TROY, MI – October 21, 2026 – Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of everyday HR operations, but many Michigan employers are still working to establish the policies, training, and oversight needed to use it effectively. According to the American Society of Employers' (ASE) AI in HR Pulse Survey, 78% of Michigan employers are currently using AI in HR or plan to within the next year, up from just 24% in 2024.

Employers frequently say they can't find qualified talent. Open positions go unfilled for weeks or even months, and hiring managers grow frustrated by the lack of candidates who meet their requirements. But what if the talent they're looking for is already out there? Too often, employers overlook capable candidates simply because they don't have the exact experience or qualifications listed in the job description. In their search for the perfect fit, they may be missing out on...

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.

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?

Are you taking full advantage of everything included with your ASE membership? Join us for this informative webinar to explore the valuable resources, tools, discounts, and services available to help you solve workplace challenges, stay compliant, develop your workforce, and make more informed business decisions. Learn how to access member-exclusive benefits such as the HR Research Hotline, CCH AnswersNow, benchmarking surveys, McLean & Company resources, Chester AI, networking...

HR rarely follows a predictable agenda. From employee relations and attendance challenges to accommodations, compensation questions, workplace policies, and emerging issues, HR professionals are constantly navigating situations that don’t come with easy answers. Join your peers for an open, practical discussion about the HR issues taking up your time right now. Bring a challenge, question, or situation you’re working through and learn how other HR professionals are approaching...

As AI transforms work, skill gaps widen, and workforce needs evolve, organizations must take a more strategic approach to workforce planning. Join McLean & Company to explore how the build, buy, borrow, and automate framework can help you make informed talent decisions that balance business needs, resources, and risk. Learn how to move beyond reactive hiring and create a workforce mix that improves agility, optimizes talent investments, and strengthens your organization's ability...

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.

Ghosting is usually discussed as something job candidates do to employers. A candidate stops responding to emails, misses an interview, or accepts an offer and never shows up. But often, employers ghost candidates too. And when it happens after an interview, the impact can be particularly damaging.

Performance reviews influence pay decisions, promotions, development opportunities, and succession planning. While most organizations strive for fairness and objectivity, recent research suggests that gender-based differences in performance feedback remain common, particularly when managers evaluate subjective traits such as communication style, leadership, assertiveness, and emotional expression.

Whether employees are funding a child's education, buying a home, or covering unexpected expenses, most workers lack accessible savings for the moments that matter the most. Financial stress reaches farther than most leaders realize. Nearly one-third of financially secure employees say money concerns still distract them at work. Participation is not the problem, in fact, 8 in 10 enroll in a 401(k) when it’s available. The issue is liquidity. Traditional benefits have...

Year-end brings compliance deadlines, payroll reconciliation, benefits enrollment and performance reviews all at once, often with no extra time to manage them. This session walks through the key tasks HR teams need to close out before January 1st, from W-2 prep and payroll tax reconciliation to policy updates and PTO decisions, along with what to set up now so next year starts organized instead of behind. Presented by: Heather Plancarte, HR Services Consultant, isolved ASE...

Join us on October 6th,virtually, as we host Sean Luitjens from World at Work and Nancy Romanyshyn from Syndio to talk about the Wicked Problem of Pay Equity. Pay equity has become one of the most complex and urgent challenges facing employers today. Rapidly evolving legislation, rising employee expectations, and increasing transparency requirements have transformed fair pay into a true “wicked problem,” with no single solution and constantly shifting demands.  In this...

As organizations continue to evaluate workplace flexibility, new research suggests that remote work may offer significant benefits for employee well-being without the drawbacks many employers fear. A recent University of Colorado study published in Frontiers in Psychology, "Rethinking Return-to-Office: The Positive Impact of Remote Work on Well-Being, Connection, and Employee Retention," examined survey data from more than 7,700 employees at a large healthcare organization and...

For years, financial stress was viewed as a personal issue that employees managed outside of work. Today, rising living costs, economic uncertainty, housing expenses, debt, and caregiving responsibilities are creating financial pressure that follows employees into the workplace, affecting productivity, engagement, and retention.