Human Resources Association of Treasure Valley upcoming events

Wassmuth Center Human Rights Certificate (Monday, May 04, 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT

COST: $100 (payable after cohort is established; Scholarships may be available if cost is a barrier)

The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights facilitates this program to support our mission to promote respect for human dignity and diversity through education and to foster individual responsibility to work for peace and justice.

Participants will learn how to cultivate an environment where every person's human rights are protected and promoted. Through developing the knowledge, skills, and values to create inclusive spaces and advocate for equity, they will build a foundation of shared understanding to foster just and joyful communities where all individuals belong and thrive.

This course will give participants the opportunity to explore a variety of topics centered around human rights. They’ll engage in reading, viewing, reflection, discussions, and will have the chance to practice what they’re learning throughout the course.

In order to earn the Human Rights Certificate, participants will complete each module, keeping track of their thinking and learning in a journal when prompted to do so. Each module should take around 2 hours to complete. Every module ends with a chance to try out what’s been learned in the community or workplace. We hope the opportunity to practice and reflect will help participants more fully internalize deep understandings about human rights.

Overview of Module Content:

● Welcome (1 Hour): In the Welcome section of the course, participants will be introduced to the course and the learning targets that will guide the work. They will take a pre-assessment to see what they already know about Human Rights. This module also includes an introduction to Human Rights via reading the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

● Module 1: Dignity (2 Hours) ○ Enduring Understanding: Every human being possesses inherent dignity, the foundation of human rights. Understanding and respecting this intrinsic worth is essential for building trust, fostering healthy relationships, and creating just and joyful communities.

○ Learning Target: I can explain the concept of dignity and identify ways to uphold and promote the inherent worth of all individuals.

● Module 2: Respect (2 Hours) ○ Enduring Understanding: Every human being has inherent dignity. This is the foundation of human rights. Understanding and respecting this intrinsic worth is essential for building trust, fostering healthy relationships, and creating just and joyful communities.

○ Learning Target: I can understand and demonstrate respectful behavior in interactions with others and understand the importance of valuing others’ perspectives and contributions.

● Module 3: Diversity (2 Hours) ○ Enduring Understanding: Understanding and valuing diversity brings a variety of perspectives and experiences, enriching communities.

○ Learning Target: I can recognize and appreciate the variety of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints that contribute to a diverse community and understand the benefits of diversity in our world.

● Module 4: Inclusion (2 Hours) ○ Enduring Understanding: Inclusion ensures that all individuals feel valued and have equal access to opportunities, enhancing social cohesion and innovation.

○ Learning Target: I can identify and consider strategies to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to participate fully.

● Module 5: Equity & Equality (2 Hours) ○ Enduring Understanding: Equality ensures everyone has the same rights and opportunities, while equity addresses systemic barriers by providing tailored support to achieve fair outcomes. Both equality and equity are necessary for all people fully enjoy their human rights.

○ Learning Target: I can differentiate between equity and equality and explore approaches to ensure everyone has fair access to opportunities, resources, and support based on individual needs and circumstances.

● Module 6: Joy (2 Hours) ○ Enduring Understanding: Joyful communities are those where connection is paramount and spaces are cultivated to be places where individuals are welcomed and seen. These communities work to collaboratively create an environment where all are valued and human rights are celebrated.

○ Learning Target: I can explain the relationship between joy and human rights.

● Final Project (2 Hours): At the conclusion of the course, participants will take a post-assessment to compare with their pre-assessment and reflect on what they’ve learned about Human Rights over the course of the modules. Then, they will synthesize their learning by creating a one-page Human Rights Toolkit that might include some of the practices tried during the various modules, ideas to remember, or even quotes from the readings and videos that inspire. The toolkit is a way to take what’s been learned and make it a part of the participant’s personal practice.

Total Rewards Panel (Thursday, May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

We're excited to announce our upcoming HRATV Program Panel Discussion — a conversation you won't want to miss if total rewards is on your radar this year.

Join us as a group of experienced total rewards practitioners come together to explore one of HR's most strategically important areas: how organizations attract, retain, and engage talent through the full spectrum of rewards — not just a paycheck.

Here's a preview of what our panelists will be covering:

Compensation Strategy
How are organizations rethinking pay structures in response to market pressures, pay transparency legislation, and shifting employee expectations? Our panelists will discuss how to build comp philosophies that are both competitive and equitable.

