SHRM of Greater Kansas City upcoming events

Hot Topics in Employment Law Webinar: Difficult Decisions, Sound Practices: Navigating Reductions in Force and Terminations (10/21/2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Presented by Liz Gross of Polsinelli PC, this presentation provides HR professionals with a practical framework for planning reductions in force and managing individual employee terminations. Topics will include key federal and state employment law considerations, employee selection and documentation, discrimination and retaliation risks, workforce communications, notice and final pay requirements, and severance agreements.

Attendees will leave with practical guidance and best practices to help their organizations approach reductions in force and individual terminations thoughtfully, consistently, and with greater confidence.

Sponsored and presented by Polsinelli PC, these bi-monthly webinars provide timely insights to help employers and HR professionals stay ahead of evolving workplace regulations and compliance requirements.

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

*Zoom link will be provided in confirmation email.

SHRM-KC Speed Networking for Students & Emerging HR Professionals (10/27/2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join SHRM-KC for an evening of speed networking designed to help students and emerging professionals build meaningful connections with experienced HR professionals in the Kansas City community.

Through a series of short, structured conversations, participants will have the opportunity to expand their professional network, gain valuable career insights, and practice making connections in a welcoming environment.

Whether you're looking to grow your network, learn more about careers in HR, or connect with professionals in the field, this is a great opportunity to meet members of the Kansas City HR community.

Registration is free!

SHRM-KC Annual Conference (11/05/2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Hot Topics in Employment Law Webinar (12/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

*Zoom link will be provided in confirmation email.

SHRM-KC Book Club - Members Only (01/19/2027)

Wed, 20 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Kick off 2027 with SHRM-KC's first book club of the year! Join us for an engaging discussion of Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown, a book that explores how understanding our emotions can strengthen communication, deepen connections, and improve relationships.

Through her exploration of 87 emotions and experiences, Brown offers valuable insights into empathy, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership. We'll discuss how these lessons apply to HR professionals, from navigating difficult conversations and supporting employees to building stronger workplace cultures.

Haven't finished the book? No problem! Whether you've read every page, just a few chapters, or haven't had a chance to start, you're welcome to join us. Come enjoy meaningful conversation, share perspectives, and connect with fellow HR professionals.

️ RSVP is required — secure your spot today.

Not a member? Join today!

Monthly Membership Luncheon: The Noble Journey (02/09/2027)

Tue, 09 Feb 2027 17:15:00 GMT

70% of strategic initiatives fail at execution...not strategy. The Noble Journey is Jeremy's signature keynote on closing that gap. The talk is built on Noble Consulting's core equation; People + Process + Performance = Production - and walks leaders through what each pillar actually requires. Attendees leave with a practical Three-Beat Framework (Gold Foundation - Dirt Named - Next Dig Mapped) they can use in their next leadership meeting.

Jeremy Gray is the founder and Principal Consultant of Noble Consulting LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned management consulting firm, and the creator of The Noble Journey - a proprietary leadership devleopment methodology build around three pillars: Pepole, Process, and Performance.

Jeremy brings a rare blend of credentials and lived experience to the stage. He holds a Master's in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, served as a U.S. Army Master Instructor, and is Maxwell Leadership Certified (Executive + Mentorship), a Maxwell Certified DISC Trainer & Coach, and a member of the Maxwell President's Advisory Council. His recent client work spans Fortune 500 and mid-market organizations including Thales, Church & Dwight, Milbank Manufacturing, Custom Truck Manufacturing, and the Kansas City VA Hospital — across industries from manufacturing and healthcare to higher education, nonprofit, and government.

Agenda:

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

This session has been submitted for 1.0 hour of SHRM recertification credit. This program has also been submitted for 1.0 hours of general credit toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

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.

A special thank you to this month's generous sponsor:

Monthly Membership Luncheon: Lead Yourself First (03/09/2027)

Tue, 09 Mar 2027 17:15:00 GMT

Whole-Person Leadership. In Every Room. Leadership doesn't turn on at work and off at home. Lead Yourself First™ challenges the idea that leadership is situational and instead reframes it as a whole-person practice. Through real-life stories and grounded insight, this keynote shows how self-leadership under pressure is the foundation for better communication, stronger relationships, and more consistent decision-making-at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

This session helps leaders stop giving their power away to circumstances and start leading with clarity, intention, and alignment in every room they enter.

Kori Bloom is a high-energy keynote speaker, author, and leadership coach who shares real-life experiences and lessons that resonate across every room. With more than two decades of experience across business, education, and leadership development, Kori guides leaders to lead with clarity, alignment, and intention. Her story-driven approach bridges personal leadership and professional performance, strengthening self-leadership, improving communication under pressure, and helping build cultures rooted in trust and accountability.

Agenda:

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

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.