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October 17, 2012
October 15, 2012
Your local business library is a tremendous resource center.
Tune in to the Michigan Business Network.Michigan’s local libraries have been turning themselves into resource centers for small business owners and would be-entrepreneurs. Michael interviews Nicolet Sosulski, director of the Portage District Library; Karen Bitterle, …
October 12, 2012
Get help for your research project.
Tune in on Business Next!Is your small firm interested in getting some financial assistance to conduct a research project? If so, you may be eligible to participate in the Small Company Innovation Program. Michael Rogers …
October 11, 2012
NLRB starts to fine tune its bias against social media policies
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued another decision (the second this year) addressing the case of an employee disciplined for posting negative information …
October 10, 2012
“Family Responsibilities Discrimination:” Get familiar with this term
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantis Michigan’s HR practitioners will not find the term “Family Responsibilities” in either Title VII or Elliott-Larsen as a new protected category under either law—at least not …
October 10, 2012
Where does “social responsibility” fit in your small business?
Tune in on the Michigan Business Network.Reporting from the West Michigan Corporate Social Responsibility Conference, Michael Rogers interviews Jeff Terry, Corporate Citizenship Lead for Amway; Tom Guyer, environmental sustainability manager for Trendway; Bonnie Nawara, executive …
October 10, 2012
SBAM and other business leaders blast Granholm’s stance on Proposal 2
SBAM and other members of the business community today criticized Jennifer Granholm’s announced support of Proposal 2. As Governor, Jennifer Granholm presided over one of the worst economies in Michigan. Under Granholm’s time as Governor, …
October 9, 2012
Online survey to measure Michigan’s 2013 economic outlook
SBAM is participating in the Michigan 2013 Economic Outlook Survey, a flagship report that will be issued the first week of January. The report will present perceptions of Michigan as a business-friendly state by business, …
October 9, 2012
Why social media is a ‘legal minefield’ for employers
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRWhen it comes to social media, employers face a variety of land mines. To protect themselves, they are advised to have a policy covering social media but the factors …
October 8, 2012
Are contingent workers part of your current or future plans?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George Brown The term "contingent work" was coined in 1985 by Audrey Freedman to describe "conditional and transitory employment arrangements as initiated by a need for labor—usually because …
October 5, 2012
Update on Michigan’s growing small business economy.
Tune in to the Michigan Business Network.Friday on Business Next, Rep. Nancy Jenkins of Lenawee County talks about small business growth and expansion in her district. Also on today’s show, Dave Adams, CEO of the …
October 5, 2012
Will temporary employees be covered under the Affordable Care Act?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin The fast answer is “likely.” Beginning in 2014, large employers—i.e., those with at least 50 full-time employees working at least 30 hours weekly or 130 hours …
October 4, 2012
How to reduce employees’ stress
Tension and conflict at work can lead to stressed-out employees. And these anxious employees can add to costs and drain profits. Occasionally, an employee stressed at work will file a workers' compensation claim and win. …
October 4, 2012
SBAM helps small business owners meet with northern Michigan House candidates
SBAM is conducting a roundtable meeting with Rep. Matt Huuki and local small business owners on Thurs., Oct. 4, 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Rock House Grill and Pub, 915 Razorback Drive in …
October 3, 2012
Deadline Extended — Nominations due Nov. 16th for Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards
On May 2, 2013 the Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards will put the spotlight on Michigan's successful companies. Here are the award categories, and how to nominate a company. Michigan 50 Companies to Watch …
October 3, 2012
Employee time off for voting – what should an employer do?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns As the November 6th election date approaches and the election season builds to a fever pitch, employers should be aware of their state’s laws pertaining …
October 3, 2012
Effective strategic planning and goal setting.
Tune in on the Michigan Business Network.Business consultant Tom Borg talks about organizing a strategic planning retreat, and the four questions to ask yourself about your company’s goals.Borg Segments 1, 2, 3 & 4Mike finds …
October 2, 2012
Employers paying the piper now for training cuts during recession
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl Kuch According to recent survey findings from AMA Enterprise, most companies delayed employee development initiatives during the Great Recession. Today they are strategizing about when to bring …
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