Events

2024-05-21-Leveraging AI in Human Resources for Strategic Advantage

May 2024 Chapter Meeting - IN PERSON

Join us on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 11:15 am to 1pm for "Leveraging AI in Human Resources for Strategic Advantage," presented by Rob Blanchard.

Courtyard by Marriott
11:15am - Registration Opens
11:30am - Plated Lunch starts serving*
11:45am - Program begins

Thank you to our sponsor:

*Contact Terri Fullmer @tfullmer@solharrisday.com the Friday before the event to request a vegetarian lunch.

NOTE: Registration closes the Friday before the meeting at 3pm.

SCHRA Members $20.00

Non-members of SCHRA $30.00

Student Members Full Time Students Should contact CHAD BRADY (chad.brady@coastalpet.com) for a special offer.

Retirees (Honorary) and In-Transition members $20.00

Session Description:
Join us as Rob discusses AI

Introduction to AI

Current State of AI in HR

Ethical Considerations and Challenges

Ethical Considerations and Challenges

Case Studies: AI Transforming HR

Future of AI in HR

Speaker Bio:
Rob Blanchard is a Founder and Managing Member of Pelican3 Consulting LLC, a technology consulting company focused on governance, risk and long-term strategy.

Prior to Pelican3, Rob was a Managing Director at Crowe LLP, where he spent over 20 years helping clients manage technology risk. He collaborated with clients in the areas of Information Technology General Controls (ITGC), Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Corporate Governance, SOX, SOC 1 & 2, MAR, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in addition to providing other IT consultative solutions.

Rob graduated from Bowling Green State University, with a degree in Management Information Systems and Information Systems Audit and Control. He earned his Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) designations from ISACA.

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

2024-06-11-PAY EQUITY - ALL THINGS BEING EQUAL!

June 2024 Chapter Meeting - IN PERSON

Join us on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 7:15 am to 9 am for "Pay Equity - All Things Being Equal!," moderated by Val Nash.

Courtyard by Marriott
7:15am - Registration Opens
7:20am - Buffet Breakfast starts serving*
7:45am - Program begins

NOTE: Registration closes the Friday before the meeting at 3pm.

SCHRA Members $20.00

Non-members of SCHRA $30.00

Student Members Full Time Students Should contact CHAD BRADY (chad.brady@coastalpet.com) for a special offer.

Retirees (Honorary) and In-Transition members $20.00

Join us as Val moderates Pay Equity - All Things Being Equal. Our panelist include:

Kimberly Bricker, Owner, My HR Team

Craig Brown, VP, Workforce & Economic Development, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Devray Kirkland, VP, D&I and Chief Diversity Officer at Cardinal Health

Thomas West, President & CEO, Greater Stark County Urban League

Session Description:
Ensuring pay equity is crucial for various reasons. It promotes fairness and equal treatment in the workplace by guaranteeing that employees receive equal pay irrespective of personal attributes such as gender or race, thereby disrupting systemic discrimination patterns.

Why Pay Equity?

It is simply the Right Thing to Do

It increases productivity and performance

It boosts employee morale

It is simply the Right Thing to Do

It improves organization reputation and brand image

It prevents legal and financial risks

What is the Economic Impact of Pay Equity?

Equal Pay will reduce poverty, therefore, Equal Pay will grow each state's economy when working allows you to afford more than essential purchases

Speaker Bios: TBD

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

2024-07-18-Building Your Personal Brand - like a boss

July 2024 JOINT Chapter Meeting - IN PERSON

Join us on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 3:15 am to 5pm for "Building Your Personal Brand - like a boss," presented by John Bernatovicz.

Kent State Stark Conference Center
6000 Frank Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720

Agenda

Registration: Begins at 3:15 – 3:45

Networking Mix / Mingle / Munch: 3:15 – 4:30

Welcome from sponsoring SHRM Chapter representative 4:30 – 4:45

Sponsorship Dais Time: 4:45 – 5:00

SHRM Speaker: 5:00 – 5:15

Main Speaker: 5:15 – 6:30

Thank you to our Joint Chapter Sponsors:

Agenda

Registration: Begins at 3:15 – 3:45

Networking Mix / Mingle / Munch: 3:15 – 4:30

Welcome from sponsoring SHRM Chapter representative 4:30 – 4:45

Sponsorship Dais Time: 4:45 – 5:00

SHRM Speaker: 5:00 – 5:15

Main Speaker: 5:15 – 6:30

Cost:

SCHRA Chapters Members - $30.00

Guest Members - $40.00 (Joint chapter members should use the promo code provided by the chapter to obtain the $30 rate)

Students. Retirees, and In-Transition members $20.00

Session Description:
Join us to be a part of a very personal story that delves into the transformative journey of creating HR Like a Boss and the immense impact it has had on the author's life, his business, and the HR community. Attendees will discover practical strategies and inspiring anecdotes illustrating how individuals can develop their personal brand with confidence and authority. Through real-life examples, the presentation will highlight the profound impact HR Like a Boss has had on individuals' lives and the wider community, demonstrating the power of strategic personal branding in fostering professional success and community engagement. Join us to learn how to craft your own narrative and leave a lasting impression, just like a boss.

Speaker Bio:
John Bernatovicz, hailing originally from Doylestown, Ohio, comes from a family with diverse achievements. His father was the CEO of a regional hospital, while his mother earned acclaim as a watercolor artist. John is the youngest among his three siblings. He's been happily married for 26 years to his wife, whom he first met on the school bus back in 8th grade. Together, they have two children, Will, aged 16, and Mallory, aged 14, after whom John named his company, Willory. Will is an entrepreneur running his own lawn service while also actively participating in soccer and tennis. Mallory, on the other hand, is deeply involved in art, animal activism, and tennis.
When John is not spending time with his family, you will find him most likely working on his golf game. Early on in his life, John reached impressive results on the golf course, having been an All-Ohio golfer and an Academic All-American during his time at Kent State University. He boasts two holes in one and an albatross to his name, along with a remarkable feat of shooting 60 for 18 consecutive holes. Notably, John even bested the greatest golfer of all time, Tiger Woods, in a golf tournament.
Professionally, John embarked on his career in the HR tech space by working for ADP and has since founded six companies. He is currently the president of Willory, a boutique professional services firm providing HR & payroll staffing along with HR technology consulting support. John is also an accomplished author, with his book "HR Like a Boss" becoming SHRM Books' first-ever #1 New Release on Amazon in the Human Resources category. Additionally, John is a sought-after keynote speaker and has appeared at over three hundred local, regional, and international events including SHRM Talent and SHRM Annual Conference.