SHRM of Greater Kansas City upcoming events

Hot Topics in Employment Law Webinar (08/19/2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.

Making Sense of the Employment Law Landscape (09/08/2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMT

Every year presents HR teams with new challenges and opportunities, driven by changes in the law and evolving workplace trends—and 2026 is no exception. This session will unpack the latest federal and state trends affecting employers across the greater Kansas City region, including new mandates, guidelines, and laws that are impacting everything from hiring and pay practices to workplace policies and daily HR operations. We’ll also explore emerging issues that are gaining national attention, from shifting enforcement priorities to evolving expectations around the use of technology in the workplace. As the landscape continues to change, this session will provide HR professionals with a forward‑looking perspective on the developments most likely to shape the months ahead.

Presented by Berkowitz Oliver, LLP. Berkowitz Oliver is a litigation boutique founded in 1997, comprising of approximately 30 experienced litigators, many with backgrounds in large law firms and judicial clerkships. Based in Kansas City, the firm represents clients across the Midwest and throughout the United States. As accomplished trial lawyers, the firm helps clients minimize litigation risks through counseling in areas such as workplace policies, employee discipline and discharge, reductions-in-force, severance agreements, noncompete agreements, and compliance with federal laws, including FMLA, Title VII, FLSA, and the ADA, as well as state and local employment laws. Berkowitz Oliver’s reputation for excellence in and out of the courtroom makes the firm a trusted partner in navigating today’s legal challenges.

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.

Hot Topics in Employment Law Webinar (10/21/2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

*Zoom link will be provided in confirmation email.

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.

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

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.