Growth brings opportunity, but it also puts pressure on your people processes. This session will cover the core building blocks of a scalable HR function, helping leaders move from reactive people management to a more intentional approach that supports growth, strengthens culture, and improves retention.

Presented by:  Sarah Diehl, Empowered Hospitality
Sarah Diehl is Co-Founder and Principal of Empowered Hospitality, a consultancy providing fractional HR, recruiting, payroll, and talent solutions to hundreds of growing hospitality businesses nationwide. A passionate advocate for healthier, more sustainable workplaces, Sarah serves on the Board of Directors for Wellness in the Schools and advises the James Beard Foundation's Women's Leadership Programs. She is also a frequent speaker and partner to industry organizations including the New York State Restaurant Association, the FAB Conference, the Sisterly Love Collective, and Boston University School of Hospitality Administration. Sarah has been recognized as a Hunter College Rising Star in NYC Food Policy, a Management Consulted Consulting Change Maker, and an FSR 40 Under 40 honoree. Sarah lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, with her husband and their three young children.