Hiring Trends Expected to Shape 2026
As organizations enter 2026, talent strategies are being reshaped by artificial intelligence, economic caution, and rising demands for employer flexibility. What were once considered experimental practices are now becoming operational necessities, and employers that fail to adapt risk falling behind. Read More
New Report Highlights What Employees Really Want in 2026
Understanding how employees experience work continues to be a top priority for leaders. A new national report from Sogolytics offers timely, data-backed insight into what is shaping employee satisfaction, trust, and retention as organizations head into 2026. Read More
Payroll Pirates: How Cybercriminals Are Hijacking Paychecks
Cybersecurity teams have identified an undercover network of hackers targeting HR and Payroll Systems. They started out hitting the education and manufacturing industries, but with 200 interfaces and over 500,000 users targeted and attacked already, they are increasingly expanding. Named the Payroll Pirates, these cybercriminals will target an employee’s payroll record to steal their credentials and redirect pay. Read More
SBAM Academy Launches Next Month!
SBAM is excited to share that we are putting the finishing touches on a new learning management system designed to bring busy small business owners on-demand access to a wide variety of education and training.
SBAM Academy is expected to launch in mid-February, so stay tuned for details on how you can access this helpful new resource.
Questions on content or becoming a resource provider? Contact Heather Hamilton at heather.hamilton@sbam.org.
The Small Business Briefing
We’ve got the pulse of small business. Tune in every Monday at 3pm ET for SBAM’s Small Business Briefing! Hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller bring you the latest news impacting Michigan small businesses.
Watch live on Facebook at 3PM or via Zoom.
2026 Upcoming Events
The Road to 2026: Meet Michigan’s Candidates for Governor featuring Mike Cox (R)
Lansing
January 21, 2026 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
2026 Kent Region Owner to Owner Meeting featuring The Road to 2026: Meet Michigan’s Candidates for Governor Sheriff Chris Swanson
Grand Rapids
January 28, 2026 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
The Road to 2026: Meet Michigan’s Candidates for Governor featuring Secretary Jocelyn Benson
Detroit
February 4, 2026 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Macomb Region Owner to Owner Meeting
Shelby Township
February 11, 2026 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
2026 Winter PAC Fundraiser
February 19, 2026 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Lansing
2026 Great Lakes Bay Region Owner to Owner Meeting
Saginaw
February 26, 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
