Empowerment Through Resources featuring speaker Mike Lewis.
Slides coming soon!
Immigration Investigations Under the New Federal Administration Lunch and Learn
Immigration Investigations Under the New Federal Administration
The Trump administration has been very busy. Unsurprisingly, one of their focus points has been immigration, including H-2A audits. Andy and Caleb will discuss how employers have been impacted, what employers can do to prepare, and how employers can react if the government comes knocking.
May 2025 Breakfast Program Materials
Menu by Commonwealth Kitchen
- Simple Scrambled & Seasonal Scrambled
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Baked Oatmeal
- Side Bacon, Turkey Sausage, Plant Based Sausage
- Fresh Fruit
- Coffee with a variety of syrups & creamers
- Hot Tea
- Cranberry, OJ
About the Speaker: Ruby Nolt
Ruby is a consultant with SHV Partners, and has over two decades of devoted experience in human and social services, nonprofit leadership, trauma-informed crisis management, and group facilitation. Specializing in empowering individuals to reach their full potential and excel in their careers, Ruby employs her unwavering belief in inherent goodness and expert mediation skills to break toxic cycles and foster profound personal growth. Ruby brings her brilliance in 3 key areas: Professional Development, Group Alignment, and Learning Experience.
Ruby is an expert in crisis intervention, a professional technique aimed at minimizing lasting harm for individuals facing crises. With over two decades of training, she employs diverse approaches, including reflective listening, empathetic support, and treating clients with honor and respect. Ruby has leveraged her expertise as well as her background in psychology to navigate family business dynamics, foster teamwork, and establish group norms effectively.
2025 Spring Conference Digital Program
2025 Spring Conference Session Materials
Printouts will not be available at the conference. Please print prior to attending.
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Session #3: Panel Discussion: Managing a Hybrid Workforce
Panelists: Heather Valudes, Stephane Smith, and Vanessa Philbert
Facilitator: Janet McNally
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Session #5
HR101: OSHA – April 10, 2025
OSHA: It’s Not Just a Small Town in Wisconsin by Angela Sanders and Aron Hoffman
Many employers are caught by surprise when OSHA unexpectedly shows up at their door. This presentation will provide an overview of the most important standards that employers must know to avoid an OSHA citation. The presentation will also provide practical guidance and tips for responding to an OSHA inspection and navigating the enforcement process.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the Occupational Safety and Health Act impacts employers of all sizes and industry.
- Ensure compliance with recordkeeping and reporting obligations.
- Update drug and alcohol policies in compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Understand employer obligations concerning temporary staff, and updating contracts with staffing companies.
- Proactively prepare for unanticipated OSHA inspections, including inspections triggered by workplace injuries.
New Administration Updates Virtual Lunch and Learn
March 13, 2025
“You’re Fired? Workforce Implications of Trump Administration Executive Orders”
The Trump Administration is issuing executive orders at which impact the workforce. Join us as we discuss the impact these fast-moving changes may have on your workforce. Attendees will learn about DEI layoffs/buyouts, return to in-person work, pay transparency, wage and hour, harassment and discrimination, and ICE raids, as well as how these changes may impact the private sector.
March 2025 Breakfast Program Materials
Spring Legal Update
To represent the needs of their organizations and its employees, HR professionals need to keep up-to-date with changes in employment law and relevant court rulings. This program will address recent developments in employment and labor law and provides compliance guidance to attendees, including:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Case Law Updates
- Federal Employment Law Outlook under Trump 2.0
- Potential State Law Conflicts with Federal Policy
Learning Objectives – As a result of this program, attendees will be able to:
- Review recent court decisions that every HR professional should know about
- Understand the key provisions of new regulations and laws
- Learn how these changes might impact their workforce and company
- Hear about the latest employment law updates with the current administration and congressional agenda
2025 Spring Conference Agenda
Please review the 2025 LSHRM Spring Professional Development Conference Agenda
A Day in the Life of HR: Adapting and Succeeding
February 2025 Breakfast Materials
Imagine your team no longer paralyzed by the fear of potential conflict, or the endless to-and-fro of ongoing conflict. Imagine knowing as an individual that you can endure a conflict and create a relationship that will be stronger and more productive going forward. Good news — you don’t have to imagine! In this presentation, HR professionals will learn skills for healthy conflict engagement through memorable, real-life examples and illustrations. Tangible takeaways including learning about conflict styles and several methods for engaging in conflict so their organization can achieve its goals and objectives. Prepare to Tame the Grizzly of conflict!
Speaker: Greg Laszakovits
Greg is the founder and principal of GDL Insight. GDL Insight “Trains teams to work together to achieve more than they ever imagined.” Greg is a Leadership Coach, Organizational Development Consultant, and Keynote Speaker. He is a catalyst, thinker, and influencer committed to helping people and organizations give their very best to their organizations and the world. He consults and presents across the country and brings over 25 years of experience in coaching, organizational leadership, and consulting. He has an Executive Leadership Certificate from Cornell University and a Master’s Degree in Conflict Transformation.