The six-hour workday experiment and its results
After a two-year government study on 6-hour work days that took place in Sweden, the results are in. While employees proved to be happier, employer costs were higher. Is the increase in cost worth it?
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January 25, 2017
January 25, 2017
Economic diversity, pension liability keeps MI from higher bond rating
Michigan's bond rating remains a notch below the highest rating a state can earn, and that isn't likely to change soon, according to Dan SEYMOUR of Moody's.
January 25, 2017
Who’s running for Senate in 2018?
Earlier this month, former Rep. Jon BUMSTEAD filed a campaign committee to begin raising money for the 34th District Senate seat currently held by Sen. Goeff HANSEN (R-Hart).
January 25, 2017
Snyder’s rosy picture brushes over troubled landscape
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 …
January 24, 2017
Investment in value-based recognition programs pays off
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.
January 24, 2017
Some key social media platform changes you need to know about
Key changes and additions to Facebook and Twitter that you need to know about for your social media marketing efforts.
January 20, 2017
Encouraging your employees to be charitable
Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report we learn one company’s strategy for encouraging their employees to be engaged in community charitable activities.
January 19, 2017
Building and protecting your small business brand
What are the key elements of successful small business branding?
January 19, 2017
Multiple vendors, one shopping cart. Learn more about the new SBAM Marketplace
Hear more about the new SBAM Marketplace, a shopping portal for SBAM members to buy and sell.
January 19, 2017
SBAM survey says Facebook the favorite social media platform for gaining new small business customers
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.
January 19, 2017
Yoga: the latest workplace wellness activity to improve productivity and lower stress
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.
January 18, 2017
Stay S.A.F.E. – remove snow and ice
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 …
January 18, 2017
The effects of toxic employees … and bosses
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 …
January 18, 2017
Leonard, Singh call for a bipartisan 2017-18 session
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.
January 18, 2017
Not a lot of extra money to throw around
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.
January 16, 2017
More companies hiring employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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 …
January 16, 2017
Are meritocracy systems fair?
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 …
January 13, 2017
Key tech trends you need to be on top of for 2017 small business success
Key tech trends that will affect small business success in 2017, including mobile video, voice recognition and artificial intelligence
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