HR Professionals are often viewed as a primary source of information when it comes to Social Security and Medicare. This notion is reinforced by financial advisors and the financial press who will tell clients (or subscribers) who have questions in these areas to “Ask HR” for answers! This is a unique opportunity to interact with fellow HR professionals about America’s foundational retirement programs. Hosted by Thomas Wright, creator of the Turning 65...

Low literacy is a hidden challenge that affects thousands of working-age adults across Michigan, influencing hiring, onboarding, workplace communication, training, safety, and employee retention. Hosted by Shea Ross, Program Director at Read Muskegon, this webinar invites HR professionals to view their role through a literacy lens, and apply practical strategies to reduce literacy barriers that create more accessible and inclusive workplaces.  All member participants will receive one...

Employee feedback is one of the most valuable sources of insight an organization can access, but collecting feedback is only the first step. When employees share their perspectives and see little or no action, trust and engagement can quickly erode.  Join ASE for an informative webinar exploring McLean & Company's employee listening research and tools. This session will provide a practical framework for creating a purposeful employee listening strategy that helps...

Employees often miss work due to unexpected challenges such as a broken-down car, a utility shutoff notice, a lack of gas money, or an unforeseen family emergency that create barriers to work. Join HelpLink, a Michigan-based nonprofit and ASE Member, as they share their inspiring journey from a small Facebook community called Spark in the Dark to a nationally recognized, technology-enabled platform helping businesses support employees in times of need. During this session,...

Troy, MI – August 24, 2026 – The American Society of Employers' (ASE) 2026/2027 Salary Budget Survey shows salary increase budgets holding essentially flat compared to last year, even as more employers appear to be engaging earlier in 2027 planning conversations than they were at this point a year ago. Based on responses from 196 organizations across Michigan, the survey tracks actual and projected salary adjustments.

For years, employers focused on compensation, benefits, and perks as the keys to employee engagement. While those factors remain important, research continues to point to friendship as another powerful driver of workplace satisfaction.

Most workplace communication is written with good intentions. We add “please” to be polite and “ASAP” to emphasize urgency. Yet research suggests these common phrases can sometimes have the opposite effect, creating confusion, reducing clarity, and slowing productivity.

As organizations continue searching for ways to combat burnout and improve retention, wellness company Exos found success by rethinking not just where employees work, but how they recover. Rather than implementing a traditional four-day workweek, Exos introduced "You Do You Fridays," a flexible initiative that gives employees one day each week for strategic recovery.

For much of the past two years, employers focused on doing more with less. Hiring slowed, layoffs made headlines, and many organizations looked to artificial intelligence (AI) as a way to increase productivity without adding headcount. Now, a new trend is emerging. Several major employers, including technology firms, transportation companies, and professional services organizations, are signaling plans to increase hiring as business conditions improve and the realities of AI adoption become...

Many HR teams invest significant time developing processes intended to improve efficiency, consistency, compliance, and employee support yet adoption remains a challenge. Whether it’s using ticketing systems, submitting requests through designated channels, following onboarding procedures, or utilizing self-service tools, employees and managers often revert to informal workarounds that create delays, inconsistencies, and additional administrative burden for HR. Join fellow HR...

AI is evolving faster than most organizations’ governance, creating increasingly complex regulatory, security, and compliance expectations. Without a coordinated approach, organizations risk exposing themselves to challenges related to privacy, trust, transparency, reputation, and responsible use. At the same time, many organizations are pursuing AI initiatives in silos, resulting in fragmented investments, inconsistent governance, and missed opportunities to maximize enterprise...

According to TalentLMS's newly released Learning Debt Report, employees are struggling to keep pace with rapidly changing job requirements. Forty-one percent of employees say their roles are evolving faster than their employers can provide training, leading many to rely on AI tools and informal workarounds to bridge skill gaps while remaining reluctant to admit what they do not know.

Paid time off is one of the most valued employee benefits, yet many employees still hesitate to fully disconnect when they take it. They check email from the beach, respond to Teams messages while away, or return feeling as exhausted as when they left. For HR professionals, this raises an important question: Is the issue really PTO policy, or is it workplace culture?

Are you taking full advantage of your CCH AnswersNow membership benefit? Join us for an informative webinar designed to help you navigate and maximize this valuable HR resource library. During this session, participants will learn how to efficiently access the tools, templates, and compliance resources available through CCH AnswersNow to support your day-to-day HR responsibilities. Members will learn how to: Navigate the CCH AnswersNow platform with confidence Locate HR policies,...

Applicant tracking systems, AI-powered screening tools, automated workflows, and high-volume recruiting processes help employers manage hundreds, sometimes thousands, of applications. While these technologies provide valuable efficiencies, many organizations may be overlooking an important consequence: qualified candidates are increasingly disappearing into a recruiting "black hole."