It’s All Good News!

Last year, talent acquisition issues were at the top of the list of what keeps small business owners up at night. Today, a few more pressing items have edged that issue out of the way. Talent-related concerns probably still remain in your top three, but what you’re most concerned about has changed. Let’s look at some of the trends impacting talent acquisition and retention (spoiler alert: it’s good news!) and what they mean for your small business.

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Reviewing Your Disaster Plan in a Tumultuous Year

It’s been a year like no other. The sudden impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in March forced every business owner – ready or not – to execute his or her disaster response plan. So, how did yours do? Although it may still be a little early to do a complete assessment of what went right and wrong during the crisis, you can take a quick look back right now while the experience is still fresh in your mind.

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Free emotional support through the State of Michigan

It’s no secret that COVID-19’s impact on the economy has created emotional distress within the business community: anxiety, depression, grief, fear, and relentless uncertainty about the future. A behavioral health task force at the State of Michigan has provided a measure of relief by standing up the Michigan Stay Well counseling line.

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Telecommuting has become a full-blown movement that appears is here to stay. This week, we talk about the many pitfalls of telecommuting, and how to tackle them for both workers and organizations.

Thank you to our guests, Theresa Kent, Customer Success Manager, and Jeff Dettloff, CEO of Providence Consulting.

“Focus on Business” airs Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WLAJ, or you can catch the episode here after the show airs.