According to survey conducted by Ann Arbor, Mich.-based firm 

Sigred Solutions survey concludes employers need strong communication, policies and procedures to succeed in new normal 

ANN ARBOR, Mich. –  According to results from a recent survey among business owners and employees conducted by Sigred Solutions, a retained management recruiting and leadership advisory firm based in Ann Arbor, Mich., employers will need strong communication, policies and procedures to manage employee engagement and productivity in industries that can support a long-term remote-workforce.

Deferring Sales, Use and Withholding Tax Payments
Penalties and Interest Will Be Waived on Installment Balance

LANSING, MICH. Business taxpayers who have deferred paying their Sales, Use and Withholding (SUW) taxes due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now participate in an installment payment option to satisfy their outstanding tax balance, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.

Criminals attempting to illegally obtain benefits using stolen and falsified data

LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) today warned residents of attempts by criminals to file imposter claims in pursuit of benefits. The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) recently issued a national alert regarding an international criminal ring exploiting the COVID-19 crisis to commit largescale fraud against state unemployment programs. The UIA, Michigan State Police Cyber Command and Dept. of Technology Management and Budget Cybersecurity are coordinating with the USSS to obtain cyber threat indicators related to national fraud activity. No personal data from claimants has been stolen from the UIA

- as Non-essential Businesses Begin to Re-open 

LANSING, MICH. With efforts to re-engage Michigan’s economy underway through recent executive orders signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the Pure Michigan Business Connect program through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has developed a portal specifically designed to support the personal protective equipment (PPE) needs of Michigan businesses as they start the process of re-opening.

Greater access is important as Michigan reopens state economy

LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today it is greatly expanding testing criteria for COVID-19 to provide access to additional residents who do not have symptoms but are at risk. 

LANSING, MICH. As Michigan businesses begin to reopen, employers are urged to utilize the State’s Work Share program which helps employers experiencing economic pain due to COVID-19 retain their workforce and bring back employees from lay-off as they restart their businesses.

LANSING, MICH. PlanetM, the State of Michigan’s mobility initiative, is awarding a round of its technology activation grant program to companies addressing the challenges presented by the spread of the novel Coronavirus.