Community Event - NIHRA Presents: 18th Annual NIHRA Conference

Join the Northeast Indiana Human Resources Association for our 18th Annual NIHRA Conference. A day full of educational sessions (up to 4.5 CEU’s), networking opportunities, and exposure to the latest HR products and services.

                    2024 Conference Agenda
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.       Registration/Light Breakfast in the Marketplace 
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.       Welcome – NIHRA President
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.       SHRM Update
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.    Legal Update
                                    Tony Stites, Barrett McNagny
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Visit the Marketplace
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions

• “Transforming your HR Role from Tactical Helper to Strategic Partner” Britni Eisenmann, Founding Principal at Stokefire

• “Understanding Total Rewards by Generation” Megan Nail, VP Total Rewards Practice

• “Culture: A Roadmap to Shaping the Future” Jeff Ostermann, Chief People & Culture Officer at Sweetwater

11:45- 12:30 p.m.    Visit the Marketplace
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.    Lunch & Door Prize Drawings
1:30 – 2:50 p.m.       Keynote
                                    “Tech Tools for Serious Self Care” Beth Ziesenis
2:50 – 3:05 p.m.       Chair Yoga
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.       Concurrent Sessions

• “Employment Law”, James O’Connor, Partner at Barret McNagny

• “Exploring the Transformative Power of AI for Human Resource Professionals. " Scott Freehafer, The University of Findlay 

• “Making Tough HR Decision During Times of Chaos” Karl Ahlrichs, Senior Consultant at Gregory & Appel

4:15 – 4:30 p.m.       Closing Remarks/NIHRA Prize Drawings