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Talent Report+ Webinar Series
MRA’s Talent Report is an up-to-the-minute review of what is going on in the world of business with an emphasis on talent. Based on input from CEOs, CFOs, and HR leaders from MRA’s member companies, roundtable participants, and subject matter experts, the Talent Report keeps you abreast of trends and best practices.
Every month, we invite you to join us for the member-exclusive webinar for a deeper dive into specific HR business topics and key business concerns. Each episode of the Talent Report+ webinar is hosted by MRA’s Vice President of Workforce Strategies, Jim Morgan, and features a guest speaker with expertise in the subject matter.
Second Wednesday of the Month
12:00 - 12:50 p.m. CT | 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. ET
Member-exclusive Webinar
Who should attend: HR professionals of all levels and in any area of focus are encouraged to attend.
The Talent Report+ Webinar is complimentary to all members, and you can earn up to 9 HRCI Business Credits and SHRM PDCs for attending the whole series! Take advantage of this free opportunity to earn your professional development hours and stay current on today's HR trends and changes.
Whether you join us live or watch later, all sessions will be recorded and provided to event registrants.
2026 Talent Report Webinars
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January 14: EI at Work: Mastering Emotional Intelligence
Understanding, using, and managing your own emotions is critical to HR success, but it also helps elevate the EI of those around you, promoting emotional awareness, self-regulation, and empathy.
Presenters:
Jim Morgan, MRA, VP Workforce Strategies
Patrice Borders, AmplifyEI™
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the monthly talent report’s HR trends and best practices
- Have a better understanding of what EI is
- Learn how emotional intelligence affects the workplace
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February 11: The Numbers Don’t Lie - The Future of Talent
Five years ago, MRA rang the bell on the impending talent crisis, and it has come true, and then some! What does that mean for talent attraction in the one, two, ten years...and how do you explain it to leadership?
Presenter:
Jim Morgan, MRA, VP Workforce Strategies
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the monthly talent report’s HR trends and best practices
- Develop a data-based argument to explain hiring difficulties to managers and leadership
- Learn about employer best practices around talent recruitment and retention
Our host, Jim Morgan, VP of Workforce Strategies at MRA, shared some exciting updates on the current and future state of talent attraction. Here are the top three key takeaways from the webinar!
- Generational Diversity: Embrace it! Create mentoring programs and reverse mentoring, offer options, reinforce shared values, and remember to listen to understand.
- AI in HR: It's here – embrace it! Start setting clear usage policies and identifying AI champions in your organization to lead the charge.
- Empower Middle Managers: They're facing role overload. Clarify responsibilities, provide targeted training, and advocate for their needs to leadership.
We hope you enjoyed this episode! The future of talent is complex, but exciting. Let's rise to the challenge!
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March 11: From Tactics to Strategy: Elevating HR’s Role in the Business
Explore how HR can evolve beyond operational tasks to become a strategic partner driving organizational growth and long-term business success.
Presenters:
Jim Morgan, MRA, VP Workforce Strategies
Ha-Keem Abdel-Kaliq, Global Head of People & Culture, Phillips Medisize
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the monthly talent report’s HR trends and best practices
- Discover ways to provide strategic answers to business dilemmas
- Realize ways to connect with executive leadership
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April 8: Beyond Pay: Rethinking Total Rewards in the Value-Driven Workforce
A forward-looking exploration of how organizations can strategically design total rewards beyond compensation to attract, engage, and retain a purpose-driven workforce.
Presenters:
Jim Morgan, MRA, VP Workforce Strategies
Laura Bermudo, Employee Benefits Consultant, Hausmann Group
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the monthly talent report’s HR trends and best practices
- Learn new ways of attracting and motivating employees
- Understand what today’s employees value
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May 13: Building the HR Function of the Future: Skills Every HR Leader Needs Next
A practical look at the emerging competencies HR leaders must master to build agile, tech-enabled, and strategically impactful HR functions for tomorrow’s workforce.
Presenters:
Jim Morgan, MRA, VP Workforce Strategies
Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the monthly talent report’s HR trends and best practices
- Learn what innovative HR pros are working on
- Acquire a knowledge of upcoming trends in HR
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June 10: Emotional Labor: Taking Care of You
Learn how to effectively manage complex employee attendance, leave, and accommodation issues (FMLA, UC, etc.) while maintaining compliance and supporting workforce well-being.
Presenters:
Jim Morgan, MRA, VP Workforce Strategies
Meg Pfoutz, Director of HR, Electro Freeze / H.C. Duke & Son LLC
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the monthly talent report’s HR trends and best practices
- Appreciate the variations between state and federal provisions
- Learn ways to effectively manage leave and accommodation issues
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July 8: AI’s Second Wave: From Awareness to Strategy
Move beyond AI awareness to developing actionable, organization-wide plans that drive adoption, innovation, and responsible implementation.
Presenters:
Jim Morgan, MRA, VP Workforce Strategies
Dave Duvarney, Principal, Baker Tilly
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the monthly talent report’s HR trends and best practices
- Learn the steps to effectively use AI
- Hear real-life use case studies from businesses
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August 12: Personalization at Work: Designing the Employee Experience
Tailoring your workplace practices, benefits, and interactions to meet individual needs enhances engagement, performance, and retention in a modern workforce.
Presenter:
Jim Morgan, MRA, VP Workforce Strategies
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the monthly talent report’s HR trends and best practices
- Learn about ways to personalize the employee experience
- Learn from examples shared by employers
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September 9: The Data-Driven CHRO: Turning People Analytics into Business Strategy
HR leaders can, and should, leverage people analytics to drive strategic decision-making, optimize workforce performance, and create measurable business impact.
Presenter:
Jim Morgan, MRA, VP Workforce Strategies
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the monthly talent report’s HR trends and best practices
- Learn what data employers are collecting
- Utilize best practices
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October 14: Resilience Reimagined: Building Mental Fitness, Not Just Wellness
Going beyond traditional wellness programs to cultivate true mental fitness and resilience in the workforce is becoming a “must-do” for employers as they seek to improve employee well-being.
Presenter:
Jim Morgan, MRA, VP Workforce Strategies
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the monthly talent report’s HR trends and best practices
- Learn how mental health and wellness have improved in recent years
- Understand what innovative employers are doing to improve employee mental well-being
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November 11: Staying Up to date on Legal & Compliance Issues
Staying compliant with ever-changing rules and regulations is a full-time job. This session will help keep you current with evolving legal and compliance requirements, enabling you to mitigate risk and ensure organizational accountability.
Presenter:
Jim Morgan, MRA, VP Workforce Strategies
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the monthly talent report’s HR trends and best practices
- Be informed of the latest legal and compliance developments
- Position yourself to protect your organization and support best practices
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December 9: Ten Ways to HR Efficiency
HR professionals are busy! This session will highlight actionable strategies you can use to streamline processes, save time, and boost overall departmental efficiency.
Presenter:
Jim Morgan, MRA, VP Workforce Strategies
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the monthly talent report’s HR trends and best practices
- Uncover how to identify your biggest time-stealing activities
- Learn methods to get more done in less time
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