Boomerang employees, also called rehires or alumni hires, are employees that leave their employer and then come back. It could be months or even years later, and it doesn’t have to necessarily be in the …
When a meeting reaches a lull or feels unproductive, it's normal for leaders to feel frustrated and tempted to call on people randomly to get things moving.
George Haralampopoulos of One Degree Principle shared valuable lessons from his daughter, Sophia. At just eight years old, Sophia wanted to work and earn money. George welcomed her initiative. Sophia’s […]
Employee evaluations are conducted every year, but they have become stale, and employees often complain about them. What can you do to ensure these reviews are more impactful?
U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) is the most popular GOP gubernatorial pick for 2026 and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is the most popular Democratic gubernatorial pick in a recent poll conducted by Mitchell …
Michigan is moving in the right direction in providing more child care options for working families, Public Policy Associates (PPA) reported this week, but more can be done.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
There are less than five weeks until our national and local elections. Are politics and political discussions causing disruptions in your workplace?
As degrees and education are being sidelined from job requirements (primarily due to job requirement inflation), employers need to determine if the applicant’s skills meet the level required to be successful for the job.
Ageism is real in the workplace. Resume Now released findings to its 2024 State of Ageism in the Workplace report, which examines the prevalence and impact of age-related discrimination.
With the rise of remote work, employees are no longer just seeking flexibility—they crave autonomy. Will granting more autonomy entice workers back to the office?
Available to Michigan Small Businesses for Enhanced Worker Protections LANSING, Mich.— Small businesses in Michigan with 250 employees or fewer can now apply for a Michigan Occupational Safety and Health […]
Michigan’s Minimum Wage will increase twice in 2025 – first increasing on Jan. 1, 2025, following the usual rate increase schedule, and again on Feb. 21, 2025, in accordance with […]
Starting a business is an adventure filled with unknowns. Kevin Peil, the Founder and President of Tri-City Brewing in Bay City, shares a crucial piece of wisdom for budding entrepreneurs: […]
Business organizations and chambers of commerce across Michigan are asking Lansing lawmakers to make changes to the 72-hour Paid Sick Leave Act to correct issues before the act is implemented.
In the latest installment of data center tax breaks struggling through the House, one of the two-bill packages passed with several politically vulnerable Democrats staying off the board while the second bill failed to receive …
Matt and Josh Stephens, brothers and co-founders of Sticker Blitz based in Warren, are paving a bright, innovative path in the sticker printing industry.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.