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• August Chapter Meeting - The Intentional HR Leader

  • When
    August 25, 2026
  •  
    11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

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  August Chapter Meeting

  Topic: The Intentional HR Leader

  Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

  Time: 11:50 am - 1:00 pm

  Format: 

  • Virtual: Presentation streamed via Microsoft Teams 

  
  

  Featured Speaker

  Danielle Shroyer

  HR Leadership Coach and Advisor, Engage HR

  
  

  What You'll Learn

  Shift from reactive, overwhelmed problem-solving to intentional, strategic leadership. Focus on building leadership presence, communicating with clarity and purpose, and setting emotional boundaries so HR can stop constantly putting out fires and start shaping outcomes. Through simple, practical frameworks, learn how to lead with confidence, influence effectively, and create sustainable impact in your organizations.

  This session breaks down:

  
  

  • Strengthening Leadership Presence

  • Communicating strategically under pressure

  • Setting emotional boundaries for HR

  • Influencing without force
  • Tools to maintain calm in the chaos

  
  

  Agenda

  • 11:50 AM – Virtual attendees join the Microsoft Teams meeting
  • 11:55 AM – Chapter announcements + speaker introduction
  • 12:00 PM – Presentation + Q&A

  Recertification Credits

  Attendees will receive one SHRM professional development credit (PDC) and/or one HRCI credit. 

   

  Registration Policy

  • Registration deadline is Friday, August 21 at 12:00 pm
  • Anyone may attend in place of an active BNHRC member
  • Guests welcome ($25 guest fee due by registration deadline)
  • First-time guests and potential new members attend free!
  • Review our event payment policies

  
  

  Questions?

  Email us at hello@bnhrc.org

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• HR Roundtable: Wellness Programs That Actually Work

  • When
    September 10, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    RoomReady, 2200 Enterprise Dr. Bloomington, IL 61705

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  September HR Roundtable

  
  

  Join BNHRC for our next HR Roundtable on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 12 - 1 PM! 

  About our Roundtables: 

  • LEARN: Roundtables are designed for BNHRC members to have an open discussion and a safe space to share and learn from each other. 
  • NETWORK: A guest may attend in place of a BNHRC member and will be asked to include the BNHRC member's name on their registration. 
  • IN-PERSON: This roundtable will be held in person. A boxed lunch will be provided. 

  Featured Topic: Wellness Programs That Actually Work: Moving Beyond “Step Challenges” to Holistic Well-Being!

  Location: RoomReady, 2200 Enterprise Dr. Bloomington, IL 61705

  Lunch Options 

  Choose from the following lunch options from Panera:
  

  • Green Goddess Chicken Cobb Salad - Mixed greens and crisp romaine topped with grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, pickled red onions, fresh avocado, applewood smoked bacon, and a hard-boiled egg with green goddess dressing on the side. Served with a piece of French Baguette and a cookie.
  • Mediterranean Veggie - Zesty sweet peppers, feta, sliced cucumbers, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onions, hummus, with salt and pepper on a Tomato Basil Miche. Served with chips and a cookie.
  • Bacon Turkey Bravo® - Oven roasted turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, with salt and pepper, and drizzled with Signature Bravo sauce on our Tomato Basil Miche. Served with chips and a cookie.
  • Grilled Chicken & Avo BLT - Grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh sliced avocado, garlic aioli, salt and pepper on our Country Rustic Sourdough. Served with chips and a cookie. 

  Recertification Credits: Pending

  Registration deadline: Monday, September 7, 2026

  Questions?

  Email us at hello@bnhrc.org

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• Fall 2026 HR Professional Book Club

  • Start
    September 18, 2026
  •  
  • End
    October 16, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Hybrid via Teams and in-person (location Illinois Soybean Association)

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  We’re excited to announce our Fall 2026 HR Professional Book Club! We’ll be reading Crucial Accountability by Joseph Grenny et. al.—a practical guide for having clear, constructive conversations that build trust, address disappointment, and produce results.

  
  

  Book Club Details

  Book: Crucial Accountability: Proven Skills to Build Trust, Address Disappointment, & Get Results, 3rd Edition

  Author: Joseph Grenny et. al.

  Session Dates: Every 2 weeks on Fridays from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm:

  • Session 1: September 18
  • Session 2: October 2
  • Session 3: October 16

  Location: Hybrid via Teams and in-person (Illinois Soybean Association)

  • Illinois Soybean Association - 1108 Trinity Lane Bloomington, IL 61704

  Book Options: Hardback, e-book, or audiobook (please select via registration)

  Reading: Approximately 65+ pages per session

  
  

  What’s in it for you?

  • Free copies of the book will be provided to BNHRC members. Non-members are welcome to join but will need to purchase their own copy.
  • Earn HR certification credits: Participate and earn valuable HR certification credits
  • Engaging discussions: Explore meaningful topics with peers in a supportive environment
  • Flexible format: Participate in a hybrid format—join in person or virtually, depending on your preference and schedule
  • Professional networking and development: Connect with fellow HR professionals and grow your skills

  
  

  Can’t make every meeting? We understand life happens—if you miss a session, no worries! You’ll still benefit from reading the book and can catch up with the group.

