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• What Employees Are Missing: The Leadership Behavior HR Can Influence

  • When
    Thursday, September 24, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage AK 99508

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  What Employees Are Missing:
  The Leadership Behavior HR Can Influence

  Engagement isn’t a perk problem. It’s a leadership problem. Why DO good people check out?
  
  In this fast-moving session, you’ll uncover what employees are missing from their leaders, why they’re disengaging, and how HR can influence the leadership behaviors that change everything. Expect practical tools to diagnose issues, assess leadership practices, and implement targeted interventions that boost engagement and retention. If you want real results—not another “engagement initiative” that fades—this is the session to attend.

  Michael's mantra:  "When leaders connect with their presence and core values, engagement and performance follow."

  Objectives:
  

  1. Diagnose the root causes of employee disengagement by identifying gaps between employee needs and leadership behaviors.

  2. Assess leadership practices that impact engagement and evaluate how communication, recognition, and trust influence employee commitment.

  3. Design targeted HR strategies that influence leaders to adopt behaviors that improve engagement and retention.

  4. Implement actionable interventions that align leadership actions with employee expectations to strengthen engagement and organizational performance.
  
  5. Select at least one suggested intervention for workplace application in the next four weeks to improve retention and reduce turnover risk.

  Date: September 24, 2026

  Location: BPEC

  Program begins at 11:30 AM – Networking Over Lunch, followed by ASHRM updates and information.

  
  

  Speaker presentation at 11:50 AM – Guest speaker will deliver a one-hour session, followed by closing remarks from the ASHRM President.

  About the Speaker
  

  Michael Allwright

  
  

  
  

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-c-allwright-mcc-928294321/

  
  Michael Allwright has called Alaska home since 1995, raising a family in Eagle River and at their remote cabin in McCarthy. Before becoming a coach, he spent more than 20 years leading in Alaska's consulting industry, rising to Associate Vice President of an international architecture and engineering firm, where he led large multi-disciplinary teams on multi-million dollar environmental and regulatory projects.

  Michael is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and since 2012 has worked with over 1,600 leaders across 80+ companies, from front-line supervisors to C-suite executives in Fortune 500 and Global 100 organizations. His work helps leaders move beyond reactive patterns to lead from their core values — building trust, engagement, and high-performing teams. Having led at senior levels himself, he brings first-hand perspective to the leadership challenges HR professionals see every day: developing new leaders, navigating hard conversations, and sustaining performance without burning people out.

  “Michael uses practical frameworks to diagnose disengagement, assess leadership behaviors, and implement HR-driven interventions that improve employee engagement and organizational performance.”

  --Attendee at a previous presentation

  
  

  Continuing education credit approved: 1 PDC

  
  

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• The HR Hustle 5K/Fun Run

  • When
    Saturday, September 26, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Goose Lake Park

  
  

  
  

  Celebrate HR Professionals Day 
  September 26, 2026
  
  Join us for the HR Hustle 5K Run/Walk, a fun, community-focused event benefiting the SHRM Foundation.
  

  
  Whether you're an experienced runner, a casual walker, or simply looking to spend time outdoors for a great cause, everyone is welcome. Participate at your own pace while supporting the future of the HR profession. Proceeds of the event proceeds benefit the SHRM Foundation, empowering HR professionals and organizations through scholarships, education, research, and workplace initiatives that build better workplaces for all.
  
  

  Event Highlights

  
  

  5K run or leisurely walk at your own pace—good for all ages

  
  

  Chance to win Alaska Railroad tickets - increase your chance to win by donating directly to the Foundation!

  
  

  High Five Hand Pies food truck on site with food and beverages available for purchase

   
  Support scholarships, education, and workforce initiatives through the SHRM Foundation. You can donate to the SHRM Foundation online through their official portal, by calling (703) 535-6020, or by emailing SHRMFoundation@shrm.org. Be sure to credit ASHRM #0200 when you donate!

  
  

  Connect with HR professionals, coworkers, friends, family, and the local community

  
  

  Enjoy a beautiful morning outdoors while celebrating HR Professionals Day at Goose Lake Park in Anchorage, AK
  

  Lace up your shoes, invite your coworkers, friends, and family, and join us as we come together to support the SHRM Foundation—one step at a time.
  
