Featured Topic: Crafting an HR Strategy with HR Fit

Erik Christian, Principal Consultant with HR Fit, will delve into the evolving role of HR as a strategic business partner in today's dynamic organizational landscape. This session will highlight the critical importance of aligning HR initiatives with the organization's mission and overarching strategy. Attendees will discover how HR can move beyond traditional personnel management to become a driving force behind organizational success. The discussion will explore strategies for ensuring HR processes and policies are fully integrated with business objectives, delivering measurable results, and empowering employees at every level. By the end of the session, participants will have a clear understanding of how to optimize HR operations to boost efficiency, enhance productivity, and foster employee engagement, ultimately positioning HR as an indispensable partner in achieving the organization's long-term goals.

Speaker:

Erik Christian, Principal Consultant, HR Fit

Making workplaces better has been Erik’s passion for more than 20 years. That dedication and commitment led him to start HR Fit in 2015. With guiding employers through complex workplace problems and difficult situations comes a great sense of satisfaction — both in his work and his team’s. Working with business leaders has provided what Erik calls the best education he’s ever received, in addition to working in a variety of workplaces across numerous industries. Union and non-union, public and private, local and nationwide… Each of these experiences has bolstered his proficiency in coaching managers and HR professionals and crafting strategies for both individual and organizational success.

Education & Certifications:

• Master of Public Administration, University of Illinois Springfield (Springfield, IL)
• Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, Augustana College (Rock Island, IL)

•     11:30-11:50 Check-in & Networking
  
•     11:50-12:00 Chapter Announcements & Speaker Introduction
•     12:00-1:00 Presentation, Q&A

Guests:

Guests are welcome to join in-person for $40

Registration Deadline:

Monday, September 9 @ 5pm

Member: $30

Non-Member:$40

Location:

The Warehouse on State

736 SW Washington St

Peoria, IL