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FEBRUARY 2026 BREAKFAST MEETING

DATE:                Thursday, February 26th, 2026

LOCATION:        Holiday Inn 

                           2260 Downs Drive                          

                           Erie, PA 16509

TIME:                 7:30 – 8:15 AM – Networking/Breakfast

                           8:15 – 9:30 AM – Speaker

SPEAKER:         Doug Kramer, SPHR, MBA HR Consultant and Trainer

Doug assists MBA member firms in all areas of human resources, including training, class creation, coaching, leadership development, recruiting, interviewing, employee relations, hiring and more.

Doug graduated from Mercyhurst University with a Bachelor’s degree in Management and previously earned his SPHR certification through SHRM. He has 30+ years of experience in operations and human resources. He has trained all levels of management in leadership development and human resource management and his background includes positions with several national corporations, including the Marriott Corporation and TGI Friday’s, as well as building & owning several businesses in human resource consulting and business operations.

TOPIC:               Onboarding for Retention

A key component of any new employee’s start at a company is the quality and components of their orientation or onboarding.  According to the Society for Human Resource Management, “Onboarding is the process by which new hires get adjusted to the social and performance aspects of their jobs quickly and smoothly, and learn the attitudes, knowledge, skills and behaviors required to function effectively within an organization.”

Onboarding takes training and orientation programs to the next level. Unlike a traditional orientation program, onboarding is a systematic process that extends well beyond the first day of employment. The goal of the onboarding process is to cultivate a long-term relationship between the employer and the employee while fostering a feeling of belonging and an affirmation of making the right choice.

Topics covered:

• Case for Onboarding
• Contributors to a bad Hire
• What is Onboarding
• Proven Benefits
• Key Components
• Pre-Boarding Advantage
• MBA Onboarding Checklist
• 7 Mistakes to Avoid
• Keys to Success
• Metrics to Measure Success

This activity has been pre-approved for (1) one general recertification hour(s) towards HRCI and SHRM continuing education. Information will be provided to attendees following the program with proper information to submit for individual recertification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

COST:                $20 for HRMA members or $25 for guests

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