Slim pickings for migrant labor
Michigan is still struggling with a major farm labor shortage, those in the agricultural community told a state commission on July 22. Farm owners were devastated in the spring of 2012 early when a hot March was …
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September 8, 2014
September 8, 2014
Getting and keeping customers. Learn how today on Business Next
Great advice from business consultant Tom Borg on how to attract new customers and retain the great customers you already have. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and …
September 5, 2014
Ban-the-box laws now in seven states—and counting
By Nicole Sitter, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEOn August 11, New Jersey became the 7th state to pass a Ban-the-Box law, and it will not be the last. Joining Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New …
September 5, 2014
FMLA: Small goof costs big bucks
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAs every HR professional knows, FMLA is an enormously complex law to correctly administer. Nevertheless, it is HR’s job to get all of the details right in …
September 5, 2014
Email addiction kills work-life balance
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEWork life balance is important, but the one factor that can destroy it for white-collar employees is email addiction. A McKinsey study found that the average worker …
September 5, 2014
How can an artist make a successful small business out of his vocation? Insights today on Business Next.
Michael Rogers talks with pumpkin/fruit/vegetable carver Pat “Smoker” Harrison, of Maple City. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.) at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. Downloadable podcast version available a few …
September 4, 2014
Your opinion matters
One of the roles SBAM plays on behalf of its members is to keep our eyes and ears open to new employee benefits that come on the scene from time to time. Recently, we have …
September 4, 2014
The ACA’s impact on COBRA
As one of Michigan’s largest COBRA administrators, we get asked fairly regularly about what impact the Affordable Care Act has on COBRA, if companies still must follow COBRA regulations, and other questions along that line. …
September 4, 2014
The ACA’s impact on COBRA
As one of Michigan’s largest COBRA administrators, we get asked fairly regularly about what impact the Affordable Care Act has on COBRA, if companies still must follow COBRA regulations, and other questions along that line. …
September 3, 2014
New survey finds small businesses optimistic about the future. What’s that mean for your business plans? Details today on Business Next
Michael Rogers gets the scoop on the National Small Business Association’s (NSBA) 2014 mid-year economic report in an interview with NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 …
September 2, 2014
Wolf hunt protection measure clears final step
Article courtesy of MIRSThe House Wednesday afternoon signed off on a measure that protects the possibility of an Upper Peninsula wolf hunt for the foreseeable future and takes the steam out of two referendums that …
September 2, 2014
Haveman steps down as DCH director after suffering mild stroke
Article courtesy of MIRSJim HAVEMAN, credited as a major force behind implementing Medicaid expansion here in Michigan, announced Thursday his resignation as director of the Department of Community Health (DCH). Haveman, 71, said Thursday he reconsidered …
August 27, 2014
DEQ offers low-interest financing for sustainability projects. Details today on Business Next
Learn about a Department of Environmental Quality project that is helping small businesses save money with a loan program for pollution prevention projects. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 …
August 25, 2014
Pscholka team claim 29 commitments for leader
Article courtesy of MIRSThe number of likely Republican House members next session who have said they will support Rep. Al PSCHOLKA (R-Stevensville) for GOP leader is at 29, according to Pscholka supporter Rep. Lisa Posthumus …
August 25, 2014
Treasury: IBM decision to cost state $1.098B
Article courtesy of MIRS The state of Michigan will lose at least $1.098 billion immediately and likely "billions" more down the road if the state Supreme Court does not put a hold on a …
August 25, 2014
Launching a new firm? Avoid these missteps. Suggestions today on Business Next
Top five mistakes committed by entrepreneurs when launching a company, with Michael Khoury, an attorney with Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and …
August 25, 2014
Attention non-union employers: Criteria for “protected concerted activity” expands
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEEmployers and HR professionals need to understand an old labor concept that is gaining new visibility and relevance in today’s non-union workplace. “Protective Concerted Activity” is …
August 25, 2014
Are your recruiting costs killing you? Try doing it on video
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEReady for your close up?As we are all aware, social media have forever changed how we source candidates for job openings. It was inevitable that technology would …
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