HR Connects: Developing Leaders, Building Belonging, and Retaining a Great Team

THIS IS A FULL-SPEED NETWORKING EVENT! Come prepared to chat, share ideas, ask questions, and learn from your industry peers. Cameras and participation are encouraged as this session is designed to be highly interactive and discussion-focused.

Join the IAAPA HR Task Force for an engaging HR Connects networking event focused on two critical workforce topics: developing leaders at all levels and creating a culture where employees feel connected, valued, and motivated to stay.

Through facilitated breakout discussions, participants will exchange ideas, share successful practices, and explore real-world solutions related to leadership development, employee belonging, engagement, and retention. Whether you're building future leaders, strengthening workplace culture, or looking for new ways to improve employee retention, you'll leave with practical ideas and valuable industry connections to help support your team throughout the season and beyond.

Learning Objectives
By participating in this session, attendees will be able to:

1. Identify effective strategies for developing leaders at all levels of an organization, including frontline and emerging leaders.
2. Explore practical approaches for creating a culture of belonging where employees feel valued, connected, and supported.
3. Discuss retention initiatives that have positively impacted employee engagement, satisfaction, and workforce stability.
4. Exchange ideas and best practices with industry peers to address common workforce challenges and strengthen organizational culture.

This session will use Wordly to provide real-time AI translations. You will be able to select your preferred language to follow and engage comfortably. We’re pleased to offer this tool to better support our global audience and enhance communication.