Fort Worth HR upcoming events

July Luncheon & Leadership Series (23 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Registration Deadline: Friday, July 17th

Leadership Series
Session 2:

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Presented by Ashley Smalley

Topic: Time Management Techniques

In this session, we will crowd-source a variety of time management techniques and tools, allowing consideration for various thinking styles. This approach will keep many from re-inventing the wheel, while others will say, “AHA!” for the very first time.

Luncheon Hour:

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Presented by Jeff Lay

Topic: From Conflict-Avoidant to Conflict-Capable: Building
Organizations That Navigate Hard Conversations Well

Most organizations don't have a conflict problem. They have a conflict-avoidance problem. And the cost is showing up on the balance sheet.

Unresolved conflict costs organizations 2-3 hours of lost productivity per employee per week. It drives up to 50% of voluntary turnover. And the expense to replace a single departed employee can reach 50-200% of their annual salary. These aren't culture issues. They're business issues — and they belong in the boardroom, not just the HR office.

But here's what most leadership teams get wrong: they try to eliminate conflict. The organizations that actually win are the ones that learn to navigate it.

This session makes the case for building Conflict-Capable organizations — teams and cultures where hard conversations happen early, honestly, and without lasting damage to relationships or performance. Attendees will leave with a clear framework for diagnosing where conflict-avoidance is costing their organization most, practical language and tools for navigating difficult conversations at every level of leadership, and a strategic roadmap for shifting organizational culture from reactive to proactive on conflict.

Thank you to our sponsor!

Pending 2 SHRM & HRCI Recertification Credits.

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Refund Policy

Cancellation requests must be made in writing and submitted to info@fwhr.org.
Cancellation requests made 10+ days in advance are eligible for a full refund less a 10% processing fee.
Cancellation requests made with less than 10 days notice are eligible for a 70% refund to help offset costs already incurred for the event.
A substitute may attend if notice is received at least 48 hours in advance.

Use of Materials

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August Luncheon (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:15:00 GMT

More information coming soon!

Luncheon:

Presented by: Mark McKendrick

Topic: The Miracle Making Business

The US healthcare system is complex and confusing - I hope to provide confidence and clarity to HR professionals and everyday employees.

My presentation shares the health journey of my father as a high-cost claimant after contracting COVID in 2021. His story is nothing short of a miracle, and I am able present the importance of knowing how to navigate our healthcare system as a patient and a decision-maker for employees.

I cover how the US healthcare system was established, how companies finance healthcare, and the importance of effectively navigating our healthcare system for the wellbeing of ourselves and our employees.

Pending 2 SHRM & HRCI Recertification Credits.

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Refund Policy

Cancellation requests must be made in writing and submitted to info@fwhr.org.
Cancellation requests made 10+ days in advance are eligible for a full refund less a 10% processing fee.
Cancellation requests made with less than 10 days notice are eligible for a 70% refund to help offset costs already incurred for the event.
A substitute may attend if notice is received at least 48 hours in advance.

Use of Materials

17th Annual Strategic Mindset Conference (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Strategic Mindset Conference

Join us for the 17th annual The Strategic Mindset Conference on September 10th. Our dynamic sessions will provide you with innovative strategies and practical tools to elevate your HR practices. Network with industry leaders, learn from expert speakers, and discover how to harness the power of strategic thinking to drive organizational success.

This year’s theme, Beyond the Function: HR as Business Architect.

The Strategic Mindset Conference is back and this year, we're challenging HR to think bigger. HR isn't just administrative support. Today's HR leaders design the structures, culture, and talent strategies that drive real business success. We don't just respond to the business, we help build it.

Interested in volunteering? Email conferences@fwhr.org to learn more.

Refund Policy

Cancellation requests must be made in writing and submitted to info@fwhr.org.

Cancellation requests made 10+ days in advance are eligible for a full refund less a 10% processing fee.

Cancellation requests made with less than 10 days notice are eligible for a 70% refund to help offset costs already incurred for the event.

A substitute may attend if notice is received at least 48 hours in advance.

Use of Materials