The HRSouthwest Conference Itinerary Builder

Session		Speaker	Description
Aligning Business Strategy, HRM and Organization Performance		Wesley McClendon	Based on research with 70 chief and HR executives, this session will discuss the relationship of strategy, HR and performance; identify specific HR practices that are aligned to business strategy in high performing organizations, and show you how to leverage human capital management tools to measure results. Select this session
		McClendon Research Group
Monday 7:00 AM	STR	Mt. Waverly (Melbourne),

Four Generations, One Workplace: Sharing in the Information Age		Olivia McIvor	It's not our age differences that divide us, it's our judgments about each other that create conflict and break down collegial relationships. Understand that a workplace transformation is essential for business leaders wanting to engage the brightest stars in their industry, regardless of age. Select this session
		The Izzo Group
Monday 10:30 AM	EEL	Lions Bay, BC

You Said What?! Communications Gone Astray		Kim Zoller	Good communicators worry more about "being heard" than what they want to say. Thinking from goal to result is crucial to good communication. This session will focus on communicating effectively through verbal and nonverbal messages, as well as email, texting and other modes of technology. Select this session
		Image Dynamics
Monday 10:30 AM	PPD	Dallas, TX

Head First: Build Resilience With Exciting Insights From Neuroscience		Chuck Ward / Ph.D	Discover practical ways to harness your brain's ability to deal with threats, challenges, and demands. You will be given four tools to help you become more innovative, resourceful, and resilient in the face of life's most stressful situations. Select this session
		Chuck Ward & Associates, Inc.
Monday 11:00 AM	PPD	Dallas, TX

Talking to the Top Brass: Structure, Style, Substance		Dianna Booher	When facing a roomful of big egos, you need a strong personal presence and specific techniques to lead others through difficult discussions to sound decisions. This session will help you identify and avoid pitfalls that surface with such groups and make your points persuasively. Select this session
		Booher Consultants, Inc
Monday 11:00 AM	PPD	Colleyville, TX

Recruiting: Engines, Extensions and Expert Sourcing Tips		Lisa Brusack / PHR	To extract relevant candidate information on the Web today you need the best tools available in your sourcing arsenal. This session will cover using browser extensions, creating a recruiting desktop, investigating new search engines and automating the internet sourcing process. Select this session
		AIRS-A Company of the Right Thing
Monday 1:30 PM	WKF	Findlay, OH

Voluntary Benefits: ROI for Both Employer and Employee		Bernard Knobbe	Voluntary benefits can provide a solid return on investment for both employers and employees. Explore funding alternatives that allow employees to choose benefits that meet their needs while reducing the company's health care and administrative expenses. Both U.S. and global opportunities will be explored. Select this session
		ACS, A Xerox Company
Monday 1:30 PM	STR	Chatsworth, CA

Develop a Wellness Dashboard to Measure Progress Toward Economic Metrics		Lisa Choate	Capturing key metrics in a wellness dashboard helps connect an employer's investment in wellness programs with short and long-term results, and determine the degree to which employees' attitudes, behaviors and health indicators change. This session will focus on why, what, how, and when to evaluate your wellness program. Select this session
		Ultimate Health Matters
Monday 1:30 PM	STR	Dallas, TX

Before the Threat: Understanding the Path to Violence		Connie Deutsch	Through presented material, scenarios, and discussion, you will learn the fundamentals of a fact-based model for assessing behavioral risk in distressing or alarming workplace situations, the model and major "red flags" for violence. Select this session
		Deutsch Psychology
Monday 3:30 PM	RSK	Austin, TX

Strengthening Your Strategic Credibility (MEGA SESSION)		Phillip Weiss / MHR	Let's cut to the chase. What does it really mean for HR to be strategic? What do our business leaders actually need from HR to help drive the business? This interactive session will provide sound concepts and actions you can implement immediately to impact your organization. Select this session
		P. A. Weiss Inc.
Monday 3:30 PM	STR	Houston, TX

Aligning Organization and Employee Values for Maximum Results		Jim Penny	Organizations with well conceived and communicated value and value statements invariably achieve better results. This session will review value statements from industry leaders. Attendees will discover how actively involving employees in the development of the organization's values statements improves morale. Select this session
		N10, LLC and Management Standards
Monday 3:30 PM	STR	Dallas, TX

California Employment Law Briefing		Jeffrey Wortman Laura Maechtlen	California continues to be "ground zero" for new employment laws and theories of employer liability that radiate out to other states and may even find their way into federal law. This session will cover the newest and most vexing peculiarities of California employment law. Select this session
		Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Monday 3:30 PM	EEL	Los Angeles, CA

