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.
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.
In the movie “Her,” Joaquin Phoenix plays a man who falls in love with his AI assistant. Could it happen in real life?
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 …
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 …
Gallup has released its annual update on Americans' confidence in major U.S. institutions, with small businesses once again topping the list.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
In today's dynamic and competitive business environment, the adage rings truer than ever: your people are your greatest asset.
Small business owners in Michigan are masters of resilience and innovation, steering their enterprises through...
Human Resources information is one of the most commonly exposed assets in cyberattacks, according to a new report from Lab 1.
If you own or lead a small to mid-sized (SMB) B2B business in Michigan, odds are you’re feeling the tension...
According to a recent Resume Now survey of 1,000 American workers, 70% say they’ve seen leaders play favorites. Nearly half (43%) have seen favoritism factor into promotions, raises, or recognition.
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Jonathan Wilson, regional representative for DTE.
The modern business landscape is characterized by agility, scalability and a relentless pursuit of efficiency.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will reinstate its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program that was discontinued under the Obama Administration and has added certain FMLA coverage as well.
It's that time of year again when the back and forth of money allocation begins between the House, Senate and governor.
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 …
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.