Events

2025 - November 4 - Coffee and Chat

Coffee & Chat: From Stressed to Doing Your Best

A Neuroscience-Based Conversation for HR Professionals
Let’s be honest — stress is part of the job. But what if you could rewire the way your brain responds to it — and help your employees do the same?

Join executive coach Jill Windelspecht, founder of The Leaders’ Coach, for an energizing one-hour conversation on managing stress through the lens of neuroscience.

You'll Learn:

• What’s actually happening in your brain when stress hits (and why it’s so hard to “just calm down”).
• The physical and mental costs of ignoring stress signals — backed by research and brain science.
• How to flip your mindset when things go sideways—from complaining about the chaos to getting curious and taking action.
• Practical, brain-based strategies you can bring back to your teams to help them move from stressed to doing their best.

This isn’t your typical “stress management” session. It’s a brain-based reboot to help you — and your workforce — shift from reactive to resilient, and from chaos to clarity.

Grab your coffee, your curiosity, and let’s chat about the science of staying calm when the you-know-what hits the fan.

This is a free event, but you must register online.

NOTE: Your zoom login information will be included in your email confirmation when you register. This is a UNIQUE link for this event.

2025-11-05 | Updating Your Employee Handbook (Virtual Event)

November 2025 Virtual Event

Join us virtually on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 from 11:30am - 12:30pm for Updating Your Employee Handbook: A Practical Guide for 2025 and Beyond presented by Renee West, SHRM-SCP-PHR

Cost

SCHRA Members $0.00

Non-members of SCHRA $10.00

Registration is required! Login information will be sent at time of purchase and included in the confirmation email.

Session Description:

Navigating the Legal Landscape: We'll delve into crucial updates to federal and Ohio-specific employment laws relevant to 2025 and beyond, ensuring attendees are fully compliant. This will include a discussion of recent case law and regulatory changes.

Crafting Clear and Effective Policies: We'll explore strategies for writing policies that are both legally sound and employee-friendly. The session will address the balance between clear expectations and a supportive work environment.

Building a Culture of Compliance: We'll examine how to align handbook policies with organizational values and foster a culture of compliance and employee engagement. This includes discussions on best practices for communication and training.

Streamlining the Update Process: We'll provide practical tips and tools to simplify the handbook update process, avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring a smooth transition to an updated document. This will include a discussion of efficient workflow strategies.

Speaker Bio:She is the founder of Renee West HR Solutions, LLC. Her firm manages the recruitment, development, and well-being of your employees, ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering a positive workplace culture.

She brings 30 years of experience in supporting organizations with employee relations, policy development, strategic talent acquisition, employee retention, federal and state HR compliance, performance management, benefits, and compensation. Her strategic HR expertise spans various sectors, including manufacturing, non-profit, professional services, contingency staffing, and the food industry, in both union and non-union environments.

Renee is an active board member of the Ohio State Council – Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), serving as Workforce Readiness Director. Locally, she has held numerous leadership roles within Tuscora SHRM, most recently serving as chapter President. She also serves on the HR Committee for The United Way of Tuscarawas County. In addition, she provides board support to The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children in Canton, Ohio.

Renee is also deeply involved in her community and is passionate about supporting people. She and her family reside in Dover, Ohio.
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2025-12-02 | Holiday Breakfast Buffet Meeting

Join us for a Holiday Breakfast Buffet meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Barb Utrup will be presenting Ignite the New Year with an Employee Experience Revolution

Session Description:
In today’s evolving workplace, employee expectations are higher than ever—and HR is often meeting the challenge of shaping the culture, rather than just being a “policy keeper”. From onboarding to offboarding, HR is a strategic partner responsible for influencing every stage of the employee journey.

In this interactive session, we’ll explore how focusing on employee experience can influence the culture, connection, and outcomes of your organization. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to elevate the everyday work experience, making 2026 a year of thriving, not surviving. Because your future impact is bigger than your current fatigue.

Learning Objectives:

Understand Employee Experience and how it impacts employee engagement and retention.

Define the difference between employee experience vs. engagement vs. culture.

Share tools to foster a meaningful employee journey.

Speaker Bio:
Barb Utrup is the Director of Employee Experience at Columbus State Community College and owner of Barbara Utrup Consulting.
Barb’s vast knowledge and experience in public, private, and non-profit organizations spans from strategy and operations to leadership and team development. Through this work, and as a former Chief of Human Resources, she is an experienced and knowledgeable partner.

Throughout her career, Barb has effectively led employee development initiatives, committed to creating a workplace where all employees can thrive. Her expertise in executive coaching naturally positions her to work with individuals to refine their skills, using active listening to uncover barriers to success, and asking insightful questions to empower individuals to meet their personal and professional goals.

Barb’s strengths include outstanding communication skills and the ability to build relationships. With a professional, yet relatable communication style and ability to connect with individuals at all levels, she is dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential.

Cost:

Members: $25

Non Members: $40

Retirees / In Transition: $15

Student Members - Full Time Students Should contact Rudolph Herter (Rudolph.herter@sccaa.org) for a special offer.

At this meeting, we will be accepting donations for the Domestic Violence Project, Inc. Here are some donation ideas:

• Cleaning products such as disinfectant sprays, surface cleaners, floor cleaners, etc.
• Dish soap
• Sponges
• Cat litter
• Non-perishable foods such as pasta, soups, ramen, snacks, vegetable oil, sugar, etc.
• Baby wipes
• Toilet paper

Please feel free to bring a door prize giveaway to the meeting!
Thank you to our sponsor, Paylocity!