  

  Visit the Run Sign Up Page to register by September 25th!
  
  https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Anchorage/HRHustle
  
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• SIG: AI & HR (October 2026)

  • When
    Friday, October 02, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
  • Location
    RSA Engineering, Inc.
  • Spaces left
    9

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  AI & HR SIG
  
  A Special Interest Group for Curious, Thoughtful Practitioners

  Join in for the continuation of the AI in HR Special Interest Group (SIG), hosted by Cara Fox, ASHRM member.

  Are you experimenting with AI in your HR work — or wondering where to start? This new, peer-led SIG* offers a practical, judgment-free space to learn alongside fellow professionals. This isn't a training session or a product pitch. It's a conversation among peers about what's working, what raises questions, and how to move forward responsibly.

  What to Expect at this Session
  
  This gathering will focus on shaping the direction of the group together — setting a shared agenda, establishing norms, and building a foundation for ongoing collaboration. Attendees (you!) will be sharing successful AI experiences along with questions you hope someone in the room can answer.

  • Ways AI has boosted your day-to-day productivity
  • What HR tasks are you making more efficient with AI?
  • Hands-on time - let's explore!

  From there, the floor opens to you.
  
  Bringing your computer/mobile is welcome - we may or may not use them at this sesion.
  
  For the October session, we are planning a hands-on, follow-the-leader session. You see it, you try it.
  
  Host Site:
  
  
   RSA Engineering, Inc. - Anchorage
  When you arrive, see the staff at the Front Desk. Must be pre-registered through ASHRM.

  Why This SIG Matters

  HR professionals are under growing pressure to increase efficiency — while also being expected to adopt new tools carefully and ethically. Whether you're already using AI or just starting to explore, this group is a space to share honestly, learn together, and help shape how our profession engages with this rapidly evolving technology. Come explore!

  Come for the Conversation. Stay for the Community.

  Enjoy light bites while connecting in small group discussions with others who get it. And we appreciate your environmentally conscious willingness to bring a reusable water bottle or coffee mug.

  "No matter the size of your department, HR professionals need to be highly organized and open to exploring resources that extend their efficiency and effectiveness. And we need to talk about it — with each other."
  
  *A SIG is a special interest group within the ASHRM community for SHRM and ASHRM Dual Members. SIGs are a member benefit that bring together individuals with a shared interest or situation. Being small enough to enhance the experience of belonging requires that the gathering be limited to 15 members. You will be waitlisted if you miss the count.

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• ASHRM Fall 2026 Certification Prep Classes

  • Start
    Monday, October 05, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    Thursday, November 12, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Classroom!

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  ONLINE Certification Prep Classes

  Over 85% passing rate!!

  Earn the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP^®) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP^®) and prove your knowledge, competency, and value to colleagues and to employers looking for a competitive edge in today’s global economy. In fact, 92% of HR executives agree that it will be important to be SHRM-certified in the future.

  This two-month study group is designed for individuals interested in preparing for the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP exam, achieving professional advancement, and building confidence for addressing today’s HR challenges.

  ASHRM is proud to provide the SHRM Learning System study group to expand your HR knowledge and competencies to prepare you for SHRM certification exams.

  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FALL 2026 ECPN SCHEDULE

  (The schedule is subject to last-minute changes)

  Study Group Tools: The SHRM Certification Prep System

  This study group is based on the SHRM Certification Prep System which provides a roadmap to guide your studies through the entire SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™). Customize your studies even further by choosing to work through the content from start to finish, or follow a tailored path based on your personal pre-test results. Throughout your studies, you can quickly gauge your progress with a dashboard that highlights completed tasks, scores, and recommended next steps.

  Whether you are a SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP candidate or a manager seeking training for your staff, our study group can help you accomplish your certification and professional development goals. 

  Please note: The SHRM Certification Prep System fees are non-refundable as the materials cannot be returned.  

   Continuing education credit approved: 36 PDCs
  
  If you have any questions, please contact Shirley Kelly at shirleykelly143@gmail.com.
  Copy messages to ashrm@shrmalaska.org

  
  

  
  

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