Professional Development Meeting

Taking a Seat at the Table: Building Strong Relationships with Key Leaders

Proactively engage with department heads and executives, understanding their challenges and providing HR solutions that address those issues. Building trust and rapport is crucial for HR professionals to be seen as valuable partners rather than just support.

(1 SHRM PDC and 1 HRCI General)

Empowering Your Workforce: Essential Social Security Insights for HR Leaders

Navigating our consistently aging workforce requires equipping yourself with vital knowledge dedicated to unraveling Social Security's intricacies. Facilitated by a National Social Security Advisor Certificate holder, this course illuminates eligibility criteria, benefit nuances, and filing options and addresses the vital role of Social Security for retirees—33% rely on it as their primary income source. Enhance your expertise to guide and support employees continuing to work, empowering them to make informed financial decisions crucial for their evolving retirement landscapes.

(1 SHRM PDC and 1 HRCI General)

About the Speakers:

Jeanine Wilson, SPHR, SHRM-CMP
Jeanine Wilson has dedicated over 25 years to the field of Human Resources as an executive and consultant, working across diverse industries such as hospitality, finance, manufacturing, biotech, healthcare, and regulatory sectors. Her extensive business experience is complemented by her ownership of Corporate Talent Advisors, a full-service HR and training consultancy that specializes in helping individuals and organizations excel through tailored “people solutions”.

Jeanine holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human & Organizational Development from Westminster College and a Master's Degree in Human Resources from Utah State University. She is also certified as an SPHR by HRCI and as an SCP by SHRM. For more than 15 years, Jeanine has been sharing her expertise by teaching HR certification courses.
In addition to her consultancy work, Jeanine has taught HR courses at the University of Utah, Utah State University, Westminster College, Weber State University, and Webster University. Her commitment to the HR profession is further demonstrated by her active involvement with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), where she has served in various chapter and state leadership roles.

Jeanine's philosophy centers on helping people and businesses grow and thrive, believing that the right HR practices can unlock potential and drive success. Through her work, she continues to make a significant impact on the Utah HR landscape, fostering environments where both individuals and organizations can achieve their fullest potential.

Benjamin D. Coles, MBA, NSSA

Ben is a National Social Security Advisor certificate holder and licensed fiduciary. He received his Master of Business Administration from Purdue. He is passionate about education and believes that proper education empowers individuals to make optimal decisions.

Ben started his career in tech, working for some of the biggest names in Silicon Slopes and managing and pioneering new projects and teams. He saw how many of his coworkers made financial missteps because they did not understand all of the liabilities and consequences. He transitioned to working in personal finance, where he has been able to combine his love of educating with helping people.

Ben is the lead educator with MyRetire and a Partner at Alliance Wealth Advisors, where he is the Chief Development Officer.