  
  

  Interested in joining?

  Register by August 20th to reserve your spot, get your free copy of Crucial Accountability, and start earning HR certification credits!

  
  

  Let’s go on this inspiring journey together!

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• September Chapter Meeting - How to Stop Gossip in the Workplace

  • When
    September 22, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid (Illinois Soybean Association or Microsoft Teams)

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  September Chapter Meeting

  Topic: How to Stop Gossip in the Workplace

  Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

  Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

  Format: Hybrid meeting - choose from in-person or virtual options:

  • In-person: Join our speakers at the Illinois Soybean Association office with lunch and networking provided
  • Illinois Soybean Association - 1108 Trinity Lane, Bloomington
  • Virtual: Presentation streamed via Microsoft Teams 

  
  

  Featured Speaker

  Brenda Neckvatal

  CEO, Mission Critical Impact

  
  

  What You'll Learn

  If gossip feels out of control, you’re not alone. Leaders see the signs—cliques, cold behavior, hushed conversations, slipping performance—but when they confront it, gossipers deny everything. Without proof, you back off and hope it stops. It doesn’t. Gossip spreads, derails projects, drives away top performers, and turns meetings tense. You lose time chasing rumors instead of leading, your authority gets tested, and trust erodes. Learn how to spot gossip, confront it directly, break the cycle, and set clear expectations so it stops—for good.

  This session breaks down:

  • Define gossip vs. legitimate venting or problem-solving
  • Understand why it persists and its real cost
  • Identify and confront it—even without direct proof
  • Break the cycle with clear consequences and authority
  • Prevent spread and rebuild team trust

  Agenda

  • 11:30 AM – In-person attendees join for networking + lunch
  • 11:50 AM – Virtual attendees join the Microsoft Teams meeting
  • 11:55 AM – Chapter announcements + speaker introduction
  • 12:00 PM – Presentation + Q&A

  
  

  Lunch Options (In-Person Only)

  Select from the following lunch options from Panera:

  Green Goddess Chicken Cobb Salad – Mixed greens and crisp romaine topped with grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, pickled red onions, fresh avocado, applewood smoked bacon, and a hard-boiled egg with green goddess dressing on the side. Served with a piece of French Baguette and a cookie.

  Mediterranean Veggie – Zesty sweet peppers, feta, sliced cucumbers, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onions, hummus, with salt and pepper on a Tomato Basil Miche. Served with chips and a cookie.

  Bacon Turkey Bravo® – Oven roasted turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, with salt and pepper, and drizzled with Signature Bravo sauce on our Tomato Basil Miche. Served with chips and a cookie.

  Grilled Chicken & Avo BLT – Grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh sliced avocado, garlic aioli, salt and pepper on our Country Rustic Sourdough. Served with chips and a cookie.

  
  

  Recertification Credits

  Pending

  
  

  Registration Policy

  • Registration deadline is Friday, September 18 at 12:00 pm
  • Anyone may attend in place of an active BNHRC member
  • Guests welcome ($25 guest fee due by registration deadline)
  • First-time guests and potential new members attend free!
  • Review our event payment policies

  
  

  Questions?

  Email us at hello@bnhrc.org

  Show details
• Member Networking Event

  • When
    October 15, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA

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  Event: Member Networking Event

  Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

  Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  Location: TBA

  About the Event:

  • Join us for our Q4 Networking Event.
  • Food will be provided by BNHRC.
  • Guests are welcome to attend! 

  Registration deadline: Please register by Friday, October 9th so we have an idea of how many people to expect.

  Contact hello@bnhrc.org if you have any questions.

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• October Chapter Meeting - The Midwest Nice Paradox: How Leaders Build High-Performance Cultures, Not Just Harmony

  • When
    October 27, 2026
  •  
    11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

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  October Chapter Meeting

  Topic: The Midwest Nice Paradox: How Leaders Build High-Performance Cultures, Not Just Harmony

  Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

  Time: 11:50 am - 1:00 pm

  Format: 

  • Virtual: Presentation streamed via Microsoft Teams 

  
  

  Featured Speaker

  Laura Janusik, PhD, MBA

  Listening to Change, LLC

  
  

  What You'll Learn

  Are your most well-meaning employees quietly undermining productivity? In the pursuit of "Midwest Nice," many companies unknowingly allow conflict to fester, leading to passive aggression, unresolved tension, and higher turnover. Go beyond surface-level niceties to uncover the behavioral science behind this unique cultural dynamic. Learn to differentiate between performative "nice" and genuinely effective "kindness" to unlock a more transparent, high-trust workplace.

  Leave with two immediately actionable strategies to elevate your conflict resolution from a perfunctory process to a powerful business driver. By transforming a potential weakness into a source of competitive advantage, you will not only foster psychological safety but also prove your value as a strategic HR leader.

