Two embattled Republican House members who each found themselves in the news for separate unflattering reasons lost their primaries Tuesday, accounting for the only incumbents to lose in Tuesday’s election.
Lisa Trombley, the retired government contractor for Lockheed Martin, defeated MAGA-style Republican Katie Kniss, 63.10 to 30.52 percent last Tuesday night in the 103rd House district Republican primary.
Tensions are running high with employees due to the recent political landscape. How do I handle conversations and disagreements around this topic?
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Beginning February 21, 2025 all small businesses operating in the State of Michigan will be subject to new minimum wage and paid sick leave requirements. These rules are the result […]
Find out why financial wellness is becoming a key focus for employers, prioritizing employees' financial well-being.
Boost productivity and well-being by integrating strategic breaks into your workday for physical and mental health.
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Ryan Jankovic, an EOS Worldwide Professional Implementer.
An unmarried partner (regardless of whether a man or woman) of a mother giving birth is becoming more and more common these days.
Michigan's $10.33-an-hour minimum wage will increase from around $12.25 to $12.30 an hour and tipped workers will see their base wage go up from $3.93 an hour to around $5.90 an hour by Feb. 21, …
By now, we've all resigned ourselves to the reality that there are painfully few competitive big races heading into Tuesday's primary election.
The annual Buy Nearby economic study by the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and Public Sector Consultants (PSC) reveals that shifting 10% of consumer spending to local retailers could boost Michigan’s […]
Finding the right retirement plan to attract and retain employees is challenging for small business owners. And to compete with bigger companies and corporations, small businesses have to offer a robust employee benefit package.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit for certain eligible businesses and tax-exempt organizations that had employees and were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Association of […]
Clear and realistic expectations from a leader are vital. This includes setting achievable job requirements, behavioral standards, and maintaining a sustainable workload to prevent burnout.
Learning and development (L&D) teams have traditionally aimed to equip workers with the skills needed for their current jobs and future career advancement.
The Michigan Supreme Court decided on July 31, 2024 that the 2018 Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave law changes were not constitutional. This ruling now means there are three […]