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July 7, 2025
July 5, 2025
HR’s Strategic Pivot: From Cost Center to Value Driver
HR departments are under mounting pressure to control costs, particularly in employee benefits and HR operations. A recent AON report underscores this trend, projecting healthcare costs to rise by 9.2% in 2025, up from 8% …
July 4, 2025
Two Common FLSA Mistakes Employers Can’t Afford to Make
Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is essential for employers to stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes. Yet even well-meaning practices like using a “working interview” or paying employees different rates for different types …
July 4, 2025
Award-winning Firm Helps Small Businesses Thrive in the Evolving World of SEO and AI
On today’s program, Michael talks with Rayanne and Lance Beaudry, the co-owners of Avalanche Creative, a company recently honored by being named to the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list for 2025.
July 3, 2025
Is AI More Empathetic Than Humans?
If you were having the worst day of your life and reached out for help, would you be surprised to learn that an AI tool might actually offer you more compassionate support than a trained …
July 3, 2025
Balancing Speed and Diligence in Hiring
The hiring landscape in 2025 is a balancing act. On one hand, employers must be thoughtful...
July 2, 2025
Beat the Heat: Keep Employees Safe
Excessive heat can lead to heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and serious health consequences, so proactive measures are essential. Below are key steps to keep your workforce safe and maintain productivity.
July 1, 2025
Big 3 Meet But No White Smoke On K-12 Budget
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) jumped into a closed-door meeting in the Governor's Capitol ceremonial office for about an hour Thursday as the prospects of reaching a deal …
July 1, 2025
Tax Increase For Rich Petition Fight Ends In Draw At Canvassers
The Board of Canvassers approved a 100-word summary that identified a petition to fund schools with a 5 percent tax increase for the rich but failed to approve the form because of time.
July 1, 2025
Do I Have to Hire Someone If They Have a Felony?
Trending HR Question & Answer: Do I have to hire someone if they have a felony? How does that work?
June 30, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – June 30, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
June 30, 2025
New Proposals Threaten Michigan’s Small Businesses
There are two new threats to small business owners on the horizon as out-of-state special interest groups continue their assault on the business climate in Michigan. These threats come in […]
June 30, 2025
UIA Unveils New Chatbot
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has recently implemented a new AI-powered chatbot on its website...
June 30, 2025
The Top 3 Cognitive Habits of Highly Accountable People
What separates people who consistently deliver from those who fall short? The NeuroLeadership Institute recently...
June 28, 2025
3 Things Small Business Owners Need to Know About HSAs
As a trusted partner to small businesses for over 50 years, Ahola is here to help you stay ahead of changes that affect...
June 27, 2025
Optimizing the Hybrid Workplace
The hybrid work model is no longer a temporary solution or a pandemic response.
June 26, 2025
Southeast Michigan Glazing Firm Thrives Thanks to Family Teamwork
On today’s program, Michael talks with Sonny Anani, the president of Dynamic Glazing Systems, Inc., a company recently selected to the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list for 2025.
June 26, 2025
Technology and Training: Virtual Reality in the Workplace
Virtual Reality, once just a gaming phenomenon, has entered the workforce and with technology rapidly advancing, companies are...
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