Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC)

05/18/2022

Join us on June 1st with original “No Club” member Laurie Weingart (Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory) and moderator Cheryle Jackson (Founder, Grit+Grace, The Movement & CEO, myowndoctor). The “No Club” came into existence 10 years ago, after four women decided to say no to dead-end work. Our discussion will include The No Club’s research, how companies and individuals can change and more!

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Ten years ago, economist Linda Babcock sent out a plea for help to her colleagues, Brenda, Lise, and Laurie. Like…

05/04/2022

Join us on May 18th for the last installment of our Leadership Development Workshop series: “Full Capacity: A Powerful Model for a Thriving Workplace” with Rebecca Johnson (MS, Co-Founder and COO, Vidl Solutions, Inc.) and Tracy Lampert (Head of Employee Experience and Culture, Zurich). We will be discussing the latest thinking on organizational performance, learning to integrate three essential elements: supporting employee wellbeing, improving team performance and developing leadership capacity in our workplaces.

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Every employer's dream is an organization that functions at full capacity. But many companies struggle with overwhelmed or under-skilled leaders,…

04/14/2022

With markets at record levels, investors are waiting for a correction, and a recession, that may arrive sooner or later. Join us in-person on April 27th as Susan Arthur (Chief Executive Officer, CareerBuilder), Michael Stritch (Chief Investment Officer, BMO Harris Bank), Diane Swonk (Chief Economist and Managing Director, Grant Thornton US) and moderator Rebecca Jarvis (Chief Business, Economics, and Technology Correspondent, ABC News) discuss the unprecedented uncertainty the U.S. is facing as the pandemic continues to wreak havoc.

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The U.S. economy is in upheaval, at once burning brightly and at risk of foundering under the weight of COVID-19.…

04/07/2022

Join us on April 20th for the third installation in our Leadership Development Workshop series: “Finding Resilience in Purpose” with Nicole Johnson-Scales (Founder & Executive Career Strategist, Nicole Johnson-Scales Design Your Professional Joy). As the pandemic and subsequent “Great Recession” stress the need for mental health supports for employees, attendees for this session will gain a better understanding of the elements of their work and life that give them personal fulfillment and learn how to help their company and team integrate purpose into their work to help improve wellbeing.

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The pandemic and subsequent “Great Resignation” have brought the need for mental health supports for employees to the forefront of…

04/05/2022

Tina Tchen (Principal, Seneca) says, “care is infrastructure”. Join her, Deborah DeHaas (Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Leadership Center), Ai-jen Poo (Co-founder and Executive Director, National Domestic Workers Alliance), with moderator Hillary Bochniak (Managing Director, HR, Accenture), on April 19th for a discussion on family leave and how employees are seeking workplaces that support a new life balance.

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03/31/2022

How unstoppable would Chicago be if our Black and Latinx neighbors had the same economic opportunity and impact as our...

03/15/2022

Join us on March 29th with Janice Jackson (CEO, HOPE Chicago), Theodore Koenig (President, CEO and Founder of Monroe Capital), moderated by Natalie Moore (Reporter, Race, Class and Communities, WBEZ). Come and learn about Hope Chicago, a non-profit organization focusing on education and opportunity in Chicago, and their goals to create new pathways to success for many Chicagoans.

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03/14/2022

Last chance to register for our HRMAC pop-up event, War In Ukraine: Supporting Employees In Times of Crisis! Dominik Andrzejczuk (Managing Partner, ATMOS), Imran Qureshi (Head of North America, WTW), and Beth Hayden (CHRO, SpotHero) will discuss how to take care of their employees, show support for the people of Ukraine and how the war will impact business practices.

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03/11/2022

Join us on Monday, March 14th for an open discussion with Dominik Andrzejczuk (Managing Partner, ATMOS), Imran Qureshi (Head of North America, WTW), and Beth Hayden (CHRO, SpotHero). These panelists will be discussing the war in Ukraine in regards to how your organization can support the Ukrainian people as well as what lessons can be learned about taking care of our employees.

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03/09/2022

By including different kinds of thinkers in your team, you can outperform more homogenized groups. Join us on March 23rd as we discuss the power of diversity in a conversation with Scott Page around his book The Diversity Bonus: How Great Teams Pay Off in the Knowledge Economy, moderated by Toya Garcia-Bradow (ESG and I&D Marketing Communications Senior Associate, William Blair). Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discuss the importance of diversity!

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Thanks to our sponsor, William Blair!

Join the Exec Club for a conversation with Scott Page around his book The Diversity Bonus: How Great Teams Pay…

03/08/2022

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03/04/2022

Join the Executives’ Club on March 23rd for an in-person conversation with American social scientist, professor and author, Scott Page around his book The Diversity Bonus: How Great Teams Pay Off in the Knowledge Economy, moderated by Toya G. Bradow (ESG and I&D Marketing Communications Senior Associate, William Blair). You’ll hear stories from businesses and organizations who have successfully tapped into the power of to solve complex problems.

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Thanks to our sponsor, William Blair!

03/04/2022

Learning to lead lightly and live mindfully can profoundly change the trajectory of your day. Join us on March 16th for the second installation of our Leadership Development Workshop series: “Leading Lightly: Be Resilient (No Matter What)” with Jody Michael (Founder & CEO, Jody Michael Associates). Days filled with stress and difficulty don’t have to be a given, so join us in learning how to lower your stress, think with clarity, and lead with ease.

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Today’s business leaders are expected to operate at the highest levels possible, often without the tools necessary to manage their…

03/03/2022

Did you know that one of the perks of the merger between HRMAC and The Executives' Club of Chicago is access to special, member-only events? Join other members of the club and their families on March 19th for a Chicago Fire FC match and a meet and greet with former players.

Members Only: Exec Club members are invited to attend the Chicago Fire FC vs. Sporting KC Match on Saturday, March...

02/25/2022

On March 8th, join Paramita Das (Head of Chicago Commercial Office & General Manager, Global Marketing and Development, Rio Tinto), Kimberly King (Senior Director, Global Sourcing and Procurement, Elkay USA), Fabio Pettenati (Vice President, Supply Chain, Barilla) and moderator Dr. Michael Hewitt (Faculty Director - Supply Chain and Sustainability Center, Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business) as they discuss how leaders of both small and large businesses are thinking about their relationships with the earth and climate, at-risk communities, technological advances, and equity of the supply chain for businesses of all sizes.

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02/21/2022

As we continue our ongoing journey toward an equitable Chicago for all, how can Chicagoland businesses support and learn from small, grassroots organizations? Join us on March 9th as LaForce Baker (Vice President, Community Impact Team, World Business Chicago), Chris Brown (Director of Operations, Southwest Organizing Project) Ayesha Jaco (Executive Director, West Side United), Sharif Walker (President and CEO, Bethel New Life), and moderator Dahleen Glanton (Senior Advisor, Kivvit) answer this question and more at “A City For All – Grassroots Growth and Winning Opportunities.”

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For complimentary access, use the code GRASSROOTSCOMP [case sensitive] during checkout.

02/18/2022

Are you looking to give back to the next generation of Chicago's leaders? We're looking for mentors to assist with our EC Associates program; a unique, experiential 12-month networking and development program for leaders early in their career. If you would like to learn more about mentoring this group of young leaders, you can reach out to Brett Taylor at [email protected].

02/18/2022

Members Only: Your innovation team is not literally a symphony, although you want a culture with good listening, harmony, synchronization,…