Chris Holman welcomes back Brian Calley former Michigan Lt. Gov. now president & CEO of SBAM, the Small Business Association of Michigan, Lansing, MI Watch Brian and Chris discuss SBAM and the Michigan Hidden Talent Workshop in the YouTube video shared below:
Welcome back Brian, please remind the Michigan Business community about the scope and services of SBAM.
Talent – attraction, and retention – remain the big concern for the small business community, last week you hosted a great event at the Kellogg Center, East Lansing, “Michigan Hidden Talent Workshop” tell us about that?
Throughout the day you had a blend of keynote and breakout sessions can you go into more detail? Hiring individuals with disabilities and responding to their needs creates an environment of trust, productivity, and retention. The MI Hidden Talent Workshop helps employers navigate the ins and outs of hiring people with disabilities. Small businesses are facing a workforce shortage learn why expanding your search to include people with disabilities can help fill your open positions now and into the future.
Hiring individuals with disabilities and responding to their needs creates an environment of trust, productivity, and retention. The MI Hidden Talent Workshop helps employers navigate the ins and outs of hiring people with disabilities.
Here’s what you can expect during the event:
- Keynote Address from Rick Keyes, President & CEO of Meijer
- Breakout sessions designed with practical takeaways:
- Preparing the Work Environment for Neurodiverse Candidates
- Apprenticeships: a Strategic Hiring Advantage
- Getting Started with Inclusive Hiring
- Networking Opportunities
