SHRM West Central Missouri

📣 Calling Missouri’s current and future SHRM chapter leaders!
Registration is open for the 2027 MOSHRM Leadership Summit, happening Friday, December 4 at Camden on the Lake.

This FREE event is designed for current and incoming 2027 SHRM chapter board members and volunteer leaders — AND SHRM members who are interested in getting more involved in local chapter leadership.

Whether you’re returning for another year, stepping into a new leadership role or simply wondering how you can get involved, we’d love to have you join us!

Spend the day connecting with chapter leaders from across Missouri, sharing ideas and best practices, learning about MOSHRM and SHRM resources, and preparing for a strong 2027.

📅 Friday, December 4, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 Camden on the Lake | Lake Ozark, MO
💙 FREE to attend | Registration required

Register today: https://buff.ly/VaibG8u

📣 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Join Missouri SHRM for the Employment Law & Workplace Policy Conference on Thursday, December 3 at Camden on the Lake in Lake Ozark!
Spend the day with HR professionals and legal experts exploring the employment law and workplace policy issues impacting employers right now — from employee agreements and evolving state laws to federal agency developments, Missouri legislative priorities and more.
⚖️ Plus, we’ll wrap up the day with our Stump the Lawyer Panel — bring your toughest employment law questions!

📅 Thursday, December 3, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Camden on the Lake | Lake Ozark, MO
🎓 Earn 5.0 hours of SHRM & HRCI recertification credit
💰 $299 SHRM Members | $349 Non-SHRM Members

Space is limited — register today!
https://buff.ly/tHuJJgy

Your seat at the Lake is waiting - but not for much longer.

This year's Missouri SHRM conference is only a few weeks away, and now is the time to make your plans to join Missouri's HR community at Margaritaville Lake Resort. You won't want to miss this unforgettable experience!

This year's conference features inspiring keynote presentations from Rachel Druckenmiller and Paul Long, along with dozens of concurrent sessions led by HR professionals and industry experts covering today's most important workplace topics.

Whether you're looking for practical strategies, fresh perspectives, meaningful connections, or professional development, MOSHRM26 delivers an experience designed to help you grow.

Attendees can earn SHRM and HRCI recertification credits, and you'll have 90 days following the conference to watch recordings to watch recordings of sessions you weren't able to attend - so you won't have to choose between concurrent sessions.

Can't join us at Margaritaville Lake Resort? A virtual registration option is also available, giving you access to the outstanding educational programming from wherever you are.

Don't wait to make your plans. Register today and experience everything MOSHRM26 has to offer.

When: August 4–7, 2026
Where: Margaritaville Lake Resort | Lake of the Ozarks

Register today: https://2026.moshrm.org/

🎤 MOSHRM Concurrent Session Spotlight

What if pressure isn't something leaders need to manage—but something they can eliminate?

Join Brian Hite for Flow Under Fire: Eliminating Pressure and Leading with Clarity in High-Stakes Environments.

Drawing on his experience as a Hollywood stuntman and performance psychologist, Brian will challenge the way leaders think about pressure and its impact on focus, decision-making, and communication. Discover practical strategies to replace pressure with presence and lead with greater clarity when the stakes are high.

If you want to respond instead of react and lead with greater confidence under pressure, this is a session you'll want to add to your schedule.

📅 August 4–7, 2026
📍 Margaritaville Lake Resort | Lake of the Ozarks

🎟️ Register today: 2026.moshrm.org

It's not too late to register! HR professionals and business leaders...your seat awaits.

🎤 MOSHRM Concurrent Session Spotlight

Seven policies. Seven strategies. One session packed with practical guidance for navigating employee leave.

Join Rex Fennessey for Work Leave: Seven Policies and Seven Strategies Every Employer Should Know.

From evolving regulations to the day-to-day realities of managing absences, employee leave can quickly get complicated. This fast-paced session will break down essential policies and actionable strategies to help HR leaders administer leave more effectively, consistently, and confidently.

Whether you're refining your current policies or rethinking your approach, this is a session you'll want to add to your schedule.

📅 August 4–7, 2026
📍 Margaritaville Lake Resort | Lake of the Ozarks

🎟️ Register today: 2026.moshrm.org

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from SHRM of West Central Missouri! 🇺🇸
Today, we celebrate the freedoms, opportunities, and hardworking individuals who help strengthen our workplaces and communities every day.
Wishing you and your family a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July! 🎆
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Keep watching for more highlights on the lineup at the Missouri State Conference!

🎤 MOSHRM Concurrent Session Spotlight

Managers have a bigger impact on employee engagement than any other factor in the workplace.

So why do so many leadership development programs fail to deliver lasting results?

At , LeAnne Lagasse, SHRM-SCP, will explore the common reasons people manager training falls flat and share practical strategies to create leadership development programs that drive engagement, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and support organizational success.

📍 Three Reasons Your People Manager Training Falls Flat: How to Boost Engagement and Impact in Your Leadership Development Programs

If you're looking to get more value from your leadership training investments and better equip managers for success, this is a session you'll want to add to your schedule.

📅 August 4–7, 2026
📍 Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks

Register today: 2026.moshrm.org

🎤 MOSHRM Concurrent Session Spotlight

Compensation used to be something organizations rarely talked about. Today, it’s a key driver of talent attraction, retention, engagement, and trust.

At , Megan Nail, SHRM-SCP, will explore how compensation has evolved from a behind-the-scenes process to a strategic tool that supports business goals, pay equity, and organizational culture.

📍 From Secrets to Strategy: The Changing Landscape of Compensation

If you're looking for ways to strengthen your total rewards strategy and use compensation as a competitive advantage, this is a session you'll want to add to your schedule.

📅 August 4–7, 2026
📍 Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks

Register today: 2026.moshrm.org

Cheers to the dads who fix everything, protect fiercely, and love deeply. You are appreciated more than you know. Happy Father’s Day!