  This session breaks down:

  
  

  • Diagnosing the root cause of why traditional conflict management programs fail to gain traction in Midwest corporate cultures

  • Strategically leveraging the critical distinction between being "nice" and being "kind" to build a more resilient workforce

  
  

  Agenda

  • 11:50 AM – Virtual attendees join the Microsoft Teams meeting
  • 11:55 AM – Chapter announcements + speaker introduction
  • 12:00 PM – Presentation + Q&A

  
  

  Recertification Credits

  Pending

  Registration Policy

  • Registration deadline is Friday, October 23 at 12:00 pm
  • Anyone may attend in place of an active BNHRC member
  • Guests welcome ($25 guest fee due by registration deadline)
  • First-time guests and potential new members attend free!
  • Review our event payment policies

  
  

  Questions?

  Email us at hello@bnhrc.org

  Show details
• November Chapter Meeting - Developing Equitable and Transparent Compensation Programs

  • When
    November 17, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid (Bloomington Public Library or Microsoft Teams)

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  November Chapter Meeting

  Topic:

  Developing Equitable and Transparent Compensation Programs

  Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

  Format: Hybrid meeting - choose from in-person or virtual options:

  • In-person: Join our speaker at Bloomington Public Library with lunch and networking provided
  • Virtual: Presentation streamed via Microsoft Teams 

  
  

  Featured Speaker

  Tom Wardrip

  Managing Director, Gallagher

  
  

  What You'll Learn

  Learn how to develop a compensation philosophy and translate it into an effective compensation program. Explore current trends in pay equity and pay transparency, with practical guidance for organizations that are beginning or refining their compensation strategies. Learn the fundamentals of compensation program design, identify approaches to reduce pay equity risks, and prepare your organization for evolving pay transparency requirements.

  Agenda

  • 11:30 AM – In-person attendees join for networking + boxed lunch
  • 11:50 AM – Virtual attendees join the Microsoft Teams meeting
  • 11:55 AM – Chapter announcements + speaker introduction
  • 12:00 PM – Presentation + Q&A

  
  

  Lunch Options (In-Person Only)

  Choose from the following lunch options from Jason's Deli:

  • Turkey Deluxe – Roasted turkey breast, leafy lettuce, tomato, on an Ancient Grain bun and assorted cheeses. Includes chips, pickle, and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Ham Deluxe - Ham, leafy lettuce, tomato, on an All-butter Croissant and assorted cheeses. Includes chips, pickle, and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Nutty-Mixed Up Salad - Grilled, 100% antibiotic-free chicken breast, grapes, strawberries, cranberry-walnut mix, organic field greens, and feta with balsamic vinaigrette and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Veggie Sandwich – Organic spinach, guacamole, hummus, Roma tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, on an Ancient Grain bun with Fresh fruit and chocolate chip cookie.

  Recertification Credits

  Pending

  
  

  Registration Policy

  • Registration deadline is Friday, November 13 at 12:00 pm
  • Anyone may attend in place of an active BNHRC member
  • Guests welcome ($25 guest fee due by registration deadline)
  • First-time guests and potential new members attend free!
  • Review our event payment policies

  
  

  Questions?

  Email us at hello@bnhrc.org

  Show details
• HR Roundtable: Hybrid Work, Remote work, in office- how do you balance it all?

  • When
    December 10, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    RoomReady, 2200 Enterprise Dr. Bloomington, IL 61705

  Register

  December HR Roundtable

  
  

  Join BNHRC for our next HR Roundtable on Thursday, December 10, 2026 from 12 - 1 PM! 

  About our Roundtables: 

  • LEARN: Roundtables are designed for BNHRC members to have an open discussion and a safe space to share and learn from each other. 
  • NETWORK: A guest may attend in place of a BNHRC member and will be asked to include the BNHRC member's name on their registration. 
  • IN-PERSON: This roundtable will be held in person. A boxed lunch will be provided. 

  Featured Topic: Hybrid Work, Remote work, in office- how do you balance it all?

  Location: RoomReady, 2200 Enterprise Dr. Bloomington, IL 61705

  Lunch Options 

  Choose from the following lunch options from Panera:
  

  • Green Goddess Chicken Cobb Salad - Mixed greens and crisp romaine topped with grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, pickled red onions, fresh avocado, applewood smoked bacon, and a hard-boiled egg with green goddess dressing on the side. Served with a piece of French Baguette and a cookie.
  • Mediterranean Veggie - Zesty sweet peppers, feta, sliced cucumbers, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onions, hummus, with salt and pepper on a Tomato Basil Miche. Served with chips and a cookie.
  • Bacon Turkey Bravo® - Oven roasted turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, with salt and pepper, and drizzled with Signature Bravo sauce on our Tomato Basil Miche. Served with chips and a cookie.
  • Grilled Chicken & Avo BLT - Grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh sliced avocado, garlic aioli, salt and pepper on our Country Rustic Sourdough. Served with chips and a cookie. 

  
  

  Recertification Credits: Pending

  Registration deadline: Monday, December 7, 2026

  Questions?

  Email us at hello@bnhrc.org

  Show details