Top 10 HR Topics Organizations Need to Be Aware Of
12:40 PM - 1:30 PMWed
Salon E / F - Marriott
Speakers
Mike Bean
President of HR Services
Vervic
Johnny Giles
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Vervic
The HR landscape in 2026 is expected to be shaped by several key trends and topics. In this 50-minute presentation, Mike Bean, Co-Founder/Partner/President of HR Advisory Services at Vervic (Human Capital Solutions) highlights the top 10 HR items every organization needs to know to remain compliant, competitive, and people-focused in today’s evolving workplace. We’ll cover essential areas including employment law compliance, employee relations, hiring and onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, workplace investigations, leave management, policies and handbooks, training and development, and strategic workforce planning. The session is designed to help leaders understand common risks, avoid costly mistakes, and build strong, compliant HR foundations. Attendees will walk away with practical insights, best practices, and actionable steps to strengthen their HR function and better support employees while driving organizational success.