National Health Care Reform-When and What is Happening Now?		Ouida Peterson	The first year is over - so what's next? There are new reporting provisions for 2012, new discrimination rules, and second year renewal cycle requirements (if you didn't do it right the first time). Is your Plan still grandfathered? And what does the continued constitutionality debate mean for you? Find out what you should be doing to make sure your plan is in compliance. Select this session
		Conexis, Inc.
Tuesday 7:00 AM	RSK	Stephenville, TX

Online and Off Track: Internet Headaches for Employers		Rob Ghio	Employees surf instead of work. They air their complaints on social networking sites. They download their email messages, and often those of their coworkers and supervisors. This session will discuss ways that employers appropriately can take some control over the madness. Select this session
		Law Office of R.S. Ghio, P. C.
Tuesday 7:00 AM	EEL	Arlington, TX

Religion in the Workplace: Can you Believe It?		Rodney Klein	In the workplace, when religion issues go bad, they can go very bad! Find out how the law views religion at work. Discover when expression ends and harassment begins, and learn how to address accommodation issues the right way. Select this session
		US EEOC
Tuesday 7:00 AM	EEL	San Antonio, TX

Generational Leadership: Are You Prepared?		Sherri Elliott-Yeary	For the first time in history, communicating with employees means reaching out to four distinct generations. Find out how to build an effective generational blend for maximum competitive advantage; recruit, retain and motivate the best talent from each generation; and craft a branding message that speaks across the generational divide to attract top talent and make them want to stay. Select this session
		Optimance Strategies LLC
Tuesday 7:00 AM	WKF	Plano, TX

Global Wellness: What In The World is Working?		Rex Gale	Representing 1,200 employers, 13 million employees, and 45 countries, results are in from the 4th annual Global Wellness Survey. We'll share revealing insights by country on what's working, what's not, and how the future of wellness will impact business competitiveness. Select this session
		Buck Consultants
Tuesday 7:00 AM	STR	Dallas, TX

Workforce Planning Strategies That Drive Business Results		Kevin Rutherford / PHR, CCP, MHCS, CPCC	Examine contrasting workforce planning frameworks that can be applied and implemented within organizations to best deliver on business strategy. Find what works best for your industry, business niche, people, culture, and the timing of your workforce planning journey. Select this session
		TalentLeap
Tuesday 7:00 AM	WKF	Houston, TX

Building Flexible Competency Models to Execute Business Strategy		Kevin Rutherford / PHR, CCP, MHCS, CPCC	Competencies should not be a one size fits all proposition. Understanding where value is created in the workforce and creating validated competency models can be the difference between surviving and thriving in today's fast changing and competitive business landscape. Select this session
		TalentLeap
Tuesday 7:00 AM	WKF	Houston, TX

Unemployment Compensation Briefing: Planning for 2011 and Beyond		Scott Bankert	In the recessionary period 2009-2010, employers experienced record unemployment cost increases of 50 to over 100 percent. This session details the long term impact of these expenses to employers, discusses the economic indicators, and reviews planning strategies to assist with increasing unemployment costs. Select this session
		TALX
Tuesday 7:00 AM	REW	Pooler, GA

Recruiting Revolution: Leveraging the Power of Social Media		Matt Kaiser	This session will uncover how leading organizations are leveraging social media to attract and engage top talent. We'll identify the value of social media and share unique tools and tips to help you build a powerful presence in this space. Select this session
		NAS Recruitment Communications
Tuesday 10:30 AM	WKF	San Diego, CA

Hiring Employees You Won't Have to Fire		Michael Abcarian / Esq.	Selecting the right candidate for any job is an investment that pays big dividends. Satisfied employees don't sue, but employers often still hire and promote dissatisfied employees. Learn essential screening and hiring practices to reduce your need to fire. Select this session
		Fisher & Phillips LLP
Tuesday 10:30 AM	WKF	Dallas, TX

Head First: Build Resilience With Exciting Insights From Neuroscience (REPEAT)		Chuck Ward / Ph.D	Discover practical ways to harness your brain's ability to deal with threats, challenges, and demands. You will be given four tools to help you become more innovative, resourceful, and resilient in the face of life's most stressful situations. Select this session
		Chuck Ward & Associates, Inc.
Tuesday 10:30 AM	PPD	Dallas, TX

Compensating Employees Who Dip Into PTO		John Hagan	Managing absences can be tricky for employers who offer paid time off, especially when exempt employees have unscheduled, unexplained absences or partial day absences. Learn your notice requirements before forcing employees to use PTO, and best practices for PTO carryover and cashing out. Select this session
		Hagan Roach LLC
Tuesday 10:30 AM	REW	Dallas, TX

