Wisconsin State Council SHRM

10/16/2026

That's a wrap on the 2026 Wisconsin State Council SHRM State Conference!

We enjoyed getting to know HR professionals from across the state, hearing about the challenges they're facing, and exchanging ideas on keeping employees healthy, safe, and on the job.

A big thank you to our partners at Good Human Work for sharing the booth and making a great couple of days even better!

And to everyone who stopped by, thanks for the conversations.
We look forward to keeping them going!

10/16/2026

🚨 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗞𝗘𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘! 🎤

Are you ready to shake things up and become a Chief Disruption Officer?! 💥

We're closing out the 2026 Wisconsin SHRM State Conference with a powerful keynote from Jennifer McClure, challenging HR professionals to think bigger, lead boldly, and shape the future of work!

📅 TODAY | Friday, October 16
⏰ 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
🎤 Keynote: HR as Chief Disruption Officer: How HR Leaders Can Drive Transformation and Shape the Future of Work
🌟 Speaker: Jennifer McClure

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆?
✅ Challenge the Status Quo: Identify what's holding HR back and discover opportunities to drive meaningful change.
✅ Lead with Innovation: Reimagine HR's role as a strategic driver of transformation rather than simply responding to change.
✅ Embrace Bold Shifts: Explore five powerful shifts that can help HR leaders shape the future of work.
✅ Turn Vision into Action: Discover the SHIFT framework for influencing stakeholders, leading change, and unlocking human potential.
✅ Build Future-Ready Workplaces: Learn actionable strategies to create resilient, adaptable, and human-centered organizations.

As CEO of Unbridled Talent and Founder and Chief Excitement Officer of DisruptHR, Jennifer brings decades of executive experience and a passion for helping HR leaders move beyond operational excellence to transformational impact.

✨ The future of work isn't waiting, and neither should HR!

💬 Are you ready to lead the disruption instead of reacting to it? 🙌

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

🚨 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗞𝗘𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘! 🎤

Can you stay calm when the pressure is on? 💥

It's the FINAL DAY of the 2026 Wisconsin SHRM State Conference, and we're kicking off the morning with a powerful keynote from Scott Tillema!

📅 TODAY | Friday, October 16
⏰ 8:20 AM – 9:35 AM
🎤 Keynote: Leading Under Pressure: Decision-Making When It Matters Most
🌟 Speaker: Scott Tillema
👏 Sponsored by ADP

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆?
✅ Stay Calm Under Pressure: Learn to recognize and regulate stress in yourself and others.
✅ Make Confident Decisions: Discover proven frameworks for clear thinking and effective decision-making when the stakes are high.
✅ Communicate with Confidence: Develop the skills to lead difficult conversations with clarity, authority, and emotional intelligence.
✅ Build Stronger Teams: Strengthen trust, collaboration, and team cohesion during challenging moments.
✅ Lead Through Crisis: Turn high-pressure situations into opportunities for growth and resilient leadership.

With more than 20 years of law enforcement and negotiation experience, Scott is an FBI-trained hostage negotiator who brings real-world lessons from high-stakes situations into everyday leadership challenges.

From navigating workplace conflict to making tough decisions under pressure, this is a session you won't want to miss!

👏 A special THANK YOU to ADP for sponsoring this inspiring keynote!

💬 What's your biggest challenge when leading under pressure?

10/15/2026

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10/15/2026

10/15/2026

📸 Smile! You’re at WI SHRM! 🎤✨

Heading to lunch? Make sure to swing by the WI SHRM SMILE Team Booth for some fun!

📍 Stop by today from 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM!

✨ Strike a pose with some fun photo ops!

🎤 Share your conference experience in an interview!

🤝 Connect with the SMILE Team!

🎉 And so much more!

Whether you want to show off your conference excitement, share your biggest takeaways, or just say hello, we’d love to see you!

📸 Don’t be shy! Stop by, say cheese, and let the SMILE Team capture the fun!

10/15/2026

🚨 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗘𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘! 🎤

Are you ready to HR Like a Boss?! 💼🔥

Day TWO of the 2026 Wisconsin SHRM State Conference is about to kick off, and we're starting the morning with an inspiring keynote from John Bernatovicz!

📅 TODAY | Thursday, October 15
⏰ 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM
🎤 Keynote: HR Like a Boss
🌟 Speaker: John Bernatovicz

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆?
✅ Think Like a CEO: Discover how ownership and passion can elevate HR's strategic impact.
✅ Lead with Purpose: Explore the five pillars of the *HR Like a Boss* business plan: Purpose, People, Process, Productivity, and Profit.
✅ Make an Impact: Learn practical strategies to transform how people feel at work and create meaningful change within your organization.

As an entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and president of Willory, John brings 25 years of entrepreneurial experience and a passion for helping HR professionals become exceptional business leaders.

👏 Get ready to walk away inspired, empowered, and equipped with actionable strategies to HR Like a Boss!

💬 Who's ready to HR Like a Boss?! 🙌