If you were to leave your organization tomorrow, which employees would be the strongest candidates for stepping into your role? Would those candidates need training? If so, what type? While the obvious successor to a role may be the person who is immediately next in line in the organizational chart, don't discount how tricky these situations may be. It isn't always obvious when there is a sudden and potentially disorienting staff departure, as organizations don't often know...

Conversation with Mike & Tony is a bi-weekly web series held on alternating Fridays where ASE’s compliance experts, Michael Burns and Anthony Kaylin give all the latest HR updates. 

Join us every other Friday at 9:00 a.m.

Retirement is a significant transition for both employees and employers. This conversation will explore how organizations can thoughtfully approach retirement planning in ways that honor long-serving employees while protecting business continuity. Points for discussion include: Manager Education: How do we equip managers to have sensitive, respectful conversations with employees about retirement timing, planning, and transition? Knowledge Transfer & Succession: What...

The American Society of Employers (ASE) is excited to launch a new community for HR and total rewards professionals – the Michigan Total Rewards Network (MTRN). As an official affiliate of WorldatWork, MTRN connects Michigan total rewards professionals to a broader network of expertise, resources, and thought leadership in compensation, benefits, and work-life effectiveness. In this informational session, ASE and representatives from WorldatWork will: Introduce the vision and...

Join Kevin Marrs, ASE Vice President, for a fast, visual look at the latest labor market and economic trends impacting HR and business leaders. Through a series of simple, data-driven charts, we’ll highlight emerging trends in employment, wages, workforce participation, and overall economic activity. More importantly, we’ll translate those trends into practical insights you can use to guide people strategies in your organization. Whether it’s spotting shifts in hiring...

Artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of HR, from recruiting and training to engagement and culture. This session, presented by Brent Yax, CEO, Awecomm, explores how AI tools such as predictive analytics, skills-based hiring, personalized learning, and sentiment analysis are reshaping the employee experience while raising new questions about ethics, transparency, and workforce impact. Attendees will learn how HR can lead responsibly in AI adoption by developing key skills in...

After more than four decades of dedicated service, Mike has announced his plan to retire from ASE December 31, 2025. To celebrate his incredible career and many contributions to our organization, we’re hosting a special event in his honor, and we hope you’ll join us.