Are Your Employees Chewing Gum? The Etiquette Advantage In Business		Buzz Kolbe	Now, more than ever, companies need their employees to have the skills to build and strengthen business relationships. Learn how to apply the three principles of etiquette to everyday situations, such as table manners, communications and business social events. Select this session
		LeadingWIN Resources
Tuesday 10:30 AM	PPD	Plano, TX

Building Global Brands: Challenges and Opportunities		Claudia Tattanelli	Students in different countries approach their future career in different ways. However, recurring themes and trends can be observed globally. Understand what students worldwide expect from their employers; learn how to build a consistent global brand and position your brand against national champions. Select this session
		Universum
Tuesday 10:30 AM	GLO	Philadelphia, PA

The Three Horned Steer: ADA, FMLA and Worker's Compensation		Arthur Lambert	The inter-relationships between the ADA as amended, the FMLA and Workers' Compensation: How do you know which law(s) you are dealing with? Can an employee's request for a leave be covered by more than one law? When can you request additional information or a second opinion? There are a number of considerations depending on the type of injury, how the employee became injured and their job status at the time. Select this session
		Kane, Russell, Coleman & Logan, P.C.
Tuesday 11:00 AM	RSK	Dallas, TX

Staying Ahead with a Comprehensive Compliance Plan-Without the Complexities		Geoffrey Dubiski / MS, CDR, CIR Mark Andrekovich	Your compliance program can be comprehensive without being complex. From establishing a diverse workforce through fundamental outreach initiatives, to validating the work status of new employees through failsafe I-9 procedures, employers can add some practical tools that will help simplify and centralize HR responsibilities under the compliance umbrella. Select this session
		Sumner Grace & Associates
Tuesday 11:00 AM	RSK	Galway, NY

Employer Perceptions of Recent Graduate Attributes		Malcolm Coco / Ph.D, PHR	Learn how companies identify the best college graduates and what knowledge, skills and competencies help graduates secure a job and excel in the workplace. Realize how the economy affects employment, and how networking can help find a job or an employee. Understand future hiring intentions, compensation forecasts, and recruiting methods. Select this session
		Abilene Christian University
Tuesday 11:00 AM	STU	Abilene, TX

The Sudoku of HR: Nine Numbers to Prove Your Value		Deborah Kerr	In Sudoku, nine empty cells are filled using numbers in a pattern. In HR, there are nine numbers that accurately describe HR performance and its value. Attendees will leave with a set of measures and calculation formulas they can customize and use immediately. Select this session
		affintus llc
Tuesday 11:00 AM	STR	Austin, TX

The Big Lie: HR Can't Impact Profitability		Don Everett	HR departments have historically been considered cost centers because it's difficult to directly link profitability with HR's activities. This is no longer true thanks to values-based instruments. This session will demonstrate the correlation between "bottom-line" metrics and human values. Select this session
		Workforce Interactive
Tuesday 11:00 AM	STR	Irving, TX

Office Romance: The Road from Attraction to Litigation		Max Muller	Attendees will walk away with tips and strategies that will help them deal with the inevitability of employees developing romantic relationships in the workplace. Everything from sexual harassment and nepotism to "love contracts" will be explored. Select this session
		Speak! LLC
Tuesday 11:00 AM	EEL	Overland Park, KS

Retaliation: It's All About Damage Control for HR		Gayla Crain	The word "retaliation" strikes fear in the hearts of HR professionals. This year, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with employees in several cases, raising the stakes for employers. Learn new ways to protect your company from retaliation claims. Select this session
		Spencer Crain Cubbage Healy & McNamara, pllc
Tuesday 11:00 AM	EEL	Dallas, TX

Onboarding: Get Your Managers Up to the Plate		Brenda Hampel Erika Lamont	There's often a "push-pull" between HR and managers regarding ownership and execution of the onboarding process. Learn how to engage managers in onboarding by showing what's in it for them, strategies for keeping onboarding simple, and how to get results. Select this session
		Connect the Dots Consulting
Tuesday 1:30 PM	WKF	Dublin, OH

Scorekeeping: Quantify the Value of HR Initiatives		Cheryl Farley	Ready to school your Finance people? We'll show you how to quantify the value of human capital programs and actions such as increasing productivity, retaining high performers, improving engagement, and more. Select this session
		CFar Consulting
Tuesday 1:30 PM	STR	Allen, TX

Leadership GPS: Goals, People, Systems		Shane Yount	A lively overview of the four key elements necessary to create and sustain a high performance mentality in any organization. This session will focus on the role of organizational leadership and the non-negotiable strategies necessary to sustain business success, and provide a method you can implement immediately. Select this session
		Competitive Solutions, Inc.
Tuesday 1:30 PM	STR	Alpharetta, GA

