Recruitment, Marketing & Mayhem: Making Social Media Matter
–    Brett Farmiloe and Zach Hubbell
–    Room 221C

Session Description
Twitter, Facebook, Myspace and 4,000 other social media tools.  How do you use this social media stuff to benefit your business? Using case studies and real world stories, Brett and Zach will open the audience’s eyes to the social media world they live and breathe each day.  By the end of the session, attendees will be able to understand social media and social media technologies; identify the benefits and risks associated with social media; attract clients and candidates through social media; connect with employees (especially Gen Y) with social media initiatives; and, identify the social media strategy that best fits their organization

Speakers Bios
Brett Farmiloe and Zach Hubbell are the social media managers for Jobing.com- the nation's largest, locally-focused provider of employment media.  They are a couple of Gen Y’ers who frequently speak on the topic of how to use social media to attract and retain top talent from Generation Y. They have interviewed hundreds of leaders and employees in companies like Microsoft, Nike, and EA Sports in a social media intensive project they founded entitled Pursue the Passion (www.pursuethepassion.com).  They also consistently consult with companies, organizations, and associations on how to incorporate and implement a social media strategy that best benefits their business.  

Union Avoidance
–    Mark Kisicki
–    Room 222A-B

Session Description
In this session, you will learn the tricks of the trade for keeping your workforce from seeking union representation or being susceptible to the rosy promises of union salespersons.  Understand the risks facing all employers in light of President Obama’s administration and his pro-labor policy.  Learn how you can take proactive steps to make unions irrelevant to your employees – even in the face of dramatic changes in the law that favor a union’s ability to organize your workforce.

Speaker Bio
Mark G. Kisicki is a partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP, in the labor and employment group in Phoenix, Arizona.  He practices in the areas of employment law/litigation, discrimination law/litigation and labor relations.  Mr. Kisicki received his B.A. degree in history and political science from the University of California at Los Angeles and J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Pepperdine University School of Law.  He has written many articles and delivered numerous speeches on labor and employment issues.  A significant component of Mr. Kisicki’s practice includes traditional labor law matters.  

Outline of the Diversity Dialogue
–    Christine French
–    Room 222C

Session Description
In this session, participants will dialogue on the following:
•    What is diversity vs. AA & EEOC?
•    What is YOUR responsibility as an HR leader?
•    How do you “include” diversity in your work without supports & resources?
•    What are the next steps?

Speaker Bio
Christine is the founder and president of Global Diversity Consulting, LLC, a company with world-wide experience providing a broad spectrum of services and products to help you and your organization work more effectively to achieve your success.  Christine has over 25 years creating diversity and inclusion strategies for corporate America and has supported the Diversity Council in the US and Diversity Councils in Asia, Europe, Latin America and Canada.  

Conducting Internal Employment Audits
–    Julie Pace
–    Room 224A-B

Session Description
Learn tips on conducting internal employment audits to protect your organization.  Make sure your human resources and employment policies and documents are in compliance. Learn the top ten areas of potential liability and how an internal employment audit can identify the risks and allow an organization to correct them before the government comes knocking. Learn about the numerous employment laws that should be included in your internal audit.

Speaker Bio
Julie A. Pace is a partner in the Phoenix office of the national law firm of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP. Ms. Pace’s practice is concentrated in the field of commercial litigation, construction, and employment law, with particular emphasis in the defense of sexual
harassment, employment discrimination, wrongful discharge suits, EEOC and ACRD charges, matters involving OSHA, ICE, OFCCP, DOL, NLRB, wage and hour laws, conducting sexual harassment investigations, and providing training to managers and employees. She also counsels employers on non-compete contracts, confidentiality agreements, employee discipline, drug testing, accommodation of disabled individuals, safety policies, and other human resource policies and procedures.  She received her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Arizona State University, where she was also Symposium and Articles Editor of the Arizona State Law Journal. She received her B.S. degree in Business Administration, magna cum laude, from Arizona State University.

Three Critical Competencies for Business Success:  
Strategic Leadership, Change and Project Management
–    DeeAnn Palin and Sheila Keitel
–    Room 221A-B

Session Description
In this session, learn how to diagnose, problem solve and effectively execute Strategic Business Imperatives using three critical competencies.   DeeAnn Palin, VP of Strategic Projects & Talent and Sheila Keitel, Leader of Talent Solutions for SCF Arizona will help participants determine strengths and obstacles in each of the competencies. They will share lessons learned and techniques in each of the competencies that are key to achieving excellent results.

Speaker Bio
DeeAnn Palin - Vice President, Strategic Projects and Talent
DeeAnn Palin joined SCF Arizona in 2004, with over 15 years in Human Resources Leadership and Operations experience.  She formerly served as Regional Human Resources Manager for Target Stores, serving 7000 employees in 70 stores in the south. Ms. Palin holds a Masters in Human Resources Development Leadership from the University of Texas at Austin, a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication from Northern Arizona University, and a Thunderbird Global Leadership MBA Certificate from the American Graduate School of International Management.
Sheila Keitel - Manager, Talent Solutions
 Sheila Keitel manages Talent Solutions for SCF Arizona utilizing her expertise in change management and organization development. She has responsibility for accelerating the organization’s ability to implement strategic growth initiatives and developing workforce competence to achieve its vision.  She brings practical expertise in the application of change management tools and processes that position leaders as sponsors and employee’s as owners, to improve organizational performance and productivity.  She holds numerous training certifications in problem solving, team building, decision making, communication, leadership development and a masters’ degree in Human Resources.

Preparing for the Perfect Storm in the Eye of the Hurricane
–    Dan DeMaio Newton
–    Room 223

Session Description
The Global Economic Crisis.  The Real Estate Crisis.  The Gas Crisis.  The US Financial Crisis.  The daily stock market meltdown. The lowest consumer confidence ever.  The automotive crisis.  The highest unemployment in 14 years.  Bankrupt:  GM, Chrysler, Linen & Things, Lehman Brothers, Sharper Image, Lillian Vernon, Mervyns, Levitz.  One after another, these storms have assaulted workforce boards and are building an enormous pressure that will require the most incredible leadership that a generation can offer.  In this session, you will learn innovative ways that workforce leaders are planning to do more with less; hear insider secrets on what works most effectively (and what doesn't) in public sector efforts to attract and retain talent; go behind the scenes to witness some innovative approaches Monster Government Solutions is taking to transform workforce and economic development; see ways to better adapt to the rapid economic swings; and, engage with your peers to identify ways to improve coordination to lead Arizona through the storms.

Speaker Bio
As a recognized human capital revolutionary, Dan has helped reshape the recruitment industry for the 21st century.  From building the industry's first system that optimizes itself around job seekers' career spotlight, to re-engineering the Federal government's online career site, Dan helps improve human capital performance. Dan leads Monster Government Solutions Labor Market Intelligence team delivering groundbreaking insights and analysis into labor market supply and demand to help regions improve their performance in workforce and economic development. Prior to his work at Monster, Dan led major engagements in business process redesign, re-engineering, and organizational learning with IDC, Arthur D. Little, and CSC Index.  His background in human capital, technology, organizational learning, and business process redesign bring a holistic approach to transformational human capital change.