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 deductions [...]
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 for [...]
Onboarding isn’t just an HR responsibility, it’s a business advantage. In this roundtable, Onboarding for Engagement and Retention, we’ll discuss how leaders at all levels can shape a new employee’s early experience to build confidence, spark connection, and encourage long-term commitment. Join fellow business leaders to share challenges, compare strategies, and gain insights you can [...]
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