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2025 Human Resource Conference

2025 Human Resource Conference

Thursday, January 16, 2025 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) (CST)

Description

The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chippewa Valley Society for Human Resource Management (CVSHRM) will present its annual Human Resource Conference specifically geared for human resource professionals, small business owners, and managers. The conference will provide a variety of sessions to keep the HR professional or business owner in the know about key issues affecting the workforce.

Attendees with food allergies or dietary restrictions - please notify Tina Probst (probst@eauclairechamber.org) as soon as possible. 

Conference Agenda

8am-8:30am - Registration

8:45-9:45 - Keynote Presentation - Moments that Matter, Shawn Guylas, humanworks8

10am-11am - Break Out Sessions 

  • 10 Ways to Reduce Healthcare Costs Without Increasing Turnover - BJ McAndrew, Cottingham & Butler
  • How to Stand Out to Attract Top Talent - Patti Matthews, MRA
  • What Ever Employer Should Know About Overtime Compensation: An Employment Lawyer's Guide to Compliance, Calculation, and Correction - Katie Ybarra & Aaron McCann, Godfrey & Kahn

11:15am-12:15pm - Break Out Sessions 

  • Attract & Retain Top Talent: The Benefits Edge in a Competitive Market - Jill Gorres & Alicia Schwartz, Alera Group
  • The Web of Leave and Accommodation Laws - ADA, FMLA, PWFA, WFEA, and MORE! - Nicole Stangl, Ruder Ware
  • Mental Health First Aid as a Workplace Well-being, Safety, and Culture Strategy - Liz Hilts, Safety Mindset Consulting

12:15-1:45pm - Lunch & Networking 

1:45pm-2:45pm - Break Out Session 

  • Navigating Healthcare for Your Company - Mike Roche, The Alliance
  • Investigating and Handling Employee's Offsite, Off-the-clock Conduct: Know your Rights and Responsibilities - Jerilyn Jacobs, Crivello, Nichols, & Hall, S.C.
  • Recovery Friendly Workplaces - Renee Sommers, At the Roots, LLC. 

3pm-4pm - Break Out Session 

  • AI: Strangely, It's All About the People - Jim Morgan, MRA
  • The Missing Piece - Understanding People and Productivity with Conation - AJ Kruse, humanworks8
  • Empowering Employees Through Continuous Learning - Sarah Welsh, Learn Better. 

4:15pm-4:30pm - Closing Remarks 


Refund Policy:
Registrants may request a refund for cancellation up to 7 days before the event. Refunds by credit card will have processing fees deducted from the total refund. The Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce encourages all investors to finalize attendance in advance to avoid any issues when requesting refunds. Thank you for your understanding. 

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Davies Student Center
77 Roosevelt Ave
Eau Claire, 54701

3rd floor of UWEC Student Davies Center. 

Event Contact
Tina Probst
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Thursday, January 16, 2025 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) (CST)
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