Workforce Unlocked: Hiring Across Borders, Barriers, and Backgrounds

In today’s competitive labor market, organizations must look beyond traditional recruiting methods to build a strong, reliable workforce. This event explores innovative hiring strategies and alternative talent pipelines—including H-2B and visa programs, green card pathways, re-entry and recovery programs, and other nontraditional recruiting sources.

HR leaders and business professionals will gain practical insight into navigating compliance, partnering with community programs, and creating inclusive hiring practices that expand access to skilled and motivated candidates. Attendees will walk away with actionable tools to broaden their talent strategies and strengthen workforce stability.

International Hiring Made Simple: Legal Guidance and Compliance for Employers

Joining us from Bodman Law is employment attorney John Gardiner. He is a seasoned business and employment attorney with over a decade of experience serving employers across West Michigan. As Chair of Bodman’s Workplace Law Practice Group, he focuses on employment law, business and civil litigation, and advising business owners on legal matters including white-collar investigations.

From Support to Success: Hiring People in Recovery

Bear River Health is focused on supporting people at every stage of recovery. From managing withdrawal, to residential programs for men and women, and outpatient offices offering Medic*tion-assisted treatment. Their caring team works in a safe, confidential environment right here in northern Lower Michigan. At our event, you’ll hear more about why hiring from recovery programs can be a smart choice and how these programs help people get back on their feet—making them strong, dedicated team members.

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Host or Publisher Northern Michigan Society for Human Resource Management (NMSHRM)