HR departments are under mounting pressure to control costs, particularly in employee benefits and HR operations. A recent AON report underscores this trend, projecting healthcare costs to rise by 9.2% in 2025, up from 8% …
Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is essential for employers to stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes. Yet even well-meaning practices like using a “working interview” or paying employees different rates for different types …
On today’s program, Michael talks with Rayanne and Lance Beaudry, the co-owners of Avalanche Creative, a company recently honored by being named to the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list for 2025.
If you were having the worst day of your life and reached out for help, would you be surprised to learn that an AI tool might actually offer you more compassionate support than a trained …
The hiring landscape in 2025 is a balancing act. On one hand, employers must be thoughtful...
Excessive heat can lead to heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and serious health consequences, so proactive measures are essential. Below are key steps to keep your workforce safe and maintain productivity.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) jumped into a closed-door meeting in the Governor's Capitol ceremonial office for about an hour Thursday as the prospects of reaching a deal …
The Board of Canvassers approved a 100-word summary that identified a petition to fund schools with a 5 percent tax increase for the rich but failed to approve the form because of time.
Trending HR Question & Answer: Do I have to hire someone if they have a felony? How does that work?
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
There are two new threats to small business owners on the horizon as out-of-state special interest groups continue their assault on the business climate in Michigan. These threats come in […]
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has recently implemented a new AI-powered chatbot on its website...
What separates people who consistently deliver from those who fall short? The NeuroLeadership Institute recently...
As a trusted partner to small businesses for over 50 years, Ahola is here to help you stay ahead of changes that affect...
The hybrid work model is no longer a temporary solution or a pandemic response.
On today’s program, Michael talks with Sonny Anani, the president of Dynamic Glazing Systems, Inc., a company recently selected to the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list for 2025.
Virtual Reality, once just a gaming phenomenon, has entered the workforce and with technology rapidly advancing, companies are...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers workers that “with or without reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions...