today’s show: It’s #DataMonday – we will take a look at infection rates […]
February 1, 2021
Student Loan Repayment Benefits Get a Boost from the Pandemic
By Kevin Marrs, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Looking for ways to attract talent, some employers saw the student loan debt challenge as a potential recruitment tool and began […]
February 1, 2021
Employers’ Use of Handbook Statute of Limitations Clause Both Limited and Expanded by Sixth Circuit
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE A fairly common technical issue found in many employer handbooks is the use of what is called the limitation of actions […]
February 1, 2021
Environmental cleanup is a good business strategy
On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Bob Reichenbach, the president of Environmental Resources Group environmental consultants, and a member of the Michigan 50 companies to watch. […]
January 31, 2021
What are Some Typical Examples of Employee Discipline?
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation Discipline should reflect the severity of the behavior, attempt to correct it, and be applied consistently. You’ll want to consider how you addressed certain behaviors in […]
January 30, 2021
Will Your Business Keep Remote Work Long-Term?
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation According to PwC’s June 2020 survey of 1,200 office workers who were remotely working, 72% wanted to continue working away from the office for at least two days a week, […]
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