AI is rapidly changing how organizations attract, engage, and evaluate talent, but many HR teams are still figuring out how to use it effectively without creating risk. From automated screening tools to AI-generated outreach, the opportunities are significant, but so are the potential legal and operational pitfalls. In this session, we’ll explore how AI is being used in recruiting today and what it means for HR teams. You’ll gain a practical perspective on integrating AI into...

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.  Upcoming guests: May 1, 2026 | Anne-Marie Welch | Clark Hill May 15, 2026 | Rebecca Sequin-Skrabucha | Bodman Law May 29, 2026 | Tiffany VanderKolk | Warner Norcross + Judd This is a complimentary webinar series. Join us every other Friday at...

Welcome to the Total Rewards Conference, where HR professionals, compensation specialists, and business leaders come together to navigate the challenges shaping the future of work. Industry experts, thought leaders, and practitioners will come together to address the issues that matter most to today’s total rewards professionals, including compensation communication, pay transparency, benefits strategy, financial wellness, and the design of meaningful rewards and recognition...

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...

Discover the key findings from the ASE 2026 Compensation Survey at our West Michigan briefing. We'll go beyond the numbers to interpret what's driving pay decisions, linking wage movement to inflation pressures, labor market shifts, and ongoing economic uncertainty. Along the way, we'll unpack the workforce dynamics shaping compensation strategy, including hiring demand, turnover patterns, and evolving employer trade-offs. Attendees will leave with practical guidance...

Working with compensation benchmarking data has become more complex. With an increasing number of surveys, data sources, and tools available, HR and compensation professionals are often faced with the challenge of identifying which data is most reliable and relevant for their organization. This live, in-person session will explore the range of compensation data available, including traditional salary surveys, payroll data, public sources, and specialized reports. The discussion will focus...

Internal communication can make or break employee engagement. Too many organizations react to the moment instead of driving a clear, consistent narrative, and it shows in confusion, disengagement, and missed opportunities. McLean & Company will go over their step-by-step blueprint, Craft an Internal Communications Strategy that is designed to flip the script by moving from communication ownership to communication empowerment. Learn how to equip leaders, managers, and employees with...

Managers today are expected to lead teams, drive performance, navigate employee relations issues, communicate effectively, and support organizational goals all while balancing increasing workloads and limited time for development. As organizations continue to prioritize leadership growth, many HR teams are rethinking how training is delivered to make learning more practical, accessible, and sustainable for busy managers. Join fellow HR professionals for an interactive peer discussion...

Ensuring your organization displays the correct labor law posters in the right location is crucial to staying compliant. A single oversight could lead to costly penalties. This webinar covers everything you need to know about staying compliant with labor law posters. ASE’s newest partner, LaborLawCenter by Outsolve, will discuss best practices and statutory requirements, as well as annual updates and any upcoming potential changes to be on the outlook for. Attendees will also learn...

This new, high-level compliance and risk management conference is designed for risk managers, compliance officers, and leaders who oversee enterprise-wide regulatory strategy. The program focuses on what organizations must do to remain compliant across critical areas such as AI, DEI, immigration, job postings, wage and hour, and OSHA — featuring national compliance experts who bring clarity to today's most complex requirements.   Early Bird Pricing Through June...

Join us in Troy 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 will be...

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.

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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...