HR Essentials Seminar Recap: Practical Guidance for Growing Businesses & Teams

Last Updated 6/5/2026Posted in Member Seminar Recordings

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday, May 12 at The Vue Rooftop & Bar in Dillon for HR Essentials for Small, Mid-Sized, and Growing Businesses or Teams.

Led by Tom Mason, founder of PEAK Mindset, this free happy hour training brought together local business owners, hiring managers, team leaders, and professionals from a wide range of organizations - from small startups to larger companies and corporations - for a practical and engaging conversation around HR best practices.

Throughout the session, Tom touched on key HR basics, protocols not to overlook, common misconceptions around labor practices and state regulations, and the importance of using clear language that helps set businesses up for success. Attendees also explored topics including hiring, onboarding, employee management, unemployment insurance, labor practices, employee retention, growth opportunities, continuing education, and team development.

The training offered helpful, real-world guidance for businesses at every stage, whether they are just starting to build out HR processes, updating existing policies, or looking for ways to better support and retain employees. Tom’s relatable, people-first approach made the session approachable, relevant, and valuable for everyone in attendance.

Attendees also enjoyed food, beverages, great conversation, and the beautiful rooftop atmosphere at The Vue before sticking around for Tunes on Tuesdays.

A big thank you to Tom Mason and PEAK Mindset for sharing such valuable insight with our local business community and to The Homewood Suites - Dillon & Vue Rooftop for sponsoring the event

For businesses interested in additional HR consulting, team trainings, leadership development, or customized workplace support, Tom can be reached directly at [email protected] or through peakmindsetco.com.

We’re also excited to continue our partnership with PEAK Mindset for the Summit Chamber Business Academy: Business Management & Leadership Essentials, with the summer class beginning July 9th. This flexible course is designed to help participants strengthen leadership and communication skills, customer service, workplace productivity, difficult conversations, conflict resolution, public speaking, and more.

Visit the Summit Chamber website to learn more about signups, member pricing, and limited scholarship opportunities. For questions about the summer class or scholarship application, please contact Cheri at [email protected].

Thank you again to everyone who attended and stay tuned for more educational opportunities through the Summit Chamber!

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