WI SHRM Conference

📣 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 📣

Have an HR story, strategy, or insight that needs to be heard? The 2026 WI SHRM State Conference is looking for speakers who are ready to inspire, educate, and challenge our HR community.

📅 𝗥𝗙𝗣 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗙𝗲𝗯. 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Choose how you want to present:
🎤 75-minute session
🌅 60-minute early bird
🛠 3.5-hour pre-conference workshop

Topics of high interest include emerging workplace trends, case studies, best practices, and innovative HR strategies.

📅 Speakers will be notified by May 1, 2026
🔗 Learn More: https://www.wishrm.org/2026-speaking-opportunities

🌟 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🌟

Help make the 2025 WI SHRM State Conference a success! We still have volunteer opportunities available across multiple sessions.

Ready to jump in? Sign up today! https://www.wishrm.org/2025-volunteer-opportunities or stop into the Volunteer Lounge [Ebony]

Every volunteer makes a difference! 💙

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗜 𝗦𝗛𝗥𝗠 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! Get ready for an amazing experience by downloading the WI SHRM mobile app, your all-in-one conference guide. Inside the app you’ll find: ✅ Your registered sessions ✅ Speaker handouts (if provided) ✅ Expo hall map ✅ Sponsor & exhibitor directories ✅ Attendee directory This app replaces the traditional paper program and works on iPhone, Android, iPad, and tablets. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽 1️⃣ Download the app: On your event device, scan the QR code or search for “Cvent Events” in your app store. 2️⃣ Search for the event: Open the app and type “2025 WI SHRM State Conference.” 3️⃣ Download the event: Tap the download icon. 4️⃣ Log in: Enter the first name, last name, and email you used to register. 5️⃣ Verify your account: Follow the code sent via email/text. 💡 Tip: Already logged in to another Cvent event? Tap your profile (top right), select Exit event, then search again for “2025 WI SHRM State Conference.” 📲 Download today and be ready for conference week! #WISHRM #WISHRM25 #SHRM #SMILE25

🔄 Repost from SMILE Team - Jennesa Johnston

🎤 Speaker Spotlight Alert! 🎤
We’re thrilled to feature Kelly Bubolz at !

💡 Session: Workforce Energy Management
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 9th, 2025 | 12:45 PM
📍 Where: Guava | Tamarind Room

Kelly’s bringing the spark to help us recharge our workplace strategies ⚡💼🌍 — and I can’t wait to hear what she has in store!

Read More: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/wishrm25-speaker-spotlight-kelly-bubolz-jennesa-johnston-dsqdc

🔗 Secure your spot to the largest HR conference in Wisconsin now: https://lnkd.in/gF_qjJck

🌟 𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗝𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗔 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡 🌟
Meet Jennesa Johnston, Corporate Director of HR at OCI Hospitality, Membership Director for Green Bay Chapter SHRM, and one of the friendly faces on the 2025 WI SHRM SMILE Team!

She’s passionate about building connections, sharing the conference experience, and helping attendees feel welcome both online and in person.

📣 Jennesa’s advice for HR pros on LinkedIn:
“Step outside your comfort zone and make meaningful connections.”

🎤 Fun fact: She’s seen Dierks Bentley in concert 18 times!

🐶 She lives in Door County with her husband and two dogs, Gunner and Maverick.

👉 Get to know Jennesa in her full Q&A:
https://www.theempoweredhr.com/post/wishrm25-smile-team-spotlight-jennesa-johnston

🚨 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗻! 🚨
🎉 Don’t miss your chance to save! 🎉

Join hundreds of HR professionals for 3 days of learning, networking, and inspiration at Wisconsin’s biggest HR event of the year!

📅 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟴–𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
📍 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀
💸 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁!

Lock in your spot (and your savings) now 👉 https://www.wishrm.org/2025-Registration

🔄 Repost from SMILE Team - Emily Ware

Speaker Spotlight: Sarah Noll Wilson

"Conflict-capable teams understand that tension is natural, and that trust isn’t built by avoiding hard conversations; it’s built by moving through them together. Especially now, when people are navigating uncertainty, change, and high emotional loads, being able to communicate honestly is a superpower."

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://www.theempoweredhr.com/post/wishrm25-speaker-spotlight-sarah-noll-wilson

📢 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 💼🌍
🗓️ Wednesday, October 8th, 2025: 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.⏰
📍 Rooms G and H

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions - looking forward to these! Make sure to secure your spot for these sessions and more.

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dCQS3K4E
🎟️ Early Bird pricing available until 7/31/2025

🔄 Repost from SMILE Team - Jennesa Johnston

🎤 Speaker Spotlight 🎤
Say hello to the powerhouse HR pro: Kayla Ebert, SHRM-SCP, SPHR! 💼✨

One of the absolute best parts of being on the Team for Wisconsin State Council SHRM? I get to sneak behind the scenes and chat with our incredible speakers before the big event—and trust me, this year’s lineup is straight 🔥🔥🔥.

🧠 Session: Mastering the Corrective Action Process: A Guide for HR Professionals and New Managers
📅 When: Thursday, October 9th, 2025
⏰ Time: Bright and early at 6:15 AM (coffee encouraged ☕)
📍 Where: Rooms G & H

Huge thanks to Kayla for sharing her insights—can’t wait for everyone to hear what she has in store! 🙌

Read More: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/wishrm25-speaker-spotlight-kayla-ebert-jennesa-johnston-dcbyc

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dCQS3K4E
🎟️ Early Bird pricing available until 7/31/2025

🔄 Repost from SMILE Team - Anastasia Stueber

🔆 Speaker Spotlight: Christy Siegle
"One of the simplest but most powerful shifts you can make is to ask: Is our current development strategy expanding leaders’ capacity—or just layering new tools on top of old habits?" - Christy Siegle

Read More: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/wishrm25-speaker-spotlight-transitions-coaching-llc-anastasia-gpbtc

Wisconsin SHRM 2025 Details:
📅 October 8-10, 2025
📍 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
🔗 Secure your spot to the largest HR conference in Wisconsin now: https://lnkd.in/gF_qjJck

🔄 Repost from SMILE Team - Jennesa Johnston

🎤 Exhibitor Spotlight 🎤

One of the best parts of being on the SMILE Team for the Wisconsin State Council SHRM? I get to connect with our exhibitors before the big event—and trust me, this year's list of exhibitors is on fire! 🔥

✨ Spotlight on: Rebecca Bartusewich, PhD, RPA
📚 University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Business
Read More: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/wishrm25-exhibitor-spotlight-uw-platteville-school-becca-johnston-1n7nc

🗓️ October 8–10, 2025
📍 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
🎟️ Don’t miss Wisconsin’s largest HR conference—secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gBQyF2tP

Let’s come together to learn & connect

🔄 Repost from SMILE Team - Emily Ware

Speaker Spotlight: 🔆Kim Groshek

"After my session at Wisconsin SHRM 2025, I hope attendees leave with clarity, confidence, and practical tools to create inclusive, productive, and sustainable remote and hybrid work strategies."

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://www.theempoweredhr.com/post/wishrm25-speaker-spotlight-kim-groshek

📢 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 💼🌍
🗓️ Thursday, October 9th, 2025 at 6:15 AM ⏰
📍 Rooms E and F

📊 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 → 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 & 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧 🧠📈
🗓️ Friday, October 10th, 2025 at 6:15 AM ⏰
📍 Rooms E and F

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions - looking forward to these! Make sure to secure your spot for these sessions and more.

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dCQS3K4E
🎟️ Early Bird pricing available until 7/31/2025