Events

2025-10-21 | Why DEIB Still Matters with Chris Ady

October 2025 Chapter Meeting - IN PERSON

Join us on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm for: Why DEIB Still Matters presented by Chris Ady.
Courtyard by Marriott / 4375 Metro Circle NW / North Canton, OH 44720

11:15am - Registration Opens
11:30am - Lunch starts serving*
11:45am - Program begins

Cost

SCHRA Members $25.00

Non-members of SCHRA $40.00

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

Retirees (Honorary) and In-Transition members $15.00

SPECIAL MEAL REQUESTS: Please e-mail Terri Fullmer at tfullmer@solharrisday.com no later than October 16, 2025.
NOTE: Registration closes the Friday before the meeting at 5 pm.

Session Description: DEIB is a very hot button issue. In today's climate, it's easy for companies to just abandon it. But is that the best move? This presentation will discuss the data behind DEIB, the business benefits of it, why it's still important, and ways to implement it properly.


Speaker Bio: Chris Ady has 15 years of experience working with the Stark County community in various capacities. He started out working with juvenile males in addiction rehab and recovery. He then moved into the field of assisting adults with physical and developmental disabilities in finding and maintaining employment in the community. He has spent the last 7 years in Training and Development and is currently the Training and Development Supervisor with Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio. He currently sits on Stark County Human Resource Association's DEI Committee and is passionate about ensuring people from all backgrounds are given opportunities to succeed, be included, and belong in the workplace.

This meeting is pending for recertification credits from HRCI and SHRM.

Thank you to our sponsor!

2025-10-23 | Boos & Brews @ The Brew Kettle

October 2025 | HR After Hours - Boos & Brews

Join Stark County SHRM for a night of spooky sips & ghostly fun! Drink tickets will be provided.

Meet us Thursday, October 23 from 6pm - 8pm at The Brew Kettle & Topgolf in Canton, OH.

This is a FREE EVENT but REGISTRATION is required.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Other HR Events: KWGD 2025 Employment Law Update

Other HR Events
KWGD 2025 Employment Law Update

Description:
This seminar is essential for human resource professionals, manager, and business owners involved with labor and employment issues. Participants come from a wide variety of industries.

• Date: October 28 2025 | 12:30pm - 4:30pm
• Happy Hour + Q&A: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Send an email to register today!

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


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

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.


Thank you to our sponsor, Paylocity!