The myth of the skills gap?
By Joe DeSantis, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEIs the skills gap real? Or is it simply a perennial if understandable lament about how hard it is to fill jobs with the best people?CareerBuilder has …
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May 9, 2014
May 9, 2014
Value For You and Your Customers
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentRecently, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network announced changes in their relationships with Associations and Chambers. Much like reductions that have been made in the commission …
May 9, 2014
Disability management: The latest HR minefield
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAccording to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), disability is a focus in its Strategic Enforcement Plan. Over the past four fiscal years, the number of ADA-related …
May 9, 2014
Refresher on off-duty employee conduct and employer response
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEToday’s employer must not only comply with employee protections in the workplace. In many states there are protections that apply outside the workplace as well, and …
May 9, 2014
A new study shows the venture capital scene is vibrant in Michigan. Details today on Business Next.
Michael Rogers talks with Carrie Jones, executive director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) at MichiganBusinessNetwork.com. Downloadable podcast versions of …
May 8, 2014
Steven Strauss: Web.com
By Steven StraussOne of the best parts of writing this column for USA TODAY for as long as I have (17 years!) is that I am often afforded the opportunity to learn about what big …
May 7, 2014
A sports star’s journey to entrepreneurial success. Hear more today on Business Next.
Former Michigan State basketball star Andre Hutson talks about his journey from professional basketball player to mid-Michigan entrepreneurial success story. Also today, lessons of entrepreneurship and innovation from Ann Arbor tech pioneer Dick Beedon.Listen Wednesday …
May 5, 2014
MiQuest “Entrepreneurship Score Card” finds significant growth, positive direction in Michigan’s entrepreneurial climate
The Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card – 2014 Edition reports a dramatic uptick in the metrics that support a robust entrepreneurial environment and a number of other positive trends in Michigan’s business climate. This edition of …
May 5, 2014
The business of advising philanthropists. An entrepreneurial success story, today on Business Next.
An SBAM Leadership Council profile of Mark Neithercut, owner of Neithercut Philanthropy Advisers. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) at MichiganBusinessNetwork.com. Downloadable podcast versions of previous shows …
May 5, 2014
Why small business owners should support a YES vote on Aug. 5 to eliminate the Personal Property Tax
By Rob Fowler, President and CEOSmall Business Association of MichiganSBAM is proud to support Michigan Citizens for Strong and Safe Communities’ campaign to protect local community services and help small businesses create jobs – without …
May 2, 2014
Positive habits to boost sales performance. Today on Business Next.
Michael Rogers talks with sales coach Greg Coyne about building strong habits of personal productivity to boost sales performance. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) …
May 1, 2014
Paying employees to quit?
By Eric Brown, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEIn 2008, Zappos, an online footwear and clothing retailer, made headlines for asking its newly hired employees to quit, and offering money to tempt them to do …
May 1, 2014
HR sits on a powder keg of data security breaches
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEHow often do you stop on the way home from work and run errands with your company laptop in the back of your car? How often do …
April 30, 2014
A new nonprofit works to change the small business narrative. Details today on Business Next.
Michael Rogers talks with Rob Fowler, president of the new Small Business for Michigan nonprofit. Also today, Larry Eiler of EilerPR talks about his latest survey of small business owners and their uses of social …
April 28, 2014
Boost productivity with an effective incentive compensation plan
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRA regular paycheck gives employees an incentive to come to work. But variable incentive compensation is intended to accomplish much more than just having bodies show up each day. …
April 28, 2014
In sales, don’t take no for an answer! Learn how today on Business Next.
Michael Rogers talks with best-selling business author Tom Hopkins about his new book When Buyers Say No. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) at MichiganBusinessNetwork.com. Downloadable …
April 25, 2014
Can algorithms replace traditional recruiting?
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASECan a computer algorithm be a better predictor of a successful hire than a manager’s decision based on work history and a job interview? That’s what many …
April 25, 2014
Can you discipline or terminate this employee?
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe following are cases that were decided, or in process of being decided, before a court or agency (federal or state) that either affirmed an employee discipline …
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