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Please Note - Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for our events. The registration fee is non-refundable for those who are not Dual Members. As a non-Dual Member and once registered, if you are unable to attend, you may send a colleague in your place for the date you have registered. We look forward to seeing you!

Upcoming events

    • September 10, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • The Senior Community Room at Stone Arch Village 831 Court Street, Keene
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    Communicating Through Conflict

    8:00am-8:30am: Registration/networking

    8:30am -10:00am: Meeting

    Location:  

    The Senior Community Room at Stone Arch Village

    831 Court Street

    Keene, NH 03431


    Join us after the meeting for a post meeting discussion! Want to suggest a topic? Email info@monadnockshrm.org or use our new forum:  https://monadnockshrm.org/forum

    Session Overview: 

    Effective communication is essential to achieving a collaborative, productive, and engaging work environment. Particularly in times of transition and change, the way working groups share and receive information can mean the difference between success and failure. In this module we focus on strategies that support participants in deepening their ability to communicate effectively. We work with several specific tools that provide step-by-step frameworks for participants looking to prepare for and have difficult conversations. We encourage participants to use challenging situations from their own workplace as they build capacity to use the tools and strategies introduced during these sessions. This course is at the center of our Core Curriculum and is a fundamental component of any conflict management program we design.

    Duration: 60 minutes


    Speaker and Company Bios:                                                                                                     

    Lauren Adams is a partner with PRISM Conflict Solutions, a mediation and workplace conflict resolution firm based in Concord, NH. Lauren's practice at PRISM focuses on helping clients build conflict agility and enhance communication, collaboration and productivity in the workplace. Lauren supports clients through mediation, facilitation, coaching and training focused on PRISM’s Core Curriculum, which covers topics such as Listening to Understanding, Conflict Management Styles, Tips and Strategies for Navigating Difficult Conversations, Using Curious Questions to Diffuse Defensiveness, Mediator Skills for the Workplace, Giving and Receiving Feedback Constructively, and the Neurobiology of Conflict.


    Anita Drake joined PRISM in 2023 and has quickly become an indispensable member of our team. Anita has years of experience counseling clients. She started as a corporate transactional attorney, representing public and private companies in a variety of industries, including life sciences and financial services. In this role, Anita negotiated agreements on behalf of her clients and advised them as they navigated challenging situations. She transitioned to focusing on workplace conflict resolution in 2023. Anita’s practice focuses on helping clients navigate and manage conflict through coaching, facilitation and training supports. 


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    Credit Hours:

    Greater Monadnock SHRM is certified by SHRM as a Preferred Provider to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, and this program has been registered for 1.00 PDC in the SHRM Body of Applied Skills & Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™).

    Programs are submitted for 1.00 General HR Credit toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR certification through the Human Resources Certification Institute.

     

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    • October 08, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Cheshire Medical Center - North Conference Rooms 1 and 2
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    Evolving Role of Human Resources

    8:00am-8:30am: Registration/networking

    8:30am -10:00am: Meeting

    Location:  

    Cheshire Medical Center
    580 Court Street
    Keene, NH 03431

    Directions:

    • Park near the West Lobby entrance.

    • From the parking area, enter through the West Lobby.

    • The North Conference Rooms 1 and 2 are situated down the first hallway on the right. 

    Join us after the meeting for a post meeting discussion! Want to suggest a topic? Email info@monadnockshrm.org or use our new forum:  https://monadnockshrm.org/forum


    Session Overview: 

    HR is not only burning out, there is a real crisis with role identity. HR professionals should be (and want to be) strategic advisors, but they are usually stuck in reactive/fire fighter roles focused on policy enforcement and program management (benefits, comp, recruitment, etc.). HR teams are almost always under staffed for what they are asked and expected to do.  

