Human Resources Conference

This conference is tailored for HR professionals in the Wisconsin banking industry, empowering them to innovate, engage, and excel.

April 1, 2025:

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.  Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Welcome & General Session – Employment Law Update, Brian Goodman, Boardman Clark

Stay informed on the latest developments in employment law with this general session with Boardman Clark.

10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Break

11:00 –12:00 p.m. General Session – Understanding Yourself and Your Impact on Others, Jen Porett, Wipfli

• Interpret your individual assessment results to understand behavioral traits
• Reflect on results to gain insights into strengths are areas for development
• Explore how understanding your results impacts collaboration and communication

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00– 2:30 p.m.  General Session – HR Round Table Discussions

Join this session designed for HR professionals to exchange ideas, share best practices, and tackle current challenges in the ever-changing workplace landscape. These sessions provide an interactive forum to explore key topics such as talent acquisition strategies, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and the future of work. Collaborate with industry peers to gain fresh perspectives and insights that will drive impactful HR initiatives within your own organization.

2:30 – 2:45 p.m.  Break  

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.  General Session – Creating A Culture That Attracts Top Talent, Mika Moser, At C Level Consulting Group

Today’s leading professionals are looking for companies that align with their values, and career goals and provide clear pathways to leadership. This topic dives into building a culture of inclusion that attracts and retains diverse talent in your bank. Since culture starts from the top, we would explore what this means for the board and C-suite executives and what they can do to win the war on top talent.

3:45 – 4:45 p.m.  Networking Reception

April 2, 2025:

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast & General Session – AI for the HR Professional, Ben Udell – Marquis

ChatGPT, and other generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, can transform how HR professionals work by streamlining processes, enhancing productivity, and improving communication. This session offers a foundational understanding of how to responsibly use AI in HR. Attendees will learn the basics of prompting through demonstrations of everyday applications for HR professionals. From drafting job descriptions, working through difficult employee issues, and improving your communication to different demographics, AI can transform your productivity and make you a more effective leader. You’ll walk away with actionable insights you can begin to apply immediately. Discover how everyday AI can empower HR professionals by supporting your success, the success of your workforce, and the success of your organization.

9:30 – 9:45 a.m.  Break

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. General Session – Compensation Round Table Discussions

Join these round table discussions designed for HR professionals to explore key trends and challenges with compensation. Delve into topics such as pay transparency, competitive salary structures, pay equity, and the impact of remote work on compensation strategies.

10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Break

11:00 –12:00 p.m. General Session – Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us – Lisa Schaefer

Contrary to the carrot-and-stick approach is the undeniable evidence that intrinsic, internal motivators are far more effective in improving individual and group performance. Participants will discuss, debate, problem-solve and actively mind-map their way to a customized, concrete plan that promotes autonomy, mastery, and a sense of purpose – the three elements that can transform their people and their organizations. This session is an opportunity for leaders to deconstruct Daniel Pink’s packaging of the science behind motivation.