HR Connections – Accessibility & Invisible Disabilities
Preparing employers and applicants to interact more effectively in the hiring process.
Preparing employers and applicants to interact more effectively in the hiring process.
HR Connections 2025 Calendar of Events *$100 annual fee covers 10 events this year! *Individual “a la carte” session price varies, per fees & costs for each event. HR Connections Roundtable Discussions with Lunch provided HR Connections Special Events Free access to all materials provided at sessions SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) certification [...]
“Employment Law Updates:” ESST, FLSA Classification, Paid Leave, Pay Transparency, MN Secure Choice Retirement Program & more! Breakfast will be served.
“Ask HR! AI for HR” New info shared on how applicants are using AI in the interview process!
“Active Threat Preparedness:” Presented by field-experienced law enforcement officers, topics include Situational Awareness, Threat & Vulnerability Assessments, & De-escalation Techniques Speaker: Drew Moldenhauer, Blue Ethos.
“Ask HR!: Employee Resource Groups (ERG): For Engagement & Inclusion” Panel from H.B. Fuller at H.B. Fuller
“Benefit Trends,” including: Preparing for annual renewals process brokers & employees; managing costs; employee preferences Speaker: Dan Bjornlie, Alliant Vice President, Employee Benefits
“MN Paid Leave Law (Chapter 268B): Timeline, Overview & Updates” -Oct 2024 – 1st quarterly wage reports due from employers -Jul 2025 – Outreach grant funds for community-based groups are available -Dec 2025 – Deadline for employers to notify employees about Paid Leave benefits -Jan 2026 – Employees can begin taking paid leave, payroll [...]
Accessibility & Disability Session National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Request Melissa Fletcher again! Speaker: Melissa Fletcher
Presented by MN State Demographer, Susan Brower & MN DEED Twin Cities Regional Analyst, Tim O’Neill Join us to hear about the latest trends in population, labor force participation, and the community factors shaping Minnesota’s current & future talent pools! Discover how demographic and economic realities intersect with employee expectations, and what they mean [...]