Events

2026 - May 20 | Compensation Today: What’s Trending (Webinar)

Join us for "Compensation Today: What’s Trending" (Webinar)

Join us on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 for "Compensation Today: What’s Trending," presented by Susan Pyles.

Session Description: Compensation is evolving rapidly as organizations respond to shifting workforce expectations, competitive labor markets, and increased transparency. Compensation Today: What’s Trending explores the latest developments shaping how companies attract, retain, and reward talent.

This session will provide practical insights into modern compensation strategies, including pay transparency, market-based pay structures, variable compensation, and total rewards alignment. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to balance internal equity with external competitiveness while maintaining compliance and supporting organizational goals.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Identify key trends influencing compensation strategy, including pay transparency and market-driven pay practices
• Evaluate the effectiveness of their current compensation structure against industry benchmarks
• Understand how to balance internal equity and external competitiveness
• Describe the role of variable pay, incentives, and total rewards in attracting and retaining talent
• Apply practical steps to modernize compensation programs in alignment with business goals
• Recognize compliance considerations and risks in today’s evolving regulatory environment

Speaker Bio: Susan Pyles, Vice President of Talent Solutions, ERC. Susan is an award-winning human resource leader with more than 20 years of achievements in talent management and assessment, performance management, employee experience, HR analytics, leadership development, coaching, and workforce planning. She has leadership experience in many industries, including manufacturing, retail, financial services, health care, and academia.

Thank you to our event sponsor ERC

2026 - June 4th - LGASHRM Board Meeting

LGASHRM Board Meetings

June 4th, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fairport Harbor Yacht Club.


LGASHRM’s board meetings are open to all active LGASHRM members to attend. Why attend? Have a voice in shaping the chapter’s initiatives and events; gain leadership experience by serving on committees or the board; help influence HR policies and practices in the local business community; discuss local workforce challenges and opportunities; help develop programs that benefit local HR practitioners; and be part of initiatives that enhance workplace culture and employee well-being.

Six Degrees of Insight - Session 5/6 - June 4 2026

Join us for Six Degrees of Insight - a webinar series brought to you by six local SHRM chapters.

Join us on Thursday, June 2, 2026 with "When ICE Comes Knocking: Preparing and Responding to Immigration Enforcement Activities," presented by Michael Karst.

Session Description: Human resource professionals are increasingly on the front lines when immigration enforcement intersects with the workplace. This practical session provides clear, step-by-step guidance to help HR teams prepare for, respond to, and manage Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity while maintaining compliance with employment and anti-discrimination laws.

Attendees will learn how to build and operationalize an ICE-raid response plan tailored to their worksites, including chain-of-command protocols, document preservation, and escalation procedures. The program demystifies warrants by explaining the difference between administrative and judicial search warrants and how that distinction affects consent to entry, scope of access, records production, and on-site movement. The session also addresses day-to-day compliance practices that reduce risk before an enforcement event occurs, including lawful hiring and reverification processes for foreign workers, I-9 and E-Verify governance, and anti-retaliation/anti-discrimination safeguards.

By the end of this session, HR professionals will be able to:

Identify the importance and core components of an ICE-raid response plan, including roles, communications, and documentation workflows.

Distinguish between administrative and judicial search warrants and apply appropriate response protocols for each.

Implement best practices for hiring and maintaining employment of foreign workers, with defensible I-9 procedures, consistent reverification, and compliant recordkeeping.

This program emphasizes actionable checklists and sample protocols that participants can adapt to their organizations to manage enforcement encounters confidently, minimize disruption, and support legal compliance across the employment lifecycle.

Speaker Bio: Michael devotes his practice to litigating claims on behalf of employers involved in termination, wage/hour, and labor disputes. He also advises clients on a wide variety of day-to-day workplace concerns, including leave management, accommodations, and payroll practices. In addition, Michael helps employers navigate U.S. immigration laws and secure work visas and permanent resident status (“green cards”) for their employees.

Michael routinely defends claims involving the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and comparable state laws. Michael takes a practical approach to litigation that considers the most efficient method to resolving claims either through resolution or early motions to dismiss. When matters do not resolve, Michael is an accomplished trial attorney who feels comfortable taking a case to verdict.

Prior to joining KWW, Michael worked at a local labor-side law firm where he gained insight on how employers can avoid disputes before they occur. Michael’s experience also provides him with practical knowledge on how and when to negotiate with employees and their attorneys.

Michael prides himself on the personal attention given to each client. He strives to return phone calls and emails promptly and ensures that he keeps clients up to date on the status of their matters. Michael also understands that workplace questions can arise at any time. For that reason, Michael is happy to schedule phone calls and meetings outside normal business hours to ensure that all client needs are met.

Six Degrees of Insight - Session 6/6 - July 2, 2026

Join us for Six Degrees of Insight - a webinar series brought to you by six local SHRM chapters.

Join us on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 with The Transformation of HR: Leading Human Work in the Age of AI presented by Tamra Moroski.

