2026 Half-day Conference

Nov 17, 2026 07:30am - 01:30pm CST

Conference In-person

Organizer

RHRA Board

Location

Rochester Golf & Country Club

Pricing

$99 - General Admission
$500 - Sponsor

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Join us for a half-day conference this fall! 4 SHRM Credits. Burnout Prevention - SEMN Workforce Trends - UI - Employment Law updates.

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 began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 25,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $54bn of premiums for our clients.

Howden are the world’s largest employee-owned insurance intermediary, operating across the full insurance value chain. We deliver innovative solutions in retail, specialty, wholesale, underwriting, reinsurance, and capital markets, empowering our people to drive change.

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.