Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, and employers are investing significant time and resources into helping their employees keep up. But as organizations introduce new AI tools and training programs, they must also ensure they are developing the skills employees need to work effectively alongside AI.

Artificial intelligence promised to make recruiting faster and more efficient. From screening resumes to scheduling interviews, technology was expected to take time-consuming tasks off recruiters’ plates and help employers fill openings sooner. However, new research suggests the results haven’t lived up to those expectations.

For many employees, the workweek begins long before Monday morning. As Sunday afternoon turns into evening, thoughts of unfinished projects, overflowing inboxes, and upcoming meetings begin to creep in. What should be the final hours of a relaxing weekend instead becomes a source of anxiety.

Employees often anticipate when termination may be approaching and may raise performance-related explanations or concerns for the first time. While employers may want to move quickly, these situations often require a more deliberate approach. Taking the time to investigate, document concerns, and follow proper procedures can help ensure that the termination decision is legally defensible.

Thinking like an owner does not mean having a financial stake in the organization. It means understanding that everyday decisions and behaviors affect coworkers, customers, productivity, reputation, and ultimately the organization’s success.

Money is still the draw for applicants: If you want to hire someone new, you've got to show them the money. Workers say they want more money than ever for a new job. The latest data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that the reservation wage — the average lowest wage a respondent would be willing to accept for a new job — hit a series high in July 2026.

Leaders and HR professionals may associate intrusive leadership with micromanagement, excessive oversight, or crossed workplace boundaries. In the military, however, the concept developed by U.S. Coast Guard Captain Marcus A. Canady emphasizes knowing people, building trust, listening actively, and recognizing when support may be needed. It asks leaders to understand the people behind the work rather than simply manage the work. For civilian employers, the question is where this proactive...

Small and midsize employers are heading into another difficult health insurance renewal season. A recent analysis from the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker found that insurers requested a median 14% premium increase for 2027 fully insured small-group plans. These are proposed rates, not final increases, and they do not include self-funded plans. Insurers cited rising medical costs and utilization, specialty drugs, and increased use of GLP-1 medications. The median estimated increase in...

More employers are calling employees back to the office, but a return-to-office policy may not be the final word when an employee requests remote work as a disability accommodation. Recent court decisions are putting renewed attention on a familiar ADA question: Is being physically present in the workplace truly an essential function of the job?

Job hopping, particularly in the IT industry, has become increasingly common. For many employees, changing employers can feel like the most effective way to earn a promotion, build new skills, and advance their careers.

Benefits communication should do more than tell employees what benefits are available. Effective communication helps employees understand their benefits, recognize how changes affect them, and make informed decisions about using those benefits.

Keith Sonderling confirmed as Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor: The full U.S. Senate late Wednesday approved President Donald Trump's nomination of Keith Sonderling to serve as secretary of labor and lead the U.S. Department of Labor.

TROY, MI – September 29, 2026 - The American Society of Employers (ASE) released results from its 2026 Health, Welfare, and Retirement Plans Survey, based on data from 194 participating organizations.

If there is one thing I've learned from talking with employers across Michigan, it's that challenges rarely arrive one at a time.

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued three opinion letters of interest to employers.  Although opinion letters are not the force of law, they do provide guidance as how WHD will review situations that arise. Two were more pertinent to ASE employers: