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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan (RMHCWM) President & CEO Ellen Carpenter has announced her intention to retire after five years serving the region’s largest...
Pure Michigan Announces New Leadership, Builds on 20 Years of Economic Impact, Influence
LANSING, Mich – As the Pure Michigan campaign nears its 20th anniversary in just over a year, the team behind the brand is announcing new leadership to steer it...
Labor Shortage Affecting the Way Leaders Are Doing Business
Report says the U.S. has an aging workforce without enough bench strength to replace them.
State Could Seek Guidance on High Court’s Minimum Wage Ruling
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she could look for some clarity surrounding Michigan Supreme Court's ruling on the minimum wage and paid sick leave.
DOL Raises the Bar to New Heights for FLSA Exemption Salaries
While there are pending court cases that could impact the decision, the Department of Labor has enacted policies that affect overtime exemptions for certain salary categories.
Michigan Supreme Court Orders Hike in State’s Minimum Wage
The state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that actions taken by the Legislature in 2018 were unconstitutional, and ordered an increase in the state's minimum wage.
Stellantis Software Executive Takes Post at Goodyear
Mamatha Chamarthi, who headed Stellantis NV's software business development, has left the automaker to become Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s senior vice president and Chief Digital Officer.
She is the...
Business Leaders Offer Paths to Success
Leaders used a recent panel discussion to pass on some best practices they've used to find business success.
Experts Say AI Isn’t ‘Coming,’ It’s Already Here
AI is a "whole new sea we're treading in," experts say, and makes some employers a little bit nervous.
Rethinking Recruitment: How to Modernize Outdated Recruiting Processes
Traditional hiring practices don't always cut it for businesses fighting competitors for talent.
Kinexus Group Adds Human Resource Component With Acquisition of HR Collaborative
Kinexus Group added a service it had been lacking when it acquired the human resources talents of HR Collaborative.
David Souder Recommended as Dean of MSU’s Eli Broad College of Business
David Souder has been recommended to serve as the next dean of Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business, effective July 8. Souder will succeed Judith Whipple, who...
JARC Appoints Adam Jahnke Board President, Chairman
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – JARC, a metro Detroit nonprofit that serves individuals with developmental disabilities, announced the appointment of Adam Jahnke as the new President and Chairman of the...
West Shore Bank’s Biggs Named Michigan Bankers Association Board Chair
LANSING, Mich.- The Michigan Bankers Association announced the election of Ray Biggs, president & CEO, West Shore Bank, as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
"Ray is a talented business...
Pay Equity, Advancement Still Workplace Challenges For Women
While things appear to be getting better, women are still facing some all-too-familiar equity challenges in the workplace.
Surveys Show American Workers Feel Heavy Sense of Burnout
In a post-pandemic world, American workers are experiencing more flexible work models than ever before. Some of us work from home, have hybrid schedules, or even plan out our...
Establishing Needs, Aligning Priorities Key to Engagement Programs
Figuring out what employees need and aligning that with the company's priorities can lead to good engagement programs.
Teamwork, Collaboration Make Co-Leadership Model Work For Architecture Firm
Tania Van Herle talks about how well the co-CEO arrangement is working at her architecture firm, HED, in the latest CEO Thought Leadership discussion on LinkedIn Live.
GM Announces Leadership Transition at GM China
SHANGHAI – General Motors announced Steve Hill, currently vice president, global commercial operations, will succeed GM executive vice president and president, GM China, Julian Blissett, effective June 1.
Blissett has decided...
BCBSM Names Keith to Replace Retiring Loepp as CEO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's board completed a six-month search and hired Tricia Keith to replace Dan Loepp as CEO.
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