ELG Annual Conference Unpacks Federal Workplace Policy and More

Each year, HRPA’s Employment & Labor Group (ELG) annual conference convenes senior leaders from across the labor and employment landscape to discuss workforce policy and the future of labor and employee relations. The event brings together top CHROs, labor relations professionals, and Congressional staff to exchange insights and discuss forward-looking strategies.

This year's agenda covered pressing and complex topics, including how to navigate the expanding patchwork of state laws, respond to global policy shifts, and evaluate the impact of Trump administration workplace policies alongside current Congressional priorities. Attendees left with a clearer understanding of the evolving national and international labor policy landscape—and a stronger network to help influence what lies ahead.

This year's topics included:

• Modern labor and employee relations strategies and the future of U.S. labor policy.

• Navigating the new DEI environment to advance goals and minimize risk.

• Conquering the state law patchwork.

• Global workplace policy shifts and what they mean for employers everywhere.

• The latest on expected policies from the U.S. Department of Labor and Congress with a focus on the workplace implications.  

Go deeper: Read our recap of 2025’s key takeaways here and take a deeper dive into insights from our panels on federal policy and DEI.

An annual conference: The ELG Conference is held in-person each year in Washington, DC. Stay tuned for next year's dates!