Benefits & Wellness
From mental health support to flexible work arrangements, benefits packages have evolved well beyond the basics. Panelists will share how leading organizations are designing benefits that actually meet employees where they are.

Recognition & Culture
Why do formal and informal recognition programs matter more than ever — and how can recognition reinforce values, strengthen culture, and drive retention without a big budget? We'll dig in.

✨ Soft Benefits
Sometimes the most meaningful perks aren't on the benefits summary at all. Panelists will explore the growing role of soft benefits — flexibility, autonomy, learning opportunities, and purpose — in shaping the overall employee experience.

Total rewards is no longer just a compensation conversation. It's a strategic tool for building the kind of workplace people choose to stay in — and this panel will give you practical perspectives to bring back to your organization.

We hope to see you there!

MEETING PARTNERS

COST
Members $20; Non-members $35; Students $10 (includes meal)

CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrations may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the event and the credit may be applied to a future event.

HR Strategic Planning Masterclass (Wednesday, June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

HRATV Presents

HR Strategic Planning Masterclass

Facilitated by Megan Renaldo

Stop reacting. Start leading. Build the 12–24 month HR strategic plan your organization actually needs.

The strategic plan you've been putting off? Let's build it. Together.

Senior HR leaders are expected to think big — while also putting out fires, managing competing priorities, and keeping everything from falling apart. The result is a to-do list masquerading as a strategy, and no clear path forward.

This half-day masterclass gives you the space to step back, the structure to cut through the noise, and the expert facilitation to leave with something real: a 12–24 month HR strategic plan you actually believe in — and can defend to any room.

This is a working session. Not a lecture.

No passive listening. No generic frameworks applied to hypothetical companies. You'll work through your own context, your real priorities, and your actual organizational constraints — guided every step of the way.

Not slides. Not homework. Actual deliverables.

Leave with all of the following in hand:

Your draft strategic plan — A real, working 12–24 month HR plan built in the room, not promised afterward
Clear prioritization decisions — What comes first, what follows, and what can wait — decided
A repeatable planning framework — A simple system you'll use again, not a one-time deliverable that collects dust
Executive-ready language — Know exactly how to explain your HR priorities to business leaders in the language they respond to
Grounded confidence — Clarity and focus that comes from a plan stress-tested against reality

Built for senior HR leaders.

This session is designed for Directors of HR, Heads of People, CHROs, and senior HR leaders who own the direction of their HR function. It's intentionally senior-level — and assumes you have real responsibility for shaping HR strategy, with real stakes attached to getting it right.

Open to experienced HR managers, but this is not an intro session.

A note on pre-work.

To make your four hours count, you'll complete a short exercise before June 3rd — light, focused, and designed so the room hits the ground running on decisions, not information gathering.

You'll come prepared with your organization's current business priorities, a list of your active and proposed HR initiatives, and a sense of where HR feels overextended or unclear today.

Stop surviving. Start strategizing.

Four hours. A small, senior cohort. The structure you've been missing. Reserve your seat today — limited to 30 participants.

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER

Megan Renaldo is the Owner and Principal Consultant for Renaldo & Co. Performance Consulting, where she gets to live out her passion for achieving high performance by helping organizations do the same. She specializes in solving complex organizational performance issues, leading strategic planning and change management initiatives, and developing leaders. Before starting her own consulting business, Megan was an internal consultant for the City of Boise, spent time as an executive leader in retail operations, and worked in HR for large, for-profit organizations. Megan has a Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning with an emphasis in Workplace Performance Improvement from Boise State University and played soccer for the Broncos back in the day. When she isn’t working, she’s usually biking around Boise or exploring the Idaho wilderness with her husband, daughter, and two black labs.

Succession Planning (Thursday, June 18, 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Human Resources Association of Treasure Valley is pleased to announce the June Professional Development and Networking Program "Succession Planning" presented by Ryck Tanner, Director of Leadership and Development (Global) at Simplot. Please check back for additional details.

MEETING PARTNER

COST
Members $20; Non-members $35; Students $10 (includes meal)

CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrations may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the event and the credit may be applied to a future event.

Employment Law Update (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Human Resources Association of Treasure Valley is pleased to announce the July Professional Development and Networking Program, Employment Law Update, presented by John Ashby of Hawley Troxell.

Please join John, co-chair of the HRATV Legislative Affairs Committee, for this annual employment law update designed to help you be better prepared to address employment law issues in the year ahead. He will provide an update on key employment law developments, trends, and lessons learned from the past year.