Complying with the FLSA and Avoiding Collective Actions		Dan Dargene	Learn the nuances of payroll practices to ensure your company is in compliance with Wage and Hour laws. This session will focus on overtime exemptions, hours worked, independent contractors and other critical issues. Select this session
		Ogletree Deakins
Tuesday 1:30 PM	RSK	Dallas, TX

A Hard Hat for Your Health Plan		Wally Gomaa / MHA, MBA	The challenges facing HR leaders in managing health plan performance will require creating accountability with employees and providers. Learn how designing a benefit strategy that leverages accountability can lead to greater rewards - and how to avoid the risks. Select this session
		Holmes Murphy & Associates
Tuesday 1:30 PM	REW	Dallas, TX

Be An Authority: Leveraging Your HR Expertise		Carl Youngberg	Julia Child discovered she loved to cook and built her life and reputation on doing it well. We will develop a trail guide between HR expertise and authority. When HR practitioners leverage their expertise into authority, they really sizzle. Select this session
		Concepts 3 Inc.
Tuesday 1:30 PM	PPD	Richardson, TX

Threshold Thinking: A Strategic Approach to Organizational Breakthrough		Linda Swindling / JD, CSP	CEOs have a thinking pattern that allows them to cross the threshold to success easier than most of us. They make decisions quickly and influence others to drive the results. Learn how to change your approach and move into the thinking pattern of a CEO. Select this session
		Journey On
Tuesday 1:30 PM	PPD	Carrollton, TX

Building a Global Talent Pipeline		Cathy Henesey / SPHR	In today's world, many U.S. recruiters are being asked to find talent globally. This session will look at best practices for identifying talent around the globe. We review tools that your counterparts use in other countries and apply them to everyday talent searches. Select this session
		Children\'s Medical Center of Dallas
Tuesday 1:30 PM	GLO	Carrollton, TX

Juries Do the Darndest Things		Bill Davis	Find out what juries look for when deciding whether the company did the right thing. This interactive session takes you into the jury room, letting you evaluate an employment decision from the jury's perspective. Select this session
		Jackson Lewis LLP
Tuesday 1:30 PM	EEL	Dallas, TX

Bullying in the Workplace: A Practical Approach		Michael Deponte / Esq.	Bullying can be an issue in any workplace and involves multiple employment law concepts - negligent hiring or retention, anti-harassment laws, social media policies and others. This session will help you identify inappropriate conduct and learn how to develop preventive and effective tools addressing this emerging issue. Select this session
		Jackson Lewis LLP
Tuesday 1:30 PM	EEL	Dallas, TX

Attract and Retain Talent for Extreme Jobs: A Case Study		Diana Meisenhelter Frank McKay	Finding top talent to do the hard jobs continues to be a challenge, even in a tough economy. The jobs aren't flashy; they aren't in resort locations, and they don't come with a fancy office. Learn from a leading oilfield services company how employers can recruit high-potential candidates. Select this session
		Riviera Advisors, Inc
Tuesday 3:30 PM	WKF	Carrollton, TX

Leadership GPS: Goals, People, Systems (REPEAT)		Shane Yount	A lively overview of the four key elements necessary to create and sustain a high performance mentality in any organization. This session will focus on the role of organizational leadership and the non-negotiable strategies necessary to sustain business success, and provide a method you can implement immediately. Select this session
		Competitive Solutions, Inc.
Tuesday 3:30 PM	STR	Alpharetta, GA

How to Succeed as a Cultural Steward		Alice Dendinger / SPHR	One of the core competencies of a successful HR professional is that of a cultural steward. By attending this session, you will understand what it takes to recognize, articulate and shape the culture of your organization. Hint: It is more than employee engagement! Select this session
		Alice Dendinger Alliance Group
Tuesday 3:30 PM	STR	Austin, TX

Retaliation Rumble: How to Protect Your Company		Ashley Scheer	Retaliation claims are on the rise and account for more than a third of all the discrimination charges filed with the EEOC. The U.S. Supreme Court recently expanded retaliation claims to include related employees. Learn how to reduce your company's risk of receiving a retaliation claim. Select this session
		Jackson Walker LLP
Tuesday 3:30 PM	RSK	Dallas, TX

Key Elements to Retirement Readiness and Fiduciary Prudence		Jeff Atwell / AIF, REBC, CLU, CRC,	This session will describe how a properly designed plan can enhance an employee's ability to save for retirement and be a meaningful employee benefit. We will also discuss the impact of new fiduciary regulations and how to evaluate your plan's fiduciary processes. Select this session
		ANB Trust
Tuesday 3:30 PM	REW	Fort Worth, TX

Be A Champion of the Change Game		Julie Burch	Surviving and thriving in a changing world will not just set you apart but catapult you to success! Change is happening at break neck speed and champions MUST embrace it to win. Learn the secrets and be your own champion at the change game! Select this session
		JLH Presentations
Tuesday 3:30 PM	PPD	Flower Mound, TX

