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MRA-The Management Association MRA is an employer association that partners with businesses to solve their HR issues. To learn more and to become a member of MRA, visit www.mranet.org.

Founded in 1901, MRA is a not-for-profit employer association headquartered in Wisconsin and has additional offices in Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota that serve more than 4,000 employers covering 800,000 employees throughout the world. MRA helps member organizations thrive by creating powerful teams and safe, successful workplaces. Members also receive access to expert guidance 24/7, best practices, professionally facilitated roundtables, essential tools, and dozens of business services in the areas of human resources and training. In fact, MRA conducts nearly 2,000 learning events each year, including a variety of conferences, special events and training programs at MRA’s conference centers and on-site by request.

📊 Share your insights. Gain actionable data. MRA is inviting organizations in healthcare and related services to partici...
10/14/2026

📊 Share your insights. Gain actionable data.

MRA is inviting organizations in healthcare and related services to participate in the 2027 Healthcare Compensation Survey.

By contributing your compensation and workforce data, you’ll help build valuable benchmarks around:
🔹 Compensation and pay practices, including salaries, premium pay, shift, and on-call practices
🔹 Workforce trends, including recruitment, retention, turnover, and workforce stability
🔹 Actionable market insights to support smarter compensation and workforce decisions

Participating organizations receive complimentary access to the final survey report. The participation window for this survey is from October 13 to November 20, 2026.

If your organization works in healthcare, vision, dental, mental health, social assistance, or patient care services, sign up to participate today.

👉 Sign up here: https://mymra.org/3et or contact MRA’s Survey Department at [email protected].

A strong change strategy is only the beginning. The real question is: Is your organization ready to put it into practice...
10/13/2026

A strong change strategy is only the beginning. The real question is: Is your organization ready to put it into practice?

Change readiness isn’t simply a matter of being “ready” or “not ready.” It can look different across an organization—and identifying those differences can make the difference between change that gains momentum and change that struggles to stick.

Our latest article explores three key domains of change readiness:
🔹 Organizational culture and employee mindset — How have employees experienced change in the past, and what cultural factors could help or hinder progress?
🔹 Employee perception, resistance, and influence — Who is likely to embrace the change, who may have concerns, and who has the influence to shape how others respond?
🔹 Leadership buy-in and advocacy — Which leaders are ready to do more than approve the change and actively reinforce, communicate, and advocate for it?

By looking at readiness through these three lenses, HR and business leaders can identify strengths, uncover potential barriers, and determine where additional support or alignment is needed—before implementation begins.

📖 Explore the full article: https://mymra.org/e2j and discover our practical resource, Assessing Change Readiness: A Practical Guide for HR Leaders: https://mymra.org/br2

10/13/2026

Looking for a space for your next corporate meeting, company gathering, or holiday party?

MRA has rental space across our Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, and Quad Cities offices. PLUS—we’re offering $100 off all rentals in November and December 2026.

At MRA, we will assist with event coordination to take the worry off your plate, including training room setup, equipment and technology setup, Wi-Fi, flip charts and whiteboards with markers, projectors, a computer, a dedicated training coordinator, and free on-site parking.

With flexible room layouts, quiet, confidential environments, and rooms that accommodate small or large groups, MRA will provide professional service and dedicated support to ensure your event is a success.

Visit our website for more information, and take advantage of our $100 off promotion through the end of 2026: https://mymra.org/h2a

📢 The deadline is October 23! MRA is partnering with the Employer Associations of America (EAA) on the 2027 National Bus...
10/12/2026

📢 The deadline is October 23!

MRA is partnering with the Employer Associations of America (EAA) on the 2027 National Business Trends Survey, and we want to hear from organizations across the country.

Your insights will help identify key business trends for 2026 and 2027, including:
• Organizational challenges
• Staffing and hiring
• Employee retention
• Pay strategies

Include your organization’s voice—complete the survey by October 23, 2026.
🔗 Take the survey here: https://survey.sogolytics.com/r/oH6s3p

👻 What’s keeping HR professionals up at night? Wage-and-hour traps. Accommodation missteps. Documentation pitfalls. Work...
10/12/2026

👻 What’s keeping HR professionals up at night?

Wage-and-hour traps. Accommodation missteps. Documentation pitfalls. Workplace investigations. And, of course, the ever-changing world of employment laws and regulations.

This Halloween, MRA is shining a light on the compliance risks lurking in the workplace during What Scares HR? Top Compliance Risks Haunting Your Workplace.

Join MRA’s HR Business Advisors Amy Weyker and Rhonda Blum on Thursday, October 29, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CT for a candid conversation about the real-world HR risks that can catch even experienced professionals off guard.

