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Affordability in Action: Building a Stronger, More Sustainable Michigan

August 21, 2026 175

As responsible stewards of members’ health care dollars, BCBS invests in solutions that improve health, expand access and strengthen communities statewide. When people can get preventive care, manage chronic conditions earlier and avoid unnecessary high-cost care, employees are healthier, employers face less disruption … and communities benefit.
The Cascade Effect: How Empowered Leaders Build Empowered Factories

August 21, 2026 178

True empowerment is a deliberate, structural commitment to giving leaders authority, resources and trust required to make meaningful decisions. When companies get this right, the results cascade.
Rethinking Pharmacy Benefits: A Strategic Opportunity for Michigan Manufacturers

August 21, 2026 159

For an industry built on precision, productivity and cost discipline, pharmacy benefits may seem like a back-office issue. They are not. Every avoidable dollar spent on inflated drug pricing is a dollar that cannot be invested in people, equipment, training or growth. That makes pharmacy benefit strategy a business issue, not just a benefits issue.
The Turnover Hiding in the Attendance Policy

August 21, 2026 147

Rigid attendance policies can unintentionally drive away reliable employees. By identifying the root causes of absences, such as transportation, childcare, or workplace challenges, manufacturers can improve retention, reduce turnover, and strengthen workforce stability without lowering expectations.
Upskilling from Within Begins with Leadership

August 21, 2026 152

Developing talent internally starts with leaders who prioritize learning, coaching and career growth. By investing in employee development, identifying skill gaps and creating clear advancement pathways, organizations can build stronger workforces, improve retention and meet future business needs.
The Manager Effect: How Leadership Drives Engagement on the Shop Floor

August 21, 2026 150

Effective leaders build trust, communicate clearly, provide recognition and support development, creating a more motivated workforce. Strong management practices improve retention, productivity, performance and overall organizational success.
When “Human-Centered” Requires Knowing What Human Actually Means

August 21, 2026 147

Truly human-centered leadership and workplace design require a deeper understanding of what it means to be human. Rather than focusing solely on efficiency or processes, organizations should consider people’s needs, behaviors, motivations and well-being to create environments where individuals and teams can thrive.
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Lead People?

August 21, 2026 152

Artificial intelligence can help leaders improve communication, manage risk, strengthen recruitment and retention, and make data-driven decisions. However, effective leadership still centers on people. AI serves as a powerful tool to enhance human judgment, engagement, and decision-making rather than replace the human element of leadership.
The Workaround is the Spec

August 21, 2026 183

The unofficial processes employees create to get work done often reveal how operations actually function. Rather than treating workarounds as exceptions, organizations should study them as valuable signals, using them to improve systems, refine requirements, and align processes with real-world needs.
Five Questions to Ask Before You Put AI in Your Back Office

August 17, 2026 485

For the small manufacturer, the question isn't is not whether AI matters but where to start without wasting time and money. MMA member Galvant offers five questions to help you work through that question to get real value before before buying or building anything.

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