Measuring Potential: What Does It Take To Succeed?		Clinton Wingrove / BSc, DMS, MCIPD, MCM	A true measurement of potential has appeared as elusive as the elixir of life - but, is it? In this session we explore the latest thinking on how to measure potential and get away from mere opinion/guesswork and performance. Select this session
		Pilat HR Solutions / Pilat (North America) Inc.
Tuesday 3:30 PM	HRD	Whitehouse Station, NJ

Reframing Your High-Potential Leadership Program for Maximum Impact		Tom Daniel	When organizations take a holistic approach to high-potential development that includes the organization and the high-potential leader's needs, they create a win-win situation. Learn about a new framework for high-potential development that strengthens retention and builds enterprise value. Select this session
		PDI Ninth House
Tuesday 3:30 PM	HRD	Irving, TX

Employment Law's New Horizon: What's Next?		Bettye Lynn	This session will cover developments in employment and labor law that have occurred since last year. The session will also address potential changes still on the horizon and their likelihood of enactment, given the change in party majority in the House of Representatives. Select this session
		Lynn Pham & Ross, LLP
Tuesday 3:30 PM	EEL	Fort Worth, TX

We're Not in Kansas Any More: New OFCCP Initiatives in Affirmative Action		Tim Orellano / PHR	The OFCCP has raised the stakes for Affirmative Action compliance, leaving many of us looking for knowledge, bravery for the battles ahead, and the heart to enact changes. This session will take you down the yellow brick road of new OFCCP requirements, providing tips for surviving an audit and easy to implement compliance strategies. Select this session
		The Human Resource Team
Tuesday 3:30 PM	EEL	Little Rock, AR

Not Your Daddy's FSA		Ouida Peterson	Healthcare Reform will make MAJOR changes to your Cafeteria Plan. There are new tax qualified dependent provisions (who qualifies for pre-tax premiums?); eligible 213-d expenses (not everything over-the-counter is gone); and new FSA salary reduction limits (NOT a maximum FSA amount). Communication of these changes will be key. What are the best practices? Select this session
		Conexis, Inc.
Wednesday 7:00 AM	RSK	Stephenville, TX

Build a Civil Workplace for Improved Employee Engagement and Performance		Tucker Miller / Esq.	This interactive session addresses two primary themes: creating a professional workplace environment and making effective business decisions. Attendees will evaluate situations from multiple vantage points (as jurors, witnesses, leaders, etc.) and develop practical action plans to leverage cultural change in their own organizations. Select this session
		ELI Inc
Wednesday 7:00 AM	EEL	Atlanta , GA

Performance-Based Interviews: Spotting Game-Changers Among the Spectators		Jason Taylor / PhD.	These days, every hire is crucial to the bottom line, and HR is flooded with applicants for every position. Expand your effectiveness as an interviewer by implementing performance-based interviewing to identify the game-changing candidates in your talent pool. Select this session
		PeopleAnswers
Wednesday 7:00 AM	WKF	Dallas, TX

This is Your Brain on Diversity		Joe Gerstandt	While we love to tell people how "non-judgmental" we are, nothing could be further from the truth. This session will cover new insights from the fields of brain science, cognitive psychology and behavioral economics about how human beings interact, develop feelings and make decisions about each other. Select this session
		Illuminating the Value of Difference
Wednesday 7:00 AM	PPD	Omaha, NE

Measuring Potential: What Does It Take To Succeed? (REPEAT)		Clinton Wingrove	A true measurement of potential has appeared as illusive as the elixir of life - but, is it? In this session we explore the latest thinking on how to measure potential and get away from mere opinion/guesswork and performance. Select this session
		Executive Vice President & Principal Consultant
Wednesday 7:00 AM	HRD	460 US Hwy 22 West, Wh

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Health Plan Notice Rules		Monica Toth	There are over 20 different participant notices required under ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and other laws, and Health Care Reform added many more. Find out what notices are required, when and how they must be delivered. Attendees will receive sample notice language and a compliance checklist. Select this session
		Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
Wednesday 8:30 AM	REW	Houston, TX

Engage 'Em to Retain 'Em		Rachel Karu	Organizations need energized and productive employees to succeed in our "do more with less" culture. Learn high impact approaches to employee engagement that impact the bottom line in this energizing, interactive session. Select this session
		RAE Development
Wednesday 8:30 AM	WKF	Los Angeles, CA

Star Search: Using EQ to Identify High Performers		Adele Lynn	When corporate resources are scarce, screening future workplace stars is critical. Learn how how to use an EQ-based interviewing process to best identify high potential candidates within your organization. Select this session
		The Adele Lynn Leadership Group
Wednesday 8:30 AM	WKF	Belle Vernon, PA

