No calls to action. No major new proposals. Little to no mention of the state-related issues grabbing the headlines these days. Gov. Rick SNYDER coasted through this second-to-last State of the State message with numerous …
Organizations that dedicate 1% or more of payroll to values-based rewards and recognition are more likely to see greater impacts on retention and financial outcomes.
Key changes and additions to Facebook and Twitter that you need to know about for your social media marketing efforts.
Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report we learn one company’s strategy for encouraging their employees to be engaged in community charitable activities.
What are the key elements of successful small business branding?
Hear more about the new SBAM Marketplace, a shopping portal for SBAM members to buy and sell.
Facebook is overwhelmingly the most-used social media platform by small business owners, according to the latest Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Barometer survey.
As a way to lessen the effects of stress and its negative health impact on workers, employers may want to consider including workplace yoga and meditation in their array of workplace wellness activities.
The winter weather has definitely arrived (in the Midwest, at least) — and with the large amounts of snowfall and ice we’re experiencing, it’s critical to utilize a snow and ice removal program to keep …
Toxic employees are negative, volatile, and often times disruptive – aka "bad apples." However, most toxic employees can also be some of the most productive employees. This is the reason they’re hired in the first …
Leaders from both caucuses called for an attitude of bipartisanship in the next two years, as a break from the divisive tactics of the last election cycle.
Lawmakers won't be taking a cleaver to Michigan's budget this year, but they won't be going on a wild spending spree either.
An estimated 1.5 million people in the U.S. have some form of autism. In total, the combined under and unemployment of young adults with autism is estimated to be 90%. But people on the spectrum …
It is thought that in the war for talent, having a system that rewards performance, a meritocracy, is one that highly talented individuals would gravitate to. In other words, employees would want to work in …
Key tech trends that will affect small business success in 2017, including mobile video, voice recognition and artificial intelligence
Ringing in the New Year, 2017 has a lot to offer in the world of marketing. 2016 was great, don’t get us wrong. It brought us enhanced visuals, real-time social media, and a new world …
With the election of Donald Trump and the control of both houses of congress by the Republicans, the question has been asked many times – what Obama Administration rules will be on the chopping block?
The new rule is under Subpart D of OSHA regulations and is referred to informally as the Walking Working Surfaces section. This revised rule is estimated to apply to over 100 million employees.