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October 24, 2025
October 23, 2025
Will Human Quotas be the Next Frontier in Workforce Diversity?
Artificial intelligence is woven into nearly every part of work life. But as AI becomes more capable, a new question is surfacing in HR circles: how much work should still be done by people?
October 23, 2025
No One Wants to Lead: How HR Can Respond to the Rise of “Conscious Unbossing”
A new trend is reshaping workplace dynamics: fewer workers want to be managers, and HR needs to take notice and plan for the rise of “conscious unbossing.”
October 22, 2025
Childcare Affordability Causing a She-Cession?
Childcare costs are placing a significant burden on U.S. families, and data now shows that these affordability pressures are affecting the nation’s labor force.
October 22, 2025
Compliance with PUMP Act Accommodation for Outside Workers
Since the federal PUMP Act went into effect in mid-2023, employers with more than 15 employees are required to provide nursing mothers with a private space to express milk at work.
October 21, 2025
What’s The Deal With Provider Taxes In FY ’26 Budget?
The Citizens Research Council (CRC) reports that the state's current budget is worth $84 billion when money from provider taxes is considered.
October 21, 2025
Democrats Run Away With Q3 Fundraising, Except In MI-10
Michigan Democrats running for federal office significantly outraised Republicans over the last three months with a combined more than $11.6 million raised compared to nearly $4.7 million, according to Federal Election Commission reports filed Wednesday.
October 21, 2025
Michigan Unemployment Will Soon Have a New Home: What Employers Need to Know Before Launch
Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has been engaged in a multi-year modernization effort that will soon culminate in the launch of a new tool.
October 21, 2025
Free Webinars Help Michigan Child Care Providers Prepare to Access New Health and Retirement Benefits
MiLEAP is encouraging Michigan’s child care providers to register for a series of free, virtual webinars designed to help them explore new benefit options available through Nurture Benefits.
October 20, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – October 20, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
October 18, 2025
Award-Winning Small Business has Great Advice on Inclusion and Accessibility for the Neurodiverse in Your Workplace
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Reena Naami, Owner and Founding CEO of the Spark Center for Autism, honored this year as a member of the prestigious Michigan 50 Companies to Watch.
October 17, 2025
Can You Add a Tobacco Surcharge?
Can you add a tobacco surcharge to healthcare premiums? The answer is yes. However, since tobacco surcharges were instituted by various employers, they have been under attack by employees, particularly through class action lawsuits.
October 16, 2025
Stay Interviews Are Out. Real Conversations Are In.
Most organizations conduct interviews when someone is coming in or going out, but what about the time in between? That’s where stay interviews come in.
October 15, 2025
Michigan Approves State Tax Breaks on Tips, Overtime, and Social Security
Governor Whitmer signed a new law this week that will allow Michigan tipped workers to take a deduction for tip income and the broader group of non-exempt and hourly workers to deduct overtime pay from …
October 15, 2025
Embracing the AI Era
Artificial intelligence isn’t just the next technological wave; it’s a transformation that will touch every role, every industry, and every employee.
October 14, 2025
What Small Businesses Need to Know: Going PRO’s Future
The Going PRO Talent Fund provides competitive, performance-based grants directly to employers to fund training for both current and new employees.
October 14, 2025
Governor Signs $81B Budget Behind Closed Doors
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday signed an $81 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget behind the locked doors of her ceremonial office with the four legislative leaders who crafted the final deal.
October 14, 2025
Payroll Tax Cuts For New Jobs May Become Michigan’s Next Big Business Incentive Tool
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) said Tuesday he's open to working with the Governor on something that's been a part of her economic development wishlist since early 2024: the "HIRE Michigan" program. The plan …
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