Join us for this month's SHRM Luncheon
"Employee Benefit Engagement, Wellness, and Compliance Updates"
Date/Time: Thursday May 8th | 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Holiday Inn & Suites (Airport) | 4260 Mitchell Way
What We'll Cover:
Join us for a lively event focused on enhancing your employee benefits program within your organization. We will cover three key topics: boosting employee engagement through effective communication, promoting wellness in your workplace, and reviewing compliance essentials and benefits regulations.
Whether you are an HR professional, a business leader, or a benefits specialist, this event is designed to equip you with knowledge, tools, and inspiration to create a supportive and compliant benefits program.
Learning Objectives:
About Our Presenter: Julie Stewardson
Julie Stewardson is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in Employee Benefits and Human Resources. At HUB International Northwest, she is known for her professionalism, expertise, mentorship, and trusted advisory services.
Passionate about creating meaningful, long-term partnerships, Julie excels in data analytics, cost containment strategies, alternative funding options, and impactful employee education programs. She collaborates with companies to align strategies with their unique cultures and objectives.
Julie holds a Bachelor's degree in Business with a concentration in Human Resources from Western Washington University. She is active in her community, having served on various boards and actively volunteers with numerous local organizations. Currently, she is the Civil Service Commissioner for the City of Bellingham and a Board Member of the Mt. Baker Chapter of SHRM.
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Combining our customers' insights with our expertise creates solutions that make HR simpler, payroll smoother, spend management smarter, and employee engagement stronger. We’re glad you’re here. Let’s create the future of work, together.
General admission tickets may be purchased at the door (lunch not included).
This program is approved for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and 1 HRCI credit.
Join us for this month's Virtual SHRM Luncheon
"Beyond Prompts: The 5 Ways to Build Human-AI Relationships That Get Things Done"
Date/Time: Thursday June 12th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Virtual - Link to meeting will be emailed once registered
In this groundbreaking talk, Paul reveals why traditional AI training falls short and he demonstrates how organizations can achieve remarkable productivity gains by preparing employees to treat AI as a team member, while avoiding the common pitfall of anthropomorphizing these digital tools. It all starts with training employees to accept, better understand, and effectively use AI.
Drawing from research and practical experience, Paul introduces the Five Pillars of Human-AI Collaboration™ and shows how an updated version of emotional intelligence serves as the foundation for successful AI integration. Attendees will learn concrete strategies for managing AI-related anxiety, building trust in human-AI hybrid teams, and creating workflows that integrate both human and artificial intelligence. This talk goes beyond basic prompting to address the real challenges organizations face in the AI era, providing leaders with actionable frameworks for building teams into AI collaboration pioneers.
About Our Presenter: Paul Carney
Paul Carney brings a unique perspective to the AI revolution, drawing from his 30-year journey across technology, business, training, and human resources. As a CHRO (Chief Human Resources Officer) for a large bank and a tech entrepreneur, he bridges the pivotal gap between human potential and artificial intelligence. His innovative approaches to human-AI integration transform operations at organizations ranging from startups to established institutions.
Author of "Move Your Æ(ash): Know, Grow, and Show Your Career Value" and a certified AI Expert™ and AI Prompt Engineer™, Paul combines deep technical expertise with practical HR wisdom. His frameworks for human-AI collaboration help organizations navigate the complexities of AI adoption while maintaining their human-centric values.
Based in Oak Ridge, NC, Paul brings the same passion for continuous learning to his personal life, having earned the prestigious Level 2 Award in Wine alongside his wife and business partner, Lisa. This dedication to mastery, whether in technology or life's pleasures, defines his approach to building successful human-AI relationships.
Proudly Sponsored By: TBD
This program is pending approval for 1 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and 1 General HRCI credit.
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