Events

2026 -September 1 - Coffee & Chat

Coffee & Chat: "Psychological Safety: More Than Just Being Nice," with Valarie A Nash, SHRM-SCP, CLP

You'll discuss:
- What psychological safety really means
- Leadership behaviors that build (or weaken) trust
- How to encourage honest communication
- The balance between trust, accountability, and candor
- Practical strategies you can use right away

Grab your coffee and join us!

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.

2026-09-15: Annual Legislative Meeting

September 2026 Chapter Meeting - IN PERSON

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 11:15 am to 1 pm for our Annual Legislative Meeting presented by Kallen Boyer, Esq., with Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

Courtyard by Marriott

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

SCHRA Members $25.00

Non-members of SCHRA $40.00

Student Members Full Time Students Should contact Jami Swain (jswain@walsh.edu) for a special offer.

Retirees (Honorary) and In-Transition members $15.00

SPECIAL MEAL REQUESTS: Please e-mail Freda Martin at fmartin@omjwork.com no later than September 11th. NOTE: Registration closes the Friday before the meeting at 5 pm.

Session Description: Join us as we hear from our Legislative Director, Kallen Boyer, Esq. as she breaks down the federal and statewide legal developments HR professionals need to be watching and share insight into the issues that could be impacted by this year's midterm elections.

Speaker Bio: Kallen joined the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty, L.P.A. (KWGD) in 2022 as an Associate Attorney and is a member of the firm’s Business/Corporate and Litigation Sections. As a Stark County native, Kallen is also the Legislative Director of the Stark County SHRM Chapter.

Practice Areas:
• Business Law
• Corporate/LLC Law
• Litigation


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

We are pleased to recognize Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Doughtery Co., L.P.A., our 2026 Platinum Sponsor, for sponsoring this luncheon and supporting Stark County SHRM throughout the year.

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Other HR Events | 2026 Employment Law Update

Other HR Events | 2026 Employment Law Update

This seminar is essential for Human Resource professionals, managers and business owners involved with labor and employment issues. Participants come from a wide variety of industries. The program is pending accreditation/PDCs for HR professionals.

The cost of the seminar is $65/person. Reservations and payment are required by October 8th, 2026. Any questions please contact Jennie Badalamenti at jbadalamenti@kwgd.com

Once you register through the form below, you will be taken to a payment screen.

Please type “seminar” in client, matter and invoice numbers boxes.
Should you choose to pay online, please note there is a 2.95% processing fee on all credit card payments.
Echecks do not have processing fees.
If you choose to send a check, make payable to KWGD, attn. JLB, and mail to 4775 Munson St. NW, Canton, OH 44718

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Other HR Events | THRAC 2026

Other HR Events | THRAC 2026

Mark your calendars for THRAC 2026 and get ready for your backstage pass to HR excellence! Join HR professionals from across the region for a day of learning, networking, and professional development.

Pre-Conference: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Conference: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Both events will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn, Levis Commons

Whether you're looking to stay ahead of workplace trends, gain practical insights, or connect with fellow HR professionals, THRAC 2026 is an event you won't want to miss.

Stay tuned for speaker announcements, session details, and registration information! ________________________________________