Social Recruiting: Optimizing Your Network for More Referrals		Tim Sackett / SPHR Kris Dunn	Optimize your network (LinkedIn, Facebook, Your ATS, etc) to generate more referral hires than ever before. We will share five simple steps to build your network and create a recurring content strategy that attracts talent - all in less than 30 minutes a day! Select this session
		HRU Tech Resources
Wednesday 8:30 AM	WKF	Lansing, MI

Uncharted Territory: Exploring the Pandora's Box of Social Media		William Tincup	Most HR professionals already know that Social media is Pandora's box and have largely avoided corporate use - until now. Using real world scenarios, explore the impact social media will have on your workplace and how to maximize the benefits while minimizing the negatives. Select this session
		Tincup & Co
Wednesday 8:30 AM	RSK	Arlington, TX

Strategic Talent Optimization: The "New Normal" for Managing On-Demand Talent		Rebecca Callahan Bonnie Tichman	This session will help HR organizations reevaluate their role, structure, technology and delivery strategy to effectively source, hire, engage and manage blended workforces based on the skills required to execute their strategic talent plans and drive competitive advantage. Select this session
		SourceRight Solutions, Inc.
Wednesday 8:30 AM	STR	San Diego, CA

I-9 Audits: Compliance Tips and Best Practices		Jacob Monty	Learn what every employer needs to know about immigration laws including how to compete the Form I-9 correctly; what is E-Verify and which employers are required to use it; and resolving identity fraud in the workplace. Select this session
		Monty Partners, LLP
Wednesday 8:30 AM	RSK	Houston, TX

Kick Start Your Resilience: Learn to Live Juicy!		Ann Barab	Overwork is the new normal. Resilience is the new skill. We're all expected to do more with fewer resources these days. Teach yourself to be more resilient, more adaptable, and get more of what you want with what you've already got by discovering how to live "juicy!" Select this session
		The Resilience Expert
Wednesday 8:30 AM	PPD	Dallas, TX

Ubuntu! Inspiring Teamwork & Collaboration		Bob Nelson	Learn how to improve focus, excitement, and results in any workplace through the principles of Ubuntu, the philosophy used by Nelson Mandela to unite South Africa after apartheid. This session offers proven ideas for immediate application at work. Select this session
		Nelson Motivation, Inc.
Wednesday 8:30 AM	HRD	San Diego, CA

Managing Sensitive Company and Personal Data: Strategies for Reducing Risk		Christopher Antone Paul Hash	In an age that permits information to be accessed and transmitted with the push of a button, companies struggle to ensure data privacy and security. Federal and state data security laws attempt to address this growing problem. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion concerning this emerging issue. Select this session
		Jackson Lewis LLP
Wednesday 8:30 AM	EEL	Dallas, TX

Juries Do the Darndest Things! (REPEAT)		Bill Davis	Find out what juries look for when deciding whether the company did the right thing. This interactive session takes you into the jury room, letting you evaluate an employment decision from the jury's perspective. Select this session
		Jackson Lewis LLP
Wednesday 8:30 AM	EEL	Dallas, TX

Hiring Foreign Nationals: What Employers Need to Know		Brian Graham	This session will provide an overview of the essentials of hiring foreign nationals including Form I-9, temporary visas, green cards, expiration dates, compliance audits and the latest developments relating to employment-based immigration such as deemed export compliance. Select this session
		Strasburger & Price, LLP
Monday 7:00 AM	RSK	Austin, TX

Essentials for Becoming an Effective HR Leader & Business Strategist		Bob Cartwright / SPHR	This session will examine the key elements that define an effective HR leader, explore key principles of leadership, discuss how HR leaders can develop a high performance team and provide a roadmap of how HR can develop and execute strategic business initiatives for their organization. Select this session
		Intelligent Compensation
Monday 7:00 AM	STR	Pflugerville, TX

Rising Healthcare Costs: Winning with Consumer-Driven Benefits		Scott Mardis	Learn about the evolution of consumer-driven benefits, their role in the employee benefits landscape and how you can reduce your employer's health care costs using consumer-driven plans while still offering rich employee benefits. Select this session
		Ameriflex
Monday 7:00 AM	REW	Frisco, TX

A Rational Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste!		Susan Owens / MBA, SPHR	The supervisor is angry, the employee is frustrated, and you are expected to be the cool, calm voice of reason. Easier said than done? In this interactive session, we'll explore the principles and goals of rational thinking and apply a five-box model to typical HR scenarios. Select this session
		University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Monday 7:00 AM	HRD	Belton, TX

