Description

The HR Collective has become a go-to space for manufacturing leaders—whether you officially work in HR or simply manage the many people-related pieces of your business. It’s a professional network designed to foster collaboration and real-world knowledge-sharing among those navigating the challenges of today’s workforce.

From pay and retention to engagement and career development, this is where meaningful conversations happen—with peers who truly get it. You’ll connect with industry experts, share best practices, and walk away with practical tools to support your people and strengthen your organization.

Strong leadership means making decisions with a clear understanding of the numbers. In this session, Brad Berls from Eide Bailly will break down financials in a way that’s accessible and practical for both HR professionals and manufacturing leaders.

• Confidence in reading and interpreting key financial statements
• A clearer understanding of how workforce and operational decisions impact the bottom line
• Practical tools to connect financial insights to stronger business performance

Why This Matters:
Manufacturing success depends on aligning people strategies with business goals. By strengthening your financial literacy, you’ll be better equipped to advocate for workforce initiatives, influence executive decision-making, and demonstrate the value HR and leadership bring to the organization.

Featured Speaker: Brad Berls – Partner & Idaho Market Leader, Eide Bailly

Brad Berls is a Partner and Idaho Market Leader at Eide Bailly, where he has served clients since 2006. A Certified Public Accountant, Brad brings more than 20 years of experience working with organizations across manufacturing, nonprofits, employee benefit plans, and government entities. He specializes in helping leaders interpret financial data to make smarter business decisions.

Known for his approachable style, Brad is passionate about translating complex financial concepts into practical insights leaders can use to strengthen performance. He earned his degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Finance from Idaho State University.

When he’s not working with clients, Brad enjoys camping and mountain biking with his wife, Jamie, and their two children, Beckham and Clara.

Event Details

📅 Date & Time: First Thursday of the month | 11:00 AM MT
💻 Where: Virtual (link provided after registration)
📥 Submit questions in advance: info@idmfg.org

⚠️ This event is exclusively for IMA member manufacturing professionals.

We hope you’ll join us for this timely and informative session—let’s work together to create more confident, compliant, and well-informed HR and Management teams across Idaho manufacturing.