Navigating Difficult Conversations in HR

Instructor:
Christie Engler

Date:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Time:
10:00 AM PST | 01:00 PM EST

Duration:
60 Minutes

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Overview:

HR professionals talk to a lot of people every single day. And not all conversations are easy or pleasant. From personal issues to professionalism and even personal hygiene, HR regularly engages in difficult conversations. It is important that these delicate topics are handled effectively. This session provides HR pros the tools they need to prepare for and execute those difficult conversations in the workplace.

Objectives:

Identify the difficult conversations that take place in the workplace
Understand the 'why' and 'how' of addressing complicated topics in HR
Obtain strategies for handling difficult conversations effectively at every level of the organization

Areas Covered in the Session:

Conversations about Change
Conversations about Bad News
Conversations on Behaviors
Tips for Success
Resources

Who Will Benefit:

Director of HR
HR Manager
HR Business Partner
HR Coordinator
HR Generalist
Owner
President
Executive Director
Office Administrator
Controller
COO
Plant Manager
CFO

Speaker Profile

Christie Engler has been a Human Resources practitioner for 20 years with a focus on small businesses. Christie launched New Day HR in 2025, an HR consulting company.

Christie is dedicated to advancing the HR profession. She has spoken at various HR conferences, and she writes a blog entitled ‘Living in the Gray’ designed to inspire HR professionals. Christie contributed to the book, ‘People Fusion’, which was published in January 2023.

Christie is a graduate of The Ohio State University and the Keller Graduate School of Management. She holds the SPHR and SHRM-CP certifications.

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