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER

John Ashby is an experienced employment lawyer and the chair of Hawley Troxell’s Employment Law Practice Group. John maintains a broad employment law practice representing employers in all areas of employment law, including discharge and employment discrimination cases under the Idaho wrongful Human Rights Act, Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. John believes that good training and a proactive approach can prevent most employment law claims. However, when employees do raise claims, John represents employers in court or in proceedings before the Idaho Human Rights Commission, the EEOC and the Department of Labor.

COST
Members $20; Non-members $35; Students $10 (includes meal)

CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrations may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the event and the credit may be applied to a future event.

MEETING PARTNER

EQ for HR Strategic Partners - Workshop for HR Leaders and Practitioners (Wednesday, August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Workshop Overview

HR is evolving—and your leadership should too.

Today, HR leaders and practitioners are no longer just support partners. They’re strategic drivers of culture, people, and performance. As workplace complexity increases, emotional intelligence (EQ) is no longer optional—it’s essential.

Emotions shape how we think, decide, and interact. They influence our relationships, performance, creativity, and well-being every day. EQ isn’t about being “nice”—it’s about being effective. At its core, EQ enables you to bring out the best in yourself and in others.

By strengthening your EQ, HR professionals are better equipped to:

Improve team collaboration and communication across teams
Lead through change with greater resilience and clarity
Support employee engagement and well-being
Contribute to a healthier and more productive workplace culture

Lead with Greater Influence

The EQ for HR workshop equips you with practical, actionable skills to lead with confidence, empathy, and resilience—even when stakes are high.

This interactive training is led by a Certified TalentSmart™ EQ trainer based on the tools and research from Wall Street Journal bestseller Emotional Intelligence 2.0.

Why This Training Matters

EQ is the foundation for the critical skills and behaviors required for effective leadership at any level and enables us to be more adaptable and capable in ways that impact our lives every day.

MEET OUR PRESENTER

Kathleen Schindler brings over 25 years of global experience in Human Resources, with a focus on talent acquisition, talent management, and organizational development. She has held leadership roles at prominent companies including Syngenta, Butterball, Simplot, and Micron Technology. Throughout her career, Kathleen has worked across all levels of an organization—from the plant floor to executive leadership—gaining a comprehensive understanding of the skills and capabilities required to drive success.

Kathleen is certified in Korn Ferry’s Leadership Architecture and is a certified trainer in Leadership and Team Emotional Intelligence (EQ). She is also trained in Human Capital Strategy and High-Performance Accountability. A graduate of the University of San Francisco with degrees in Psychological Services and Sociology, Kathleen was a Davies Scholar and a Division I volleyball athlete.

Today, she leads KS Consulting (Act III Thrive!), specializing in emotional intelligence and talent development. Her work focuses on strengthening the human-centered skills that power effective talent strategies—enabling organizations to grow their people and their businesses.

Snacks and Lunch will be provided.

Professional Networking and Development Program (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

The Human Resources Association of Treasure Valley is pleased to announce the August Professional Development and Networking Program. Please check back for additional details.

COST
Members $20; Non-members $35; Students $10 (includes meal)

CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrations may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the event and the credit may be applied to a future event.

MEETING PARTNER

Professional Development Webinar (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

The Human Resources Association of Treasure Valley is pleased to announce the September Professional Development webinar program. Please check back for additional details!

PROGRAM AGENDA
11:30 am – 11:40 am | Welcome & HRATV Updates
11:40 pm – 12:50 pm | Featured Program
12:50 pm – 1:00 pm | Q & A and Wrap Up

MEETING PARTNER

COST
Members $10; Non-members $18; Students $5

CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrations may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the event and the credit may be applied to a future event.

Professional Networking and Development Program (Thursday, November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Human Resources Association of Treasure Valley is pleased to announce the November Professional Development and Networking Program. Please check back for additional details.

MEETING PARTNER

COST
Members $20; Non-members $35; Students $10 (includes meal)

CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrations may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the event and the credit may be applied to a future event.

Professional Development Webinar (Thursday, December 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

The Human Resources Association of Treasure Valley is pleased to announce the December Professional Development webinar program. Please check back for additional details!

PROGRAM AGENDA
11:30 am – 11:40 am | Welcome & HRATV Updates
11:40 pm – 12:50 pm | Featured Program
12:50 pm – 1:00 pm | Q & A and Wrap Up

MEETING PARTNER

COST
Members $10; Non-members $18; Students $5

CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrations may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the event and the credit may be applied to a future event.