LANSING - Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the workplace. However, while 72% of U.S. hiring managers say their company uses AI – up from 66% last fall – 55% admit their company doesn’t have the resources or training to help employees use it effectively. This leaves a significant skills gap. According to a
LANSING - The World Economic Forum has made a bold statement: we are in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and this revolution is more challenging than any before it. What makes it so difficult? This new era is defined by technologies we can’t see, touch or fully understand. From artificial intelligence (AI) to
LANSING – Small business owners across Michigan are united in citing health care costs as their top concern, according to the latest membership survey from the Small Business Association of Michigan. The immense growth in the cost of health care has them rebalancing their books and cutting back on hiring new employees. Seventy-six percent of
LANSING - Much is being written and discussed lately about the adoption of AI in the recruitment process. One industry expert recently speculated that recruiters are one of two positions (attorneys being the second) that may be up next to have AI replace major aspects of the role. Some sources estimate that between 35% and
LANSING – Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy is fading in its strength over time, including relative to our Midwest neighbors, according to the 21st edition of the Entrepreneurship Score Card released today by the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Foundation. This annual analysis combines dozens of metrics and measures to create a comprehensive evaluation of Michigan’s
LANSING – Michigan small business owners have serious concerns about the state and national economy, according to responses and data compiled through the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) quarterly survey. At the same time, Michigan small businesses are looking out for their employees, with sixty-seven percent reporting they’ve increased wages over the last year to
LANSING - Michigan Celebrates Small Business unveiled a range of accolades for small business owners throughout the state, including recognition for Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch and the introduction of new categories specifically for microbusinesses and disability-owned businesses. Launched in 2004, the Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards have been celebrating and elevating Michigan small businesses
LANSING - The pandemic has had a profound effect on all areas of employment, including benefits. Mental health coverage has emerged as one of the most popular covered benefits in 2022 with 91 percent of employers now offering coverage according to a recent SHRM Employee Benefits Survey. According to the survey, employers ranked healthcare as
LANSING - MIOSHA is strongly encouraging Michigan employers to follow recently updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines due to the Delta variant of COVID-19. According to the CDC, the Delta variant is much more contagious, may infect those that have been vaccinated and may also allow vaccinated individuals to spread the virus. Prior to Delta, the probability for vaccinated
LANSING - While strong economic growth is predicted in Michigan over the coming months, sustaining and growing small businesses, which are the lifeblood of our communities, must remain a top priority. You are invited to join Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II on Wednesday, June 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
