Meeting

Employment Law and

Legal Compliance Update

Staying ahead of employment law changes is critical for HR professionals and business leaders. This comprehensive Kansas-focused legal update will provide timely insights into recent developments impacting employers across the state.

In this session, Kyle Russell of Husch Blackwell will cover:

The 3 Listening Strategies Every

Leader Should Know

In today’s fast-paced workplace, leaders are expected to communicate clearly, respond quickly, and build trust across teams. Yet one of the most powerful leadership skills is often overlooked: listening.

From Gut Feelings to Good Data:

A Practical Introduction to HR Analytics

HR professionals collect more data than ever, but few feel confident turning that data into
decisions. This session bridges that gap. Designed for HR practitioners with little or no analytics
experience, this interactive session demystifies HR analytics by focusing on practical, everyday

Results Through Relationship Intelligence

During this interactive and highly participatory virtual session, leaders will explore how to get results while enhancing relationships, navigating conflict and leading from their strengths. Leaders will leave with an understanding of how to leverage Relationship Intelligence (RQ).

Objectives

During the presentation you will:

Apprenticeship

Learn how Registered Apprenticeship can help you grow and retain your Kansas County workforce while cutting down on hiring expenses, promoting diversity, and creating a skilled pipeline of talented employees.

Presented by: Courtney Halsey, Apprenticeship Program Manager, Kansas Office of Apprenticeship

Compensation Benchmarking & Best Practices

and 2026 Board of Directors Nominations

5 Keys to an Effective Compensation Strategy

Results Through Relationship Intelligence

During this interactive and highly participatory virtual session, leaders will explore how to get results while enhancing relationships, navigating conflict and leading from their strengths. Leaders will leave with an understanding of how to leverage Relationship Intelligence (RQ).

Objectives

During the presentation you will:

Menopause in the Workforce by Elaine King

Menopause at Work is all about understanding the impact of menopause at work and the key role HR professionals, managers, and employers play in supporting employees through this transition. We’ll focus on practical strategies for creating menopause-friendly policies, fostering an inclusive environment, and promoting overall well-being. You’ll walk away with actionable tools to improve employee satisfaction, reduce absenteeism, and boost retention.

PROWD – Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development

Program Description:

Ethical Responsibility to Upskill & Provide Continous Training Opportunities

Program Details coming

Presented by: Michael Machell, Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center