Unlocking Next-Level HR:
Practical AI, Succession Strategies and Proven Tactics for Workforce Success
Keynote Session:
Jonathan Segal
Jonathan is a partner at Duane Morris LLP in its Employment Group. He also is the managing principal of the Duane Morris Institute, which provides business-focused training to HR professional, in-house counsel and other leaders on myriad employment, labor, benefits and immigration issues.
Previously a litigator, Jonathan’s practice focuses on maximizing legal compliance, minimizing legal risk and marrying culture with compliance.
Jonathan has provided training to federal judges and other members of the federal judiciary on various employment issues for more than 20 years. This includes live presentations as well as being a content specialist on the Federal Judicial Center’s Court TV.
Jonathan has testified before the EEOC and Congressional Committees on
various employment issues.
Jonathan was by the EEOC to its Select Task Force on Harassment and continues to provide training on behalf of the EEOC on myriad topics to HR professionals and other business leaders, including during the pandemic.
Jonathan has published more than 400 articles or blogs on third-party platforms, such as Bloomberg, Fortune, Entrepreneur and, of course, SHRM.
Jonathan is a regular speaker at HR, business and other conferences. Jonathan delivered his first seminar on the employment issues arising out of COVID-19 in the first week of February 2020.
Jonathan has been cited as a national authority on employment issues in articles in the The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post The New York Times, The Harvard Business Review USAToday, Fortune, Philadelphia Inquirer, Associated Press, Reuters, Business Week, The Los Angeles Times, CNN Online, Money and the Philadelphia Business Journal, among many others.
Jonathan’s passion is animal rescue. To save a shelter animal is to save a universe so please save one!
On the fun side, Jonathan is fortunate to have Bruce Springsteen as his virtual workout partner. Even so, Nina Simone is Jonathan’s favorite musical artist.
Title: Civility Not Sterility
It is important that leaders treat their reports (and each other) with respect and civility. Of course, this includes avoiding harassing, retaliatory, abusive and other inappropriate conduct.
In the context of specific workplace scenarios, this program will explore how HR can help leaders successfully develop and maintain personal connections in the context of workplace relationships without taking on unreasonable legal risk. Afterall, we want civility, not sterility.
Breakout Sessions:
A) Practical AI in HR: Tools, Tactics and Transformation or Application in HR - Ryan C Givens, Saxton & Stump
B) Strategic Synergy: Aligning Corporate Goals With HR Initiatives with Proven 
Methods for Business Success - Kristi Weierbach, Stambaugh Ness
AND
A) Top Employee Benefits, Marketplace Concepts - Justin Leader, Benefits DNA & Brian Orsinger, McConkey Insurance
B) Succession Planning – Retaining Knowledge Transfer for the Next Emerging Talent for Your Entire Workforce
Jim Carchidi
James Carchidi is CEO a.k.a. Chief Enthusiasm Officer of the JFC Global, a recipient of the Central Penn Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 award, a recipient of the West Shore Chamber’s Inspiring Business award, and past finalist for two Entrepreneur of the Year awards. An avid student in the fields of neuroscience, leadership, organizational development and psychology; James wants to inspire the world to generate greater mental effectiveness, so that people can realize more of their potential on both the professional and personal level.
Committed to giving back, he volunteers for charitable causes and serves on the board at Harrisburg Academy, West Shore Young Professionals, and the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation.
Leadership Habits: Little by little, a little becomes a lot
The smallest crowd you will ever lead is yourself — and it’s the most important one! When get it right, others will follow. Learn how small changes in behavior can make big improvements in your leadership abilities. Tiny habits, working toward your better self, is the key to success — because at the center of everything that happens to you, is YOU!
Certification: Pending certification credit through HRCI and SHRM.
Sponsors:
All attendees MUST register by October 7.
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 7, 2025.
