KEENELAND EVENT: Industry Insiders Speak: What HR Needs to Know Now — and What’s Coming in 2026 (April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

KEENELAND EVENT : Industry Insiders Speak: What HR Needs to Know Now - and What's Coming in 2026

Join leading HR industry experts and sponsors as they share timely insights on the trends shaping the future of work. This session will explore what's ahead for HR in 2026 - from evolving workforce strategies and technology innovations to compliance, culture, and talent priorities - offering practical perspectives to help organizations prepare for what's next.

You'll get to hear from:

Express Employment Professionals
Tresane
Alpha Financial Partners
Aptiva Health
Integrated Corporate Wellness Solutions (ICWS)
Point C (formerly Aspirant)
Energy Insurance Agency
Big Solutions, and
Payroll Partners.

Learning Objectives:

Identify key HR trends and workforce challenges expected to shape 2026
Gain insight into emerging HR technologies, compliance considerations, and talent strategies
Learn how leading organizations are preparing for the future of work
Connect insights from industry leaders to actionable takeaways for your organization

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

Schedule of Events:

10:00 am - 10:15 am: Registration & Networking (Please note: We won't be serving a main meal before the session since we'll be enjoying food at Keeneland, however light refreshments will be provided)

10:15 am: Business Meeting Update
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Presentation

11:30 am - Off to the Races!

Keeneland Phoenix Room Dress Code: Business Formal

Gentlemen: Tailored suit or sport coat and dress slacks. Dress shirt with collar and necktie. Dress shoes or loafers. Suit coats are expected to always remain on. Hats are to be removed when seated in the dining room.

Ladies: Dress, dress top and skirt or pantsuits. One piece jumpsuits should fall below the knee. Dress shoes or dress sandals.

Not Permitted: Denim regardless of color or type, this includes denim jackets or pants designed to resemble jeans; shorts, including rompers; athletic attire, including athleisure leggings; visible midriffs (defined as the mid-region of the torso between the chest and the waist); flip-flops; clothing with offensive or explicit messaging; sashes, badges, tiaras or other novelty items for birthdays or bachelor/bachelorette celebrations.

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:

PREMIER SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

EVENT SPONSORS:

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

Community Parther

Premier Sponsor:

Transfer and Refund Policy

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.

Guiding Principles to Improving Employee Health (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Speaker: Ryan Byars, COO

Ryan has been working in all facets of employer wellness for more than 16 years. Ryan brings extensive experience in programming designed to increase participation and improve employee health and is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive and innovative corporate wellness solutions

Description:

People thrive when they are supported as whole individuals, not just workers. When approaching employee health and wellness we must prioritize holistic health by balancing physical vitality, mental clarity, and emotional resilience through flexible, inclusive support systems. By fostering an environment of proactive care, we ensure every team member has the right resources in their own personal journey to health improvement. In this presentation we will address how to design an effective program as well as key aspects to make the program both successful and yield a return on the dollars spent.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to identify and apply the four core pillars of employee well-being—Eat Well, Sleep Well, Move Well, and Think Well—to design and deliver effective, incentive-driven wellness programs that support behavior change, improve employee health outcomes, and enhance organizational return on investment.

*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.

This month's meeting is sponsored by:

PREMIER SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSOR

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

Transfer and Refund Policy

Bluegrass SHRM upcoming events

KEENELAND EVENT: Industry Insiders Speak: What HR Needs to Know Now — and What’s Coming in 2026 (April 16, 2026)

Guiding Principles to Improving Employee Health (May 12, 2026)