As someone who has seen firsthand the impact of adaptability, I wanted to share with you five insights recently posted on hbr.org that create a competitive advantage by fostering change agility within organizations.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has officially announced she's running for governor, dropping a campaign video Wednesday morning touting her resume of investigating radical extremist groups, teaching civil rights and voting rights law and supporting government transparency.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
The House of Representatives has passed two bills – HB 4001 and 4002 – in an effort to fix pending changes to Michigan’s minimum wage structure and the Earned Sick […]
The first two introduced bills this term became the first two bills to pass the House Thursday, HB 4001 and HB 4002, which keep the tipped wage credit in place, adjust the minimum wage increase …
I-9 audits have increased, and with the new administration, this is expected to continue.
If 2024 was the year of AI, 2025 will be the year of transformation. Industries, people, and workplaces are increasingly integrating AI-enabled technologies into their everyday operations.
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the proper evidentiary standard of proof for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) cases is a “preponderance of the evidence” – not the higher standard of “clear …
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Karen Hairston, CEO of K Hairston Services, also known as 3S Smart Consulting.
SBAM is excited to partner with the American Society of Employers (ASE) to bring our Premium, VIP, and Elite members exclusive access to top-tier training and development courses.
FinCEN Response (1/24/25) On January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court granted the government’s motion to stay a nationwide injunction issued by a federal judge in Texas (Texas Top Cop Shop, […]
Lansing, MI – The small business community in Michigan is taking issue with a false narrative being pushed in Lansing that small businesses don’t offer paid time off for their […]
New House Appropriations Committee Chair Ann Bollin (R-Brighton) and Majority Vice Chair Matt Maddock (R-Milford) are in Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township)’s lineup to “stand up to Sarah Anthony,” Hall said Tuesday during his announcement.
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) updated his road funding proposal Thursday morning, still without raising revenue, but this time using $3.1 billion instead of $2.7 billion.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
On Monday, January 13th, 2025, Governor Whitmer signed HB 5100 and HB 5101 into law, which create a Research and Development (R&D) tax credit in Michigan. SBAM supported these bipartisan bills and contributed to their …
On average, businesses paid $1.5 million to recover from a ransomware attack and it took, on average, one month to fully recover.
As we enter a new year and as should be done at least once a year, HR professionals should be reviewing their employee handbooks and policies to ensure they remain up to date and legally …