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7:30 Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:00 The Changing Architecture of Human Resources
Mary Lynn Fayoumi, CAE, SPHR, GPHR, President & CEO
The Management Association of Illinois
As President and CEO of The Management Association of Illinois, Mary Lynn Fayoumi has a unique perspective on the human resources profession. From the turmoil of Chicago's early labor movement, through the great depression, two world wars and the transition from "personnel," to human resources, Mary Lynn will present the condition of the HR profession in a historical context that sheds light on our current challenges and sneaks a peek at what our future is likely to hold.
9:00 - 9:15 Break and Exhibitor Visits
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 3 CONCURRENT SESSIONS:
9:15-10:30 Concurrent Sessions (A):
I. Building a WOW! Recognition Culture
Mike Byam, Managing Partner
Terryberry Company
Learn how to keep employee morale and motivation up during difficult times. Developing a culture of recognition, in which employees are appropriately acknowledged for positive contributions, becomes more important than ever in a challenging economy - not only to bolster flagging spirits, but as a strategic means to maintain productivity, profitability and retention of key employees.
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9:15-10:30 Concurrent Sessions (A):
II. Born to be Mild: A Harley Davidson Case Study
Lisa Callaway, JD, SPHR, Vice President/General Counsel
The Management Association of Illinois
Last summer the unions at Harley Davidson in Wisconsin took a monumental vote on the future of jobs in that state. There was some concern that the workers might be voting themselves out of jobs, but in the end, they voted to work with the company and keep 1400 jobs in Wisconsin. However, similar actions have led to the opposite outcome in other manufacturing towns. This session will explore labor management dynamics and how the process and outside influences can and has led to the downfall of a manufacturing institution.
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9:15-10:30 Concurrent Sessions (A):
III. Training the Right Way: Tangible ROI
Debra Bachman-Zabloudil, FACHE, CAE, President
The Learning Studio, Inc.
Success is all about providing employees with the proper tools and training to not only stay on track, but remain ahead of the curve. Following this interactive and hands-on session, you will understand how to determine your organization's most critical training needs and how to effectively connect training to your company's mission, vision and goals. You will learn to develop assessment tools that gauge learner knowledge and comprehension, both before and after training, and to implement the practical application of the learning experience back in the workplace with measurable results.
10:30 - 10:45 Break and Exhibitor Visits
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 3 CONCURRENT SESSIONS:
10:45-12:00 Concurrent Sessions (B):
I. Bullying and Aggression in the Workplace
Peter A. Steinmeyer & Amy J. Traub
EpsteinBeckerGreen
Disruptive and even violent employee behavior is a growing workplace problem, and employers need to understand both how to prevent it and how to respond to it. Using real-life examples drawn from the headlines and the courts, this session will focus on the legal and practical guidance you need to address bullying and other forms of workplace violence, identifying the "red flags" of bullying, and implementing proper safeguards to avoid significant legal and financial liability.
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10:45-12:00 Concurrent Sessions (B):
II. What the Survey Really Says
Angela Adams, SPHR, CEBS, Senior Human Resources Specialist
The Management Association of Illinois
When properly applied, compensation surveys are an excellent tool to establish and maintain a functional compensation program. Sometimes however, surveys can be difficult to interpret and the data can even be misleading. Using examples from The Management Association of Illinois' surveys, this session will define what makes a good survey, what the numbers represent, how to interpret and apply them and how to accurately age the data
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10:45-12:00 Concurrent Sessions (B):
III. Training Techniques to Engage your Workforce
Debra Bachman-Zabloudil, FACHE, CAE, President
The Learning Studio, Inc.
Regardless of the role a person plays within an organization, becoming - and remaining - engaged in that role is the key to a successful career. As a human resources professional, you can lead by example when you discover and employ effective tools and training techniques in presentations, and by effectively coaching trainers within (or outside of) your organization. Discover countless take-home tips on how to prepare and deliver engaging training experiences that will maximize your impact and ROI.
12:00-1:15 Lunch, Annual Meeting & HR Professional of the Year Presentation
The lunch session will be highlighted by the presentation of the 2011 HR Professional of the Year Award presented by A N D Staffing. This award annually recognizes an outstanding HR professional from a member organization.
1:15 - 1:30 Break and Exhibitor Visits
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 3 CONCURRENT SESSIONS:
1:30-2:45 Concurrent Sessions (C):
I. Transforming Organizational Culture: A Survival Guide
Sponsored by Oak Trust Credit Union
Lauren Soderstrom, PHR, Training Specialist
The Management Association of Illinois
Sue Hoster-Suggs, Executive Director
Bolingbrook Park District
A key factor to organizational success is the ability to change, but can your staff and employees recognize and accept the need to adapt your mission and strategic plans? Procedures can change, goals and objectives can adapt, but what if the internal culture does not? Can HR support, and truly lead a cultural transformation … and live to tell the tale? This session will present a live case study of successful cultural transformation to support changing business objectives.
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1:30-2:45 Concurrent Sessions (C):
II. Future Recruiting
Will Clarke, Enterprise Account Executive
LinkedIn
Ten years ago internet recruiting was a new idea, and just five years ago few of us had even heard of social media. Yet today, leading companies are attracting their most gifted and promising talent through innovative web-based techniques. In this don't-miss session, Will Clarke, Enterprise Account Executive of linkedIn, will present and discuss the importance of developing a comprehensive internet recruiting philosophy and most importantly, help you to strategically plan for what the future is likely to hold.
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1:30-2:45 Concurrent Sessions (C):
III. Understanding the Dodd-Frank Act
Thomas J. Piskorski
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Whistleblower litigation has proliferated, and the stakes have gotten higher with the recent enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act. Whistleblower claims filed under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act have invaded the C-Suite and garner substantial media attention. Dodd-Frank makes those claims more powerful, as it expands SOX's coverage, doubles the statute of limitations and guarantees a right to a jury trial in cases removed to federal court. Moreover, Dodd-Frank creates new rights of action, one of which has a statute of limitations of up to 10 years and provides for double backpay. This presentation will focus on the contours of these laws, discuss key defenses and offer methods of minimizing the risk of these claims.
2:45 - 3:00 Snack Break and Exhibitor Visits
3:00-4:00 2011 Employment Law Update
Kelly Hayden, JD, Assistant General Counsel
The Management Association of Illinois
If you think employment law and the workings of our judicial system are mundane, you haven't heard Kelly Hayden. Her annual review of court decisions and legislative changes of the past year is both informative and entertaining. Learn what employers have experienced in the courts this year, how judicial interpretation has affected them and which strategies helped - or hurt their cases.
4:00 - 4:15 Closing
