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  • New Member Orientation

    • 10/28/2025
    • 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Virtually via Zoom
    Register

    Join the Membership Committee as they walk through the benefits of being a SHRM-KC member, and help you get connected! Whether you are new to SHRM-KC, or a long-term member who is looking to volunteer or be more engaged, this session is for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about maximizing your membership and building meaningful connections within our SHRM-KC community. We hope to see you there!

    Link will be provided in the confirmation email*


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  • Hot Topics in Employment Law Webinar

    • 10/29/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual by Zoom*
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    Stay informed on the latest in employment law with our bi-monthly webinar series. Held six times per year, each session explores hot and emerging topics in labor and employment law, providing valuable insights for HR professionals and employers.

    Sponsored and presented by Polsinelli, PC, this series is your trusted resource for staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of workplace regulations and compliance.

    This webinar is FREE for SHRM-KC members, $50 for non-members/guests. 

    *Zoom link will be provided in confirmation email. 

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  • SHRM-KC Annual Conference

    • 11/06/2025
    • 7:30 AM - 5:45 PM
    • Grand Street Café, 4740 Grand Ave Kansas City, MO 64112
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    Join us for the SHRM-KC Annual Conference being held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Grand Street Café on the Plaza. This year's conference will feature five sessions covering all things HR! Packed with networking opportunities and a robust business partner expo, this conference is sure to help you stay on top of the present and future world of work. All sessions will be pre-approved for SHRM and HRCI. Register early to reserve your spot!

    Agenda:

    • 7:00 - 7:30 am - Expo Hall Set-Up
    • 7:30 - 8:00 am - Registration & Light Breakfast sponsored by HUB International Kansas & Missouri
    • 7:50 - 8:00 am - Opening Comments
    • 8:00 - 9:00 am - Opening Keynote - Closing the Trust Gap - Cory Scheer, TrustCentric Consulting
    • 9:00 - 9:30 am - Expo Break with Snack 
    • 9:30 - 10:30 am - Session II - Beyond the Statement: Living DEI in a Changing Climate - Karen Glickstein, Freeman Martin McKee LLC
    • 10:30 - 10:45 am - Expo Break
    • 10:45 - 11:45 am - Session III - AI in the Workplace: Protecting People, Preventing Fraud, and Powering Progress - Magen Gicinto, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
    • 11:45 am - 12:45 pm - Networking Lunch sponsored by Lockton Companies
    • 12:45 - 1:45 pm - Session IV - The Talent Puzzle: Aligning People with Possibility" - Panel Presentation, LHH
    • 1:45 - 2:15 pm - Expo Break with Snack 
    • 2:15 - 3:15 pm - Session VI- Plot Twists & Policy Turns: The Legal Drama of 2025 - Timothy Davis, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP
    • 3:15 - 4:30 pm - Networking Reception & Exhibitor Prize announcements

    This conference will be submitted for 5.0 hours of SHRM professional development credit, and 5.0 hours of recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

    Special Thank you to our sponsors! 

    Breakfast Sponsor

    Lunch Sponsor


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  • Hot Topics in Employment Law Webinar

    • 12/10/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual by Zoom
    Register

    Stay informed on the latest in employment law with our bi-monthly webinar series. Held six times per year, each session explores hot and emerging topics in labor and employment law, providing valuable insights for HR professionals and employers.

    Sponsored and presented by Polsinelli, PC, this series is your trusted resource for staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of workplace regulations and compliance.

    This webinar is FREE for SHRM-KC members, $50 for non-members/guests. 

    *Zoom link will be provided in confirmation email. 

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  • SHRM-KC Membership Program: Cultural Intelligence - Building Trust Across Differences

    • 01/13/2026
    • 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Grand Street Café, 4740 Grand Ave., Kansas City, MO 64112
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    What happens when the world comes to your doorstep? For Kansas City, the 2026 World Cup is more than a sport event, it’ s an opportunity to showcase our city ’ s heart, talent, and hospitality. It’ s an opportunity to put KC on the global map in the best possible way! In this engaging session, Beth draws from her global leadership experience to demonstrate how Cultural Intelligence (CQ) enables HR professionals to foster trust across differences. Attendees will walk away inspired and equipped with tools to help their organizations not just welcome the world, but build stronger, more inclusive workplaces in the process. 

