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The importance of maintaining strict adherence to payroll deadlines

Ensuring compliance and effective budgeting are crucial aspects of payroll management.

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 23, 2025

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Employers advised against asking job applicants about immigration status

Employers are advised against asking job applicants about their immigration status during the hiring process.

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 22, 2025

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The power of saying no in leadership and HR

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 21, 2025

Leaders often encounter numerous opportunities and challenges that demand their attention.

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Michigan prepares for launch of new unemployment insurance system

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 21, 2025

A new computer system, MiUI, is set to be introduced by the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) at the end of this year.

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Podcast highlights ongoing relevance of business cards in digital age

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 20, 2025

Michael Rogers recently hosted Stacy Collick, sales manager for Dollar Bill Printing, on the SBAM Weekly Podcast.

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Employee wellbeing becomes strategic priority as millennials shape modern workplace

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 20, 2025

As Millennials and Gen Z professionals continue to reshape the workplace, there is a growing focus on employee wellbeing.

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Survey shows workplace friendships boost productivity and retention

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 19, 2025

Increasingly, companies are asking employees to return to the office, citing benefits such as strengthening organizational culture and boosting productivity.

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State House advances plan for income tax cut amid fiscal concerns

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 18, 2025

The proposal to reduce the state's income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05% has advanced out of a House committee, moving closer to becoming law.

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Whitmer addresses corporate incentives and tariff concerns

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 18, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed the media on Wednesday, focusing on her stance regarding corporate incentives and upcoming tariffs.

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HR strategies for supporting neurodivergent employees

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 17, 2025

Neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, contribute unique perspectives and strengths to organizations.

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Small Business Briefing discusses taxes, road funding, sick time act updates

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 17, 2025

Today, the Small Business Briefing hosted by Sarah Miller, Jacob Manning, and Brian Calley addressed key legislative updates and economic data pertinent to small businesses.

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NFIB director advocates for Michigan regulatory reform in op-ed

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 17, 2025

NFIB Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher has contributed an op-ed to Crain’s Detroit Business, discussing the pressing need for regulatory reform in Michigan's small business sector.

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Childcare advocates testify against overregulation in industry

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

SBAM’s Grassroots Coordinator and Policy Advisor, Jacob Manning, testified with Lindsey Potter, owner of Bright Light Early Care & Education and Chair of the Board of Directors for the Childcare Providers Association of Michigan.

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Chelsea Plank Flooring emphasizes customer feedback in operations

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

Frame Industries, Inc., also known as Chelsea Plank Flooring, is a company that has been in operation for three decades.

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Task masking emerges as a concern for HR amid return-to-office mandates

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

As companies implement return-to-office mandates, a new trend called task masking is emerging.

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ADA compliance ensures fair treatment for disabled workers

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a crucial law aimed at preventing discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment.

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Leaders testify on social enterprise development in Senate subcommittee

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

SBAM President & CEO Brian Calley and Incompass Michigan President & CEO Todd Culver recently presented their testimony before the Senate Appropriations LEO and MEDC Subcommittee.

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Michigan Bankers Association one of 50 state banking associations to oppose Durbin-Marshall credit card bill

By Great Lakes Wire News Service | Mar 12, 2025

The Michigan Bankers Association {MBA} is one of fifty state banking associations to oppose the "Credit Card Competition Act."

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Generation Alpha: How workplaces must adapt for tech-savvy newcomers

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The integration of Generation Alpha into the workplace is poised to bring significant changes, particularly with their inherent familiarity with artificial intelligence and digital technologies.