Networking or Not Working: You make the choice
– Fred Bocker & Al O’Connor
– Room 221A-B
Session Description
Networking or Not Working : You make the choice
This interactive presentation will delve into the areas of networking as a business strategy, recession proofing your career, and helping those in career transition. Discussions pertaining to introducing and marketing yourself, being a problem solver, targeting where you want to be, and utilizing and growing your existing network will be at the forefront of this exhilarating topic. Understanding the importance of networking in every aspect of your career makes this session a must for any HR professional.
Speakers Bios
Fred Bocker is the President and Owner of Fishel & Bocker HR Associates, Inc., a staffing firm specializing in the placement of contract and direct hire human resources professionals. He has also been hired as a consultant with Right Management conducting coaching for individuals in career transition. Fred has 25 years of HR experience mainly at the director level with expertise in all of the generalist functions of HR and is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) He has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing. Fred is heavily involved in the HR Community and periodically serves as an expert for The Republic Career Builder section of the newspaper.
Al O’Connor is founder of O’Connor HR Career Coaching, a unique service for Human Resources professionals who desire to advance their careers through new employment. Al has 40 years experience as a human resource professional, corporate officer, company president, business owner, business developer, consultant and president of an international career management association. He has been a significant contributor to two major company turnarounds and has developed a reputation as a change agent and a leader in the human resources community. Al received his Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from Loyola University of Chicago and did graduate work at Loyola’s Institute of Industrial Relations.
ADAA: We Are All Disabled Now
– David Barton
– Room 223
Session Description
The ADAA, which became effective on January 1, 2009, was passed with the express purpose of restoring the "broad scope of protection" available under the ADA. The Act renders moot many Supreme Court decisions that had restricted ADA protections to the truly disabled. Now, virtually anyone with a sneeze is eligible for an accommodation. This presentation will explain the ramifications of the ADAA and what employers should do to avoid liability and keep workers working under the broader protections now available under the ADA.
Speakers Bios
DAVID T. BARTON is a partner in the Phoenix office of Quarles & Brady LLP. Mr. Barton has focused his practice on employment law with special emphasis on wage and hour, sexual harassment, age and disability discrimination, drug testing, and health-care issues. In addition to his work in defending employers from wrongful termination and discrimination claims, Mr. Barton provides advice and counseling to employers concerning executive compensation and termination, employee counseling and motivation and the creation and review of employee handbooks, contracts and policy manuals. Mr. Barton received his Juris Doctorate degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the J. Reuben Clark Law School of Brigham Young University in 1992 where he was articles editor of the Brigham Young University Law Review. He received his bachelors degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Brigham Young University in 1988 graduating as college valedictorian.
The Carrot Principle
- Andrea Gappmayer
- Room 224A-B
Session Description
This session builds its foundation on the research found in The Carrot Principle. Gappmayer speaks from the groundbreaking findings of a 10-year, 200,000-person study on leadership effectiveness. She also highlights compelling examples of leaders from ordinary organizations that have positively transformed business results through the use of employee recognition. Gappmayer will then lead a lively discussion of how your organization can build high performance teams that outperform their peers by adopting The Carrot Principle. The presentation concludes with specific examples and hints for leaders who are ready to get started on a recognition strategy or are looking to enhance their current recognition abilities.
Speaker Bio
Andrea Gappmayer is taking the Carrot message to companies around the globe, helping them understand the power of leading with recognition. As a member of the National Speakers Association and long-time trainer, Andrea comes to the Carrot Culture Group with years of experience entertaining and engaging audiences. The former radio disc jockey was nominated as “Personality of the Year” by Radio and Records magazine and voted as “Best Disc Jockey” in her state – she has the plaque to prove it. Whether she was broadcasting live while bungee jumping, interviewing world famous musicians or giving relationship advice on her Friday evening talk show, when Andrea spoke, people listened. Andrea blends her brand of wit and wisdom with rich content and solid data to help managers everywhere create a Carrot Culture among their team.
The Time is Now: Best Practices for Recruiting in a Challenging Environment
- Matt Kaiser
- Room 222C
Session Description
As the economy shifts, the recruitment landscape grows increasingly more difficult, and employers are searching for answers. HR is faced with hiring freezes and budget cuts and leadership is questioning the need for new recruitment strategies. Many organizations choose to hide from candidates during tough economic times… when in fact, it’s the ideal time to attract them. Building brand identity and candidate relationships during slower economic times will position you at the forefront of your industry in the minds of top talent. This program will address the value of building your recruitment platform now and provide ideas to position your company for future success. The audience will be engaged, challenged and leave with ideas that can impact their organization immediately.
Speaker Bio
Matt Kaiser serves as Vice President & Talent Strategist for NAS Recruitment Communications, an agency of the McCann Worldgroup and a leading provider of innovative human resource communications solutions. With more than 12 years of experience as a recruitment strategy consultant, Matt applies his expertise to developing and promoting an organization’s unique brand identity, incorporating innovative sourcing strategies to creatively attract top talent, and implementing solutions to improve the candidate experience and increase quality hires.
Make High Certainty HR Decisions in Uncertain Times Using Workforce Analytics (Repeated)
– Joanne Bintliff-Ritchie
– Room 222A-B
Emerging Best Practices for the Public Sector: Remotely Delivered Assessments
– Veronica S. Harvey
– Room 221C
Session Description
Now, more than ever before, effective assessment strategies are critical for culling through the vast pool of candidates resulting from the economic downturn. This session will focus on how remotely delivered assessments can provide new options with strong validity and ROI as well as positive branding. Case examples will be provided of how remotely delivered assessment strategies have been used in public sector agencies such as the FBI, and Department of Homeland Security.
Speaker Bio
Veronica S. Harvey is a Senior Vice President with Aon’s Human Capital Consulting Practice. Dr. Harvey’s work focuses on improving the performance of organizations though Talent Management. This includes competency modeling, job analysis, employee selection and retention, test validation, leadership assessment and development and performance management. Dr. Harvey received a Doctorate in Industrial Organization Psychology, a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, all from Iowa State University. Specializing in applications of industrial psychology for over 20 years, Dr. Harvey has worked in both corporate and consulting talent management roles.
