Reshaping HR

A great big shout out to Amy Calder of Golden Innovation who was Reshaping HR's Q & A expert this week on: "AI Doesn’t Have to be Scary: Helping People Get Comfortable with What’s Next!"

Amy was engaging, professional and light-hearted when responding to the following questions:
· What are some small, low-risk ways HR teams can introduce AI tools to employees?
· How can HR address fear or skepticism around “AI taking jobs”?
· What messages help build trust and curiosity instead of resistance?
· How can leaders model openness to learning new tools?
· What policies or guardrails should HR consider early on?

Afterwards, our HR group had an open conversation on using AI in the HR world, leveraging technology to attract and recruit top talent and the length it takes to fill key roles in our organizations. It wouldn't be a roundtable, if I didn't end if with 2 of my corny jokes as well :)

Thank you Amy for supporting the HR community and spending your afternoon with us. Your insight is invaluable!

Reshaping HR is partnering with a long-term client in the Fox Valley to help search for a Invoicing and Administrative Specialist. They have an excellent reputation in the community for more than 25 years and is continuing to see great growth. In this position you will undertake a variety of tasks including billing customers, preparing reports, administrative projects as well as customer service.

Responsibilities for Invoicing and Administrative Specialist.
- Proofread invoices to make sure all information is accurate.
- Review all billing.
- Complete forms for installation project and assist with warranty paperwork.
- Verify all materials and documents are attached to the correct jobs
- Verify customer information via phone or email and update it into software.
- Answer customer questions regarding billing
- Additional administrative duties, possibly scheduling.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Pay: $20.00-$25.00/hour, depending on experience.

Benefits: Health, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Eye and Dental insurance are offered, as well as sick pay, vacation, and a 401K with match program.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, feel welcome to send your resume to [email protected] today! Cheers and happy early holiday weekend.

Wahoo... today's HR Roundtable was a great success with Kari Meixl of FVTC! Kari did a fabulous job and was truly engaging. She addressed some great questions on "Workforce Training Solutions" to include:

1. What are the most common challenges employers are facing when they are requesting training?
2. Why are generational gaps causing more issues now than ever before?
3. What are some of the obstacles companies face when implementing training for employees?
4. What resources are available from higher education institutions to support area employers with their training/hiring needs?
5. What makes a training successful?

Afterward, the group discussed setting up effective internship programs, moving from reactive to truly strategic workforce planning and coaching low performers.

We ended with highlighting key accomplishments so far in 2026 and WOW... our group is doing amazing things. Way to go! Thank you again to Kari for supporting the HR community.