Troy, MI – August 1, 2025 – --- ASE, one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations, has released its 2025 Pay Administration Survey, revealing key compensation trends across Michigan-based organizations. The report provides data on pay administration practices and policies, including base pay structures, compensation programs, and competitive positioning. It also reports on pay equity, remote work, shift premiums, overtime, call-in pay, and retention bonuses.

Troy, MI – June 23, 2025 --- ASE, Michigan’s largest employer association, has released its 2025 Remote Work Pulse Survey.  The survey highlights the shifting landscape of workplace flexibility across the state. The findings offer insight into how organizations are adapting remote work policies to meet the needs of both businesses and employees.

American Society of Employers (ASE), Michigan’s largest employer association supporting its members with Everything HR, has released the findings of the 2025 ASE Compensation Survey. This year's survey is described as the largest of its kind in Michigan, covering 575 positions with 437 Michigan companies responding. The data encompasses over 106,000 incumbents. The full results were presented at the 2025 Pay Trends Briefing.

Troy, MI – April 24, 2025 --- ASE, Michigan's largest employer association, has released its 2025 Employee Turnover Survey.  The survey captures both voluntary and involuntary turnover for the 2024 calendar year. It also examines other workforce metrics of Michigan employers.  

Troy, MI – April 22, 2025 – – Today ASE announced the launch of TalentLink, a new career center that connects professionals across all disciplines and career stages with employers who are seeking talent. TalentLink is powered by YM Careers, the leading provider of job websites and career centers for organizations that serve specialized members. TalentLink distinguishes itself as a superior platform by offering a range of valuable benefits for both job seekers and employers,...

Troy, MI ---March 7, 2025 --- American Society of Employers (ASE), Michigan’s largest employer association, has added three new members to their Board of Directors for 2025.  Three members moved off the slate.

Grand Rapids, MI – February 6, 2025 – The American Society of Employers (ASE), Michigan's largest employer association, is excited to announce the expansion of its employee development courses to Grand Rapids. Held at the Grand Rapids Chamber office, these courses are designed to empower professionals at every level with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Troy, MI – February 3, 2025 --- A recent ASE Pulse Survey highlights a cautious stance among employers toward salary adjustments in the current economic environment. While most organizations plan increases similar to those in 2024, a notable portion are considering smaller adjustments, and many remain undecided about their strategy.

Troy, MI – December 19, 2024 --- ASE, one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations, has released the 2025 Starting Salaries for Co-op Students and Recent College Graduates Survey this week. The annual survey provides a comprehensive look at the current state of wages and benefits provided to co-op students and recent college graduates.  The survey also presents employers with a snapshot of the recruitment and retention trends associated with these new...

TROY, MI – December 4, 2024 --- ASE, the leading Employers Association dedicated to strengthening HR departments by providing comprehensive support across the employee lifecycle, has announced a strategic partnership with SensCy, a trusted leader in cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized organizations.

TROY, MI (November 25, 2024) - The Employers Association of America’s (EAA) 2025 National Business Trends Survey reveals a wave of optimism sweeping through the U.S. economy, while also highlighting critical talent-related challenges businesses must address to succeed.

Troy, MI – October 15, 2024 --- ASE, one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations, has released its 2025 Holiday Schedule & Practices Survey.  The annual survey of Michigan-based employers assesses an organization’s policies and practices related to holiday leave and pay practices associated with time worked during recognized holidays.

Troy, MI ---October 4, 2024 --- ASE, employers’ trusted partner for Everything HR, is pleased to announce the honorees for its HR Executive of the Year for 2024.  Through a nomination process overseen by ASE, candidates are selected in four categories and recognized for their admirable work that distinguishes them in the field of Human Resource Management.  The 2024 winners are:

Troy, MI – September 20, 2024 --- ASE, one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations, has released its 2024 Health, Welfare, and Retirement Plans Survey.  The annual survey of Michigan-based employers assesses employer-sponsored health and welfare plans ranging from employer provided medical coverage to retirement plans.

Troy, MI – August 28, 2024 --- The survey analyzes both present and anticipated trends in salary budgets, pay structure modifications, and incentive-based compensation programs provided by employers. The results indicate that the average effective Total Increase Budgets for the year 2024 stood at 3.5 percent encompassing all categories of employees, signifying a 0.6 percent decrease compared to the previous year. Notably, the analysis reveals a robust decline in total increase budgets...