York Society for Human Resources upcoming events

September New Member Orientation (09/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Welcome to York SHRM New Member Orientation!

Join us for a virtual orientation to meet other members, learn how to make the most of your York SHRM membership, and ask questions.

Orientation is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m.

Please register here: New Member Registration
Upcoming events: York SHRM Events

We look forward to seeing you soon!

York SHRM New Member Quick Reference Guide

Practical AI for HR and Business Process Enablement (09/15/2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Agenda:

7:30 Announcements

8:00-9:00am Presentation

Topic:

Practical AI for HR and Business Process Enablement

AI is no longer just a technology conversation. It is a workforce, leadership, training, and business process conversation.

In this session, Adam Marsh will share a practical view of how organizations can move beyond AI hype and begin applying AI to real business processes. Rather than focusing on tools alone, the talk will emphasize how AI can help teams improve repeatable workflows, reduce administrative burden, standardize knowledge, and support better decision-making.

For HR professionals, AI presents both an opportunity and a responsibility. HR leaders are uniquely positioned to help organizations adopt AI safely and effectively by guiding policy, training, change management, employee communication, and workforce development.

The session will highlight practical AI use cases across HR and business operations, including recruiting, onboarding, employee communications, training, performance management, policy support, compliance, sales, operations, quality, and customer service. Attendees will learn how to identify processes that are strong candidates for AI support and how to think about guardrails such as confidentiality, bias, security, and human oversight.

The core message is simple: successful AI adoption does not start with a tool. It starts with understanding the work.

AI should not replace human judgment. It should help people do their jobs better, faster, and with more consistency. Organizations that combine AI with clear processes, trusted data, thoughtful governance, and employee training will be better positioned for the future of work.

Key Takeaways

Attendees will leave with a practical framework for identifying AI opportunities inside their organizations, especially in knowledge-heavy, document-heavy, and repetitive workflows.

They will also gain a better understanding of HR’s role in AI adoption, including policy creation, employee enablement, training, change management, and responsible use.

Most importantly, attendees will be encouraged to ask a better question: not simply “How do we use AI?” but “Where can AI help our people work more effectively?”

Speaker:

Adam Marsh

President, Ledge Inc

Sponsor:

Certification: Pending certification credit through HRCI and SHRM.

All attendees MUST register by September 10.

*** Please help to keep our costs down. ***

If you register and circumstances change that prevent you from attending, you MUST send an email to YorkSHRM@yahoo.com by September 10, 2026. No credits or refunds will be issued if the cancellation is received after September 10, 2026.

October New Member Orientation (10/08/2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Welcome to York SHRM New Member Orientation!

Join us for a virtual orientation to meet other members, learn how to make the most of your York SHRM membership, and ask questions.

Orientation is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m.

Please register here: New Member Registration
Upcoming events: York SHRM Events

We look forward to seeing you soon!

York SHRM New Member Quick Reference Guide

Leading in the New Reality of Work (10/13/2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Leading in the New Reality of Work

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.

Featured Topics & Speakers

Fairness in Compensation

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

EEOC Updates and 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.

Changing Company Culture: Hiring, Recruiting, and Retaining Employees with ADD, ADHD, and Other Neurodivergent Conditions

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.

Marijuana in the Workplace: Balancing Workplace Safety and Compliance with State and Federal Law

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.

Speaker: Christine Nentwig, Esq., Excelist Law

Christine E. Nentwig, Esq. is the founder and principal attorney at Excelist Law, a boutique law ﬁrm dedicated to helping employers and businesses achieve their goals with practical, business-focused legal solutions. With experience in both business and law, Ms. Nentwig specializes in providing effective guidance to address complex legal challenges.

Ms. Nentwig partners with clients to proactively address potential legal issues, offering strategic support in areas such as developing clear policies, navigating employee relations, conducting conﬁdential workplace investigations, mediating disputes, and providing informative training for managers and employees on diverse topics related to business, employment, and labor law. When legal challenges do arise, Ms. Nentwig provides efficient representation to help her clients identify and implement prompt, practical, and cost- effective solutions.

Ms. Nentwig holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Maryland School of Law and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She also holds a Professional Mediation Certiﬁcate from Cornell University’s ILR Scheinman Institute and is certiﬁed as a federal court mediator in Labor and Employment Law for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Additionally, Ms. Nentwig is an Association of Workplace Investigators Certiﬁcate Holder (AWI-CH), demonstrating her expertise in conducting impartial workplace investigations.

Beyond her practice, Ms. Nentwig is an active community leader and educator, currently serving on the Board of the Appell Center for the Performing Arts, leading seminars covering key legal topics, and teaching Employment Law as an adjunct professor at York College of Pennsylvania

Certification: Pending certification credit through HRCI and SHRM.

Sponsors: TBD

All attendees MUST register by October 8

York SHRM Members $65

Non-York SHRM Members $85

*** Please help to keep our costs down.

If you register and circumstances change that prevent you from attending, you MUST send an email to YorkSHRM@yahoo.com by October 8, 2026.

November New Member Orientation (11/12/2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Welcome to York SHRM New Member Orientation!

Join us for a virtual orientation to meet other members, learn how to make the most of your York SHRM membership, and ask questions.

Orientation is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m.

Please register here: New Member Registration
Upcoming events: York SHRM Events

We look forward to seeing you soon!

York SHRM New Member Quick Reference Guide

November Meeting (11/17/2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Please note the date to the meeting!

Agenda:

7:30 Announcements

8:00-9:00am Presentation

Topic: TBD

Speaker: TBD

Sponsor: TBD

Certification: Pending certification credit through HRCI and SHRM.

All attendees MUST register by November 12.

*** Please help to keep our costs down. ***

If you register and circumstances change that prevent you from attending, you MUST send an email to YorkSHRM@yahoo.com by November 12, 2026. No credits or refunds will be issued if the cancellation is received after November 12, 2026.

December New Member Orientation (12/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Welcome to York SHRM New Member Orientation!

Join us for a virtual orientation to meet other members, learn how to make the most of your York SHRM membership, and ask questions.

Orientation is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m.

Please register here: New Member Registration
Upcoming events: York SHRM Events

We look forward to seeing you soon!

York SHRM New Member Quick Reference Guide

December Meeting (12/15/2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Please note the date to the meeting!

Agenda:

7:30 Announcements

8:00-9:00am Presentation

Topic: TBD

Speaker: TBD

Sponsor: TBD

Certification: Pending certification credit through HRCI and SHRM.

All attendees MUST register by December 10.

*** Please help to keep our costs down. ***

If you register and circumstances change that prevent you from attending, you MUST send an email to YorkSHRM@yahoo.com by December 10, 2026. No credits or refunds will be issued if the cancellation is received after December 10, 2026.

January New Member Orientation (01/14/2027)

Thu, 14 Jan 2027 13:30:00 GMT

Welcome to York SHRM New Member Orientation!

Join us for a virtual orientation to meet other members, learn how to make the most of your York SHRM membership, and ask questions.

Orientation is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m.

Please register here: New Member Registration
Upcoming events: York SHRM Events

We look forward to seeing you soon!

York SHRM New Member Quick Reference Guide