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LASHRM February Meeting | Transforming HR with Copilot Agents - Automating Routine Tasks to Focus on Strategic People Work

February 18, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Osteria Emilia
501 Front St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
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This is a hybrid event. In-person attendees will meet at Osteria Emilia (501 Front St S, La Crosse, WI). Parking is available behind the restaurant.
Discover how Microsoft Copilot agents can revolutionize your HR operations by automating repetitive tasks and streamlining workflows. In this workshop, HR professionals will learn about Copilot Agents, its many use cases, and learn how to create a custom AI agent that can handle answering employee policy and handbook questions. Copilot agents can free you to focus on strategic initiatives that drive organizational culture and employee engagement.
In this session, we will explore practical, real-world applications specific to HR functions, see a live demonstration of an agent in action, and you will leave with actionable ideas that you can implement immediately. Whether you're managing onboarding, benefits administration, performance reviews, or employee communications, you'll discover how Copilot agents can become your always-on HR assistant. No technical background required, this workshop is designed specifically for HR professionals who want to work smarter, not harder.
During this meeting, the speaker will help us:
- Understand what Copilot agents are and how they differ from standard Copilot
- Identify high-impact use cases for HR departments
- Learn the basics of creating your first HR agent
- Evaluate readiness and implementation considerations
- Explore real examples and success metrics
More about the Speaker:
Chad is the CTO of Innovia Consulting with over 20 years of experience in Microsoft technologies. Over the years, he’s taken on a wide range of roles, but the common thread has always been his passion for using technology to improve how customers work and interact with their systems.
Emily, a SHRM Certified HR Generalist at Innovia Consulting, is passionate about employee engagement and continuous learning. She leverages emerging technologies and tools to improve workflows and enhance the employee experience. She also enjoys developing and sharing innovative solutions to effectively utilize technology as part of a team of two with a remote workforce.
Tickets
$0.00 Meeting Sponsorship Attendee
$40.00 Non-Member Ticket
$25.00 LASHRM Member
$25.00 Local Member
$25.00 National Member
$0.00 Local Member with Meetings
$0.00 National Member with Meetings
$0.00 Student Member

