Thursday, September 24, 2020
KEYNOTE
Workplace Resilience
Dr. Scott Cawood
CEO, WorldatWork
HR is about to have its most important moment as the world reconvenes and rediscovers what it means to “return to work.” With a clearer understanding of the enormous impact of the pandemic on our local and global economies and the profound levels of anxiety and exhaustion stemming from world events, every organization will need to focus its limited resources on its ability to bounce back from an unprecedented level of disruption. The great news is that HR is uniquely positioned to lead the world back to work. Our current environment will require every organization to rethink its strategy and adopt elevated people and cultural experiences despite the continued and unanticipated levels of disruption. Human resilience is a remarkable asset which can benefit all organizations as they work to return to high levels of productivity, and we will need the human resources team to lead the way. Join WorldatWork President & CEO, Dr. Scott Cawood, as he discusses important strategies for workplace resilience and what we can do to help the local and global efforts for recovery.
SESSION 2
Staying Current & Updated on Leave Laws
Sonal Shah, JD
Senior Employment Counsel, HR Source
Blanca Dominguez, JD
Employment Counsel, HR Source
From the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to newer laws like the Cook County and Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinances, Expanded Family Medical Leave Act (EFMLA) and Expanded Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA), your employees have many rights to leaves of absence. Make sure you understand the basics of these laws, including how they apply during this pandemic. Don’t leave yourself open to liability. Attend this essential and informative session by HR Source attorneys Sonal Shah and Blanca Dominguez.
SESSION 3
Managing Stress & Burnout
Dr. Carrie Steiner
Founder, First Responders Wellness Center
We all have looming deadlines, demanding employees and daily challenges that cause anxiety. Stress is common, but chronic stress can put employees at all levels of an organization at risk for job burnout. Dr. Carrie Steiner, licensed clinical psychologist, will discuss how to create a healthy work environment and encourage individual wellness. Participants will learn how to initiate prevention strategies by setting realistic expectations for their organizations, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of chronic stress and respond to job burnout.
SESSION 4
Managing a Flexible Workplace
Jim Griffin, JD
Employment Counsel, HR Source
Before 2020, many employers were considering telecommuting and other flexible work arrangements as a perk for their employees. When the coronavirus hit, these options became immediate necessities for continued operations. Even though telecommuting and the flexible workplace may have become the “new norm,” there are still critical legal issues to consider. Jim Griffin, Employment Counsel at HR Source, will discuss the employment laws that impact your telecommuting and flexible workplace policies, and help to ensure you remain compliant with your off-site workforce.
SESSION 5
Leading through a Crisis
Facilitator:
Mary Lynn Fayoumi, CAE, SPHR, GPHR
President & CEO, HR Source
Panelists:
Dan Costello, CEO, Home Run Inn Pizza
Mark Ishaug, CEO, Thresholds
Julie Yurko, President & CEO, Northern Illinois Food Bank
2020 has tested leaders in unexpected ways and reinforced the importance of focusing on the human side of business. Mary Lynn will have a candid conversation with three member CEOs, from diverse industries, who will share personal experiences and insights gained while leading through the pandemic while at the same time responding to the national call for action on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.