HRUNITE! 2023 CONFERENCE
JULY 12-13, 2023
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Please check back for the on-demand video after the conference.
The 2023 HRUnite! Conference will be held on July 12 – 13, 2023 at the Bavarian Inn and Lodge in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Our 2023 conference will offer up to 14 hours of professional development.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Please check back for the on-demand video after the conference.
HRUnite! 2023 Conference Schedule
Thank you to our sponsors and partners for HRUnite! 2023!
Clark Hill, PLC - Happy HR sponsor
Sandler Training - Snack sponsor
Connected Geek Studios - Official Video/Digital Media Partner of HRUnite!
Shawn Lee Studios - Official Photography Partner of HRUnite!
HR Unleashed !! Transforming from Support Role to Strategic Leader
Employment Law Update – Mid Year Review
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Stand Up, PUSH BACK
HR: How Leaders Make it Special
Title Pending - But it's Going to be #HRAwesome
Dealing with Difficult Conversations
HR, It’s a New Day!
Hacks for HR to Connect with Leaders
Network Like An Introvert: Valuable Tips For All Personality Styles
The Philosopher Manager
LinkedIn Profile Optimization -- including audience "Hotseat" Profile Reviews
Carefully Cultivating a People-First Culture
Insights Into Today's Biggest HR Issues
Shiny Object! Brand Storytelling & Content Marketing in a Short Attention-Span World
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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
General Session 1
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Anne-Marie Welch
Clark Hill, PLC-- Employment Law Update – Mid Year Review
Breakout Session 1
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Erich Kurschat
Harmony Insights, LLC-- Network Like An Introvert: Valuable Tips For All Personality Styles
This session has been brought to you by Specialized Recruiting Group
Breakout Session 2
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Mary Cooney
Generation IQ-- Engaging Five Generations at Work
This session has been brought to you by Marsh McLellan Agency
Lunch
11:05 AM - 12:00 (Noon)
Breakout Session 3
12:00 (Noon) - 1:00 PM
Charlie Wollborg
Curve Detroit-- Shiny Object! Brand Storytelling & Content Marketing in a Short Attention-Span World
This session has been brought to you by Credential Check
Breakout Session 4
12:00 (Noon) - 1:00 PM
Paul LaLonde
CEDA-- The Philosopher Manager
This session has been brought to you by HR Answers, LLC
Break
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
1:10 PM - 2:20 PM
Headshots in Composer Room
1:10 PM - 2:20 PM
Networking/Expo/Worktime
Breakout Session 5
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Greg Coyne
Sandler Training-- Dealing with Difficult Conversations
This session has been brought to you by Hylant
Breakout Session 6
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Phillip Espinosa
Leadership for Leaders-- Hacks for HR to Connect with Leaders
This session has been brought to you by RecogNation
Break
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
General Session 2
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Shawn Lee
Shawn Lee Studios-- Stand Up, PUSH BACK
Happy Hour
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Dinner and Poker Run
(Community Activities)
6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Coffee/Expo
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Day 2 Open & HRU 23 Official Photo
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Keynote
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Steve Browne
CHRO & Author of HR on Purpose!! & HR Rising!!-- HR Unleashed !! Transforming from Support Role to Strategic Leader
Break
9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
Breakout Session 7
9:25 AM - 10:25 AM
James Reid
Honigman LLP-- Insights Into Today's Biggest HR Issues
This session has been brought to you by Workforce PayHub
Breakout Session 8
9:25 AM - 10:25 AM
Niki Ramirez
HR Answers, LLC-- Carefully Cultivating a People-First Culture
This session has been brought to you by Michigan Education Trust (MET)
Brunch & Hotel Checkout
10:25 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout Session 9
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Christie Engler
Willory-- HR, It’s a New Day!
This session has been brought to you by HR Chief
Breakout Session 10
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Brenda Meller
Meller Marketing, LLC-- LinkedIn Profile Optimization -- including audience "Hotseat" Profile Reviews
This session has been brought to you by HUB International
General Session 3
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Dr. Lee Meadows
Meadows Consulting-- HR: How Leaders Make it Special
Closing Remarks
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Tina Marie Wohlfield
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CONFERENCE HOTEL INFORMATION
Discounted hotel rooms are available for conference attendees at the Bavarian Inn and Lodge.
To reserve your room contact their reservations line at
(855)-652-7200.
Discount Code: 13H1B7
HRUnite! 2022 Conference Schedule*
Wednesday 7/13/2022
Pre-Conference Session Registration: 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Pre-Conference Session: James Reid 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Regular Conference Registration/Lunch: 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Lunch: 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Conference Kickoff: 11:30 am
Opening Keynote – Terry Bean: 11:50 am – 12:50 pm
Break: 12:50 pm – 1:00 pm
General Session 1 – Tina Marie Wohlfield 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Break: 2:00 pm – 2:10 pm
General Session 2: – Anne-Marie Welch: 2:10 pm – 3:10 pm
Break: 3:10 pm – 3:20 pm
General Session 3 – Melanie Peacock: 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm
Closing Remarks Day 1: 4:20 pm
End of Day One Sessions
ONSITE ONLY
HAPPY HR (sponsored by Clark Hill, PLC): 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Dinner: 6:15 pm -7:00 pm
POKER RUN: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
*all times listed are in eastern time. All regular conference sessions are being recording and will be available to attendees approximately 8 weeks after the conclusion of the conference.18
Thursday 7/14/2022
Breakfast: 6:45 am – 8:00 am
Early Bird Session – Brenda Meller: 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Closing Keynote – Tim Sackett: 8:05 am – 9:05 am
General Session 4 – Paula Harvey: 9:05 am – 10:05 am
Break: 10:05 am – 10:10 am
General Session 5 – Niki Ramirez 10:10 am – 11:10 am
Lunch: 11:10 am – 11:30 am
General Session 6 – Jackie Krawczak: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Break: 12:30 pm – 12:40 pm
General Session 7 – Lee Meadows: 12:40 pm – 1:40 pm
Closing Remarks: 1:45 pm
This program is valid for up to 11 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit
www.shrmcertification.org.
