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Ethics in the Real World: HR's Role in Protecting People and Principle

  • March 10, 2026
  • 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Mane on Main - 201 E Main St #1500 Lexington, KY 40507

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Speakers: Alison Begor & Raymond Sexon

Description: In today's workplace, ethical challenges often arise in gray areas where policy alone isn't enough. This interactive session brings together a Chief Human Resources Officer and the Executive Director of a local Human Rights Commission for a candid conversation about where discrimination and ethical concerns are most prevalent, and what HR professionals can do to address them. Participants will gain practical insights into navigating complex situations, balancing compliance with organizational values, and fostering a culture of integrity. Real-world examples and actionable strategies will help HR leaders move beyond theory to create workplaces that uphold both human rights and ethical standards.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify common ethical dilemmas and discrimination trends.

2. Analyze HR’s role in mitigating ethical risks and promoting fairness in workplace practices.

3. Apply SHRM ethical principles to real-world scenarios involving compliance and integrity.

4. Formulate actionable steps to address emerging ethical challenges in HR policies and decision-making.

*Approved for one (1.0) PDCs with SHRM and HRCI.

Schedule of Events:

11:15 am - 11:45 am: Registration, Networking & Lunch
11:45 am - 12:00 pm: Business Meeting Update
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Presentation

Registration Deadline
: Due to venue catering requirements, registration for in-person attendance closes 7 days prior to the event date. Virtual participation registration closes the day before the event.

Location: Mane on Main, 201 E Main St #1500, Lexington, KY 40507 (Validated parking is reserved in the Chase Tower Parking Garage) Mane on Main Parking Map. Details for virtual attendance will be sent to all attendees prior to the meeting, up to 24 hours in advance. 

This month's meeting is sponsored by:

Express Employment Professionals | Employment Agencies - Directory - Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce

PREMIER SPONSOR

Tresane: Leadership and Team Development Solutions

SILVER SPONSOR

If you wish to sponsor this meeting or future events, please contact Christina at publicrelations@bgshrm.org for a 2026 Sponsorship Packet.or

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BGSHRM strives to provide quality events that are educational in content and rich in networking opportunities. We place emphasis on the humans in Human Resources and value the shared experience of our peers and comrades who are working to create safe and productive environments for their employees. We have designed chapter meeting fees to be as low as possible. 

Because of rising costs in our community, your regular member registration fee covers the program related expenses and is not a fundraiser for the chapter.  As such, all payments for registration to BGSHRM events are non-refundable. View full Transfer and Refund Policy. 


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