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February 28, 2026
February 27, 2026
Non-Degree Credentials: A Strategic Consideration for HR and Compensation Design
The world of work is redefining what it means to qualify for a job.
February 26, 2026
State of the State 2026: What Governor Whitmer’s Final Address Means for Small Business
Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her eighth and final State of the State address on Wednesday, which included a mix of policy priorities and a retrospective look back at her time in office. For small business owners, Governor Whitmer’s address signals […]
February 26, 2026
How Does the Trump Administration’s Reclassifying Marijuana Impact Employers?
December 18, 2025, President Trump issued an Administrative Order directing the Attorney General to complete the rulemaking process to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III...
February 26, 2026
Turning the Quiet Cry into a Call for Leadership
A recent report from Resume Now explores a growing but often invisible workplace experience described as the “Quiet Cry.”
February 25, 2026
Flipping the Script: The Rise of Reverse Recruiting
As today’s job market remains challenging and competitive, yet another trend has emerged for job seekers: reverse recruiting.
February 24, 2026
Michigan’s MiUI System is Officially Live: How to Sign in
Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is in process of fully transferring their online services to a new system, called MiUI.
February 24, 2026
Graduation Rates at 84%, Sets New Record
Michigan’s four-year high school graduation rate reached a new record during the 2024-25 school year...
February 24, 2026
Let’s Talk Business: Contracting 101 Webinar
Interested in learning how to bid on contracts with the State of Michigan? We got you covered!
February 24, 2026
Hall Talks Property Tax Plan; Says ‘No’ To All Tax Increases; Weighs In On Detroit Officers, DOJ Probe
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) said Thursday he wants to cut the state's 6 mills on property taxes...
February 23, 2026
The Small Business Briefing – February 23, 2026
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
February 23, 2026
Best Steps for Preventing Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, for both men and women.
February 22, 2026
How a Family-Owned and Family-Oriented Outdoor Clothing Store Competes with Online Retailers
In the latest episode of the Small Business Weekly Podcast, host Michael Rogers sits down with Becky Philipp-Kranig, owner of Bearcub Outfitters in Petoskey, Michigan.
February 20, 2026
The Five Traits That Connect Followership and Leadership
When we picture a strong leader, we often imagine someone decisive, visionary, and commanding.
February 20, 2026
What You Don’t Know Can Cost You: The High Price of Negligent Hiring
Many employers use background checks as part of the pre-employment screening process, and those who don’t should.
February 19, 2026
The New Drivers of Employee Engagement in 2026
For decades, employee engagement has been anchored in a simple idea: people want to feel valued and connected at work.
February 19, 2026
When Cold and Flu Absences Trigger FMLA Protection
Cold and flu season is an unwelcome but predictable reality in the workplace.
February 18, 2026
ASE Partners with BEVEL to Bring Homeownership Benefits to Employers
ASE, one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations, has announced a strategic partnership with BEVEL...
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