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Small business leaders discuss collective advocacy on SBAM weekly podcast
Adrian Hemond, CEO of Grassroots Midwest and a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Board of Directors, discussed the challenges faced by small businesses in making their voices heard compared to large corporations. “The...
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Michigan House passes reduced state budget with major cuts to several departments
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a $54 billion omnibus budget bill on Tuesday, bringing the total state budget for the year to more than $78.5 billion when combined with earlier education budgets.
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Duggan emphasizes need for independent voters at campaign event
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan addressed supporters at Michigan Central Station, emphasizing the importance of independent voters in next year’s swing House and Senate races.
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Seven essential skills identified for effective human resources leadership
Human resources professionals are often required to take on a variety of roles within their organizations, including acting as coaches, advisors, mediators, and strategists.
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Key considerations for businesses creating a parental leave policy
Parental leave is increasingly seen as a valued benefit among employees, according to guidance provided by Ahola.
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Whitmer invites Hall and Brinks for first joint meeting since budget impasse
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is set to meet with House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) next Tuesday, marking the first joint discussion among the three since budget talks stalled on July 1.
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Small Business Association of Michigan reviews legislative issues impacting small businesses
Sarah Miller and Jacob Manning from the Small Business Association of Michigan provided updates on several issues affecting small businesses in a recent briefing.
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Employers return to in-person interviews amid rising AI-driven candidate fraud concerns
Employers are shifting back to in-person interviews after years of relying on virtual formats, a trend that accelerated during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Foster Swift attorneys discuss helping businesses achieve diversity certifications
On the latest episode of the Small Business Association of Michigan’s weekly podcast, Michael Rogers interviewed Amanda J. Dernovshek and Lindsey M. Mead from Foster Swift’s business and tax practice group in Lansing.
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Ten common HR mistakes highlighted by Small Business Association of Michigan
Human resources professionals are often at risk of making mistakes that can lead to problems for their organizations.
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Microsoft study finds interpreters and content creators most affected by workplace AI
Artificial intelligence is having a growing effect on the workplace, with certain jobs more affected than others.
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Employers see reduced sick days with combined EAPs and wellness programs
Employers are increasingly focused on supporting both the mental and physical health of their employees.
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Gen Z workers want less screen time and more in-person connection at work
A recent study conducted by Quad and the Harris Poll has found that a significant portion of Gen Z workers, despite being known as digital natives, are showing interest in reducing their reliance on technology at work.
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HR faces new challenges as employee reliance on workplace AI grows
The growing presence of artificial intelligence in the workplace is raising new questions for human resources professionals.
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Employers urged to ensure paid time off means true disconnection for workers
Paid Time Off (PTO) is intended to give employees a break from work, but many workers are not fully disconnecting during their time away.
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Speaker Hall outlines priorities for historic low-output Michigan legislative session
The Michigan Legislature is on track to send the fewest bills to the Governor in a regular session since 1837, but House Speaker Hall indicated he is not concerned by this.
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Three Democrats file committees as race heats up for vacant Michigan Senate seat
Two Democratic candidates have formed campaign finance committees to run for the vacant 35th Senate District seat in Michigan.
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Speaker Matt Hall says legislative gridlock eases as Senate advances more House-sponsored bills
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) stated Wednesday that the legislative impasse with Senate Democrats has been resolved after the Senate passed five House bills.
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Northern Michigan lawmakers split over pace of $100M ice storm relief bill
Northern Michigan lawmakers are divided over the speed at which financial relief should be delivered to communities impacted by ice storms in March.
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Small Business Association of Michigan reviews state economic trends in latest briefing
Brian Calley and Sarah Miller from the Small Business Association of Michigan led a discussion on Michigan’s economic outlook, focusing on unemployment trends, labor force participation, and how national economic indicators affect local businesses.