Quiet Cracking: A Silent Threat to Engagement
A new phenomenon is slowly gaining attention in the workplace called quiet cracking, and it’s quietly chipping away at employee morale, motivation, and productivity.
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July 30, 2025
July 29, 2025
Dem Candidates Lean On ActBlue; Duggan Nets Big Dollars In State
Campaign finance reports released Friday showed all three Democratic gubernatorial candidates leaning heavily on ActBlue and out-of-state small-dollar contributions to get them where they are this cycle.
July 29, 2025
Farhat Removed As Approps MVC
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) removed House Appropriations Committee Minority Vice Chair Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) from his leadership position for not joining Republicans in supporting a bill that would reinstate a life-without-parole option for …
July 28, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – July 28, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
July 25, 2025
A Small Business Leveraging the Power of Customer Service
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Jim Byrum, owner of Byrum Ace Hardware, a collection of successful hardware stores across mid-Michigan.
July 25, 2025
The Gen Z Stare: Disengaged… or Just Different?
If you’ve noticed a younger employee holding your gaze with a blank, unreadable expression, you’re not alone. What’s been dubbed the “Gen Z stare” is making waves both online and in the workplace.
July 24, 2025
Managing Abuse of Workplace Perks
Many employers focus on enhancing the employee experience by offering perks beyond standard pay and benefits. While these extras require an investment of time and money, they can deliver a strong return if the perks …
July 23, 2025
Reprioritize Your Health As We Reach Midway Point of 2025
Courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan We’re already midway through 2025. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network know that skyrocketing, unregulated prescription drug prices are continuing […]
July 23, 2025
First Court Decision on ESTA Handed Down
The Michigan Court of Claims ruled that Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) law applies to collective bargaining agreements that do not address earned sick time off for workers.
July 22, 2025
The Kiss Cam Crisis and What It Means for Your Business
For several days now, one story has dominated the headlines: a billion-dollar tech company, its CEO and Chief People Officer, and an unexpected moment on a stadium “kiss cam” that went viral.
July 21, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – July 21, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
July 21, 2025
Who Had Best U.S. Senate 2Q Fundraising Numbers?
If the question is “Who had the best fundraising numbers among Michigan's 2026 U.S. Senate candidates during this second quarter?” The answer isn't clear-cut.
July 21, 2025
Ballot Proposal Issue Count Stands At 6 This Summer
Voter identification, ranked-choice voting, taxing the rich to pay for schools, chopping local property taxes, a referendum on tipped wages, and how renewable energy projects are sited are possible petitions that could be seen across …
July 19, 2025
Customer Retention as the Hidden Engine of Business Growth
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Sara Barco, owner of TRUE Self Consulting and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan.
July 18, 2025
Public Comment Needed on Petition Language with New Tax on Small Businesses
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers is currently in the process of debating petition language for a ballot initiative that would impose a new tax for thousands of Michigan's small business owners.
July 18, 2025
Small Businesses Can Compete with Big Employers for Talent – Here’s How
In the proverbial war for talent, small business leaders can understandably feel intimidated by the prospect of competing with large firms. Big budgets often spell deeper pockets for salaries, signing bonuses, advanced talent acquisition technology, …
July 18, 2025
Webinar: HR Made Easy: New Tools for Small Business
Join SBAM’s Scout Sparks and Kellie Neirynck as they introduce our brand-new HR Toolkit—a powerful, easy-to-use resource designed specifically for small businesses.
July 17, 2025
UIA Announces $34 million in Additional Payments to Claimants
The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity announced last Thursday that $34 million would be paid out to around 49,000 unemployment insurance claimants, as the agency adjusts to comply with a new law in …
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