Past Meetings

PA SHRM Volunteer Leadership Conference

 

July 24, 2026

 

12:00 AM EDT to 12:00 AM EDT

 

Wyndham Gettysburg
95 Presidential Circle
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Complimentary conference hosted by PA SHRM

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Volunteer Opportunity | Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard

 

June 04, 2026

 

9:30 AM EDT to 11:00 AM EDT

 

Valley Forge Presbyterian Church
227 Independence Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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Come volunteer at the pantry!

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Total Rewards in Action: Building a Culture of Recognition with Victoria Beale & Jennifer Walkowiak

 

May 21, 2026

 

12:00 PM EDT to 1:15 PM EDT

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Recognition is a powerful but underused part of Total Rewards. Learn practical, low-cost ways to build meaningful recognition that boosts engagement, performance, and retention.

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Total Rewards in Action: A Practical Series for HR Generalists: Building Modern Career Pathways with Victoria Beale

 

May 15, 2026

 

12:00 PM EDT to 1:15 PM EDT

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Move beyond promotions and rethink career growth as a strategic, skills-based journey that strengthens engagement, development, and workforce readiness.

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The Wellness Gap: What Employees Need, What Employers Offer, and How to Close the Distance

 

May 14, 2026

 

5:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT

 

Turn5
600 Cedar Hollow Road
Paoli, PA 19301

This expert panel explores how mental, physical, and financial wellness intersect and what HR professionals can do to support employees.

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Navigating the 2026 HR Job Market with Scott Rosen

 

May 14, 2026

 

4:00 PM EDT to 5:00 PM EDT

 

Turn5
600 Cedar Hollow Road
Paoli, PA 19301

In-Person Career Management Roundtable: Scott Rosen shares a 2026 HR job market update and discusses what it takes to stand out in a competitive market. Interactive discussion.

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Total Rewards in Action: A Practical Series for the HR Generalist - Compensation & Benefits with Victoria Beale

 

May 07, 2026

 

12:00 PM EDT to 1:15 PM EDT

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Learn practical ways to simplify compensation, elevate benefits, and communicate Total Rewards clearly. Gain tools, templates, and leadership insights to improve transparency, strengthen culture, and drive outcomes.

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Navigating Career Transition: Creating a Process That Actually Helps with Holly DePalma

 

April 28, 2026

 

4:00 PM EDT to 5:00 PM EDT

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

Virtual Career Management Roundtable: Helping HR professionals navigate transition with clarity, growth, and real, practical next steps.

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Communication That Connects in Times of Change with Erica Wexler

 

April 14, 2026

 

5:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT

 

AVE - King of Prussia
555 S Goddard Blvd
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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In-Person Evening Session: Discover how intentional communication builds trust, confidence, and readiness for change. Learn practical, neuroscience-informed strategies you can use immediately to strengthen rapport.

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Partner Event: AI in HR: An AI Empowered Learning Experience at Lehigh Valley SHRM

 

April 02, 2026

 

8:00 AM EDT to 4:00 PM EDT

 

Iacocca Hall - Lehigh University

Discount code for GVFHRA Members will be in the description

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Partner Event: Economic Briefing – Labor Market Analysis of the US and Tri-State Region

 

April 01, 2026

 

12:00 PM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

Philly SHRM virtual event

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State of the Chapter 2026

 

March 25, 2026

 

12:00 PM EDT to 1:15 PM EDT

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Join our State of the Chapter meeting to hear updates from GVFHRA leadership, SHRM news, member survey insights, and what is ahead for the chapter.

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From Transition to Triumph: Real Stories of Landing the Next Role

 

March 24, 2026

 

4:00 PM EDT to 5:00 PM EDT

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

Career Management Roundtable: Join us for a candid panel with three GVFHRA members who navigated career transition, sharing real-world lessons, job search strategies, and encouragement to move forward.

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Immunity to Change: Dismantling Barriers to Transformation with Dr. Kaitlin Wolfert

 

March 19, 2026

 

5:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT

 

AVE - King of Prussia
555 S Goddard Blvd
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Venue website

In-Person Networking & Programming: When strategy stalls, HR plays a critical role. Learn how to identify resistance, strengthen accountability, and drive change that supports organizational goals and outcomes.

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Legislative Update: The Impact of AI on the Workplace with Karen Odash, Esq.

 

March 05, 2026

 

12:00 PM EST to 1:15 PM EST

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Understand how evolving AI laws impact HR decision-making, discrimination risk, and employer responsibilities across the employee lifecycle.

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Making the Job Transition Leap: From Now What? to Why Not?! With Confidence with Brenda K. Reynolds, MSOD

 

February 24, 2026

 

4:00 PM EST to 5:00 PM EST

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

Virtual Career Management Roundtable: Navigate career transition with clarity and confidence using the 5 FROGS Model to build resilience, shift mindset, and create forward momentum.

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Meeting the Moment: How AI is Transforming the Workforce and Compensation with Alex Cwirko-Godycki

 

February 18, 2026

 

5:00 PM EST to 6:15 PM EST

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

Virtual Evening Program: Explore how AI is reshaping compensation strategy, backed by real-time insights from 8,600+ companies and examples of how leading organizations are adapting.

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Philly SHRM Briefing: The State of Higher Education Today: What HR Leaders Need to Know

 

February 10, 2026

 

12:00 PM EST to 12:30 PM EST

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

Partner Event: Explore shifts in higher education impact strategy, talent pipelines, and learning. Gain insights on partnering with colleges to upskill employees and build resilient workforces.

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Recruiting in the AI Era: Avoiding the Hidden Pitfalls with Suzanne Gleason

 

February 05, 2026

 

12:00 PM EST to 1:15 PM EST

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Learn how to integrate AI into your hiring strategy while avoiding hidden risks that can undermine compliance, culture, and candidate experience—empowering HR leaders to drive smarter, values-aligned recruitment.

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Simplifying Your Job Search Through TRUST with Ken Sher

 

January 27, 2026

 

4:00 PM EST to 5:00 PM EST

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

Virtual Career Management Roundtable: Want stronger networking conversations and interviews? Learn how the TRUST Model helps you build real connections that move your career forward.

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Are My Employees OK? A Practical Framework to Drive Workplace Culture in Today’s Climate with Robyn Pollack, Esq. and Lauren Molish

 

January 20, 2026

 

5:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST

 

Chadwick's Restaurant & Bar
2750 Egypt Road
Audubon, PA 19403
Venue website

This in-person session with Robyn Pollack, Esq. and Lauren Molish explores how uncertainty is affecting today’s workplace. We will discuss the demand for fairness and belonging, and strategies leaders can use to build trust and strengthen culture.

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Immigrants in the Philadelphia Region: Trends, Contributions, & Gaps in Opportunity with Elizabeth Jones & Andrew Nguyen

 

January 07, 2026

 

12:00 PM EST to 1:15 PM EST

 

Virtual-Zoom Meeting

This virtual session explores key insights from The Welcoming Center’s new report on how immigration is shaping Greater Philadelphia’s future, highlighting immigrant contributions to our economy and communities, and identifying gaps in opportunity.

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