You’ll get practical tips for spotting potential issues, proactively addressing compliance concerns, and clearing out the “ghosts” hiding in your workplace. Plus, you can submit questions anonymously during the session.

🎃 1 HRCI & SHRM credit
🎃 Live webinar
🎃 Recording provided to all registered participants

Don’t let compliance surprises become your next HR scare.
RSVP today: https://mymra.org/3lp

What a great day of learning, connection, and fresh perspectives at the HRACO Workplace Reimagined Conference!MRA was pr...
10/09/2026

What a great day of learning, connection, and fresh perspectives at the HRACO Workplace Reimagined Conference!

MRA was proud to sponsor this year’s conference at Ohio State University’s Fawcett Center in Columbus, bringing together HR professionals from across Central Ohio to explore innovative approaches to today’s workplace challenges.

From keynote insights to practical breakout sessions, attendees explored topics ranging from the next chapter of healthcare transformation to building authentic connections and creating cultures of well-being.

Representing MRA at the conference were Diana Small, James Vitela, Bryn Telzerow, and Dana Vogelmeier, who enjoyed connecting with HR professionals, sharing MRA’s resources, and learning more about the challenges organizations are navigating today.

A special thank you to Christina King, Shari Leid, and Latisha Russell for sharing their expertise, and to HRACO for hosting another outstanding event that brings the HR community together.

We’re grateful to be part of conversations that inspire professional development, thought leadership, and stronger workplaces—and we look forward to continuing our partnership with HRACO!

10/09/2026

The final 2026 MRA Taste of Training complimentary event will take place on November 6, Live Online, and highlight MRA’s Principles of Leadership Excellence Plus series and the Hot Topics in Leadership Today.

The purpose of MRA’s Taste of Training sessions is to provide samples of MRA’s classes on leadership, HR, or key business skills. Participants will interact with MRA’s training experts and experience why MRA’s training is a great choice for employee development.

Join us for the final Taste of Training session in 2026 on Friday, November 6, live online, from 9 – 9:45 a.m. CT | 10 – 10:45 a.m. ET.

Participants also receive one complimentary MRA on-demand learning course.

Register today: https://mymra.org/6i9

10/08/2026

AI is evolving fast—and HR leaders need to evolve with it.

In Session 1 of MRA’s AI-Ready HR Leader series, Marissa Endter, Senior Director, Talent Development, Direct Supply, explored how rapidly AI capabilities have advanced and what that means for the future of work.

From analyzing information and identifying patterns to creating, building, reasoning, and collaborating, today’s AI tools can do far more than they could just 12–18 months ago.

🎥 Watch this session snippet for a look at how AI is becoming a powerful tool for HR professionals—and why understanding what these tools can do is an important first step toward becoming an AI-ready HR leader.

And the conversation doesn’t stop there. Three more sessions are coming this October, covering responsible AI, preparing your workforce for AI-driven change, and putting AI into practice.

📅 Explore the full series and register for the upcoming sessions: https://mymra.org/b0y

Employees are telling organizations what they need. Are you listening? Across employee feedback, common themes emerge: 🔹...
10/08/2026

Employees are telling organizations what they need. Are you listening?

Across employee feedback, common themes emerge:
🔹 Clearer communication about pay and pay increases
🔹 A better understanding of total rewards and benefits
🔹 More flexibility in when, where, and how work gets done

The challenge isn't simply collecting feedback. It’s understanding what matters most to your employees—and knowing where to focus.

MRA’s Employee Insights services help organizations turn employee feedback into meaningful insight and informed action.

Listen. Understand. Act.

Learn more about MRA Employee Insights: https://mymra.org/95fc74

Where does HR risk hide? 👀 It’s not always in the obvious places. Even well-run organizations can develop hidden risks a...
10/07/2026

Where does HR risk hide? 👀

It’s not always in the obvious places.

Even well-run organizations can develop hidden risks as they grow, managers make day-to-day decisions, policies evolve, and workplace practices become more complex.

From inconsistent documentation and manager decision-making to overlapping leave requirements, classification challenges, investigations, and multi-state growth, small gaps can become bigger concerns over time.

The good news? These aren’t signs of failure—they’re common pressure points worth examining.

Swipe through to uncover seven areas where HR risk can hide and consider where your organization may benefit from a closer look.

Need an outside perspective? MRA can help employers assess policies, practices, documentation, compliance, and employee relations processes before issues become costly problems.

👉 Explore MRA’s HR audit services: https://mymra.org/mno
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