Upcoming Events

February 7, 2024: 9:30am to 10:30am

The Benefit Initiative for Creating a Financially Secure Workforce

Presented by: Chris Thixton, Principal, Pension Consultants, Inc.

This webinar will cover:

Financial stress is wreaking havoc on workers. It affects their mental and physical health, as well as their working lives in numerous ways. In this session, the participant will gain a deeper understanding of employee financial security and how it impacts workplace productivity. It will also address the most effective and achievable way employers can use an existing benefit to make a difference in the financial security and overall well-being of their employees.

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Previous Chapter Events:

December 2023 Webinar

Uncertainty Reduction Theory – Making Sense of our Multicultural Chaos

Presented by: Dami Odunewu, Purpose Connect, CEO & Founder

December 6, 2023: 9:30am to 10:30am

This webinar will cover:

• • Define Uncertainty Reduction Theory
  • Where and how culture intersects with Uncertainty Reduction Theory
  • Six Fundamental patterns of cultural differences that impact diversity and inclusion in our workforce
  • Strategies for reducing uncertainty and fostering a safe diverse workplace

October 2023 Annual Meeting and Conference

2023 Annual Conference and Chapter Meeting

Let's "Level Up" our HR knowledge, skills and abilities at this year's Missouri CUPA-HR conference and members meeting. We will gather at the beautiful Margaritaville Lake of the Ozarks for two days of connecting, learning and engaging. Each day will feature a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, food and fun! Our sessions will include topics such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and HR, Understanding Gen Z, Best Practices in Change Management, and HR Legal Update with Kate Nash to name a few. 

Date: October 26-27, 2023

February 2023 Webinar

What HR Professionals Need to Know About Export Controls and Sanctions

We are all familiar with the large amount of regulation specifically impacting higher education, but do you know there are regulations around exports from the US to other countries and significant institutional and individual sanctions for violations? This webinar will cover concepts of export controls, sanctions and how to ensure your institution stays compliant.

Learning Objectives:

• • Understand regulations around export controls
  • Impact of these regulations on higher education
  • Best Practices for ensuring compliance

Date and Time: February 14, 2023, from 9:30 - 10:30

Speaker: Kathleen Stoan, University of Missouri System Director of Research Security and Compliance

December 2022

MiniGames™ as a Recruiting Strategy Webinar

Recruiting is challenging in a post-pandemic environment.  All employers are subject to the same market conditions.  However, colleges and universities have a unique combination of resources that can aid in the recruiting process.  The challenge is how to align these resources.  Learn how to align university-wide resources to reach synergy in your recruiting initiatives and fill open positions utilizing a unique MiniGame™ strategy.

Learning Objectives:

• • Introduction to MiniGame™ principles
  • Review the MiniGame™ “Why”
  • Understand how to utilize MiniGames™ as a strategy to engage people, align university-wide resources, and reach new levels of sustainable recruiting outcomes.

Date and Time: December 13, 2022, 9:30am-10:30am

Speaker: Scot Scobee, Chief Human Resource Officer at Missouri State University

September 2022

Annual Conference - Together Towards Tomorrow September 29-30, 2022

Click here to see conference schedule and agenda. Here are some highlights and details.

April 2022

Seminar Title- Stronger Tomorrow: Navigating Missouri’s Workforce.

Speaker: Dr. Mardy Leathers, State Director - Missouri Office of Workforce Development

Date: April 20, 2022 at 10 am

Description: Dr. Leathers will discuss current and future employment trends and how the public workforce system in Missouri is working to help our economy stabilize and grow.

February 2022

We are excited to announce that that Michael Mueller, VP at Aperio Consulting Group, will be presenting our next MCUPA-HR professional development seminar entitled “People Analytics”.

Date: February 8, 2022

Time: 9 – 10 am

Format: Zoom

Summary:

In this workshop, Michael will unpack best practices in people analytics, an emerging field dedicated to the analysis of employee and workforce data to reveal insights and provide recommendations to improve business outcomes.

Takeaways

• • • Practical and tangible roadmap for implementing an effective People Analytics strategy
    • Best practices to objectively measure the business impact of HR activities
    • Examples of how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning can supercharge your impact

Full Calendar of Events

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