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What’s Keeping HR & Business Leaders Up at Night (and How They’re Solving It Panel)

  • July 16, 2026
  • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Diamond Jo

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About the Program: 

With a front-row seat to the challenges and innovations of more than 5,000 businesses each year, MRA has a unique perspective on the realities facing today’s HR and business leaders. From talent shortages and employee well-being to culture, leadership, and evolving workforce expectations, we’ve seen what works—and what doesn’t—across industries and organizational sizes. In this session, we’ll share the top people and performance insights we’ve gathered from the field, highlight creative strategies employers are using to stay ahead, and explore what these trends mean for you as an employer now. Attendees will walk away with practical ideas, real-world examples, and a renewed understanding of how HR can drive business success.

Speaker: Jim Morgan-MRA

All over the upper Midwest, employers and human resources professionals are grappling with attracting, developing, and retaining talent. Jim has been working on that issue for 30 years. He helps employers understand that demographics are driving their troubles and provides solutions for talent acquisition based on best practices.

Jim has facilitated strategic planning sessions for businesses, chambers of commerce, and economic development groups, primarily around developing a talent pipeline for employers. He has provided keynote presentations for groups from 50 to over 1000. CEOs, policymakers, educators, and students have enjoyed his mix of data, experiences, research, stories, and humor.

Registration begins at 11:30 am. The program will begin at noon. 

Please Note:
Lunch will be served buffet-style and is included with your registration. Lemonade and water are provided. If you have specific dietary restrictions, we will do our best to offer inclusive options, but we are only able to accommodate severe, life-threatening allergies at this time. You are welcome to bring your own beverage or additional items if needed.

Registration closes the Thursday before the luncheon at 5:00 PM.

Payment must be received at the time of registration or your spot will be released. We can no longer accept late registrations. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you there!


Tri-State Human Resource Association. PO Box 1684Dubuque, IA 52004-1684

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