March 10, 2026 8:30am – 10:00am
Blue Cross of Idaho
Mark D. Tolman Employment Law Update
Mark D. Tolman with Parsons Behle & Latimer will be providing SICBA members with a timely employment law update, highlighting recent legal developments and practical considerations for HR and total rewards professionals.

May 12, 2026 8:30am – 10:30am
Blue Cross of Idaho
Elissa O’Brien
Modern Spin on Compensation
Compensation is evolving faster than ever, and today’s HR and Total Rewards professionals need practical strategies to keep pace. In this interactive session, we’ll explore modern approaches to pay, with a focus on both external and internal influences on salary budgets, tackling pay compression, job architecture, pay transparency, and how data is reshaping compensation decisions. Participants will gain fresh insights, share real-world challenges, and walk away with actionable ideas to build fair, competitive, and future-ready rewards programs.

July 14, 2026 8:30am – 10:30am
Blue Cross of Idaho
Lisa Donnellon (HUB) &
Candy Eiler (Empower)
Creative Plan Design & Financial Wellness
Join us for a two-part program designed to inspire new thinking around employee benefits. We’ll begin with a deep dive into creative plan design, examining how organizations are modernizing their benefit offerings to control costs while enhancing employee value. From there, we’ll explore the growing importance of financial wellness and retirement readiness, sharing strategies that help employees build confidence in their financial future while strengthening engagement and retention.


September 8, 2026 8:30am – 10:00am
Blue Cross of Idaho
Muriel Taing (Mercer)
Skills Based Pay
Attendees will gain insight into skills-based pay models and practical considerations for aligning compensation with skills, growth, and organizational priorities.

November 10, 2026 8:30am – 10:00am VIRTUAL MEETING
Jason Hudson
AI in Action: Practical Skills for HR Professionals
A hands-on virtual session for HR, compensation, and benefits professionals ready to put AI to work. We’ll cover how AI works, how to get the best results through prompting and context, and the responsible use practices that matter most when handling sensitive employee data. Participants will explore real-world HR scenarios using the AI tools available to them. Bring your laptop and your favorite AI tool.
