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    • 07/08/2025
    • 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Grand Street Café, 4740 Grand Ave., Kansas City, MO 64112
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    The first few months of the new Administration have been a whirlwind—marked by a surge of Executive Orders, shifting priorities across federal agencies, and high-profile legal challenges. What do these changes mean for HR professionals and employers?

    Join Melody Rayl, Partner at Fisher Phillips, for a timely discussion on breaking developments in employment law and workplace compliance. From evolving DEI initiatives to renewed ICE enforcement efforts, Melody will provide expert insight into how these federal shifts may impact your policies, procedures, and people strategy.

    About the Speaker:
    Melody Rayl is a Partner in the Kansas City office of the national labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips. Her practice focuses on all aspects of employment litigation and counseling. She has successfully defended and tried cases in both state and federal courts. Melody regularly advises businesses on mitigating employment-related risk, provides training on a wide range of workplace topics, and helps clients navigate challenging situations with the goal of preventing legal action before it occurs.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity on fast-moving federal changes and what they mean for your workplace.

    Agenda:

    • 11:15 - 11:30 am - Registration & Networking
    • 11:30 am - Noon - Buffet Lunch
    • Noon - 1:00 pm - Program

    This program has been pre-approved for 1.0 hour of SHRM professional development credit, and 1.0 hour of recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).


    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within five business days of the event will be refunded. Late cancellations will not be refunded after food/beverage guarantees have been placed.


    A special thank you to our sponsor: 



    • 07/15/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Chief of Staff Kansas City, 8700 State Line Rd, Leawood, KS 66206
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    Calling All Book-Loving HR Pros!

    Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 15 — our next Quarterly Book Club is one you won’t want to miss!

    We’re diving into HR Rising by Steve Browne, a passionate, energizing read that challenges us to lead boldly and authentically in the HR space. BONUS: Steve Browne himself will be joining us live via video to chat and answer your questions!

    We will gather from 5:30 - 7:30 pm to discuss at Chief of Staff Kansas City.  Snacks will be provided. Bring your own beverages!

    Whether you’ve read every page or just a few, come join the conversation, connect with your peers, and get inspired.

    RSVP is required — secure your spot today!

    Not a member? Join today!


    • 08/20/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual by Zoom*
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    Stay informed on the latest in employment law with our bi-monthly webinar series. Held six times per year, each session explores hot and emerging topics in labor and employment law, providing valuable insights for HR professionals and employers.

    Sponsored and presented by Polsinelli, PC, this series is your trusted resource for staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of workplace regulations and compliance.

    This webinar is FREE for SHRM-KC members, $50 for non-members/guests. 

    *Zoom link will be provided in confirmation email. 

    • 08/26/2025
    • 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Virtually via Zoom
    Register

    Join the Membership Committee as they walk through the benefits of being a SHRM-KC member, and help you get connected! Whether you are new to SHRM-KC, or a long-term member who is looking to volunteer or be more engaged, this session is for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about maximizing your membership and building meaningful connections within our SHRM-KC community. We hope to see you there!

    Link will be provided in the confirmation email*


    • 09/09/2025
    • 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Grand Street Café, 4740 Grand Ave., Kansas City, MO 64112
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    The story of talent in America is rapidly changing. Across the country, employers are navigating a new world of work shaped by demographic shifts, evolving worker expectations, and an increasingly competitive hiring landscape. Join Amy Lee Sewell and Stacie Englemann from Lockton Companies as we step back to look at the big picture—what’s happening at the national level—and then bring it home to Kansas City, where the local talent market reflects both national trends and unique regional dynamics. Through this journey, we’ll uncover what’s driving the current talent challenges and what it means for the road ahead.

    Agenda:

    • 11:15 - 11:30 am - Registration & Networking
    • 11:30 am - Noon - Buffet Lunch
    • Noon - 1:00 pm - Program

    This session will be submitted for 1.0 hour of SHRM and HRCI recertification credit.

    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within five business days of the event will be refunded. Late cancellations will not be refunded after food/beverage guarantees have been placed.

    A special thank you to our sponsor: 

    • 10/14/2025
    • 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Grand Street Café, 4740 Grand Ave., Kansas City, MO 64112
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    Develop skills in furthering disability inclusion in the workplace- irrespective of your title or position  on an organizational chart.

