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• SESHRM Student Chapter Meeting: Authenticity in the Workplace

  • When
    09/30/2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    10 registrants

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  About the speaker:

  From keynote stages to team training and 1:1coaching, Liz Carlson delivers growth with heart, humor, and serious results.

  She’s part coach, part communicator, part magnetic force. Liz is all about helping you grow— with heart, humor, and high standards.

  Liz’s mission is to strengthen, encourage and equip leaders and organizations with empathy, practical strategies, and heartfelt support to create positive change in the workplace.

  With over 20 years of experience in leadership, communication and coaching, Liz helps purpose- driven professionals show up with clarity, confidence, and heart. She’s not here for surface-level soundbites. Liz delivers real strategies that shift culture, elevate leadership, and strengthen teams from the inside out.

  Armed with a BA in Communication/Speech and Education and an MBA, and a career spanning leadership, sales training, executive coaching, and higher ed, Liz brings depth and energy to everything she does. Whether she’s on stage, in a workshop, or working 1:1, she makes communication feel actionable—and personal.

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• October 2025 Chapter Meeting - Disability Etiquette: Creating an Inclusive Workplace

  • When
    10/21/2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls South (5300 S Grand Cir)
  • Spaces left
    265
  • Registered
    10 registrants

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  Disability Etiquette: Creating an Inclusive Workplace

  (sponsored by WIN in Workforce Summit 2025)

  Description 

  This interactive session, led by an experienced disability inclusion expert, explores practical strategies for interacting effectively with people with various disabilities and provides an overview of the history and impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Participants will learn basic tips and best practices to reduce fear and uncertainty in communication, foster a more inclusive environment, and enhance workplace and societal engagement. The session combines real-world examples, actionable guidance, and opportunities for participants to practice respectful and confident interactions in diverse scenarios.
  

  Session Goals

  By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

  1. Explain the history and significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its impact on workplace inclusion.

  2. Recognize common misconceptions and barriers that exist when interacting with people with disabilities.

  3. Apply practical disability etiquette strategies to enhance communication and inclusion in the workplace.

  4. Identify specific behaviors and language choices that create a respectful and supportive environment.

  5. Develop a personal action plan for implementing disability-inclusive practices in their own workplace or community.

  
  

  Presenter Bio

  Vicki Stewart is the Executive Director of Employment Disability Resources in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She holds a B.A. in Religion with a minor in Psychology from Augustana University and brings over 30 years of experience in the field of disabilities. Vicki serves on numerous boards, including the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sioux Empire United Way, Levitt at the Falls, the State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation, and the SHRM State Council. She is a WINDMILLS: Changing the Perception of Abilities certified trainer and is dedicated to promoting inclusive workplaces and empowering individuals with disabilities.

  
  

  Chapter Meeting Sponsor 

  WIN in Workforce Summit 2025, hosted by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, brings business and community leaders together to tackle today’s workforce challenges and explore innovative solutions. Attendees can earn 6 SHRM Professional Development Credits—register here: https://siouxfallsdevelopment.com/event/win-in-workforce-summit-2025/

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  SESHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is valid for one (1) PDC toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.	This program has been pre-approved for one (1) hour of HR General credit toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

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• November 2025 Chapter Meeting - OSHA Compliance

  • When
    11/18/2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls South (5300 S Grand Cir)
  • Spaces left
    264
  • Registered
    11 registrants

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  OSHA Compliance

  Session Description

  Understanding OSHA compliance is essential for maintaining a safe, legal, and productive workplace. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of OSHA requirements for organizations of all sizes, with insights into industry-specific standards and the differing expectations for blue-collar and white-collar environments. Attendees will learn how to navigate key reporting obligations, prepare for inspections, and avoid common compliance mistakes. Whether you’re new to OSHA or looking to refine your existing practices, this session offers practical guidance, helpful resources, and real-world examples to help you build a stronger safety culture. The session will conclude with a Q&A to address attendee-specific concerns.

  Session Goals

  By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand core OSHA compliance requirements for businesses of all sizes

  • Recognize key differences between blue-collar and white-collar OSHA standards

  • Identify industry-specific OSHA reporting and documentation obligations

  • Apply common compliance do’s and don’ts to maintain a safe and legal workplace

  • Prepare effectively for OSHA inspections, including what to expect and how to respond

  • Access and utilize resources and tools to support ongoing compliance

  • Confidently address real-world OSHA compliance scenarios during the Q&A

  
  

  Presenter Bio

  Eric Wollan For over 11 years, Eric has managed environmental health and safety programs at the U.S. Department of the Interior, ensuring safe and compliant operations across federal sites. He holds a B.S. in Environmental Management from South Dakota State University.

  
  

  
  

  SESHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is valid for one (1) PDC toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.	This program has been pre-approved for one (1) hour of HR General credit toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

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