Session Description: As AI accelerates productivity, a quieter shift is happening inside the workforce. Employees are questioning their relevance, their value, and even their identity. Burnout is rising, focus is fractured, and many leaders are sensing a deeper crisis of meaning beneath the metrics.

This moment is not simply technological. It’s transformational. AI is acting as a mirror, forcing individuals and organizations to confront what work is for, who we are without our output, and what kind of future we are designing. In this session, Tamra Moroski reframes the role of HR from managing resources to stewarding human transformation. Drawing on research in intrinsic motivation, psychological safety, and flow states, she explores how alignment, autonomy, and purpose directly influence performance and retention.

Learning Objectives:

• Reposition AI as a system optimizer rather than a speed amplifier
• Design for sustainable performance instead of chronic burnout
• Introduce regenerative work models that build innovation, resilience, and meaning
• Equip leaders with nervous system literacy as a modern leadership competency

Speaker Bio: Tamra Moroski is a transformation strategist and AI revenue leader helping organizations stay human in the age of artificial intelligence. With over 15 years navigating change across marketing and tech, she blends business strategy, mindfulness, and intentional AI frameworks to help leaders preserve agency, prevent burnout, and design a future where technology amplifies — not replaces — human potential.

2026 - July 15th - New Member Orientation

Virtual New Member Orientations (45 minutes) | July 15th, 2026 | 12:00pm – 12:45pm

The Lake Geauga Area Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, as well as SHRM, has the following primary goals:

• Be the primary influencer of workplace policies and practices that benefit our members and the organizations they serve
• Build a broad and actively engaged membership that ensures dissemination of leading practices to the workplace
• Be the major source for building strong competence and developing the talent and leader-ship of people in our organizations
• Ensure a solid financial structure that permits reinvestment in initiatives and learning that advances the state of the profession

Free to members but we do need you to register. Your email confirmation will have the zoom login information.

2026 - August 6th - LGASHRM Board Meeting

LGASHRM Board Meetings

August 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Solon Manufacturing Company 425 Center Street Chardon, OH 44024


LGASHRM’s board meetings are open to all active LGASHRM members to attend. Why attend? Have a voice in shaping the chapter’s initiatives and events; gain leadership experience by serving on committees or the board; help influence HR policies and practices in the local business community; discuss local workforce challenges and opportunities; help develop programs that benefit local HR practitioners; and be part of initiatives that enhance workplace culture and employee well-being.

2026 – August 11 | Helping Employees with Retirement Resources

Join us for "Helping Employees with Retirement Resources (Webinar)

Join us on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 for "Helping Employees with Retirement Resources," presented by Kim Janky.

Session Description: Supporting employees through retirement decisions can be complex—especially when it comes to healthcare, Medicare, and financial planning. Helping Employees with Retirement Resources is designed to equip HR professionals and business leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently guide employees through these critical transitions.

In this engaging, practical session, we’ll break down the complexities of Medicare, Social Security, and healthcare options before and after age 65. You’ll also explore emerging strategies, including ICHRA, and learn how to provide meaningful support that reduces confusion, improves employee outcomes, and minimizes administrative burden.

With expert guidance and real-world insights, this session will help you turn a common “headache” into a valuable employee benefit experience—while strengthening your overall total rewards strategy.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Understand Medicare basics and how it coordinates with employer-sponsored health plans
• Identify planning timelines and considerations for employees working past age 65
• Prepare employees for Social Security decisions and key enrollment steps
• Explain eligibility and requirements for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Compare healthcare cost-saving options for employees and retirees
• Evaluate benefit options for early retirees under age 65
• Describe the structure and tax advantages of Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs)
• Identify resources and strategies that reduce HR administrative burden and improve employee support

Speaker: Kim Janky

Speaker Bio: : Kim Janky, Community Developer, RetireMed is an experienced Medicare educator specializing in guiding HR teams, benefits managers, and associates through the complexities of health insurance. Utilizing a personalized approach, she offers invaluable expertise to simplify the transition from employer coverage to Medicare. Kim is part of a licensed certified advisor team that has supported over 1,500 organizations with trusted health plan guidance. Through ongoing education and lifelong support, Kim and her team empower individuals to make informed health coverage decisions, ensuring confidence and peace of mind throughout the process.

This program has been approved for 1.0 recertification credit for both SHRM and HRCI.

Thank you to our event sponsor Platinum Corporate Sponsor, CGI

2026 - October 7th - New Member Orientation

Virtual New Member Orientations (45 minutes) | October 7th, 2026 | 12:00pm – 12:45pm

The Lake Geauga Area Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, as well as SHRM, has the following primary goals:

• Be the primary influencer of workplace policies and practices that benefit our members and the organizations they serve
• Build a broad and actively engaged membership that ensures dissemination of leading practices to the workplace
• Be the major source for building strong competence and developing the talent and leader-ship of people in our organizations
• Ensure a solid financial structure that permits reinvestment in initiatives and learning that advances the state of the profession

Free to members but we do need you to register. Your email confirmation will have the zoom login information.