HR Unboxed 2026 - VIRTUAL
6.00 Credits
Member Price $0
Non-Member Price $100
Overview
This conference is offered in collaboration with HREP and HREN.
In a world where the role of HR professionals and business leaders is more complex and more critical than ever before, HR Unboxed 2026: The Heart of HR invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your “why.”
Professionals today are navigating unprecedented change, rapid technological advances, evolving workplaces, and a volatile social and political climate. Many are facing burnout or questioning what's next. This year's virtual conference brings the focus back to what matters most: the humanity at the core of the HR profession.
Join us for a highly interactive experience featuring live chats, expert-led sessions, and practical insights from top HR practitioners. Earn up to 6 CPE Hours or 5 HRCI and/or SHRM recertification credits as you engage with industry leaders and gain the latest strategies to navigate today’s evolving workforce.
The agenda will include the following session:
- Vicki Flier-Hudson, Stellar Virtual Teams: Lessons from Space for Effective Work on Earth
- Amy Gomez & Jessica Viera, HR's Eras Tour: Building Culture, Engagement, and Loyalty That Lasts
- Dawn Y. Graber, Retain HER: Why Women Are Leaving the Workplace and How to Build the Culture That Keeps High-Impact Women
- Gretchen Figge, Using Core Values to Change the Workplace
- Tommy Stephens, AI: Building A Practical Framework
- Summer Jelinek, Wired Differently - A Neurodivergent Intro
- Kevin Kruse, The New Emotional Intelligence: Heart-Centered Strategies for Building Resilience and Relationships
- Natalie Ivey, How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A "Crash Course" for HR Professionals
- Kyle Minick, Benefits As Compensation
- HREN/HRCP, The Heart of Career Growth: Investing in Yourself
- ZOHO, Optimising Payroll for an Ever-Evolving Workspace
- Hire Impact, Building Your Team and Reducing Workload Through Outsourcing
- Alliance Wealth Advisors, The Changing Landscape of Social Security: What it Means for Employers
- Corporate Traditions, From Gift Cards to Grocery Vouchers: Rethinking Employee Gifting
- Brad Brown, From Overwhelmed to Focused: A Strategic HR Roadmap for 2026 and Beyond
- Courtney Ramsey, Quit Hitting Snooze™ on Tough Conversations: The Power of Intent
- Anthony Howard, From Treading Water to Moving Forward: A Strategic Approach to HR Career Development
- Jessica Vieira & Terri Varnell, Digital Credentials and the Rise of Skill-Based Hiring
- Scott Tillema, Leading with Influence: Communicating Powerfully and Navigating Difficult Conversations
Highlights
- Compensation
- Neurodiversity
- Workplace Safety
- Supporting Employees through Grief and Trauma
- Wellness and Mental Health
- Leadership
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
HR Professionals and people in roles that involve managing people and businesses.
Objectives
- Participants will learn practical approaches to building resilient and compassionate workplaces by addressing mental health challenges, supporting employees through grief and trauma, and implementing sustainable wellness practices to prevent burnout.
- Attendees will gain insights into the evolving role of AI in human resources and management of their businesses, learning how to responsibly integrate technology to enhance employee engagement and streamline HR processes while maintaining a human touch.
- HR professionals will explore strategies to support neurodiverse employees, address substance misuse and mental health challenges, and maintain workplace safety, fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and well-being.
Through sessions on business etiquette, mindfulness, and radical leadership, participants will develop essential skills to thrive in the future of work, positioning themselves as empowered and impactful HR leaders in 2025 and beyond.
Preparation
Fundamental understanding of computer operations
Notice
Non-Member Price $100
Member Price $0