    About the Speaker:

     Beth Lenherr, PCC, is an executive coach, speaker, and facilitator with over 20 years of HR and leadership experience. A former Director of Talent Management at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, she helps high performing leaders and teams build trust, strengthen team dynamics, increase EQ & CQ (Cultural Intelligence), and achieve sustainable success. Known for her warm, grounded presence and ability to challenge with clarity and compassion, Beth empowers leaders to grow with confidence and connection.

    Agenda:

    • 11:15 - 11:30 am - Registration & Networking
    • 11:30 am - Noon - Buffet Lunch
    • Noon - 1:00 pm - Program

    This session will be submitted for 1.0 hour of SHRM and HRCI recertification credit.


    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within five business days of the event will be refunded. Late cancellations will not be refunded after food/beverage guarantees have been placed.

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  • SHRM-KC Membership Program: Handbook Overhaul: Keeping Your Policies Out of the Courtroom and in the 21st Century

    • 02/10/2026
    • 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Grand Street Café, 4740 Grand Ave., Kansas City, MO 64112
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    Your employee handbook shouldn’t be a relic from 2015! In this fast-paced and engaging session, we’ll review the latest employment law updates that impact your policies — from remote work and AI to DEI, leave, and social media conduct. Learn what’s required, what’s recommended, and what’s downright risky to include. You’ll walk away with a checklist to modernize your handbook and protect your organization from compliance headaches (and eye-rolls from employees).

    About the Speaker:

    Courtney Steelman, Senior Associate Attorney at Husch Blackwell divides her practice between employment law and government affairs. In the labor and employment arena, she works most often with allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, as well as wage and hour law. In addition to traditional wage and hour cases and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), she has also assisted with California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) litigation. Courtney has experience defending clients both in court and through arbitration and mediation, and she regularly provides proactive advice and counsel designed to help employers avoid or mitigate the risk of future litigation.

    The public policy portion of Courtney’s practice includes advice and representation of municipalities and local government, public officials, and candidates in matters of governmental affairs, campaign finance, and election law, as well as assistance for business clients in solving governmental issues. Earlier in her career, Courtney served as a staff member in the Missouri Senate, worked as an Assistant Attorney General in the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, and she externed with Chief Justice Mary Rhodes Russell of the Supreme Court of Missouri and Judge Karen King Mitchell of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District. Her previous experience left her well-connected in Missouri state politics, and she understands the system from the inside.

    Courtney loves advocating for clients within the government system—and using that system to effect change. Her behind-the-scenes knowledge makes her a particularly effective representative who can get matters resolved quickly and efficiently.

    Agenda:

    • 11:15 - 11:30 am - Registration & Networking
    • 11:30 am - Noon - Buffet Lunch
    • Noon - 1:00 pm - Program

    This session will be submitted for 1.0 hour of SHRM and HRCI recertification credit.


    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within five business days of the event will be refunded. Late cancellations will not be refunded after food/beverage guarantees have been placed.

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  • SHRM-KC Membership Program: Curious Communication: Embracing Conflict with a New Mindset

    • 03/10/2026
    • 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Grand Street Café, 4740 Grand Ave., Kansas City, MO 64112
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    What if conflict didn’t have to feel so uncomfortable? In this empowering and practical keynote, Haley Grayless, MSOD, founder of Växa Collective, invites leaders to reframe conflict as a powerful tool for connection, clarity, and change. Through the lens of Curious Communication, attendees will learn how to lean into tough conversations with confidence, emotional intelligence, and curiosity; transforming moments of tension into opportunities for trust and team growth.

    Whether you're leading a team, collaborating with peers, or navigating challenging personalities of external relationships, this keynote will give you the tools to communicate boldly without burning bridges.

    About the Speaker:

     Haley Grayless, MSOD is a sought-after keynote speaker who inspires leaders to grow with courage and create team cultures where people actually want to work. Known for her dynamic and relatable style, Haley brings high energy, enthusiasm, and real-world insights to every stage. Her keynotes are grounded in her 15+ years of experience in leadership development, organizational culture, and emotional intelligence. With a master’s in Organizational Leadership and a track record of helping companies boost engagement and performance, Haley delivers memorable, actionable messages that ignite change and elevate leadership. Whether addressing company leaders, ambitious women, or aspirational young people, she equips audiences with the tools to lead boldly and build better workplaces.

    Agenda:

    • 11:15 - 11:30 am - Registration & Networking
    • 11:30 am - Noon - Buffet Lunch
    • Noon - 1:00 pm - Program

    This session will be submitted for 1.0 hour of SHRM and HRCI recertification credit.


    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within five business days of the event will be refunded. Late cancellations will not be refunded after food/beverage guarantees have been placed.

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