Last week the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced (5/1 Field Assistance Bulletin) it will stop enforcing its Biden-era regulations on determining what an independent contractor (IC) is and go back to a standard set …
Much is being written and discussed lately about the adoption of AI in the recruitment process. One industry expert recently speculated that recruiters are one of two positions (attorneys being the second) that may be …
Bringing new fighter jets to Macomb County will not be the last time the Governor negotiates with the Trump White House.
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Macomb County's Selfridge Air National Guard base will...
Celebrate National Small Business month: Exercise well-being at work and win Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is observing Small Business Month with a contest to celebrate Michigan business owners […]
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
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HR technology is rapidly evolving, and 2025 could be a tipping point, particularly with the rise of generative and agentic AI. This has been driven by the tremendous growth and use of technology to automate …
With DEI in the crosshairs of the current administration’s enforcement activities, employers need to review their organization for DEI type policies, practices and activities (even if the organization does not subscribe specifically to DEI).
TalentLMS, a leading employee training platform, in partnership with employee experience platform WorkTango, released a joint study that suggests organizational change is hindered by workers' heightened anxiety, declining trust in leadership, and a lack of support.
From May 4th to May 10th, 2025, we celebrate National Small Business Week, honoring the resilience and innovation of small business owners and entrepreneurs. This year’s theme, “Empowering Business Owners for the Future,” highlights the …
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with with Ginny and Matt Sherrow, owners of Fenton Winery and Brewery and Dream Machine Distillery.
Does your business have a successful turn around story? Nominations are now open for the 6th Annual Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award. This award honors and recognizes a small business with a successful […]
Attracting and retaining top talent goes far beyond compensation and perks. Employees crave purpose, authenticity, and the freedom to thrive as individuals.
The Senate Labor Committee recently took testimony on bills that would put severe restrictions on independent contractors in Michigan. If passed, these bills would: SBAM Urges Opposition to Senate Bill […]
Have you ever left a conversation feeling completely seen, heard, and energized—as if something in you had shifted? That wasn’t just your imagination. Neuroscience now confirms what many of us instinctively know: truly meaningful conversations …
SBAM’s approved vendor partner, SensCy, has unpacked their latest research and is showing how organizations like yours are building smarter, stronger defenses. Small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs) are facing a […]
For many positions to be exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) it must meet three tests to be Executive, Administrative, or Professional (EAP) exempt. Exempt positions do not have to be paid overtime …