Today's workplace is evolving rapidly, bringing new challenges and opportunities for employers, HR professionals, and business leaders. Join us for an informative program that explores the latest workplace trends and practical strategies for leading in this new environment.
Agenda:
7:45 am - 3:00pm
2026 October Seminar Agenda.pdf
Featured Topics & Speakers
What's new at the EEOC/Trends
Speaker: Jamie Williamson, EEOC
Jamie R. Williamson is a nationally recognized civil rights leader, executive trainer, and leadership consultant with more than 35 years of cross-sector experience in human resources, organizational leadership, and FH & EEO compliance.
She currently serves as District Director of the Philadelphia Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), where she leads enforcement of federal workplace discrimination laws and partners with organizations to strengthen accountability, culture, compliance and leadership effectiveness.
Previously, she was appointed by Governor Deval Patrick as Chairwoman of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), the Commonwealth’s chief civil rights agency. In that role, she led major organizational reforms, modernized operations, and oversaw enforcement, education and adjudication of statewide employment, public accommodations and housing discrimination laws.
Ms. Williamson brings deep private-sector HR expertise, having held senior roles with NCR, Merrill Lynch Mortgage, and Glendale Federal Bank. She has also served as a consultant to companies including Big Y, General Electric, Crane & Co., Martin Marrietta, Berkshire Bank, and Berkshire Health Systems on leadership development, compliance, and navigating complex workplace challenges.
An accomplished educator and certified mediator and executive coach, she has taught and lectured on leadership, law, and organizational behavior at multiple institutions, including Smith College and Western New England College School of Law.
A graduate of Smith College, Ms. Williamson, has received numerous awards for leadership and public service.
Compensation and Culture: The Dynamic Duo
Speaker: Kristi L. Weierbach, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Managing Director, Workforce Advisory
As Managing Director of Workforce Advisory at Stambaugh Ness, Kristi Weierbach helps AEC firms navigate complex workforce issues that impact performance and growth. She works with organizations facing hiring shortages, turnover, unclear job structures, and inconsistent HR practices, guiding them toward solutions that make their workplaces more effective and resilient.
Kristi’s work centers on taking the often-messy parts of AEC firms, including people and culture, and elevating them to strategic drivers of performance. She leads projects in compensation analysis by helping firms understand competitive pay, build a pay band structure, and help handling outliers or compression issues. Kristi also helps develop a job architecture framework that provides career paths, giving employees clarity and helping firms grow in a structured way.
Her work includes helping AEC firms with strategies for finding and keeping talent, aligning performance with strategic initiatives or priorities, and creating incentive programs that not only reward employees but help drive the behaviors needed to achieve desired results. She also supports clients with HR risk and compliance, reducing exposure to costly issues before they arise. Across all areas, her goal is simple: help AEC firms find, keep, and support the people who keep their projects moving.
In addition to her client work, Kristi is an active blogger and frequent presenter, sharing insights on workforce trends and the changing needs of the AEC industry. She combines deep and strategic HR expertise with a grounded, approachable style that helps leaders feel confident and supported through every stage of their business lifecycle.
Education
- Ph.D. in Organizational Management with a specialization in HR from Capella University
- MBA in Business from Capital College, The Pennsylvania State University
- BS degree in Accounting from Capital College, The Pennsylvania State University
Professional & Community Highlights
- Senior Professional in Human Resources, HR Certification Institute
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional, Society for Human Resource Management
- Fundamental Payroll Certified, American Payroll Association
High Stakes: Medical Marijuana in the Workplace - Balancing Employee Rights, Safety & Business Needs
Speaker: Sarah Doyle, Esq., Attorney, Barley Snyder
Sarah is an experienced attorney in the firm’s Employment and Litigation practice groups. She represents both private and public sector clients, with a focus on employment law and litigation. Sarah offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including advising employers
on contentious personnel issues, developing and refining workplace policies, and navigating collective bargaining matters. Her goal is to minimize legal risks for her clients while fostering a fair and compliant workplace. Sarah is a trusted speaker and frequently addresses current HR topics, offering the employer’s perspective on key issues such as Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act, the FMLA, the ADA, workplace discrimination, the FLSA, workplace investigations, and other employment and labor issues. Sarah is also a seasoned trial attorney and has successfully litigated cases through appeal.
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR); Unlocking Potential: Hiring and Retaining Neurodiverse Talent
Speaker: Susan Richeson, OVR
Susan Richeson is the District Administrator for the York District Office of The Office of
Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). She has an undergraduate degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from the George Washinton University. After a short career in private rehabilitation for an insurance company, she joined OVR as a Rehabilitation Counselor. She has spent the last 33 years in various roles at OVR and has been the District Administrator for the past 13 years.
EEOC Leading at the HR Crossroads: Fairness, Access, Safety & Accountability
Speaker: Jamie Williamson, EEOC
Jamie R. Williamson is a nationally recognized civil rights leader, executive trainer, and leadership consultant with more than 35 years of cross-sector experience in human resources, organizational leadership, and FH & EEO compliance.
She currently serves as District Director of the Philadelphia Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), where she leads enforcement of federal workplace discrimination laws and partners with organizations to strengthen accountability, culture, compliance and leadership effectiveness.
Previously, she was appointed by Governor Deval Patrick as Chairwoman of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), the Commonwealth’s chief civil rights agency. In that role, she led major organizational reforms, modernized operations, and oversaw enforcement, education and adjudication of statewide employment, public accommodations and housing discrimination laws.
Ms. Williamson brings deep private-sector HR expertise, having held senior roles with NCR, Merrill Lynch Mortgage, and Glendale Federal Bank. She has also served as a consultant to companies including Big Y, General Electric, Crane & Co., Martin Marrietta, Berkshire Bank, and Berkshire Health Systems on leadership development, compliance, and navigating complex workplace challenges.
An accomplished educator and certified mediator and executive coach, she has taught and lectured on leadership, law, and organizational behavior at multiple institutions, including Smith College and Western New England College School of Law.
A graduate of Smith College, Ms. Williamson, has received numerous awards for leadership and public service.
Sponsor:
Attendees can enjoy a FREE 10-minute massage from IBI during the seminar, available between breaks.
Certification: Pending certification credit through HRCI and SHRM.
All attendees MUST register by
THURSDAY, October 8
York SHRM Members $65
Non-York SHRM Members $85
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If you register and circumstances change that prevent you from attending, you MUST send an email to YorkSHRM@yahoo.com by October 8, 2026.
