Join us to reimagine the future of your workforce, an environment where employees are fully supported by every part of your organization.
Retaining and engaging your workforce is essential for business success. According to recent Gallup data, organizations with an engaged workforce experience:
- 78% decrease in absenteeism
- 63% decrease in safety incidents
- 23% increase in profitability
- 68% increase in employee wellbeing
Unfortunately, only 33% of the US workforce is engaged.
This session addresses that gap by bringing together HR and operations leaders to explore a collaborative approach to engagement and retention. Traditionally seen as separate functions, HR and operations must work together to create a cohesive strategy across the entire employee life cycle.
Don’t miss this interactive session facilitated by John Keuning and Jimmy Nelson of Frontline Training Solutions as they share insights and practical steps to build a unified effort that supports employees at every stage — from hiring and onboarding to performance, career development, and transition.
Who Should Attend?
This session is designed for human resources leaders and practitioners, operations leaders, and all people leaders who play a key role in employee engagement and retention.
There is a benefit to these diverse leaders attending together: Register two or more team members and you receive a $25 discount per ticket by using promo code Team111924 at checkout. This sets the stage for HR and operations teams to align their strategies, fostering a unified approach to support employees across the entire organization. By bringing both perspectives to the table, you’ll leave with actionable insights and collaborative strategies that benefit your entire workforce.
Key Benefits & Outcomes for Attendees
- Leadership Insights: Benefit from the real-world experience of two industry experts with 30+ years of combined leadership in HR and operations.
- Practical, Tactical Solutions: Gain actionable steps to implement a cross-departmental approach to support employees and enhance employee engagement and retention.
- Break Down Silos: Shift from an “HR versus Ops” mentality to an “HR and Ops” partnership for improved workforce outcomes.
- Improve Retention: Discover ways to reduce turnover by creating a more engaged, satisfied, and supported workforce across all departments throughout the employee lifecycle
- Professional Development: Earn 2 SHRM professional development credits toward recertification.
Meet Our Facilitators
As Frontline Training Solution’s Director of Manufacturing Training, John Keuning has a passion to put his 30 years of manufacturing and leadership experience to work for companies by providing classroom training, virtual training, and on-site consulting. His goal is to help develop better leaders, engage workers, lower cost of goods, and increase profits for companies by arming teams with the tools necessary to be great agents of change. John’s favorite place to be is on the plant floor working side-by-side with teams and leaders to find solutions to manufacturing questions.
He has extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing theory and implementation as well as helping new and advancing leaders understand the day-to-day work of being a leader. John has served multiple industries as a supervisor, Lean leader, product launch leader, production manager, plant manager, and director of manufacturing. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Ferris State College.
Jimmy Nelson joined the Frontline team in 2024 as the Director of Leadership & Organizational Development. He achieved his bachelor’s degree in biology & chemistry, a master’s degree in HR Organizational Development & Training, and a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology, and has been a professional Learning & Organizational Development consultant for over 25 years. He achieved his CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) from the Association of Talent Development in 2010, and his SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) in 2020. Jimmy is a “retired” Dale Carnegie® instructor and is a certified Franklin Covey® Instructor. He holds accreditations in D.i.S.C., DDI, Myers-Briggs, Hogan, and other assessments.
He is a recognized expert in conflict resolution and advanced teambuilding skills. He has taught courses in 40 of the 50 states, and internationally in China, Hong Kong, England, Taiwan, and Singapore.
Thank you to our strategic partners!
These organizations are investing in West Michigan through their sponsorship of our 2024 Talent Solutions Series. With their support, we are convening experts and innovators to elevate best practices in talent management and workforce solutions.
Attending with a team member?
Use promo code Team111924 at checkout and receive $25 off per ticket — available for member tickets and general admission tickets.