Strong compensation decisions are rarely made from a single source. Your ASE membership gives you access to different benchmarking resources, including Payscale Peer™, a real-time, self-service platform that gives HR and compensation professionals a continuous, on-demand window into what the market looks like today. It's a powerful complement to the deep, validated benchmarks you already rely on, and as an ASE member, you can access it at an exclusive discounted rate. This live...

Performance reviews remain one of HR’s most time-consuming and least effective processes. Managers rush through them, employees disengage, and HR teams are left chasing completion instead of driving impact. Join this interactive peer discussion to unpack what’s really not working and explore practical ways to make performance conversations more meaningful, timely, and effective. Share challenges, learn what others are trying, and walk away with fresh ideas to boost participation,...

This fast-paced, engaging 90-minute program examines the highly consequential coverage and enrollment issues facing employees Age 65 and older when they transition from a Group Health Plan into Medicare. The content is specifically designed for HR and Benefits pros who want to better understand this unique healthcare landscape and the high-priority decisions facing these older employees. Topics include... History, Eligibility, and Exclusions Medicare’s interesting...

Employee handbooks are one of the most important yet often overlooked tools for managing risk, setting expectations, and supporting leaders. Too often, updates get delayed until an issue arises, leaving organizations exposed. In this fast-paced, highly practical session, you’ll learn a simple, structured approach to auditing your employee handbook in just one hour. We’ll guide you through the most critical sections to review, highlight common red flags, and outline must-have...

Join fellow HR peers for a one-hour discussion about pay practices and fairness. Reflect on inconsistencies and challenges to what has worked and explore how clear pay structures, transparency, and leadership alignment impact employee trust and engagement.  Share experiences, discuss practical approaches for creating fair and consistent pay frameworks, and uncover steps HR can take immediately to strengthen transparency, equity, and morale.   Come...

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...

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...

Join us for a high-level compliance and risk management conference designed for employers managing evolving regulatory requirements. 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, this conference is designed for risk managers, compliance officers, and leaders who oversee enterprise-wide risk and regulatory strategy. This event will be...

Discover the key findings from the ASE 2026 Compensation Survey at our West Michigan briefing.

This briefing will be held at the GVSU Innovation Hub in Muskegon, Mi.

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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...

New! Join West Michigan HR professionals for a day of learning, connection, and practical insights at HR Together West Michigan. Co-hosted by the American Society of Employers and The Employers' Association, this regional conference brings together HR leaders and practitioners to explore current workplace challenges, share ideas, and gain actionable strategies they can apply in their organizations. Attendees will benefit from expert-led sessions, peer networking, and valuable...

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...

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...