HR Roundtable 2026

Thursday, March 26, 2026

10:00 AM - 2:30 PM (EDT)

This roundtable will be held virtually

Event Details

HR Roundtable

The HR Roundtable offers an invaluable opportunity to network with industry peers and participate in roundtable discussions on key challenging human resource and training-related topics.

This event is ideal for all training and human resource directors, managers and generalists.

Agenda:

All session times are EST.

10:00 – 10: 15 am	Welcome and Introductions
10:15 – 11:00 am	State of HR in Manufacturing Presented by: Kylene Zenk, Sr. Principal, UKG Key trends impacting workforce management Challenges in talent acquisition and retention Open discussion: What’s top of mind for HR leaders?
11:00 am – 12:00 pm	Roundtable Discussion: Employee Engagement & Retention Innovative approaches to improve engagement Mental health and well-being programs Group discussion: What’s working and what’s not?
12:30 – 1:15 pm	Presentation: Policy and Compliance Updates Presented by: Abby Warren, Partner, Robinson & Cole Latest labor law changes impacting manufacturers
1:15 – 2:15 pm	Roundtable Discussion: Workforce Development and Upskilling Presented by: Amy Wang, HR & People Operations Executive and Founder & Principal of BAAW Strategic Advisory Addressing skills gaps in manufacturing Leveraging apprenticeships and training programs Roundtable sharing: Success stories and lessons learned
2:15 – 2:30 pm	Closing

For More Information:

Lizzy Lufkin

Meetings and Events Coordinator Women in Manufacturing

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Cost to Attend

WiM Member: $99
WiM Nonmember: $250

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Silver Sponsor

The HR Roundtable program offers various opportunities to get involved as a sponsor! Interested in learning more? Check out our sponsorship prospectus here or contact sponsorship@womeninmfg.org