99% of Employers Say Recognition is Critical, but Nearly Half Admit They’re Falling Short This Season
Gratitude is at the heart of Thanksgiving, and in the workplace, recognition is its closest cousin. Nearly all U.S. hiring managers (99%) believe recognizing employees for their work is important, and more than half (53%) say it’s “absolutely essential,” according to a new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. Yet 45% admit they don’t have the resources to manage recognition effectively. Recognition isn’t just seasonal, it’s strategic year-round. Nearly 9 in 10 employers (89%) agree it’s
Howell Kicks Off a Mural Series With a Splash and a Call for Stories
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHowell Kicks Off a Mural Series With a Splash and a Call for Stories ART Doing Good invites the community to help shape a new citywide mural movement HOWELL, MI — A bold splash of paint hit a Downtown Howell wall today as ART Doing Good officially launched a new mural series shaped by community voices. The first wall now features a large QR code that invites residents and visitors to scan, share their stories, and offer ideas for the mural that will go up in this spot next
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Cleary celebrates the holidays with Brass & Boughs Holiday Concert
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2025 CONTACT:Brett RogersDirector of Marketing800-686-1883 x.1558brogers@cleary.edu Cleary celebrates the holidays with Brass & Boughs Holiday Concert (LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI) Cleary University is proud to partner with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra for a free holiday concert, “Brass & Boughs,” which will take place Friday, Dec. 12, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Cleary Commons. The entire community is welcome. The Secunda Social Hour kicks off the evening from 6 pm to
Fund a Life Launches First-Ever $50,000 Giving Season Match to Double the Light for Michigan Families
Brighton, MI — November 2025 — This Giving Season, Fund a Life is shining brighter than ever. The Michigan nonprofit, known for helping individuals and families rise through life’s darkest moments, has announced its first-ever $50,000 Matching Gift Challenge — a powerful opportunity to double every dollar donated through December 31. “This $50,000 match is more than a milestone — it’s a promise of twice the hope, twice the healing, and twice the impact for Michigan families fighting through hardship,”
Trinity Health Livingston and Chelsea Hospital Earn ‘A’ Safety Grade
Trinity Health Livingston and Chelsea Hospital Earn ‘A’ Safety Grade from National Quality and Safety Organization LIVONIA, Mich. (Nov. 13, 2025) – Trinity Health Livingston and Chelsea Hospital, a joint venture hospital between Trinity Health Michigan and University of Michigan Health, have earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent
AI Is Reshaping Collaboration, but 55% of US Employers Worry It’s Replacing Teamwork
AI is rapidly changing how employees work together, and new data shows that most companies see it as positive, at least for now. But beneath the optimism, concerns are growing about whether AI is enhancing collaboration or quietly replacing it. According to a recent Express Employment Professionals–Harris Poll survey, nearly two-thirds or more of U.S. hiring decision-makers say AI has helped improve collaboration in several key ways:73% say it has made employees more productive when working together.72%
LACASA’s “Purple Reign” Gala Shines Spotlight on Community Partners & Advocates
LACASA’s “Purple Reign” Gala Shines Spotlight on Community Partners & Advocates Howell, MI - LACASA Center’s second annual fundraising gala, Purple Reign: A Royal Evening of Purpose, was a night to remember as hundreds of guests came together at Crystal Gardens Event Center in Howell on October 24 to celebrate survivors, honor community champions, and raise vital funds for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual violence. In recognition of the color of national Domestic Violence
Fowlerville graduate now a successful international entrepreneur
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2025 Fowlerville graduate now a successful international entrepreneurEditor’s note: if you are interested in an interview with Everet Redman, contact Brett Rogers at brogers@cleary.edu and he will connect you with Everet. (HOWELL, MI) When Fowlerville High School student Everet Redman heard about the Early College Program through Cleary University, he thought, “why wouldn’t everyone take advantage of a free education?” One obstacle was grades, he learned, but Redman’s
Historic Theatre Season Marks the Beginning of a New Era for the Howell Opera House
The Reawakening Season: A Building Brought Back to Life Historic Theatre Season Marks the Beginning of a New Era for the Howell Opera House HOWELL, MI — Something extraordinary is happening in Howell. For the first time in more than one hundred years, the Livingston Arts Council will produce its own full season of theatre, beginning with an opera, inside the historic Howell Opera House. This season, titled The Reawakening Season: A Building Brought Back to Life, marks a defining moment in the Opera
LACASA Launches Annual “Starry Night Toy Drive” for Local Children in Need
LACASA Launches Annual “Starry Night Toy Drive” for Local Children in NeedGift card/toy collection will run November 1 – December 14 HOWELL, MI - LACASA Center officially kicks off its annual Starry Night Toy Drive on Saturday,November 1, collecting gift cards, and new, unwrapped toys, gifts, to ensure every child served by the organization experiences the magic of the holiday season. Each year, LACASA provides holiday gifts for dozens of local children and teens who have experienced domestic violence,
Cleary hosts free family days at the museum in Howell
October 23, 2025 Cleary hosts free family days at the museum in Howell (HOWELL, MI) Looking for a creative way to spend your Sunday? The Arthur Secunda Museum, located at Cleary University’s Livingston campus, hosts Secunda Second Sundays, a day for families to tour the museum, explore Secunda’s enriching art and create a hands-on art project – all at no cost! Secunda Second Sundays are held on the second Sunday every month from 1 pm to 4 pm. Parking is free, admission is free, the art project for
