As leaders, we all face moments when a tough conversation is unavoidable. Whether it’s giving feedback, addressing performance issues, or navigating a sensitive workplace conflict, the ability to handle difficult conversations with confidence is one …
Michigan government crossed the Rubicon into Fiscal Year 2026 without a budget Tuesday night – a dynamic that presumably should result in a government shutdown.
After failing to reach final budget deals before the start of the new fiscal year, the Senate and House voted to temporarily fund the government until Oct. 8.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Janeve Helmbold, owner and creative director of Crystal Cranes Media and...
The “No Robo Bosses Act” (SB 7), which aims to regulate the use of automated decision systems (ADS) in the workplace, is currently sitting on Governor Newsom’s desk waiting for signature or veto by end …
Employees are constantly bombarded with negative news from television broadcasts to social media feeds, and the impact on mental health can be significant.
New program is helping organizations with social missions find lasting success and connect more Michiganders with employment opportunities.
With the tragic killing of the conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, thousands if not more people, went to their social media accounts to express their opinions in one fashion or another. In some cases employers …
If your boss yells at you and even throws a notebook in your direction, does that qualify as a hostile work environment? Not necessarily.
Rising healthcare costs and the ongoing competition for talent have put Michigan employers in a delicate position: how to offer benefits that attract and retain employees without breaking budgets.
Employers offering prescription drug coverage must provide an annual notice to Medicare-eligible participants indicating...
Among 492 attendees at the Michigan Republican Leadership Conference, Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) led the Midwesterner-run poll as the gubernatorial candidate most attendees preferred.
The House Labor caucus has introduced a nine-bill package that raises unemployment benefit payment amounts, makes correspondence from the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) easier to understand, lowers the wage garnishment rate and more.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Data breaches are increasing in frequency and cost for U.S. corporations, and businesses in the supply chain are often prime targets for bad actors.
Employee recognition is one of the most powerful tools HR leaders and managers have to boost engagement, retention, and overall workplace morale.
