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Whitmer signs bills for harsher penalties against attacks on health care workers

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of bills Wednesday that increase fines for assaulting health care workers. Under the legislation, maximum fines for assaulting a...
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Advice for commercial real estate experts on navigating rising interest rates

Although interest rates have risen at the fastest pace in decades, they are not particularly high when compared to the late 1970s and early...
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3 ways to ensure successful payroll implementation for your business

Implementing a new payroll system for your business should be as easy as possible and careful preparation helps ensure the process goes smoothly. Without...

Service Express names Kim Randers Chief People Officer

Service Express has named Kim Randers Chief People Officer, joining the company's executive team. In this role, he will focus on developing and evolving...

How construction professionals are navigating supply chain challenges

In the face of ongoing supply chain, material and other challenges, many construction professionals are seeking out alternative means and methods to complete projects...

J.P. Morgan Private Bank adds VP and Banker.

Maya Nashef has joined J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Grand Rapids as a Vice President and Banker. Maya partners closely with affluent individuals and...

Strategic Audit Solutions appoints Chris Mindenhall as CIO

Strategic Audit Solutions (SAS), an industry-leading multi-vertical recovery audit firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Mindenhall as Chief Innovation Officer, effective...

Amwins appoints Branch Leader of brokerage operations

The Amwins Grand Rapids office is pleased to announce Jordan Kurkowski’s promotion to Executive Vice President and Branch Leader of all brokerage operations. Jordan...

Power of planning

The pandemic caught much of the world off guard, leaving many to wonder how they could plan for a similar unprecedented situation in the future.

Reducing disparities in stroke patient outcomes starts with improving access to treatment

For over 20 years, the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute has worked to address and eliminate racial and health inequities across our health care systems – ensuring that all West Michigan residents have access to optimal health care without race being an impediment.

Cannabis growing pains: Current industry challenges and the silver lining

The legalization of marijuana for adult use in Michigan in 2018 caused an explosion of cannabis businesses opening across the state.

How team coaching can transform your organization

Any hiring manager can tell you good talent is hard to come by, and just about any leader will agree good talent is hard to keep.

Three business technology trends to watch in the new year

As we look forward to what 2023 holds for the Grand Rapids business community, it’s clear that companies will continue to evolve faster than ever, thanks in no small part to the distributed workforce and the implementation of technology advancements that are changing the way the world operates.

How to boost employee engagement and attract new talent in 2023

The state of the workforce is a major topic of conversation — this is particularly true since COVID, when millions lost their jobs, and millions were left with heavy workloads and uncertainty regarding their future career.

The search continues: The problem with the recruiting industry and how it should change

There is no denying recruiters have historically had a bad rap. There’s also no denying, unfortunately, the negative sentiments toward recruitment and search agencies are often deserved.

Building your dream construction company: Current industry trends, issues and how to face them

Despite the threat of an impeding recession, construction industry experts such as the American Institute of Architects are expecting construction spending to increase by 6% in 2023.

Proposed USDOL rule would decimate Michigan’s gig economy

Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that would decimate the gig economy, drive up costs for our nation’s small business community and crush entrepreneurs.

Is your business prepared to face a supply chain disaster?

Over the summer, many businesses and manufacturers faced potential workforce strikes, threatening another supply chain nightmare much like what the COVID-19 pandemic caused.

The critical need for facilities management

If you’re a homeowner in Michigan, you probably know how important it is to winterize your house by cleaning out gutters and disconnecting garden hoses.

Want to recruit and retain better employees? Invest in better technology

On the heels of the Great Resignation, which saw a record 47.4 million workers voluntarily quit their jobs in 2021, organizations small and large have been refining and redefining their employment experience to better retain and recruit quality people.