SCIHRA

Here’s the lineup of programs for HR professionals in South Central Indiana for 2025. This collection aims to be both informative and inspiring, providing a wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities. These events are designed to hone your skills and broaden your expertise. These programs offer more than just learning; they foster engagement and collaboration within the HR community. So, save the dates and prepare to elevate your professional journey! https://lnkd.in/gJZet5y

Seeking a Chapter Sponsor and more! SCIHRA is a non-profit organization committed to offering programming for HR professionals. We are currently looking for partners to support our mission and vision for our members. We encourage you to check out our sponsor page to see if our objectives align with yours.

Seeking a Chapter Sponsor and more! SCIHRA is a non-profit organization committed to offering programming for HR professionals. We are currently looking for partners to support our mission and vision for our members. We encourage you to check out our sponsor page to see if our objectives align with yours.

Join us for Kim’s session on Unruly Leadership: Unlocking Hidden Organizational Capacity. In today's fast-changing business environment, HR professionals have a unique opportunity to lead organizational transformation. However, many organizations continue to be hindered by outdated leadership models that stifle innovation, engagement, and potential. During this session, you will learn about: A strategy to pinpoint the current limitations that are holding your organization back. Strategic methods to create a compelling case for change. Practical strategies to unleash your organization's hidden potential. Kimberly L. Bolourtchi is a keynote speaker, lawyer, strategic executive consultant, top-rated communications professor, and published author who expertly guides leaders and organizations through periods of exponential growth and change. Known for her innovative approach to leadership development, team building, conflict resolution, and organizational excellence. Kim loves to help others maximize their potential, achieving far more than they ever thought was possible, and brings her passion, energy and experience to help businesses create thriving cultures where people love to work. Along with her experiential keynote style and her desire to help people take up space through presence and body power, she has helped hundreds of individuals level up. Kim has served as the Director of Leadership and Professional Development for a Top 20 law school, and developed curriculum for graduate level classes in Organizational, Leadership, and Strategic Communication and Public Speaking. She has served as Founder, CEO and Managing Member for a number of highly successful organizations, and her book, "Truly Inspired: Secrets for Finding Extraordinary Success at Work," is a roadmap for rising professionals in all stages of life and career transition. Kim is also the creator of UN MUTED, a program teaching first generation college students how to blast past four of the biggest obstacles to their success. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9ehwquN

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Join us for an engaging event featuring Kim and Renae as they present on talent development through apprenticeships. This session will introduce the UpSkill youth apprentice program as a strategic approach to talent development. Attendees will also gain key insights into Indiana youth labor laws and explore opportunities for employer engagement with local K-12 schools. Don't miss this chance to learn how to effectively connect with the next generation of talent! Kimberly Waldridge is the industry sector specialist for Regional Opportunity Initiatives, Inc. (ROI), a position she has held since 2018. In her role with ROI, Kim works to connect industry with educational partners to increase career awareness for students in the high-demand, high-opportunity careers across the Indiana Uplands, an 11-county region in southwest central Indiana. UpSkill Work and Learn youth apprenticeship, is a current talent retention strategy for the key sectors of life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and national security and defense in the Uplands region. Prior to ROI, Kim had a successful 36-year career at General Motors in Bedford, Indiana, working in human resources, manufacturing, safety, training, communications, ergonomics, and finance. Renae Christianson is the Student Success Manager for the UpSkill youth apprenticeship program at Regional Opportunity Initiatives, Inc. (ROI). UpSkill Work and Learn youth apprenticeship is a current talent retention strategy for the key sectors of life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and national security and defense in the Uplands region. Prior to joining ROI, Renae spent 19 years as an engineer at Cummins in Columbus, Indiana working in product support, process improvement, and customer service. Register: https://lnkd.in/gZggeZaZ

Join us for Amanda’s session on Giving and Receiving Feedback: Enhancing Employee Engagement through Strong Relationships and Consistent Communication. Participants will discover how to build meaningful connections with their team members, creating a supportive and engaging workplace environment. They will explore training opportunities and resources that promote regular feedback, which is crucial for improving employee retention and engagement. Additionally, attendees will learn the skills needed to provide honest and timely feedback, ensuring it is constructive and effective in fostering team growth and success. Amanda Cox, MS, NBC- HWC, is a Leadership Development Trainer and a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach. As the owner of The Know Better Company, she focuses on assisting businesses in developing their employees’ leadership skills. Amanda has trained hundreds of individuals through her leadership programs and coaching sessions, offering resources and support to clients at every stage of their career journey." Register Here: https://lnkd.in/deDPiu8K

Join us for Amanda’s session on Giving and Receiving Feedback: Enhancing Employee Engagement through Strong Relationships and Consistent Communication. Participants will discover how to build meaningful connections with their team members, creating a supportive and engaging workplace environment. They will explore training opportunities and resources that promote regular feedback, which is crucial for improving employee retention and engagement. Additionally, attendees will learn the skills needed to provide honest and timely feedback, ensuring it is constructive and effective in fostering team growth and success. Amanda Cox, MS, NBC- HWC, is a Leadership Development Trainer and a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach. As the owner of The Know Better Company, she focuses on assisting businesses in developing their employees’ leadership skills. Amanda has trained hundreds of individuals through her leadership programs and coaching sessions, offering resources and support to clients at every stage of their career journey." Register Here: https://lnkd.in/deDPiu8K

Being SHRM certified + a local chapter member provides you with great resources to maintain your SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP. Be a mentor. Volunteer. Participate in virtual education programs. And so much more! Find a chapter, join a chapter. Connect with your local HR community. https://shrm.co/rzrz4l

Join us for an insightful session with Tessa Doyle and Shannon Middleton as they discuss these important topics: HR Expertise and Relationship Management: Explore the legal aspects of employee discipline and termination. Critical Evaluation: Discover how company policies influence the strategies that HR professionals adopt in these situations. HR Expertise: Understand the effective use of separation agreements during the termination process. Shannon A. Middleton is an attorney at Gutwein Law, specializing in business law, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and employment law. She manages various employment-related matters, including the drafting of agreements and employee handbooks, and assists organizations in navigating complex challenges surrounding termination, discipline, and leave of absence. Shannon holds a B.S. in Management from Purdue University and a J.D. from Indiana University McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. Tessa, also an attorney at Gutwein Law, focuses on employment law, business law, and mergers and acquisitions. She leverages her skills in drafting and reviewing contracts for employment-related documents, such as employee handbooks, employment agreements, and non-compete agreements. Tessa aids businesses in tackling intricate issues concerning termination, discipline, and leaves of absence, while also representing employers in administrative investigations and claims. She graduated with a B.S. in Finance and a minor in Human Resources from Purdue University Northwest and earned her J.D. from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington. **Special Gifts for the first 50 attendees' courtesy of McGohan Brabender!! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gzYSVk9W