    As a Fractional HR Executive and Organizational Psychologist the topics I get asked about or work on the most are:  

    • high turnover, low morale or internal conflicts that indicate engagement and cultural issues 

    • talent shortages – the skills gaps and mismatches between job expectations and candidate values 

    • lack of accountability systems, poor leadership behaviors, absent feedback systems 

    • compliance overload (rapid legislative changes) which keep HR focused on transactional items, non-strategic 

    • DEI fatigue/backlash 

     

    Duration: 60 minutes

    Speaker and Company Bio:                                                                                                     

    Belinda Peavey is the Owner/Principal at Rise Consulting, LLC. and has been a practitioner and coach to business and community leaders for more than 16 years. With an undergrad in behavioral science, an MBA, and a doctorate in organizational and leadership psychology, she has a unique background that blends psychology with business and offers important insights into the human factors that drive successful performance for individuals, teams, and the organization. Belinda will help build potential and performance primarily through organizational reviews, talent assessments, individual and team development, change management facilitation, talent planning, and executive coaching. 

    Belinda is certified and has expertise in a myriad of tools for assessing and developing individuals and organizations. She is a SHRM Certified Senior Human Resources Professional (SHRM-SPC), DiSC facilitator, Five Behaviors facilitator, Hogan Assessor, Kantor Coach, Social and Emotional Intelligence Coach, and Human Capital Strategist. 

    Belinda has held professional and executive leadership roles with Resource Systems Group, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, Hypertherm, Inc and was the founding Faculty Director for the Conaty Institute for Transformational Healthcare Leadership at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, a collaboration between Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, The Dartmouth Institute and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.  Her passion and motivations have always been driving and advocating for a healthy organizational culture for employees and creating an environment that brings out the best in each person.   


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    Credit Hours:

    Greater Monadnock SHRM is certified by SHRM as a Preferred Provider to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, and this program has been registered for 1.00 PDC in the SHRM Body of Applied Skills & Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™).

    Programs are submitted for 1.00 General HR Credit toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR certification through the Human Resources Certification Institute.

     

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    • November 12, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Cheshire Medical Center - North Conference Rooms 1 and 2
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    The Why & How of Creating a Compensation Structure

    8:00am-8:30am: Registration/networking

    8:30am -10:00am: Meeting

    Location:  

    Cheshire Medical Center
    580 Court Street
    Keene, NH 03431

    Directions:

    • Park near the West Lobby entrance.

    • From the parking area, enter through the West Lobby.

    • The North Conference Rooms 1 and 2 are situated down the first hallway on the right. 

    Join us after the meeting for a post meeting discussion! Want to suggest a topic? Email info@monadnockshrm.org or use our new forum:  https://monadnockshrm.org/forum


    Session Overview: 

    In this session, we’ll explore why establishing and maintaining this foundational framework is more critical than ever. We’ll take a Compensation 101 approach to developing your framework. If your organization already has a compensation structure but hasn't reviewed or updated it recently, you’ll still find this session valuable. We’ll provide helpful templates, essential tools, and resources to guide you through the process.

    Objective 1:

    • Participants will learn the foundational role job descriptions play in completing a compensation analysis as well as what an Organizational Compensation Philosophy is, its objectives, and the critical linkage to the Organizational Strategic Plan.

    Objective 2:

    • We’ll cover factors affecting base pay, different job rating/ranking methods and how to place jobs into grades based on relative worth within the organization.

    Objective 3:

    • Benchmarking internal roles to external survey data will be covered as well as how to set ranges for each salary grade. We’ll also touch on aging salary data, salary administration, and the many benefits of having a framework in place.

    Duration: 60 minutes

    Speaker and Company Bio:                                                                                                     

    Gayle O’Connor is a Human Resources Consultant with Leddy Group and joined the organization in the spring of 2023. Gayle brings over 25 years of human resources experience between consulting and in-house HR roles. Her industry experience includes manufacturing, nonprofit, education, and professional services.  

    Expertise: Employee pulse surveys, compensation analysis, performance management process buildout, recruiting, handbook development or review, employee relations, and local, state, and federal law compliance.  

