The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines after 34 years has quickly become more than a financial story. For HR and business leaders, it is a case study in how culture, leadership decisions, and workforce planning can converge with consequences that unfold rapidly.

Are you experiencing fragmented HR processes, unclear ownership, or underperforming HR technology across key services such as onboarding, payroll, or leave management? Optimizing HR service delivery requires a critical examination of the people, processes, and technology that support it. Long-term success depends on aligning these elements with HR and employee needs, implementing targeted solutions, and embedding a continuous improvement mindset. Learn how to optimize your HR service...

AI is rapidly changing how organizations attract, engage, and evaluate talent, but many HR teams are still figuring out how to use it effectively without creating risk. From automated screening tools to AI-generated outreach, the opportunities are significant, but so are the potential legal and operational pitfalls. In this session, we’ll explore how AI is being used in recruiting today and what it means for HR teams. You’ll gain a practical perspective on integrating AI into...

May is Mental Health Month, and this year Mental Health America is encouraging people to focus on creating “more good days, together.” A good day does not have to mean perfect, productive, or stress-free. Sometimes a good day simply means feeling calm, supported, hopeful, or able to manage what is in front of you.

Working with compensation benchmarking data has become more complex. With an increasing number of surveys, data sources, and tools available, HR and compensation professionals are often faced with the challenge of identifying which data is most reliable and relevant for their organization. This live, in-person session will explore the range of compensation data available, including traditional salary surveys, payroll data, public sources, and specialized reports. The discussion will focus...

Troy, MI – April 29, 2026 --- ASE, Michigan’s largest employer association, has released its 2026 Employee Turnover Survey. The survey captures both voluntary and involuntary turnover for the 2025 calendar year and examines other key workforce metrics of Michigan employers.

A recent survey from MyPerfectResume highlights a shift many HR leaders are already sensing: employees are still feeling pressure to progress in their careers, but their definition of success is changing.

Strong compensation decisions are rarely made from a single source. Your ASE membership gives you access to different benchmarking resources, including Payscale Peer™, a real-time, self-service platform that gives HR and compensation professionals a continuous, on-demand window into what the market looks like today. It's a powerful complement to the deep, validated benchmarks you already rely on, and as an ASE member, you can access it at an exclusive discounted rate. This live...

Performance reviews remain one of HR’s most time-consuming and least effective processes. Managers rush through them, employees disengage, and HR teams are left chasing completion instead of driving impact. Join this interactive peer discussion to unpack what’s really not working and explore practical ways to make performance conversations more meaningful, timely, and effective. Share challenges, learn what others are trying, and walk away with fresh ideas to boost participation,...

A new workforce study from HR technology company Isolved is raising important questions for employers who assume their workforce is stable. The findings, drawn from a survey of more than 1,300 full-time U.S. employees, reveal a gap between how workers feel and what they are actually planning to do next.

This fast-paced, engaging 90-minute program examines the highly consequential coverage and enrollment issues facing employees age 65 and older when they transition from a Group Health Plan into Medicare. The content is specifically designed for HR and benefits pros who want to better understand this unique healthcare landscape and the high-priority decisions facing these older employees. Topics include... History, Eligibility, and Exclusions Medicare’s interesting...

The function responsible for managing workforces has changed its name more than once, from the Personnel Office a century ago to today’s Human Resources department. Now, for the first time, a national legislature is considering making that evolution a matter of law.

HR leaders today are caught between two powerful currents pulling in opposite directions. Budget pressures driven by economic uncertainty are making it harder to compete for skilled talent, while the rapid advance of AI and automation is raising the stakes for having the right people, with the right capabilities, in place. Getting this balance wrong can undermine an organization's ability to compete.

As global fuel prices climb in response to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, employers in the United States are beginning to feel the ripple effects. Gas prices have spiked sharply at the pump, with averages in many regions pushing above $4 per gallon, adding strain for workers who commute or use personal vehicles for their jobs. In Asia, governments and businesses are experimenting with policies that help ease the burden of high energy costs on employees and the economy.

HR leaders who take a proactive approach to understanding artificial intelligence (AI) and how to implement it strategically position themselves as true partners to the business. Waiting too long to prepare can put both teams and organizations at risk of falling behind. Join us on April 15th as McLean & Company presents its latest blueprints, AI Preparation HR Gap Analysis Tool and Navigating AI Implementation and Change Management. These resources will guide you in...