(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The summit presents opportunities to enhance HR communication skills, engage employees effectively, and manage change. Attendees can learn from experts, network with peers, and gain practical insights through workshops and case studies to improve program awareness and employee understanding.

Dublin, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Strategic HR & Benefits Communication Summit: Communicating Benefits with Clarity, Purpose, and Impact (Chicago, IL, United States - Dec 2nd - Dec 4th, 2025)" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets's offering.

This three-day event is designed for HR and benefits professionals, with a focus on improving how organizations communicate programs, policies, and total rewards to drive awareness, understanding, and engagement.

About This HR and Benefits Communication Event

Attending the Strategic HR & Benefits Communication Summit provides practical insights into effective employee communication, benefits engagement, and change management. Gain strategies to clearly convey HR initiatives, enhance employee understanding, and drive organizational impact.

• Gain insights from industry experts, exchange ideas with peers, and enhance your skills to drive impactful communication within your organization, including:
• Discover innovative strategies to communicate HR programs and benefits more clearly and effectively
• Learn how to manage communication during times of change or organizational uncertainty
• Explore proven methods to boost employee engagement and create a more connected workplace
• Leverage data and feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of your communication efforts
• Sharpen your leadership communication skills to influence, inspire, and drive employee action

Benefits Of Attending This Conference

• Access to Human Resources practitioners from leading organizations with real examples and proven strategies through real-world case studies and intimate, interactive workshops
• Networking list for attendees to continue the conversation after the conference
• Interactive sessions allowing you to work with your HR & Benefits Communication peers
• Certificate of attendance for CEUs
• Opportunity to meet with peers face-to-face
• Guaranteed extensive, how-to instruction about elevating benefits communication that you can use immediately
• Opportunity to have your most pressing questions on HR & Benefits Communication answered in real-time

Who Should Attend:

This event is designed and researched for directors, managers, vice presidents, specialists, officers, project leaders and consultants involved in::

• Human resources
• Internal communications
• Media relations
• Corporate communications
• Employee engagement
• Global communications
• Public relations
• Public affairs
• Employee communications
• Social media
• Change management
• Corporate intranets
• Digital communications
• Corporate affairs

Key Topics Covered:

Pre-Conference Workshops: 12/02/2025

• 8:45 am - 9:15 am - Continental Breakfast, Coffee & Registration
• 9:15 am - 9:30 am - Welcome & Speed Networking
• 9:30 am - 10:05 am - Igniting Engagement: A Strategy Framework for Total Rewards Optimization
  • Preston Lewis, Senior Vice President, Communications & Consultant - Segal Benz
• 10:45 am - 10:55 am - Morning Refreshments & Networking Break
• 10:55 am - 12:20 pm - Bridging the Gap: Human-Centered Internal Communications for a Connected Workforce
  • Alex Williams, Chief Communications Evangelist - Rednaxela Consulting
• 12:20 pm - 2:20 pm - Lunch On Your Own, But Not Alone - Reservations Are Booked!
• 2:20 pm - 3:25 pm - Say More with Less: Mastering Content Snapshots
  • Cindy Crescenzo, President - Crescenzo Communications
  • Steve Crescenzo, CEO - Crescenzo Communications
• 3:35 pm - 3:45 pm - Afternoon Refreshments & Stretch Break
• 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm - AI & Analytics in HR Communication: Turning Data Into Action
  • Gary Ross, President - INSIDE COMMS
• 5:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Close Of Workshops
• 5:05 pm - 6:00 pm - Networking Reception For Workshop Attendees, Speakers & Sponsors @ Venue Bar
• 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Dinner With A Group - Reservations Have Been Made To Take In The Sights Of Chicago

Day 1: General Sessions - 12/03/2025

• 8:30 am - 9:00 am - Registration: Badges, Breakfast, & Beverages
• 9:00 am - 9:30 am - Chairperson's Welcome & Speed Networking
  • Preston Lewis, Senior Vice President, Communications & Consultant - Segal Benz
• 9:30 am - 10:05 am - Trust as the Anchor of Internal Brand Alignment
  • Sunil Asija, Director of Human Resources - Oakland County, Michigan
• 10:05 am - 10:40 am - Shared Ownership in Action: Building Enterprise-wide HR Coordination
  • Brian Powell, Chief Human Resources Officer - The Community Solution Education System
• 10:40 am - 11:10 am - Morning Refreshments, Networking Break
• 11:10 am - 11:45 am - Fireside Chat: Building Trust, Shared Ownership, and Frontline Connections with Howard Karesh
  • Howard Karesh, Chief Communications Officer - TreeHouse Foods
  • Moderator: Preston Lewis, CEO - Intactic
• 11:45 am - 12:20 pm - Building a Sustainable Brand System Beyond Posters and Campaigns
  • Kaye Byrd, Director, HR Communications - University of Michigan
• 12:20 pm - 2:15 pm - Lunch On Your Own, But Not Alone - Reservations Are Booked!
• 2:15 pm - 2:50 pm - Interactive Group Breakout Session: Solving HR's Biggest Communication Challenges
  • Preston Lewis, Senior Vice President, Communications & Consultant - Segal Benz
• 2:50 pm - 3:25 pm - It's All About the Numbers-Crafting Compelling HR Comms Stories with Data and Analytics
  • Kam Hodge, Internal Communications Manager - NORC at the University of Chicago
• 3:25 pm - 4:05 pm - Coffee, Conversation & Connections
• 4:05 pm - 4:45 pm - Panel: Beyond Benefits: Expanding the Total Rewards Conversation to Highlight Holistic Employee Value
  • Teryl Taglieri, HR & Change Communications - The O'Keefe Group LLC
  • Michelle Geib, Manager, Internal Communications - Chamberlain Group
  • Moderator: Preston Lewis, CEO - Intactic
  • Stacie Barrett, Former Director, Internal Communication - Domino's
• 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm - Chairperson's Wrap Up & Key Takeaways
• 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Close Of Day 1 - Join Us For A Complementary Networking Reception @ Venue Bar
• 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Dinner With A Group - Reservations Have Been Made

Day 2: General Sessions - 12/04/2025

• 8:30 am - 9:00 am - Breakfast & Coffee
• 9:00 am - 9:30 am - Day 2 Kick Off & Chairperson Address
  • Preston Lewis, Senior Vice President, Communications & Consultant - Segal Benz
• 9:30 am - 10:05 am - Shaping the Next Era of Employee Engagement and Total Rewards
• 10:05 am - 10:40 am - Empowering Managers to Lead the Conversation
• 10:40 am - 11:10 am - Morning Refreshments, Networking Break
• 11:10 am - 11:45 am - Interactive Group Breakout: From Pain Points to Playbook
  • Preston Lewis, Senior Vice President, Communications & Consultant - Segal Benz
• 11:45 am - 12:30 pm - Panel: HR Legal Matters & AI: Compliance, Risks, and Opportunities Every Communicator Needs to Know
  • Leslie Tolliver, HR Manager - City of Clayton
  • Moderator: Preston Lewis, CEO - Intactic

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