With Strike Settled, Local Businesses Hope for Rebound
Local businesses that depend on auto-industry customers are hoping the settlements in the UAW strike will help their bottom line.
States sue Meta, Claiming Harm to Young People’s Mental Health
Meta Platforms Inc. is harming young people’s mental health and contributing to the youth mental health crisis by designing features on its social media platforms – Instagram and Facebook...
Slight Jump Still Leaves Unemployment Claims at Historic Lows
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits remains historically low despite a slight rise last week.
According to statistics released Thursday by the Labor Department, unemployment claim applications rose...
Experts Say Smaller Suppliers Feeling the Brunt of UAW Strike
It's the smaller-tier suppliers, and not the automakers themselves, who are bearing the brunt of the UAW strike, according to experts.
CEO Says Focus on Relationships a Key to Business Success
Michigan Staffing President Francy Lucido said paying attention to relationships has been a key element in building a successful business.
Fewer Americans Working From Home, Surveys Show
One of the questions coming out of the pandemic, when the majority of employees were working remotely, was how long it would be before that began to change.
Apparently, it’s...
Retail Sales Were Up 0.7% in September
Prices and interest rates were both up, and there’s still a fear of a potential looming recession, but that didn’t appear to slow American spending much last month.
According to...
Henry Ford Health, Ascension Michigan Announce Joint Venture
Officials at Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan say the joint venture is designed to expand and improve health services.
Annual Conference Highlights Diversity Efforts, Honors Award Winners
Corp! Magazine's 16th annual Diversity conference featured discussions about the importance of DEI efforts and also honored winners of the magazine's annual Diversity Awards.
Metro Detroit Companies Earn Best and Brightest Status
Dozens of companies were recently recognized as the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in Metro Detroit, including 14 elite winners.
Various Factors Presenting Commercial Real Estate Challenges
Interest rates are climbing and there's a fear of a looming recession as companies ponder their needs in the commercial real estate market.
Ally Financial CEO Jeffrey J. Brown Announces Plans to Step Down
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRNewswire) — Ally Financial Inc. announced that Jeffrey J. Brown will be stepping down early next year after serving as Chief Executive Officer and a member of Ally's Board...
U.S. Jobless Claims Remain at Historically Low 209,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remained at historically low levels last week.
Unemployment claims remained at 209,000 for the week ending Oct. 7, according to statistics released...
Microsoft Clears Hurdles, Closes Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Microsoft has closed its biggest deal ever.
According to multiple reports, Microsoft has closed its acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard, according to a regulatory filing by the company on Friday, CNBC reported. It’s Microsoft’s...
Steelcase Foundation Invests $500,000 in New Community Transformation Fund
The Grand Rapids-based New Community Transformation Fund has raised nearly $12 million after a $500,000 donation from Steelcase Foundation.
Nurses Want Better Working Conditions, Schools Want Easier Transfer for Nursing Students
LANSING (Capital News Service) – While the public might perceive nursing as a career to be on a decline since the stress of the pandemic, some experts say a...
Unemployment Claims Rise, But Remain Historically Low
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment assistance was up slightly last week, though they remained historically low.
Some 207,000 U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits for the week...
Best and Brightest Summit Brings National Business Leaders Together
The national summit hosted by the Best and Brightest Programs offered business leaders a chance to network and talk about a variety of issues.
Best and Brightest Roundtables Highlight Talent, Culture Challenges
Roundtable discussions at the 2023 Best and Brightest National Summit allowed participants to talk about talent, culture issues.
Unemployment Claims See Slight Jump
Last week, the number of American workers filing first-time claims for unemployment assistance reached its lowest level since January, despite the Federal Reserve’s consistent effort to cool it off...
