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• Navigating the Legal Heatwave in HR

  • When
    July 08, 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Mane on Main - 201 E Main St #1500 Lexington, KY 40507
  • Registered
    32 registrants

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  Speakers: Cindy Effinger & Leslie Jarvis

  
  

  Cindy is an Employment & Business Litigation Attorney with McBrayer. She works closely with company executives, in-house counsel, and human resources professionals to advise and defend companies in a wide range of employment and business-related disputes.

  
  

  Leslie is a seasoned HR executive with over 20 years of experience in the field and is a Past President of BGSHRM. 

  
  

  Description: Join Bluegrass SHRM for a timely and practical fireside chat with employment law expert Cindy Effinger of McBrayer and seasoned HR executive Leslie Jarvis, SHRM-SCP. As the new administration rolls out a surge of Executive Orders affecting workplace policies - and Kentucky legalizes medical marijuana - HR professionals are left navigating a legal maze full of contradictions and compliance challenges. This session will help you make sense of it all. Cindy and Leslie will break down the latest legal developments, clarify conflicting guidance, and offer real-world insights on how HR professionals can adapt quickly and confidently. Whether you're in a large organization or a small business, you'll walk away with practical strategies and actionable tips you can use in your workplace right away.

  
  

  *Approved for one (1.0) PDCs with SHRM and HRCI.

  Schedule of Events:
  

  11:15 am - 11:45 am: Registration, Networking, & Lunch
  11:45 am - 12:00 pm: Business Meeting Update
  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Presentation
  
  Registration Deadline: Due to venue catering requirements, registration for in-person attendance closes 7 days prior to the event date. Virtual participation registration closes the day before the event.

  Location: Mane on Main, 201 E Main St #1500, Lexington, KY 40507 (Validated parking is reserved in the Chase Tower Parking Garage) Mane on Main Parking Map. Details for virtual attendance will be sent to all attendees prior to the meeting, up to 24 hours in advance. 

  This month's meeting is sponsored by:

  If you wish to sponsor future events, please contact Caroline at publicrelations@bgshrm.org for a 2025 Sponsorship Packet.
  

  Premier Sponsor:

  Transfer and Refund Policy
  

  BGSHRM strives to provide quality events that are educational in content and rich in networking opportunities. We place emphasis on the humans in Human Resources and value the shared experience of our peers and comrades who are working to create safe and productive environments for their employees. We have designed chapter meeting fees to be as low as possible. 

  Because of rising costs in our community, your regular member registration fee covers the program related expenses and is not a fundraiser for the chapter.  As such, all payments for registration to BGSHRM events are non-refundable. View full Transfer and Refund Policy. 

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• HR Leadership: Beyond the Work

  • When
    August 12, 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Mane on Main - 201 E Main St #1500 Lexington, KY 40507
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Speaker: Brian Houp, Executive Leadership Coach

  
  Brian coaches experienced leaders to thrive at the executive level in the biggest position of their lives. With responsibilities expanding, Brian helps leaders see which aspects of their approach to embrace, which to abandon and where to prioritize development efforts. As leaders gain a deeper appreciation for the consequences of their actions, they embrace new behaviors that improve results, reduce stress, increase personal confidence and provide a better quality of life at work and home.
  
  Before coaching, Brian led several teams through multiple mergers and acquisitions in the fast-paced television advertising industry. Despite the constant change, Brian’s teams thrived. Most were recognized in the top 5% of their peers across the globe. Like many of his clients today, Brian was labeled an " obsessive overachiever." So much so that he was embarrassingly voted the " Office Workaholic" at a very challenging time in his personal life following his wife’s second battle with cancer and many other big family challenges. These experiences have played a major role in shaping Brian’s unique combination of empathy and perspective that allow him to connect deeply with his clients today.
  
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  Description: In today’s fast-paced world, HR Leaders are often at the center of the action and the forefront of shaping the workplace experiences for all. Being successful in HR today requires a great commitment to knowledge and expertise in several unique areas. But what separates the truly great HR leaders from the rest? It’s an understanding that true impact & influence is based on more than HR knowledge and expertise. It reaches beyond successfully doing the work of the day. It’s about great leadership... the focus of this interactive learning session.

