American Society of Employers - Jason Rowe
Workers are Looking for More from Employers

13 September 2022

Workers are Looking for More from Employers

Author: Jason Rowe

American workers are reassessing the approach they want to take with their work life and careers, their loyalty to their organization, and what they expect from their employer. While financial reward is still a top priority, they are thinking more holistically about their experience at work and the benefits that they prioritize according to KPMG’s American Worker Survey.

Employee Mental Health Remains Low

2 August 2022

Employee Mental Health Remains Low

Author: Jason Rowe

New research from employee benefits provider Unum shows over half (56%) of U.S. workers, primarily Millennials and Gen Z, felt mentally unwell in the previous year. Additionally, 42% of employees said they needed to take time off from work to deal with their mental health. Fortunately, 71% of workers believe their employer is more concerned about employees’ mental health than they were in the past according to the recently released 2022 Work and Well-being Survey from American...
Michigan Employers Raise Salaries 4% in Part to Improve Employee Retention, ASE Survey Shows

21 June 2022

Michigan Employers Raise Salaries 4% in Part to Improve Employee Retention, ASE Survey Shows

Author: Jason Rowe

ASE has released the results of its 2022 Michigan Compensation Survey, which reveals that low unemployment, sluggish labor participation, and unprecedented employee turnover have accelerated the wages and salaries of local employers. Data from the most recent ASE compensation survey shows that overall wage growth, based on a matched sample of companies (referred to as a constant sample) was 4.0% compared to just 2.1% in 2021.

2022 National Policies & Practices Survey Results Published

10 May 2022

2022 National Policies & Practices Survey Results Published

Author: Jason Rowe

ASE recently published the results to its biennial Policies and Practices Survey. Survey results are broken into six major categories and are based on three employer sizes in both the National and Michigan (a subset of the national report) editions. Nearly 100 Michigan employers participated in the 2022 edition, and 189 questions were answered regarding human resource policies and employment practices.

Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan Providers Deliver Telehealth Services

29 March 2022

Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan Providers Deliver Telehealth Services

Author: Jason Rowe

Nearly 180 million Americans have employer-provided health insurance coverage, and 40% of them are covered by a Consumer-Directed Health Plan (CDHP), which combine a high-deductible plan with a tax advantaged health savings account (HSA).

Rethinking the Workplace to Improve Recruitment and Retention

15 February 2022

Rethinking the Workplace to Improve Recruitment and Retention

Author: Jason Rowe

New sources of talent and changes in skills required to get work done are needed to address ongoing labor market challenges, according to an increasing number of employers in WTW’s recently released Reimagining Work and Rewards Survey.

McLean & Company Releases 2022 HR Trends Report

4 January 2022

McLean & Company Releases 2022 HR Trends Report

Author: Jason Rowe

ASE’s partner, McLean & Company, has released the ASE edition of its 2022 HR Trends Report. This report highlights ways traditional HR practices and assumptions are being challenged as we transition into this new decade. The report identified four HR trends for 2022:
2022 National Business Trends Survey Results Published

7 December 2021

2022 National Business Trends Survey Results Published

Author: Jason Rowe

In the recently released 2022 National Business Trends Survey from the Employer Associations of America (EAA), business executives indicate a fair amount of caution mixed with optimism for the 2022 outlook. Results show 31% of executives believe the economy will improve, and 41% expect the overall outlook for the 2022 economy to remain the same.
ASE’s 2021 Pay Administration Survey Highlights Pay Practices for Michigan Employers

26 October 2021

ASE’s 2021 Pay Administration Survey Highlights Pay Practices for Michigan Employers

Author: Jason Rowe

ASE recently published the results to its Pay Administration Survey. Survey results are broken into five categories and are based on three employer sizes and two industry types. Over 110 Michigan employers participated in the 2021 edition. Most respondents (83%) have an employment size of 500 employees or less, with nearly 60% being a part of the manufacturing sector and over 40% working in the combined services sector. A little more than half of the respondents are Automotive Suppliers...
The Evolution of Benefit Programs – Health and Well-Being Efforts Rise

14 September 2021

The Evolution of Benefit Programs – Health and Well-Being Efforts Rise

Author: Jason Rowe

As businesses manage the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have increased their focus on creating benefit programs that address the evolving needs of their diverse workforces, especially mental/emotional health, work/life balance, and financial health. Moreover, 80% of employers report that diversity, equity, and inclusion influence their corporate well-being strategies. This is according to Fidelity Investments® and Business Group on Health’s Employer-Sponsored...
A Look at ASE’s 2021/2022 Michigan Policies & Benefits Survey Results

13 July 2021

A Look at ASE’s 2021/2022 Michigan Policies & Benefits Survey Results

Author: Jason Rowe

ASE recently published the results to its biennial Policies and Benefits Survey. Survey results are broken into nine major categories and are based on three employer sizes in both the National and Michigan (a subset of the national report) editions. Over 125 Michigan employers participated in the 2021/2022 edition, and 332 questions were answered regarding human resource policies and employee benefit offerings.

ASE’s 2021 Michigan Compensation Survey Shows Employers Remain Conservative

15 June 2021

ASE’s 2021 Michigan Compensation Survey Shows Employers Remain Conservative

Author: Jason Rowe

The impact of the pandemic, and its resulting recession, created many challenges for employers.  While compliance and safety may have taken center stage, employee rewards and wages were also affected by COVID-19.  Data from the most recent ASE compensation survey shows that overall wage growth in Michigan, based on a matched sample of companies (referred to as a constant sample), was just 2.1%.
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