Every pay program tells an economic story. How employees respond to incentives and even who chooses to join or stay with an organization are shaped by economic principles. This session explores how to apply economic principles to compensation strategy. Topics include: Asymmetric Information: How differences in what employees and employers know affect trust, fairness, and incentive design Risk Aversion: Why most employees prefer predictable income over upside potential ...

In 2026, HR is called to lead boldly through rapid change driven by AI transformation and economic and legislative shifts, and HR must step up and lead the organization with a human-centric focus. HR must develop leaders who excel at the foundations of people leadership, re-examine and reinforce organizational values to drive strategy through change, and collaborate cross-functionally with key partners to deliver on top priorities. By focusing on what matters most and the core drivers of...

Join fellow ASE members for a one-hour conversation about reimagining how work actually happens. We’ll reflect on what practices and approaches made teams more effective in 2025, where bottlenecks held things back, and how experimenting with new processes or ways of working created impact. This session will highlight practical ideas you can carry into 2026 to help teams work faster, more smoothly, and more collaboratively. Come ready to share stories, reflect on lessons learned,...

This webinar will provide a clear overview of why participation in the ASE Compensation Survey matters and how to complete the process efficiently. We’ll highlight the primary benefit for participants – complimentary access to reliable, local-market compensation data – and explain how this information supports competitive pay decisions, internal equity, and stronger talent strategies. In this session, we will cover: What’s in it for you: Complimentary...

A recent survey by New York-based corporate wellness platform Wellhub highlights a growing trend among executives: investing in employee wellness pays off. The survey, which included 1,500 CEOs earlier this year, found strong support for programs that boost employee health, engagement, and productivity.

As part of the Apprenticeship Wall Project launched in 2024, Michigan has started placing interactive “apprenticeship walls” in high schools to make registered apprenticeship pathways easy to find and follow. Each wall highlights 12 to 18 in-demand occupations and includes QR codes that link students to short videos, program details, application pages, and local employer contacts. The Michigan Department of Education funds the project and Eaton Regional Education Service Agency...

As many organizations continue nudging employees toward more in-person time, some have decided to get creative. A few have gone beyond free coffee or casual Fridays and are experimenting with perks that range from clever to unexpected. Ford recently made headlines for selling $6 rotisserie chickens in its cafeterias to encourage workers to return. They are not alone in taking an unconventional approach.

Join fellow HR peers for an open, practical conversation about the state of workplace culture. This one-hour session offers space to look back at what shaped engagement, trust, and performance throughout 2025, while surfacing the challenges and surprises that came with it. You’ll compare experiences, talk through what didn’t land as expected, and dig into how hybrid work, flexibility, and shifting employee expectations continue to reshape culture. The discussion will also...

Promoting a high performer into their first management role seems like a straightforward win, right? You're rewarding excellence while filling a critical leadership gap. But according to executive coach Sabina Nawaz, author of You're The Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), this common practice carries hidden risks that HR professionals and organizational leaders often overlook.

Troy, MI ---November 12, 2025 --- ASE, employers’ trusted partner for Everything HR, is pleased to announce the honorees for its 2025 HR Excellence Awards which includes the 2025 HR Executives of the Year and their newest award, Emerging HR Leader. ASE oversees the nomination process, and a selection committee made up of ASE board members, past award recipients, and HR executives reviews all nominations and selects the honorees based on a systematic point system. The 2025 award...

Change is constant, yet implementing it effectively remains a challenge for many organizations. According to a recent report from Eagle Hill Consulting, while 63% of U.S. workers experienced workplace change in the past year, 34% felt the changes weren’t worth the organizational effort. Only 25% of employees said their organization manages change effectively across the workforce.

Join hundreds of HR professionals from across Michigan for the 2026 HR Conference – a full day of learning, inspiration, and connection designed to help you strengthen your impact as an HR leader. This year’s event opens with CEO and author Justin Jones-Fosu and his keynote Stop Chasing, Start Creating, guiding attendees through the Meaning Journey Model™ – Mindset, Momentum, and Mastery – to build sustainable rhythms of alignment, purpose, and meaning. In the...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the workplace. However, while 72% of U.S. hiring managers say their company uses AI – up from 66% last fall – 55% admit their company doesn't have the resources or training to help employees use it effectively.

In Japan, the practice of Inemuri, sleeping while present, is not a sign of laziness but rather a cultural nuance that reflects dedication and hard work. The term translates to "sleeping while being present," and it's commonly observed in various settings, including workplaces, public transportation, and educational institutions. Ironically, Inemuri is often seen as a testament to one's commitment to their responsibilities.

Organizations are finding it more difficult and expensive to recruit external talent, pushing them to invest in their own people instead. As roles evolve and AI becomes integrated into the organizational structure, the skills employees have today may not align with what the business needs tomorrow. Upskilling is no longer optional – it’s essential.  Let’s have a discussion on how we can build the skills our organizations need by developing the talent we already...