  Learning Objectives: 

  Learning Objective 1: Unique Hallmarks of Exceptional HR Leadership- This objective aims to guide participants in recognizing the distinct attributes and behaviors that top executives associate with the most effective HR leaders. Through this, attendees will learn to identify and integrate these key hallmarks into their own leadership approach, enhancing their effectiveness and influence in the HR field.
  
  Learning Objective 2: The Powerful Ripple Effect of Leadership- Attendees will gain insights into the profound impact their leadership behaviors have on themselves and others, including both positive and negative consequences, and learn strategies for self-leadership that foster a positive workplace environment.
  
  Learning Objective 3: The Development of Conscious Leadership Skills- This objective focuses on enabling participants to develop and practice Conscious Leadership principles that are proactive and intentional, equipping them with tools and techniques to positively influence other leaders and maximize their impact on both the organization and all team members.

  *Approved for one (1.0) PDCs with SHRM and HRCI.

  Schedule of Events:
  

  11:15 am - 11:45 am: Registration, Networking, & Lunch
  11:45 am - 12:00 pm: Business Meeting Update
  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Presentation
  
  Registration Deadline: Due to venue catering requirements, registration for in-person attendance closes 7 days prior to the event date. Virtual participation registration closes the day before the event.

  Location: Mane on Main, 201 E Main St #1500, Lexington, KY 40507 (Validated parking is reserved in the Chase Tower Parking Garage) Mane on Main Parking Map. Details for virtual attendance will be sent to all attendees prior to the meeting, up to 24 hours in advance. 

  This month's meeting is sponsored by:

  If you wish to sponsor this or future events, please contact Caroline at publicrelations@bgshrm.org for a 2025 Sponsorship Packet.

  Transfer and Refund Policy
  

  BGSHRM strives to provide quality events that are educational in content and rich in networking opportunities. We place emphasis on the humans in Human Resources and value the shared experience of our peers and comrades who are working to create safe and productive environments for their employees. We have designed chapter meeting fees to be as low as possible. 

  Because of rising costs in our community, your regular member registration fee covers the program related expenses and is not a fundraiser for the chapter.  As such, all payments for registration to BGSHRM events are non-refundable. View full Transfer and Refund Policy. 

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• Violence Prevention and Response: An HR Guide to Active Assailants

  • When
    November 11, 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Mane on Main - 201 E Main St #1500 Lexington, KY 40507
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Speaker: Dr. Nicholas Eckert, Safety Reloaded
  
  Dr. Nicholas Eckert is a respected authority with over fifteen years of expertise in industrial safety, risk management, and physical security. His career includes five years dedicated to military contracting and executive protection. Currently, as an instructor with the Department of Defense, Dr. Eckert has been extensively trained by leading agencies, including Homeland Security, the Secret Service, ATF, and the FBI. His reputation in personal protection and security is further solidified by his numerous national speaking engagements and contributions to professional publications. As a published author, Dr. Eckert shares his wealth of knowledge, empowering others to excel in the field.
  
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  Description: Workplace violence and active assailants have become increasingly serious concerns for businesses today. Recognizing early warning signs, identifying potential risk factors, and knowing how to respond effectively are crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees. This comprehensive program will explore over 20 years of FBI data, highlight key precursors to violent incidents, and provide practical strategies for responding to active assailant situations. Designed for HR professionals, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools to create a safer workplace environment.

  Learning Objectives: 

  - Understand the history and data associated with active assailants
  - Recognize warning signs and precursors of active assailants
  - Understand the internal response options

  *Approved for one (1.0) PDCs with SHRM and HRCI.

  Schedule of Events:
  

  11:15 am - 11:45 am: Registration, Networking, & Lunch
  11:45 am - 12:00 pm: Business Meeting Update
  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Presentation
  
  Registration Deadline: Due to venue catering requirements, registration for in-person attendance closes 7 days prior to the event date. Virtual participation registration closes the day before the event.

