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August 25, 2017
August 23, 2017
Should an employer fire a worker that engages in extreme off-duty activity or speech?
Practicing a policy whereby an employee’s off duty behavior that is not illegal is none of the employer’s business is no longer prudent.
August 23, 2017
Bipartisanship gets things done
By Randy Richardville and Buzz Thomas A Unique PartnershipThe Small Business Association of Michigan has always been a nonpartisan organization advocating for small businesses with both Democrats and Republicans. The […]
August 22, 2017
Michigan Agency for Energy issues Request for Proposals for 100,000 in grants for energy waste reduction, renewable energy products and services
Opportunities for small business available through Michigan Agency for Energy.
August 22, 2017
Petition to revamp redistricting approved to form by canvassers
After 50-plus days of state review, the group pushing for redistricting reform overcame a last-minute issue with its paperwork and had its constitutional amendment petition approved to form by the Board of State Canvassers (BSC) …
August 22, 2017
What are Governor’s thoughts on veto override?
Gov. Rick Snyder has stayed radio silent on the prospects of the Legislature overriding his veto on speeding up the phase-out of the sales tax on used vehicle trade-ins, although sources tell MIRS the administration …
August 22, 2017
The business plan
Business plans are not just for start-ups. If you have an existing business, or are updating or refreshing, your plan is even more important.
August 21, 2017
Study projects over 8 million U.S. jobs will be created in the next five years
CareerBuilder recently published a study that sees 8.1 million new jobs being added to the U.S. between this year and 2022.
August 21, 2017
Employee handbooks continue to rule as far as courts are concerned
The value and purpose of an updated and thorough employee handbook is apparent in a recent case.
August 16, 2017
Organizations need to get creative in order to attract and retain employees
Companies can no longer compete for talent with traditional offerings and expect new hires to stay long term.
August 15, 2017
Maintaining employee morale while fueling innovation
If you’re anything like the ‘old’ me, you spend too much time stressing about work you haven’t finished, and not enough time feeling satisfied about what you have accomplished.
August 15, 2017
UIA to refund $20.8M after nearly 70% fraud cases overturned
The state's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) announced Friday it's in the process of refunding $20.8 million to people who were wrongly determined to have committed unemployment fraud.
August 15, 2017
Will states eventually have to apply sales taxes to services?
Back when state governments first started collecting sales taxes, purchases of goods made up two-thirds of the economy.
August 11, 2017
Time to smell the roses or else pay up
With workplaces moving more to the open floor plan, a difficult issue is raising its head more and more.
August 11, 2017
Telecommuting is declining – or is it?
Last month the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the results to its 2016 American Time Use Survey.
August 11, 2017
Quick tips to retain key employees
SBAM Shorts audio report Is training supervisors the key to helping retain key employees? Tom Borg shares his thoughts with host Michael Rogers. SBAM Shorts, the Small Business Association of […]
August 11, 2017
Enhance your company benefits package with life and disability coverage
Learn how adding life and disability programs to your employee benefits package can help retain employees and attract new talent.
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