Practical Ideas to Strengthen Our Workforce
Over 70 attendees attended a full day focused on people, leadership and the workplace—that was the goal of this year’s The People Factor HR Conference presented by ProResources, and attendees came ready to learn, connect and take new ideas back to their organizations.
The conference brought together HR professionals, business owners, managers and leaders from across the region for conversations about one of the most important—and often most challenging—parts of any organization: its people.
Throughout the day, sessions addressed both the practical side of human resources and the bigger picture of leading people well. Attendees gained timely information to help navigate today’s workplace, along with tools and strategies they could put into practice when they returned to work.
But The People Factor was about more than policies and procedures.
It also created an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and think about how we lead, communicate, build relationships and create workplaces where people and teams can be successful. Whether someone manages an entire organization, leads a small team or works directly with employees, there were ideas to consider and practical next steps to take home.
That combination was intentional.
The Chamber recognizes that building a strong regional workforce isn’t only about attracting people to our community. It’s also about supporting the people who are already here—and equipping the employers and leaders who recruit, develop, manage and retain them.
Professional development opportunities like The People Factor allow us to bring resources and expertise to our region while also creating something equally valuable: the opportunity for local professionals to learn from one another.
We are grateful to the speakers who shared their expertise and experiences and to everyone who spent the day learning alongside us.
And a special thank you to our conference sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: ProResources
Lunch Sponsor: Lend a Hand Up
Conference Sponsors: Bell Insurance, Midwest Bank, MMCDC, and S&S Promotional Group
Conference Partner Sponsors: FMHRA, MState, and Vogel Law Firm
Their support helps make opportunities like The People Factor possible and allows the Chamber to continue investing in the people and organizations that make our regional business community stronger.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for The People Factor. We hope you left with at least one new idea, one practical next step and a renewed perspective on how you lead and support the people around you.