In today’s hyperconnected world, cyber threats are no longer just technical problems – they are people problems. Countless data breaches and costly security incidents begin not with a zero-day exploit or sophisticated ransomware, but with a human misstep: a mis-clicked link, reused password, or social engineering trap. Please join ASE Partner, SensCy, to learn about the cyber threats facing SMO's and HR's role in building a strong cyber culture. All participants will...

Conversation with Mike & Tony is a bi-weekly web series held on alternating Fridays where ASE’s compliance experts, Michael Burns and Anthony Kaylin give all the latest HR updates. 

Join us every other Friday at 9:00 a.m.

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...

All too often, employee mentoring programs are inaccurately implemented as a solution to a problem. It is important to remember that an employee mentoring program is simply another learning method that must be applied and customized to the audience at the appropriate time to be impactful. Different groups of employees have different mentoring needs, making a universal approach to mentoring ineffective. Traditional mentoring in the workplace can be a resource-intensive process, and often,...

Artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of HR, from recruiting and training to engagement and culture. This session, presented by Brent Yax, CEO, Awecomm, explores how AI tools such as predictive analytics, skills-based hiring, personalized learning, and sentiment analysis are reshaping the employee experience while raising new questions about ethics, transparency, and workforce impact. Attendees will learn how HR can lead responsibly in AI adoption by developing key skills in...

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...

After more than four decades of dedicated service, Mike has announced his plan to retire from ASE December 31, 2025. To celebrate his incredible career and many contributions to our organization, we’re hosting a special event in his honor, and we hope you’ll join us.