Webinars and Lunch & Learns

August 27
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

The Workforce Remix: Build, Buy, Borrow…or Bot

Organizations today face an increasingly complex workforce landscape shaped by rapid technological change, evolving employee expectations, demographic shifts, and persistent talent shortages. In response, HR leaders are being asked to move beyond traditional hiring models and play a more strategic role in workforce planning.

This session will explore how organizations can design more intentional workforce strategies using the Build–Buy–Borrow–Bot framework, balancing internal talent development, AI integration, external hiring, and flexible workforce solutions such as contract or gig talent. Participants will examine the advantages and trade-offs of each approach and learn how to apply a practical decision framework to workforce planning.

The session will also focus on integrating workforce decisions into broader organizational strategy, helping HR professionals align talent capabilities with long-term business needs while maintaining agility in a rapidly changing environment.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the major forces reshaping the workforce, including AI and automation, demographic changes, and evolving employee expectations.
  • Understand the Build–Buy–Borrow–Bot workforce model and how organizations are using it to address talent gaps and changing skill needs.
  • Evaluate the advantages and limitations of different workforce strategies, including internal development, external hiring, and flexible talent solutions.
  • Apply a practical decision framework to align workforce planning with broader business strategy, helping organizations determine the right mix of Build, Buy, Borrow, and Bot approaches to meet long-term capability needs.
     

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Kelli Sturm

Kelli Sturm is an HR and organizational development consultant at AGH who partners with employers to deliver strategic and operational HR solutions. Her work focuses on strengthening compliance, reducing risk, and building practices that support leaders, employees, and organizational goals. She leads projects including HR outsourcing, audits, compensation analysis, recruitment, policy development, and employee relations guidance. Kelli has partnered with organizations across the public, non-profit, and private sectors, including manufacturing, banking, construction, hospitality, and professional services. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University and holds the SHRM-CP credential. She brings a solutions-focused approach to HR consulting.

KS SHRM Workforce Lunch & Learn Series: Encouraging employee Use of AI in a Safe Space

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a practical tool for everyday work—but many professionals are unsure where to start. This session introduces several accessible generative AI tools that can help office professionals improve productivity, streamline communication, and support everyday problem-solving.

Through live demonstrations and real-world examples, participants will learn how to use AI to draft communications, summarize information, organize ideas, and support routine business tasks. The session will also provide guidance on writing effective prompts and understanding where AI can add the most value in a professional setting.

Attendees will leave with practical examples, prompt strategies, and ready-to-use ideas they can immediately apply in their own role using free, widely available AI tools.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Amanda Kinser

Amanda Kinser is an HR and operations leader with a focus on practical applications of technology to improve how organizations work. She serves in a senior leadership role at Grandview Cabinetry, where she works at the intersection of people strategy, operations, and data-driven decision making.

Amanda specializes in translating complex tools—such as artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics—into practical solutions that professionals can use immediately in their day-to-day work. Her work includes developing AI-assisted workflows, operational dashboards, and leadership systems that improve efficiency, communication, and decision quality.

She is SHRM-SCP certified and actively involved in professional development and leadership initiatives across the region. Amanda frequently speaks on leadership, workplace strategy, and the practical use of AI for business professionals. Her approach focuses on making emerging technology accessible, useful, and actionable for people who are not technical specialists.

Micro-Behaviors That Shape Workplace Culture

Every workplace has them—tiny actions that speak volumes. A smile that sets a positive tone. An interruption that shuts down an idea. A quick “thank you” that makes someone’s day. These micro-behaviors may seem small, but they can make or break workplace culture.

 

Loretta Summers

Loretta combines energy and real-world experiences to facilitate personal and organizational change. She has assisted managers and executives in becoming more effective leaders and achievers; she has aided teams in improving team cohesion, communication, and performance; she has helped employees at all levels gain insight into their natural and adapted behavior in the workplace.

With many areas of expertise – including human resources management, leadership development, and conflict resolution – Loretta custom designs and facilitates seminars to help individuals and organizations align their potential for success.

At JCCC, Loretta teaches indispensable courses such as Unconscious Bias in the Workplace, SHRM Essentials of Human Resources, and the Human Resource Certification Preparation Program (HRCP).