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New Training Location! Grand Rapids

Hosted at the Grand Rapids Chamber office, ASE is happy to announce our newest training location in Grand Rapids.

Register for any upcoming course in Grand Rapids by March 31st and save 20%. Use code GR20 to save.

ESTA FAQs

Designed to help employers better understand Michigan's new Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), ASE's FAQ page provides clear guidance on employer obligations, employee rights, and compliance requirements.

Get answers to all your questions and links to additional resources.

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Support your organization's staffing needs in all disciplines, not just HR. Reduce your recruitment costs, improve productivity, and find the best talent.

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Engage Employees

Improve your employee retention rate by keeping a pulse on your employees' engagement level and implementing programs to improve it.

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Develop Employees

Develop your most important asset: your people. ASE offers over 75 unique training courses, custom training, supervisory training, leadership programs, coaching, and much more.

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Avoid Risk

Avoid risk by remaining compliant. Whether your organization needs services for affirmative action plans, workplace investigations, employment law updates, or employee handbooks, we can help.

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Upcoming Events

April 1, 2025 Virtual: Principles and Practices of Supervision I

 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM twice a week for three consecutive weeks.  Objectives: This course will teach the skills necessary to excel as a supervisor. Participants will learn practical tools and knowledge to use immediately on the job to... View Detail

April 2, 2025 In-Person (Novi): Legal Compliance in Recruiting

9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.    Objectives: Participants will gain a detailed understanding of the nuances involved in establishing compliant applicant tracking processes that will pass OFCCP compliance reviews. This course will focus on ... View Detail

April 2, 2025 Virtual: I-9 and E-Verify: Everything You Need to Know

 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Objectives: Participants will learn how to complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9, why and how employers should perform internal Form I-9 audits, and what steps to take in response to an ... View Detail

Featured ASE News

Everythingpeople This Week!

Employer Wins Discrimination Retaliation Case

By Michael Burns

In a recent case decided by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Michigan is in this district, the Plaintiff worked at a social services agency as their Director of Social Services. She had recently been hired and raised several complaints about man...Read More

Blog Posts

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: How Overconfidence Impacts Workplace Performance

By Mary Corrado

In a recent episode of "WorkLife with Adam Grant," organizational psychologist Adam Grant engages in a thought-provoking conversation with David Dunning, the renowned psychologist behind the Dunning-Kruger effect. The Dunning-Kruger effe...Read More

Press Releases

American Society of Employers (ASE) Expands Training Programs to Grand Rapids

By Heather Nezich

Grand Rapids, MI – February 6, 2025 – The American Society of Employers ASE, Michigan's largest employer association, is excited to announce the expansion of its employee development courses to Grand Rapids. Held at the Grand Rapid...Read More

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