York Society for Human Resources upcoming events

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.

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

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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 Weierbach

EEOC Updates and Trends
Speaker: Jamie Williamson, EEOC

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

Medicinal Marijuana in the Workplace: How Do We Hire Now?

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 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 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.