2023-2024 Schedule
ROUNDTABLE GROUPS MEET FROM 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Human Resources Roundtable
Participants include professionals with a broad base of responsibility in various areas of human resources.
Topics may include: current trends for HR, FLSA, performance reviews, time off benefits, handbooks, internships, recruiting, workers compensation, health insurance, boosting morale, hiring minors, retention, payroll issues, immigration, background checks, record keeping, key performance indicators, coaching and performance management and more.
First Thursday in September, October, November,
December, January, February, March, and May
Schedule: 9/7, 10/5, 11/2, 12/7, 1/11, 2/1, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2
Training Roundtable
Participants include managers and coordinators responsible for any aspect of coordinating company training.
Topics may include: current trends in delivery and content, onboarding, training matrix’s, orientation, safety, coaching, measuring effectiveness, leadership training & development and Online resources.
First Friday in October, December, February, and April
Schedule: 10/6, 12/1, 2/2, 4/5
Safety Roundtable
Participants include safety directors/managers and committee members whose responsibilities require them to keep abreast of compliance regulations and risk management.
Topics may include: current trends in safety, Q&A with MIOSHA CET, PPE analysis and training, fire safety, fall rescue, visitor/contractor/temporaries training, ergonomics, emergency response and metrics, audits, safety teams and safety culture.
Second Thursday in October, November, December, January,
February, March, and May
Schedule: 10/12, 11/9, 12/14, 1/18, 2/8, 3/13, 4/11, 5/16
HR Generalist Roundtable
Participants include new and/or support HR professionals.
Topics may include: compliance issues, continuing education and resources, HRIS systems and records management, recruiting/interviewing, retention, FLSA overtime rules, orientation, training coordination, benefits administration and workers compensation.
Second Friday in October, December, February, and
April (starts 10/13)
Schedule: 10/13, 12/8, 2/9, 4/12
DEI Roundtable
Participants include those who have the responsibility of monitoring the diversity within their organization and responsible for implementing policy and practices that will evolve the culture to one of respect, connection and inclusion.
Topics may include: benchmarking and continuous measurement of DEI; Inclusion for retention, onboarding; auditing the workplace for prioritization; review of policies and practices that help or hinder an inclusive environment; best programs and events.
First Friday in November, January, March, and May
Schedule: 11/3, 1/12, 3/1, 5/3
Benefits Roundtable
Participants include directors/managers and administrators who have employee benefit responsibilities.
Topics may include: Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance, selling benefits, 401K, FMLA, attendance policies, part-time benefits, Health Insurance Survey and employee communication, benefits and strategic plan.
Second Friday in November, January, March, and May
Schedule: 11/10, 1/19, 3/8, 5/17