Fall 2026 1/2 Day RHRA SHRM Conference

Join fellow HR professionals for a half-day conference focused on the issues, trends and challenges impacting today’s workplace.

The morning will feature a keynote presentation from Maria Serbus focused on Burnout Prevention and your Why, with practical insights HR professionals can take back to their organizations.

Attendees will also gain a closer look at the Southeast Minnesota labor market, including current workforce trends, wages, compensation and other local data that can help employers make informed recruitment and retention decisions.

An Unemployment representative will provide valuable information and participate in an interactive Q&A session, giving HR professionals an opportunity to ask questions and address real-world situations.

The conference will wrap up with an employment law update, highlighting important legal developments and issues employers and HR professionals need to be aware of.

A practical morning of timely information, local workforce insights and resources designed to help HR professionals navigate today's workplace.

Attendees will walk away with:

• Practical strategies to prevent burnout and support employee wellness in the workplace
• New ideas for improving employee engagement, retention and workplace culture
• A better understanding of the Southeast Minnesota labor market and current workforce trends
• Local wage and compensation insights to help inform recruiting and retention strategies
• Data and resources to better understand talent availability in the Rochester/SE Minnesota market
• Answers to common unemployment questions directly from an unemployment representative
• Practical guidance on handling unemployment claims and employer responsibilities
• An understanding of current employment law changes and what they mean for employers
• Key HR issues to watch as workplace regulations and expectations continue to evolve
• Actionable ideas and resources they can take back to their organization immediately

This event is sponsored by:

Howden

Howden is a global, employee-owned insurance group of more than 25,000 specialists across 56 countries, built on a simple but radical idea: when people own the business, they own the outcomes. As one of the world's largest employee-owned benefits brokerages, Howden partners with employers across Minnesota and nationally to navigate rising healthcare costs, design competitive benefits packages, and take work off HR teams' plates so you can focus on your people.

MaxAbility

Founded in 2014, MaxAbility Taskforce is a volunteer collaboration of local professionals working to promote disability-inclusive workplace cultures. We offer practical support and guidance to help employers hire, retain, and empower individuals with disabilities. We also collaborate with local organizations to put on important events that raise awareness or provide adaptive opportunities, such as our annual Reverse Job Fair.

Nice Healthcare

Nice Healthcare is unmatched care that comes to you. In a world where care costs are rising exponentially and new tools emerge every day poised to cut corners, we exist to provide meaningful, effective, human care that’s more accessible than ever before.

Orange Theory
Orangetheory Fitness is a science-backed, coach-led fitness experience that combines cardio, strength training and heart-rate-based interval training in a supportive group environment. Each one-hour workout is designed to help participants build endurance, strength and power while working at their own pace.

Founded in 2007, Orangetheory has grown to more than 1,500 studios across 25 countries, bringing together fitness, technology and coaching to help people live longer, more vibrant lives.

For employers and HR professionals, Orangetheory can be a great partner in promoting employee wellness, healthy habits, connection and work-life well-being. Its community-focused approach encourages people of different fitness levels to participate together, with workouts adapted to individual effort and ability.