Thursday Jun 4, 2026
Univest Training Center Free to Attend
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2026 HR Roundtable - JUNE
Date and Time
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Location
1715 Sumneytown Pike
Lansdale (Kulpsville)Fees/Admission
Please Register
Description
Why Managing People Feels Harder Than Ever
Today’s small and midsize employers are navigating a workplace environment that feels increasingly complex. Supervisors and managers are being asked to balance operational demands, employee expectations, retention pressures, hiring challenges, and constant communication issues — often with little formal leadership training or support. At the same time, many organizations are experiencing growing frustration around accountability, engagement, resilience, and changing workplace expectations.
Join us for an interactive HR roundtable discussion as we explore the growing pressures facing managers and operational leaders in today’s workplace, including:
Attendees will leave with practical ideas, peer perspectives, and actionable strategies to better support managers, improve communication and accountability, strengthen employee engagement, and navigate today’s evolving workplace challenges with greater confidence and effectiveness.
Our thanks to Univest for sponsoring the HR Roundtables series in 2026. These informal discussions focus on pertinent issues that affect today's workplace. Light breakfast provided.
Jim Devine - Univest Insurance HR Practice Leader
Jim is an attorney and human resources executive with over 25 years of experience, serving in various legal and human resources capacities throughout his career. Jim previously served as President and CEO of of the MidAtlantic Employers' Association "MEA" , a member-based organization serving small to mid-sized employers in the tri-state area. Most recently Jim was the director of HR compliance and ethics officer for Olympus corporation of the Americas in Center Valley, PA. His vast industry knowledge includes workplace policy development and HR compliance as well as design, delivery of training programs focused on a variety of compliance-related topics, ranging from harassment prevention, to ethics and integrity best practices.
