Conversations is a biweekly web series held on Fridays featuring timely discussions on the latest HR updates and trends.

Each episode features a special guest from a local law firm joining our host, Anthony Kaylin. 

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This is a complimentary webinar series. Join us every other Friday at 9:00 a.m.

Tee off with us at the 2026 ASE Golf Outing at Stonegate Community and Golf Club in Twin Lake and enjoy a day of golf in West Michigan. This event promises a day filled with exciting golf, networking opportunities, and camaraderie among ASE members and guests. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a beginner, come enjoy the beautiful course, partake in friendly competition, and relish the chance to win fantastic prizes. Lunch will be provided, along with various contests and activities...

Join us in Spring Lake for the Employment Law Briefing, a practical conference focused on the day-to-day employee and employer relationship. Designed for HR professionals, sessions cover real-world topics such as employee relations, ADA and FMLA, performance issues, investigations, and terminations. Led by local employment attorneys, this briefing provides clear, actionable guidance to help HR professionals manage employee situations confidently and in compliance with the law. This event...

Employee feedback is one of the most valuable sources of insight an organization can access, but collecting feedback is only the first step. When employees share their perspectives and see little or no action, trust and engagement can quickly erode.  Join ASE for an informative webinar exploring McLean & Company's employee listening research and tools. This session will provide a practical framework for creating a purposeful employee listening strategy that helps...

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...

Employee discipline and termination decisions are rarely as simple as they seem. Is coaching enough? Should you issue a written warning or PIP? When does progressive discipline stop? And what should HR consider before approving a termination? This Peer-to-Peer discussion is about real HR challenges, practical solutions, and lessons learned from experience. This is your opportunity to learn  from other practitioners – not just from a presentation. Bring a challenge, a...

Join us on October 6th,virtually, as we host Sean Luitjens from World at Work and Nancy Romanyshyn from Syndio to talk about the Wicked Problem of Pay Equity. Pay equity has become one of the most complex and urgent challenges facing employers today. Rapidly evolving legislation, rising employee expectations, and increasing transparency requirements have transformed fair pay into a true “wicked problem,” with no single solution and constantly shifting demands.  In this...

Year-end brings compliance deadlines, payroll reconciliation, benefits enrollment and performance reviews all at once, often with no extra time to manage them. This session walks through the key tasks HR teams need to close out before January 1st, from W-2 prep and payroll tax reconciliation to policy updates and PTO decisions, along with what to set up now so next year starts organized instead of behind. Presented by: Heather Plancarte, HR Services Consultant, isolved ASE...

Whether employees are funding a child's education, buying a home, or covering unexpected expenses, most workers lack accessible savings for the moments that matter the most. Financial stress reaches farther than most leaders realize. Nearly one-third of financially secure employees say money concerns still distract them at work. Participation is not the problem, in fact, 8 in 10 enroll in a 401(k) when it’s available. The issue is liquidity. Traditional benefits have...