The Michigan legislature is currently on break and is set to return the first week of December. With only 7 scheduled session days remaining on the 2025 calendar, lawmakers have committed to making economic development …
Earlier this month an ASE member asked about whether doing a performance improvement plan (PIP) made sense if an employee was not performing well and respective management did not think a PIP would work. Should …
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Evan Mathison, a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan board...
Artificial Intelligence is expanding its role in human resources, moving beyond its initial applications in recruitment and hiring to encompass compensation analysis and job description creation.
Last Wednesday, November 12th, SBAM participated in the launch of a new coalition called the Michigan Alliance for Legal Reform.
New polling from the Lansing-based firm EPIC-MRA shows a tight race for governor, widespread concern about the impact of tariffs, a close contest for the U.S. Senate, and measured job approval ratings for both Michigan's …
A business creating new jobs could receive an annual payroll credit of up to 50 percent of their income tax withholding until 2036 under the Real Jobs Tax Credit announced Thursday.
The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is transitioning to a new, modern computer system called MiUI that will be used by employers and claimants for all their tax and benefits needs. […]
Starting your own business is exhilarating, but it’s also intimidating. If I could offer one piece of advice to any woma...
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
The best talent might be three blocks away, but you'll never find them on a Job Board.
Many managers try to steer clear of conflict, especially during stressful times like performance reviews.
Change is constant, yet implementing it effectively remains a challenge for many organizations.
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Dr. Lindsay Ruland, DVM, owner and chief of medicine at Emergency Veterinary Hospital in Ann Arbor.
MiLEAP and SBAM encourage providers to enroll in affordable health, life and retirement benefits that bring stability, security and career support
In every organization, there are people who approach challenges differently. They don’t just react to problems – they...
Some of the most dedicated people on your team can be the hardest to read. They rarely complain, rarely slow down, and...
Cutting regulatory “red tape” has been an ongoing conversation in the House Rules committee this year, and the conversation continued last week, where SBAM’s Advocacy & Policy Manager, Jacob Manning, testified in support of House …