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...

Employees don’t always see a clear link between their performance and their pay, which can create perceptions of unfairness and erode trust in the program. Generic, one-size-fits-all Pay-for-Performance (P4P) approaches often overlook organizational context, leading to limited effectiveness and wasted investment. Budget constraints can further weaken P4P programs. When available funds don’t allow for meaningful differentiation across performance levels, it becomes...

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.

Join fellow HR peers for a candid one-hour discussion about leadership, delegation, and team performance. Reflect on the leadership approaches that shaped outcomes in 2025  including the wins, the gaps, and the surprises and explore how to strengthen managers and improve employee performance in the year ahead.  Compare experiences, discuss what worked and what didn’t, and dig into strategies for supporting leaders, developing accountability, and lifting...

This webinar provides a practical overview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer reporting requirements. Participants will gain a clear understanding of who is required to report, which IRS forms apply, and key deadlines employers must meet. The session will also cover common reporting pitfalls, data elements needed for accurate filing, and recent regulatory considerations. Designed for HR, benefits, payroll, and finance professionals, this webinar offers a foundational framework to help...

Join this educational webinar to explore how rising housing barriers are straining your workforce's financial wellness, productivity, and engagement. In today's tight labor market, employees face unprecedented housing challenges: 62% feel buying a home in 2026 is unrealistic, the typical first-time buyer is now age 40 and owning a median-priced home eats up 48% of typical household income. In this 45-minute session, you'll gain: Data-driven insights into 2026 housing...

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...

Wrap up the 2026 HR Conference by joining us for the HR Excellence Awards & Reception from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy snacks, beer, and wine as you connect with peers and recognize outstanding HR leadership. This event honors the HR Executives of the Year and the Emerging HR Leader, offering a perfect opportunity to congratulate the award winners and network with colleagues from across Michigan’s HR community. *If you’re attending the HR Conference, your...