    This highly interactive session will explore how you can influence change to reduce the stigma that many people who experience disability face in their employment journey.  This training will give attendees an understanding of the disability inclusion journey from the role of individual contributor to the enterprise.  We will establish a “safe place” to ask those tough questions and get direct feedback to help strengthen skills and perspectives. This session will spotlight case studies to illustrate the ability to be a change agent to help overcome various internal barriers to companies becoming disability inclusive. Finally it will help each participant to identify what their next step along the journey to inclusion as a person, professional and employee/ employer.

    About the Speaker:

    For more than 25 years, Andy Traub has been invested in the recruiting, retention, and employee development industry. He founded Traub & Associates 10 years ago in 2012. As President, he prepares and then connects businesses with the disabled and veteran communities so they can find, hire, and retain people who want to do real jobs and produce real results.

    Andy is a certified senior professional in Human Resources and an internationally recognized leader in both disability and diversity employment.

    Throughout his career, which began as the Director of Recruitment for AMC Entertainment, Traub has developed and implemented disability talent acquisition, management, and retention strategies for national and international employers including Google, Best Buy, Walgreens, Amazon, Starbucks and more.

    His expertise and knowledge on the subject have been recognized by two White House administrations in which he was invited to present about autism employment and disability employment best practices. The latter invitation from the U.S. Embassy involved Andy presenting the U.S. best practices to organizations and countries in Europe.

    He also is the co-author of curriculum on global best practices in disability employment for the Society for Human Resource Management Foundation (SHRM).

    Agenda:

    • 11:15 - 11:30 am - Registration & Networking
    • 11:30 am - Noon - Buffet Lunch
    • Noon - 1:00 pm - Program

    This session will be submitted for 1.0 hour of SHRM and HRCI recertification credit.


    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within five business days of the event will be refunded. Late cancellations will not be refunded after food/beverage guarantees have been placed.


    A special thank you to our sponsor: 




    • 10/28/2025
    • 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Virtually via Zoom
    Register

    Join the Membership Committee as they walk through the benefits of being a SHRM-KC member, and help you get connected! Whether you are new to SHRM-KC, or a long-term member who is looking to volunteer or be more engaged, this session is for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about maximizing your membership and building meaningful connections within our SHRM-KC community. We hope to see you there!

    Link will be provided in the confirmation email*


    • 10/29/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual by Zoom*
    Register

    Stay informed on the latest in employment law with our bi-monthly webinar series. Held six times per year, each session explores hot and emerging topics in labor and employment law, providing valuable insights for HR professionals and employers.

    Sponsored and presented by Polsinelli, PC, this series is your trusted resource for staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of workplace regulations and compliance.

    This webinar is FREE for SHRM-KC members, $50 for non-members/guests. 

    *Zoom link will be provided in confirmation email. 

    • 11/06/2025
    • 7:30 AM - 5:45 PM
    • Grand Street Café, 4740 Grand Ave Kansas City, MO 64112
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    Join us for the SHRM-KC Annual Conference being held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Grand Street Café on the Plaza. This year's conference will feature five sessions covering all things HR! Packed with networking opportunities and a robust business partner expo, this conference is sure to help you stay on top of the present and future world of work. All sessions will be pre-approved for SHRM and HRCI. Register early to reserve your spot!

    Tentative Agenda:

    • 7:00 - 7:30 am - Expo Hall Set-Up
    • 7:30 - 8:00 am - Registration & Light Breakfast 
    • 7:50 - 8:00 am - Opening Comments
    • 8:00 - 9:00 am - Opening Keynote - Cory Scheer, TrustCentric Consulting
    • 9:00 - 9:30 am - Expo Break with Snack 
    • 9:30 - 10:30 am - Session II - Karen Glickstein, FineLine HR Consulting, LLC
    • 10:30 - 10:45 am - Expo Break
    • 10:45 - 11:45 am - Session III 
    • 11:45 am - 12:45 pm - Networking Lunch 
    • 12:45 - 1:45 pm - Session IV 
    • 1:45 - 2:15 pm - Expo Break with Snack 
    • 2:15 - 3:15 pm - Session V - Tim Davis, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP
    • 3:15 - 4:30 pm - Networking Reception & Exhibitor Prize announcements

    This conference will be submitted for 5.0 hours of SHRM professional development credit, and 5.0 hours of recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).


    • 12/10/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual by Zoom*
    Register

    Stay informed on the latest in employment law with our bi-monthly webinar series. Held six times per year, each session explores hot and emerging topics in labor and employment law, providing valuable insights for HR professionals and employers.

    Sponsored and presented by Polsinelli, PC, this series is your trusted resource for staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of workplace regulations and compliance.

    This webinar is FREE for SHRM-KC members, $50 for non-members/guests. 

    *Zoom link will be provided in confirmation email. 

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