NKY Chamber Presents the Workforce Best Practices Symposium

Join us for the 7th Annual Workforce Best Practices Symposium “Adapting & Thriving,” where you will discover innovative strategies being used by local employers to hire, retain and develop talent. This is a highly energetic, engaging event, where attendees move between roundtable breakout sessions for peer-to-peer exchange. 

Featured Keynote:  The Changing Nature of Work–Adapting & Thriving for Workforce Success 

The nature of work is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As traditional workplace models evolve, employers and employees navigate unprecedented challenges and feel increasingly disconnected. Join us as we explore how the meaning of work has shifted, why our work< expectations are changing, and what investments are crucial for creating meaningful work environments. 

Roundtable topics and facilitators: 

AI Tips & Tricks – Stacy Jordan, Fifth Third Bank 

Building Frontline Success: Empowering Supervisors to Align With Company Goals and Drive Daily Impact – Jesse Megenhardt, Holcim     

Building Meaningful Employment Environments – Ben Green, Trailpath Workplace Solutions   

Boosting Team Morale Using The 5 Languages of Appreciation – Antoine Smith-Rouse, Gateway Community & Technical College               

Delegation – The Key to Developing Your Talent Pool – Tim Kiley, Dale Carnegie   

Mediation: A Better Way to Resolve Disputes – Lou Manchise, NKU             

Mental Health in the Workplace – Meg Switala, Tier1 Performance              

Overcoming Current Recruitment Challenges – Kim Dube, Reflex: Recruiting Flexibility     

Tackling What Keeps You Up At Night – Vicki Crawford, Hanna Resource Group    

Thriving With People Analytics – Kristie Dierig, Ever Spark LLC  

Using Data to Make the HR Case – Ashby Drummond, BE NKY                

Working on Workforce R3:  Readiness, Recruitment, Retention – Dr. Kathy Burkhardt, Learning Grove-NaviGo              

Event Schedule  

8-8:30: Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Networking 

8:30-9:20: Opening Keynote 

9:30-12 PM: Breakout Sessions 

12:10-12:30 : Debrief, Door Prize Winners Announced 

12:30: Adjourn