    Education: Gayle earned her B.S. in Business Management from the University of Maine, Orono, and a graduate certificate in Personnel & Industrial Relations from New Hampshire College and holds the Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from the Society for Human Resource Management.  

    Professional Organization/Community Involvement: Gayle is a SHRM (Society for HR Management) member and serves as Treasurer on the SHRA (Seacoast HR Association) Board of Directors. 


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    Credit Hours:

    Greater Monadnock SHRM is certified by SHRM as a Preferred Provider to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, and this program has been registered for 1.00 PDC in the SHRM Body of Applied Skills & Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™).

    Programs are submitted for 1.00 General HR Credit toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR certification through the Human Resources Certification Institute.

     

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    • December 10, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Cheshire Medical Center - North Conference Rooms 1 and 2
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    Stop Fishing in the Wrong Pond:
    Where the Next Generation of Talent Really Is. 

    8:00am-8:30am: Registration/networking

    8:30am -10:00am: Meeting

    Location:  

    Cheshire Medical Center
    580 Court Street
    Keene, NH 03431

    Directions:

    • Park near the West Lobby entrance.

    • From the parking area, enter through the West Lobby.

    • The North Conference Rooms 1 and 2 are situated down the first hallway on the right. 

    Join us after the meeting for a post meeting discussion! Want to suggest a topic? Email info@monadnockshrm.org or use our new forum:  https://monadnockshrm.org/forum


    Session Overview: 

    Most employers hunt on LinkedIn while next-gen talent decides on Instagram and TikTok. This presentation exposes the disconnect—and shows how social-first employer branding wins attention, builds credibility, and drives qualified applicants before they ever hit a job board. Expect data, standout examples, and a clear playbook HR can put in motion.

    Duration: 60 minutes

    Speaker and Company Bio:                                                                                                     

    Jan Ziegler, CEO of Freitag Marketing. 

    Originally from Germany, Jan is the CEO of Freitag Marketing, a fast-growing agency that’s gone from 2 people to a 25-person team in just two years. Based in New England, Freitag works with leading local brands and small businesses alike, delivering marketing strategies that actually move the needle. Under Jan’s leadership, the agency has made recruiting and employer branding a core strength—helping both clients and the company itself attract top talent. Known for his hands-on approach, Jan ensures every campaign is built for measurable growth and lasting impact. 


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    Credit Hours:

    Greater Monadnock SHRM is certified by SHRM as a Preferred Provider to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, and this program has been registered for 1.00 PDC in the SHRM Body of Applied Skills & Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™).

    Programs are submitted for 1.00 General HR Credit toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR certification through the Human Resources Certification Institute.

     

    Connect with us!

           


    Member Benefit! 


        


