Meeting

Stop Hiring Leaky Buckets: How to Fill the Talent Pool Without Watching It Drain, Jason Carey, MHRM, Regional Manager for The Arnold Group

Employers are working hard to attract candidates, fill open roles, and keep operations moving, but many are also seeing those efforts drain away through turnover, poor fit, unclear expectations, attendance challenges, wage pressure, onboarding gaps, and changing employee expectations.

HR Is Not a Vending Machine: Healthy Boundaries for Humans Who Work in HR by Janice Huffman, SHRM-CP, Certified PDS IAT Exec Coach, SR HRBA

Legislative Updates with Natalie Bright

This presentation provides HR professionals with an overview of recent federal and state legislative updates impacting workplace practices, compliance requirements, and employee relations. Attendees will gain practical insight into how these changes affect HR policies, procedures, and day-to-day operations, along with guidance on preparing their organizations for compliance.

Captain Lisa Hayes will be presenting on leadership and being a female in a leadership role. 

This month will be a highly interactive working session focused on the future of our chapter. We’ll be sharing ways to get involved through Board Member and committee opportunities, gathering your ideas for our 2026 programs, and talking about how we can grow and strengthen our chapter together. Your voice and perspective truly matter, and this is a great chance to help shape what comes next. Plus, there will be a SURPRISE for those who attend!

Guest Speaker - Phil Hayes

Guest Speaker - Lisa Carlton, KDHE, KS SHRM

Guest Speaker - Michelle Moe Witte

Michelle Moe Witte is a sharp-minded attorney who helps her clients navigate complex legal landscapes with ease. With a passion for fairness and a knack for creative problem-solving, she helps organizations tackle tricky compliance and workplace challenges. When she’s not decoding legalese, Michelle’s probably singing along to musical theatre, experimenting with a new recipe, or cheering on her favorite college basketball team. She’s all about mixing smarts with fun!

Guest Speaker - Phil Hayes

Guest Speaker - Natalie Bright

Insight into the 2025 Kansas Legislative Session and issues impacting the business community.