Join us for the 7th Annual Workforce Best Practices Symposium "Adapting & Thriving," where you will discover innovative strategies being used by local employers to hire, retain and develop talent. This is a highly energetic, engaging event, where attendees move between roundtable breakout sessions for peer-to-peer exchange.

Featured Keynote:  The Changing Nature of Work--Adapting & Thriving for Workforce Success

The nature of work is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As traditional workplace models evolve, employers and employees navigate unprecedented challenges and feel increasingly disconnected. Join us as we explore how the meaning of work has shifted, why our work expectations are changing, and what investments are crucial for creating meaningful work environments. 

Presenter:  Dr. Abdullah Al Bahrani, Associate Dean, Haile College of Business at Northern Kentucky University

Roundtable topics and facilitators:

AI Tips & Tricks - Stacy Jordan, Fifth Third Bank

Building Frontline Success: Empowering Supervisors to Align With Company Goals and Drive Daily Impact - Jesse Megenhardt, Holcim    

Building Meaningful Employment Environments - Ben Green, Trailpath Workplace Solutions  

Boosting Team Morale Using The 5 Languages of Appreciation - Antoine Smith-Rouse, Gateway Community & Technical College              

Delegation - The Key to Developing Your Talent Pool - Tim Kiley, Dale Carnegie  

Mediation: A Better Way to Resolve Disputes - Lou Manchise, NKU            

Mental Health in the Workplace - Meg Switala, Tier1 Performance             

Overcoming Current Recruitment Challenges - Kim Dube, Reflex: Recruiting Flexibility    

Tackling What Keeps You Up At Night - Vicki Crawford, Hanna Resource Group   

Thriving With People Analytics - Kristie Dierig, Ever Spark LLC 

Using Data to Make the HR Case - Ashby Drummond, BE NKY               

Working on Workforce R3:  Readiness, Recruitment, Retention - Dr. Kathy Burkhardt, Learning Grove-NaviGo             

Event Schedule 

8-8:30: Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Networking

8:30-9:20: Opening Keynote

9:30-12 PM: Breakout Sessions

12:10-12:30 : Debrief, Door Prize Winners Announced

12:30: Adjourn