Past events

August 11, 2025 Social Networking & Trivia Night with GMSHRM
May 14, 2025 Greater Monadnock SHRM Half Day Event: Balancing the Scales - The Art of Resilience in Leadership
February 12, 2025 February Chapter Meeting - Empowering Employees Through Financial Wellness
January 08, 2025 January Chapter Meeting - Working Across Generations
January 07, 2025 Social Gathering at 21 Bar & Grill
December 11, 2024 December Chapter Meeting - Boosting Self Confidence for HR Professionals
November 13, 2024 November Chapter Meeting - Retention Strategies: Balancing Compensation, Benefits, and Budget-Friendly Solutions
October 09, 2024 October Chapter Meeting - The Impact of AI for HR Professionals 2.0
September 11, 2024 September Chapter Meeting - A Crisis is Coming (It's Here) for HR, Are You Ready?
June 12, 2024 June Chapter Meeting - Increasing your Emotional Intelligence
May 08, 2024 May Half Day Forum- From Policy to Practice: Civility Standards & Legal Trends
April 17, 2024 April Chapter Meeting - Leading Change & Driving Culture Through H2H: Human to Human, Heart to Heart
April 10, 2024 2024 Granite State HR Conference
March 07, 2024 Ahead of the Curve: Navigating DEI in a rapidly evolving environment - 2024 Annual Conference & DEI Award Ceremony
February 14, 2024 February Chapter Meeting - How to Improve Workplace Culture by De-stigmatizing Financial -related Stress
January 10, 2024 January Chapter Meeting - Recognizing Burnout in Yourself and Others by Laurel Boivin
December 13, 2023 December Chapter Meeting - Sticking with a Tough Conversation
November 08, 2023 November Chapter Meeting - Market Competitive Pay Strategies
October 11, 2023 October Chapter Meeting - Impact of AI on HR Professionals
September 13, 2023 September Chapter Meeting - NH Paid Family and Medical Leave program
June 14, 2023 June Chapter Meeting - Change Management
May 10, 2023 May Half Day Seminar - Essentials to Creating a Thriving Workplace
April 12, 2023 April Chapter Meeting (In Person) - Finding Balance in the Work Life of an HR Professional
March 16, 2023 2023 Annual DEI Conference and Awards Ceremony
February 08, 2023 February Chapter Meeting (In Person) - Mastering Powerful Presenting for HR Professionals
January 16, 2023 Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.: Justice Everywhere
January 11, 2023 January Chapter Meeting (In Person) -Daunting HR Issues: Employee Mental Health & Workers Comp
December 14, 2022 December Chapter Meeting (In Person) -Recovery Friendly Workplaces 101
November 09, 2022 November Chapter Meeting (In Person) - Leading in the Post-pandemic World
October 12, 2022 October Chapter Meeting (In Person) - Conversational Intelligence
September 14, 2022 September Chapter Meeting (In Person) - Legal update
June 08, 2022 June VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting Demographic Shifts, Inflation, and their Impact on the Labor Market
May 11, 2022 May VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting -It’s Been A Roller Coaster Couple of Years
April 13, 2022 April VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting - Panel Discussion: Will You Be (Ex)Cited to be Individually Named in a Lawsuit as an HR Practitioner/Defendant?!?
March 16, 2022 Diversity Workforce Coalition DEI Event "Coming Together"
February 09, 2022 February VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting - Active Shooter Training
January 12, 2022 January VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting - Empowering Individuals. Engaging Business
December 08, 2021 December VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting
November 10, 2021 November VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting
October 13, 2021 October VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting
September 08, 2021 September VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting
June 09, 2021 June Virtual Chapter Meeting.
May 12, 2021 May GMSHRM Virtual Seminar
April 14, 2021 April Virtual Chapter Meeting.
March 10, 2021 March Virtual Chapter Meeting
February 10, 2021 February Virtual Chapter Meeting.
January 13, 2021 January Virtual Chapter Meeting
December 09, 2020 December Virtual Chapter Meeting.
November 11, 2020 November Virtual Chapter Meeting.
October 14, 2020 October Virtual Chapter Meeting.
September 09, 2020 September Virtual Chapter Meeting
June 10, 2020 June Virtual Chapter Meeting.
April 28, 2020 2020 Granite State HR Conference
March 11, 2020 March Chapter Meeting.
February 12, 2020 February Chapter Meeting.
January 08, 2020 January Chapter Meeting.
December 11, 2019 December Chapter Meeting.
November 13, 2019 November Chapter Meeting.
October 09, 2019 October Chapter Meeting.
September 11, 2019 September Chapter Meeting.
June 12, 2019 June Chapter Meeting.
May 08, 2019 May 1/2 Day Seminar - Legal Insights
April 30, 2019 Granite State HR Conference - Save The Dates!
April 10, 2019 April Chapter Meeting.
March 13, 2019 Kick As$ Comp Plan Session Overview
January 09, 2019 Dynamic Duos: Peer to Peer Mentoring and Supervision


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Keene, NH 03431

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