What if the Talent Shortage Isn’t Really a Talent Shortage?

Employers frequently say they can’t find qualified talent. Open positions go unfilled for weeks or even months, and hiring managers grow frustrated by the lack of candidates who meet their requirements. But what if the talent they’re looking for is already out there? Too often, employers overlook capable candidates simply because they don’t have the exact experience or qualifications listed in the job description. In their search for the perfect fit, they may be missing out on individuals with the potential to become great employees.

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ASE Survey Finds AI Use in the Workplace Has More Than Tripled Among Michigan Employers Since 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of everyday HR operations, but many Michigan employers are still working to establish the policies, training, and oversight needed to use it effectively. According to the American Society of Employers’ (ASE) AI in HR Pulse Survey, 78% of Michigan employers are currently using AI in HR or plan to within the next year, up from just 24% in 2024.

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One Company, Different Benefits: The HR Challenge of Creating a Consistent Employee Experience

Acquisitions don’t always mean immediate integration. When one company acquires another, employees may continue operating under different compensation structures, benefits packages, policies, and workplace cultures for years. For example, Amazon merged with Whole Foods Market back in 2017 but just recently made the decision to expand healthcare, leave, and other benefits for Whole Foods Market employees. This announcement offers a timely portrayal of how companies revisit their approach to employee benefits long after an acquisition.

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What Employers Need to Know About Terminating an Employee on Short-Term Disability

An employee’s medical leave can create difficult decisions for employers, especially when an absence continues longer than expected. While businesses must manage staffing needs and maintain operations, terminating an employee who is on short-term disability (STD) can create legal risks if the decision is not carefully evaluated.

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Your Input Drives Change: Take the Small Business Credit Survey

The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey is open, and we are a partner in this effort.

Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about what financial conditions you face, whether and how you use debt, and more. Your perspective matters. Answers to these questions contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others – a public good ultimately benefiting your business and others like yours.

Take the 12-minute survey now. Survey closes November 13, 2026.

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Discover the Talent You May Be Overlooking

MI Hidden Talent began with a simple idea: great talent is often hiding in plain sight. The event encourages employers to look beyond traditional hiring practices and recognize the skills and potential within often-overlooked talent pools. Through expert perspectives, honest conversations and interactive discussions, attendees will gain practical ideas for finding, supporting and retaining talent in their own workplaces.

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Simple Cybersecurity Protection for Your Business

Practical cybersecurity protection does not have to be complicated. SBAM’s approved partner SensCy offers members an exclusive $999 annual package that includes external vulnerability scanning for up to 50 IPs, dark web monitoring and a personalized SensCy Score cyberhealth assessment.

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