  Location: Mane on Main, 201 E Main St #1500, Lexington, KY 40507 (Validated parking is reserved in the Chase Tower Parking Garage) Mane on Main Parking Map. Details for virtual attendance will be sent to all attendees prior to the meeting, up to 24 hours in advance. 

  This month's meeting is sponsored by:

  If you wish to sponsor this or future events, please contact Caroline at publicrelations@bgshrm.org

  Transfer and Refund Policy

  BGSHRM strives to provide quality events that are educational in content and rich in networking opportunities. We place emphasis on the humans in Human Resources and value the shared experience of our peers and comrades who are working to create safe and productive environments for their employees. We have designed chapter meeting fees to be as low as possible. 

  Because of rising costs in our community, your regular member registration fee covers the program related expenses and is not a fundraiser for the chapter.  As such, all payments for registration to BGSHRM events are non-refundable. View full Transfer and Refund Policy. 

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• Problem Solving Is Tricky Business - Crack your toughest problems by unmasking your brain's hidden illusions

  • When
    December 09, 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Mane on Main - 201 E Main St #1500 Lexington, KY 40507
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Speaker: Steve Haffner
  
  Steve is a professional speaker and mind performance strategist. He had a 30 year career as a systems developer, business analyst and vice-president. In 2011 he launched his own business as a speaker and corporate magician. His programs combine his expertise in subconscious illusions with research from behavioral science and psychology to help audiences unmask their hidden shortcuts, impulses and biases to elevate their performance in problem solving and decision making.
  

  Connect on LinkedIn and YouTube.

  Description: 

  Problem Solving Is Tricky Business - Crack your toughest problems by unmasking your brain's hidden illusions.

  Effective problem solving is an essential ingredient for success. Unfortunately, we often take an unstructured approach to solving problems—primarily relying on our own intuition and experience to find solutions. That method is, at best, hit or miss.
  
  As a former professional magician, Steve learned to disrupt the audience’s problem-solving mechanisms to prevent them from discovering the solutions to his tricks. He discovered how to engage the brain’s subconscious weaknesses and shortcuts to create illusions and teaches audiences how to avoid those obstacles that can thwart problem solving in our work.
  
  In this program fun and entertaining program, audience members become better problem solvers by learning the foundational steps of effective problem solving and the questions they need to ask at each step.

  Learning Objectives: 

  - Ask the questions that are essential for success at each step of the problem-solving process
  - Use the “Climb Up/Look Down” method to identify core and associated problems
  - Examine and adjust their current approach to gathering and assessing information
  - Apply a more systematic approach to their problem-solving process

  *Approved for one (1.0) PDCs with SHRM and HRCI.

  Schedule of Events:
  

  11:15 am - 11:45 am: Registration, Networking, & Lunch
  11:45 am - 12:00 pm: Business Meeting Update
  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Presentation
  
  Registration Deadline: Due to venue catering requirements, registration for in-person attendance closes 7 days prior to the event date. Virtual participation registration closes the day before the event.

  Location: Mane on Main, 201 E Main St #1500, Lexington, KY 40507 (Validated parking is reserved in the Chase Tower Parking Garage) Mane on Main Parking Map. Details for virtual attendance will be sent to all attendees prior to the meeting, up to 24 hours in advance. 

  This month's meeting is sponsored by:

  If you wish to sponsor future events, please contact Caroline at publicrelations@bgshrm.org for a 2025 Sponsorship Packet.
  

  Premier Sponsor:

  Transfer and Refund Policy
  

  BGSHRM strives to provide quality events that are educational in content and rich in networking opportunities. We place emphasis on the humans in Human Resources and value the shared experience of our peers and comrades who are working to create safe and productive environments for their employees. We have designed chapter meeting fees to be as low as possible. 

  Because of rising costs in our community, your regular member registration fee covers the program related expenses and is not a fundraiser for the chapter.  As such, all payments for registration to BGSHRM events are non-refundable. View full Transfer and Refund Policy. 

  Show details