Cultivating Initiative: Achieving Accountability in Yourself and Others		Elaine Traylor	The greatest amount of the highest quality work comes from employees with initiative. Find out how workers at all levels of an organization can assert themselves to further a company's goals, increase their productivity and accept their part in the success of their mission. Select this session
		Deer Oaks EAP
Monday 7:00 AM	HRD	Dallas, TX

HR Champions Are Coaches		Leila Bulling Towne	In daily conversations, there are options on how to operate. The most common choice is to administer advice and swiftly direct people towards solutions. Or, you can think strategically on how to most efficiently use your expertise towards helping the organization thrive in lean and flush times. Select this session
		The Bulling Towne Group, LLC
Monday 7:00 AM	HRD	San Leandro, CA

Make it Stop! Managing Expanding Employment Protections		Paul Nason	An entertaining and informative look at new employment protections provided by the National Labor Relations Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the Labor Department's approach to independent contractors. The discussion will include practical compliance tips and effective strategies to limit liability. Select this session
		Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP
Monday 10:30 AM	RSK	Dallas, TX

Sculpting the Future of HR: Emerging Trends Bootcamp		Kathy Rapp Cheryl Farley	Sculpt your HR muscles by discovering how Fortune 500 organizations view emerging HR topics and business imperatives. Explore how HR teams are impacting their organization's bottom line; innovative practices in talent management; and what leaders think about the future of HR. Select this session
		hrQ
Monday 10:30 AM	STR	Houston, TX

The Cultural Fit Factor: Increasing the ROI of Recruitment and Retention		Lizz Pellet	Aligning your organizational culture and employment brand can produce a significant return on your investment. Learn how to create a strong employment brand message that will attract and retain the right employees and repel candidates that don't fit, fostering stronger engagement and retention. Select this session
		EMERGE International
Monday 10:30 AM	STR	Orange, CA

Activating the Power of Employment Engagement: Best Practices		Sue Oliver / JD	Learn how to activate a proprietary six-step process for building increasingly higher employee engagement scores, and the predictive power of work environment factors in driving performance. Attendees will learn employee engagement best practices as well as practical tools and strategies they can apply in their organizations. Select this session
		Katana Partners
Monday 10:30 AM	STR	Dallas, TX

Exploring Self-Funding Amidst Health Care Reform		Jared Moss	More employers than ever are choosing self funding in light of new federal guidelines. Learn the basics of self funding through examples, understand the advantages and disadvantages, and how to do it successfully. Whether fully insured or self funded, you will gain valuable insights. Select this session
		MHBT, Inc.
Monday 10:30 AM	REW	Austin, TX

Collaborate Across Cultures: Leading In a Global Environment		Chris Huber	This session will present findings from a recent survey of leadership best practices that focuses on how to effectively collaborate across cultures and geographies and lead effectively in today's global environment. Select this session
		Hay Group
Monday 10:30 AM	GLO	Dallas, TX

Managing the Current Employee Who Lodges a Complaint		Ron Chapman Dan Feldman	More and more current employees are complaining of discrimination or harassment, challenging employers to manage the complaining employee while avoiding a retaliation claim. This session will highlight the unique dangers raised in retaliation claims and provide practical advice on how to manage employees to minimize the risk of a retaliation claim. Select this session
		Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
Monday 11:00 AM	EEL	Dallas , TX

REAL Leadership: It's Not About Me!		Max Brown	A culture that cares and connects will deliver faster, more sustainable business results. In this session you'll learn the four Spheres of Influence, understand blind spots that get you off track, and discover how to make emotional intelligence more than a buzz word. Select this session
		Recognition Management Institute
Monday 11:00 AM	EEL	Fruit Heights , UT

Diversity: Do's and Don'ts to Avoid Disappointment		Jude Sotherlund	What is "diversity" in the workplace? When, why and how should an employer undertake diversity efforts and initiatives? Learn what makes a successful program for some and what has lead to internal disappointments, external questioning and legal headaches for others. Select this session
		Sotherlund Consulting
Monday 11:00 AM	WKF	Merritt Island, FL

The Orange Revolution: How One Great Team can Transform an Organization		Andrea Gappmayer	Powerful teams drive successful companies. Based on best practices from leading companies, as well as a never-before published 350,000-person study, this session will reveal the characteristics of these teams and provide a powerful step-by-step prescription for building them. Select this session
		OC Tanner Company/The Carrot Culture Group
Monday 11:00 AM	HRD	Salt Lake City, UT

Hostile Encounters: Diffusing Aggressive Behavior At Work		W. Barry Nixon / SPHR	Annually seven million workers experience acts of physical violence at work with about two million incidents being reported. Employers need to teach their employees how to diffuse these hostile encounters. Come learn a methodology for effectively diffusing aggressive behavior. Select this session
		National Institute for Prevention of Workplace Violence,
Monday 1:30 PM	RSK	Lake Forest, CA

