MAKE CONNECTION YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE
Where HR Leaders Power Performance through Relationship
September 24–26, 2025 | Austin, TX
Three days. Real solutions.
Your people are disconnected. Remote work made it worse. Band-aid solutions aren’t working. And it’s costing you in productivity, innovation, and talent.
Join twenty-five HR leaders who refuse to accept disconnection as the new normal.
Let’s fix CONNECTION.
This isn’t another HR conference where you take notes and nothing changes. It’s three days that reshape how work happens.
Join twenty-five HR leaders for hands-on work solving today’s toughest workplace challenge: genuine human connection. Because your people need more than another team-building exercise.
Your momentum starts before day one:
One-on-one strategy session with Jason to map your specific challenges
Pre-retreat virtual meetup to connect with your fellow participants
Private online community for ongoing discussion
Peer accountability partner to keep progress real
Post-retreat consultation to fine-tune your action plan
Group follow-up to share wins and workshop roadblocks
Connection isn’t a nice-to-have anymore. It’s survival.
Your workplace is more flexible and distributed than ever. Great for productivity. Terrible for relationships. Video calls and chat tools aren’t cutting it.
The numbers tell a stark story:
34%
Only 34% of employees feel connected to their colleagues.
12X
Disconnected workers are 12 times more likely to quit
$4K+
Each lonely employee costs you $4,200 a year in lost productivity
94%
94% of your people say belonging at work is crucial to them
When connection breaks down, everything follows:
- Teams stop collaborating
- Innovation dries up
- Trust erodes
- Mental health suffers
- Good people leave
This isn’t just about business metrics.
When people build stronger bonds at work, it ripples into their homes and communities. Your impact goes far beyond the workplace.
Why invest in Connection?
As an HR leader, you already know that a connected workplace isn’t just better for people.
It’s better for business.
Your peers are investing in new AI tools and the perk-of-the-day. But here’s what actually moves the needle: real human connection.
The research backs you up:
Teams with strong connections collaborate better and innovate more
Connected employees stay longer and work harder
Better workplace relationships mean less burnout, more energy
Strong bonds at work build stronger communities at home
It’s the rare triple win:
Ready to create that at your organization?
Meet your impact facilitator:
JASON LAURITSEN
I spent a decade in corporate HR wrestling with the same challenges you face. Now I help HR leaders build workplaces where real connection drives success.
You might know me from my speaking, my books (Unlocking High Performance and Social Gravity) or my podcast (Check-in with Jason Lauritsen). But my real work happens in rooms with leaders like you who are ready to build something better.
I believe in challenging outdated workplace norms by putting relationships at the center of work. Not because it’s nice but because it works.
Our Impact Council
These senior HR leaders have shaped this retreat by sharing their frontline experiences with workplace connection. They know what works and what doesn’t.
What to Expect
Three days that drive real change:
DISCOVER
Fresh approaches to connection that work in today’s workplace. No recycled ideas. No forced fun.
CONNECT
Build relationships with peers who face your same challenges. Share war stories. Find solutions together.
EXPERIENCE
Get your hands dirty. This isn’t about watching slides. It’s about doing the work with fellow HR leaders.
IMPACT
Leave with a concrete plan and tools you can use right away. No “someday” strategies.
RESTORE
Remember why you chose HR. Reconnect with your mission to make work better for people.
Retreat Details
Three focused days of learning and doing together at Austin’s Hotel Magdalena.
Wednesday, September 24 1:00 – 5:00 PM
- Why connection matters now more than ever
- Mapping your connection challenges
Evening: Welcome dinner
Thursday, September 25 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Morning
- Coffee and conversation
- How connection really works at work
Afternoon
- Building your connection toolkit
- Design lab: Putting ideas into action
Evening: Group dinner
Friday, September 26 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Turning insights into action
- Your 90-day impact plan
- Final commitments
Reserve your spot
Registration Fee: $2,995
Limited to 25 Seats
Three focused days of learning and doing together at Austin’s Hotel Magdalena.
This retreat is exclusively for HR leaders who know workplace connection matters and are ready to do something about it. When the seats are gone, they’re gone!
Investment: $2,995 Covers everything except your hotel room and transportation:
- Three days of focused work
- All meals and materials
- Pre and post-retreat support
- Ongoing community access
- Direct coaching with Jason
The Fine Print:
- Director level and above
- Current HR/People leaders at medium to large employers only
- First come, first served
- Refunds will be considered before August 8, 2025 on a case-by-case basis
- Registration may be transferred to qualifying attendees
Don’t miss this opportunity to DRIVE REAL CHANGE.
Not sure if this is for you?
Email [email protected]
Title Sponsor
Event Partner
Frequently Ask Questions
Is this right for me?
You’re an HR leader (Director or above) at a mid to large sized employer who knows your organization needs stronger workplace connections. You’re tired of surface-level solutions and ready for real change. If that sounds like you, you belong here.
Why only 25 people?
Magic happens in small groups. Twenty-five people is the sweet spot for real conversation, deep learning, and meaningful connections. You’ll know everyone by name and have time to tackle your specific challenges.
Does my workplace model matter?
No. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or fully in-office, connection challenges are universal. The strategies work for all models because they focus on human needs, not workplace logistics.
Why are we limiting who can attend to only current HR leaders?
Human resources leaders have the opportunity and obligation to lead this work. The goal of this retreat is to create a space where these leaders can learn and share with peers who are facing similar challenges and have similar aspirations. It will also create a community of peers to support one another in this work moving forward.
What about travel planning?
The retreat runs from 1 PM Wednesday to 12 PM Friday. Most participants fly on Tuesday evening to avoid travel stress and fly home Friday afternoon. We’ll help with logistics once you register.
How do I know this will actually work?
This isn’t a “hope and pray” approach. You get:
- Pre-retreat planning with Jason
- Real work time on your specific challenges
- A peer accountability partner
- Post-retreat strategy session
- Follow-up group session to share progress. Every step is designed to turn ideas into action.
Still have questions?
Email [email protected]. I read and respond to every message.