Chapter Meeting

Join us as Jennifer Baird, partner with Lauber Municipal Law, LLS, speaks on ethics in HR.

This program will provide guidance on ethical issues in Human Resources on topics such as:
• Basic Human Rights
• Safety in the Workplace
• Privacy
• Equitable and Equal Opportunities

Jennifer practices in the areas of general municipal law, personnel, planning & development, and economic development. She also serves as the city attorney for multiple Missouri cities.

Registration is required!  To register click - Registration FULL.

Ozarks Mountain High – Recreational Marijuana Comes to Employers in the Show Me State

This program will address the new Missouri recreational marijuana constitutional amendment and important changes to medicinal marijuana as well.  Not surprisingly, the changes are a little hazy but once you see through the smoke screen Missouri employers can avoid legal and operational challenges and maintain effective drug-free workplaces.

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HRMA of West Central MO is excited to have Timothy Dunville speak on learning and developing an apprenticeships as a recruitment and retention strategy.

Tim is the Senior Lead on the Community Development Team for the Department of Higher Education Workforce Development. Tim graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Spanish and Criminal justice. Tim spent several years teaching high school Spanish and coaching tennis. After teaching and coaching, Tim did prevention outreach for a behavioral health company.  

HRMA of West Central MO is excited to have Kent Friend, from Bukaty Companies, speak about being a strategic partner in designing and implementing a benefit plan that will lower employee and employer costs!   Be prepared to take away the following keypoints:

Flint Walton, ALCM, is a Technical Services and Training Specialist from Missouri Employers Mutual.  He will present on WorkSafe.   MEM routinely provides training for over 10,000 Missouri workers, and Flint has experience presenting on a national scale at events such as the National Safety Council's Congress and Exp, Public Risk Management Association conference and the American Society of Safety Professionals.

Join us live either at Best Western or through Facebook Live as Dannelle Lauder, Director of Pettis County Joint Communications speaks on the 9-1-1 call system from call center to caller.  

Celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th also by wearing Purple.  

Guest Speaker:  Timothy Davis

Tim concentrates his practice on labor and employment law in the exclusive representation of management. In this capacity he is recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as a “Top Ranked Labor & Employment Lawyer”, By Ingram’s as a “Best Lawyer” and by LRI as one of the “Top Labor Lawyers in America”. He advises and defends clients on all aspects of the employer/employee relationship with special focus on employment counseling/litigation avoidance and labor relations/union avoidance

Tony Rodriguez joins us to speak on financial wellness in the workplace.  With the current level of financial challenges that Americans are facing there is no better time for HR to learn more about how to help employees protect and build your financial future.  This workshop will not only teach the importance of Financial Wellness but also give solutions that can help bring resources to employees to adjust their financial strategy.

In this session, we’ll explore the reasons why it may be necessary to take a closer look at your compensation practices and review strategies for aligning your organization’s compensation practices with business needs. We’ll also incorporate guidance on evaluating positions within your company and designing pay structures that will allow for flexibility as outside influences impact how employees are compensated.

This session is presented by The Payroll Company, with Stephanie Cumley and Angelique O'Bryan. 

Join us in welcoming Halima K McWilliams speak on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  Her presentation, The Dimensions of Our Diversity: How to Use Your Privilege for Good, is designed to;