Upcoming Webinar Thursday, September 17 2026
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How HR Can Provide Even Greater Value

How HR Can Provide Even Greater Value webinar instructor Pete Tosh
Instructor

Pete Tosh

Live Session Details

Date

Thursday, September 17 2026

Time

01:00 PM PDT | 04:00 PM EDT

Duration

60 minutes

Webinar ID

WEB2608010
Webinar content

Description

Overview

Today's Human Resources professionals are expected to do far more than administer policies and ensure compliance. As organizations face evolving workforce challenges, rapid technological change, and increasing competition for talent, HR has become a critical driver of organizational performance. By embracing a strategic mindset, leveraging workforce data, and partnering closely with business leaders, HR can deliver measurable value that extends well beyond traditional personnel management.

This practical webinar explores how HR professionals can elevate their role within the organization by aligning people strategies with business objectives, improving workforce performance, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting organizational growth. Participants will learn how to identify opportunities where HR can have the greatest impact, strengthen relationships with leadership, and demonstrate the value of HR through measurable business outcomes.

Through practical frameworks, real-world examples, and actionable strategies, attendees will gain the tools needed to transform HR into a trusted strategic partner that contributes directly to organizational success.

Why You Should Attend

Organizations increasingly rely on HR to help solve business challenges, develop leadership, improve employee performance, and build a resilient workforce. HR professionals who understand the business and deliver strategic solutions become indispensable partners in achieving organizational goals.

This webinar provides practical guidance on how HR can increase its influence, demonstrate measurable value, and position itself as a key contributor to long-term business success.

By attending, you will learn how to:

  • Understand HR's evolving role as a strategic business partner

  • Align HR initiatives with organizational goals and business priorities

  • Strengthen relationships with executives and operational leaders

  • Use workforce analytics and HR metrics to support decision-making

  • Improve talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies

  • Drive employee engagement and organizational performance

  • Demonstrate HR's value through measurable business results

Who Will Benefit

This webinar is ideal for:

  • HR Directors

  • HR Managers

  • HR Business Partners

  • Human Resources Generalists

  • Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs)

  • Talent Management Professionals

  • Organizational Development Professionals

  • Learning and Development Leaders

  • Employee Relations Professionals

  • Business Owners

  • Executives and Senior Leaders

  • Anyone seeking to increase HR's strategic impact within their organization

Areas Covered in the Session

  • The Evolution of HR: From Administrative Function to Strategic Business Partner

  • Aligning HR Strategy with Organizational Goals

  • Understanding Business Operations and Building Business Acumen

  • Leveraging HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics to Drive Decisions

  • Strategic Workforce Planning and Talent Management

  • Enhancing Employee Engagement, Performance, and Retention

  • Influencing Leadership and Building Executive Partnerships

  • Leading Organizational Change and Workforce Transformation

  • Demonstrating HR's Return on Investment (ROI) and Business Impact

  • Developing an Action Plan to Increase HR's Strategic Value

Instructor details

Meet Your Speaker

Pete Tosh

Founder

The Focus Group

<p>Pete Tosh is Founder of The Focus Group, a management consulting and training firm that assists organizations in sustaining profitable growth by maximizing leadership effectiveness, implementing strategic HR initiatives and strategic planning</p>

<p>The Focus Group has provided these consulting and training services to manufacturing and service organizations across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.&nbsp;<strong>Pete has worked closely with the leadership teams of organizations such as Exxon, Brinks, Cracker Barrel, EMC, State Farm, Marriott, N.C.I. and Freddie Mac.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Pete has conducted numerous corporate investigations to include addressing issues such as: time clock violations, the use of alcohol and drugs on the job, vendor supplier conflicts of interest, physicians diverting prescriptions, attempted takeover of a CEO, race discrimination, sexual harassment and discrimination, and sexual affairs in the workplace</strong></p>

<p>Before founding his firm years ago, Pete held corporate leadership positions in Human Resources and Quality functions, including the V.P. of Human Resources and Quality with Allied Signal, Imperial Chemical Industries, Reynolds Metals, Charter Medical, and Access Integrated Networks.</p>

<p>Pete frequently facilitates various leadership development programs for organizations such as the American Management Association. Employees from over 3,000 organizations have benefited from Pete&rsquo;s experience and perspective. Pete is co-author of&nbsp;<em>Leading Your Organization to the Next Level: the Core Disciplines of Sustained Profitable Growth.</em></p>

<p>Pete holds a B.A. degree in Psychology from Emory and Henry University and Masters degrees in both Business Administration and Industrial Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University.</p>

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