SHAPE Up Your SHRM Student Chapter While Developing Yourself!		Otis Scott / MA	Students, chapter leaders and faculty advisors will learn about best practices, resources available through SHRM, Texas State Council and local chapters. In addition, students will learn what traits they need to develop in order to achieve personal goals and obtain that first internship or job. Select this session
		CPS Energy
Monday 1:30 PM	STU	San Antonio, TX

HRIS Optimization: Methods to Improve Your Capabilities		Tom Sonde	Many organizations fail to get the most out of their HRIS systems. Frequently, the software has functionality that is not being used, is being misused and/or is not appropriately married to your processes. Use process improvement methodologies to uncover opportunities for improvement. Select this session
		Silver Road Solutions
Monday 1:30 PM	STR	Manasquan, NJ

Best Practices in Compensation Management		Bruce Johanson / MBA	From selecting job titles to establishing salary ranges for your organization's positions, you will learn how to create a consistent, fair and defensible compensation management program that provides both strategic and tactical direction based on the organization's strategic plan and compensation philosophy. Select this session
		Johanson Group
Monday 1:30 PM	REW	Fayetteville, AR

How to Deliver Totally Awesome Training		Monica Cornetti	Whether you are a new or seasoned trainer, join us for new ideas and inventive techniques that work! Highly interactive and fast-paced, this innovative session will give you the skills and confidence you need to become a more dynamic trainer. Select this session
		EntrepreNow!
Monday 1:30 PM	HRD	Little Elm, TX

Management Makeover: 30 Days to a New Leader		Majorie Treu / PHR	Managers are often not provided with practical tools to consistently build high functioning teams. These struggling managers unconsciously create teams with low employee morale, high turnover, and increased employee relations issues. Find out how to steer floundering managers back on course! Select this session
		Team Fusion LLC
Monday 1:30 PM	HRD	Lawrenceville, GA

Lessons Learned: Achieve Compliance by Learning from Others' Mistakes		Carrie Hoffman / JD	Find out how to handle a multitude of employment issues to best focus your compliance efforts through this informative review of mistakes made by other HR professionals. Select this session
		Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP
Monday 1:30 PM	EEL	Dallas, TX

Healthcare Reform: Hurry Up and Wait (MEGA SESSION)		Den Bishop	Healthcare reform legislation is constantly evolving. The very constitutionality of the law is under question, but it is the current law of the land. What action do you need to take to ensure that your company is fully prepared for the changing environment? Select this session
		Holmes Murphy & Associates
Monday 3:30 PM	REW	Dallas, TX

Internships: A "Try Before You Hire" Arrangement		Malcolm Coco / Ph.D, PHR	Internships are a powerful resume credential and a great way of sampling a company and a prospective employee without a commitment. This session presents data compiled from over 550 interns and 400 host companies regarding a business school internship program and provides suggestions for successful future internships. Select this session
		Abilene Christian University
Monday 3:30 PM	WKF	Abilene, TX

Employee Retention: Yes, the Culture Matters!		Lisa Carver	A positively motivated employee is more productive and enhances the bottom line. This interactive session highlights ways to develop an environment for motivation, techniques for encouraging motivation and best practices in employee incentives. Participants will develop a plan of action for integrating these strategies into their organizations. Select this session
		Moxie Consulting, Inc.
Monday 3:30 PM	WKF	Little Rock, AR

Social Media Bootcamp: Becoming a Social Media Ninja. (MEGA SESSION)		Jessica Miller-Merrell / SPHR Carrie Corbin	Learn about social media terms, tools, tips, and applications for HR. Bring your laptop and create your own social media accounts. Find out how sexting, sexual harassment, and other HR investigations can involve Facebook, Twitter and blogging, as well as best practices for HR professionals. Select this session
		Xceptional HR
Monday 3:30 PM	RSK	Moore, OK

Coaching Your Management "Draft Picks"		Deborah Avrin / SPHR	You've recruited top talent for your management team; now send them to training camp for a structured coaching approach. In this participative session we'll discuss how to train new managers to establish relationships, communicate expectations, set goals, and provide coaching. Select this session
		Management Skills Resource, Inc.
Monday 3:30 PM	HRD	Plano, TX

Avoiding Litigation: The HR Professional's Guide		Michael Mirarchi	Litigation-free management is a by-product of positive employee relations. Learn practical strategies and tactics for protecting corporate and personal assets. Take away scripted responses to use to avoid liability in sensitive situations and prevent past events from being used to support future legal claims. Select this session
		Mirarchi Management Group
Monday 3:30 PM	EEL	Plano, TX

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