HR in 2009 and Thereafter - Navigating through Turbulent Times
The workplace is changing! The economic downturn has set things into a tailspin for the time being. The traditional relationship between the employer and employee continues to be impacted by the fluctuating economy, downsizing/rightsizing, and blurred career paths. The uncertainty of staffing levels has employers scrambling to retain their quality employees while seeking additional help. The demographics of the workforce are shifting, forcing us to re think how we motivate and recognize our employees. What does the future hold? What competencies do HR professionals need to be embraced by business leaders as a strategic partners? Take a look into the "crystal ball" at the challenges our profession is facing today - and tomorrow.
Presenter: Keith J. Greene, SPHR,is Director of Membership & Customer Relations for BoardSource and President of Scarlet Fire Consulting which he founded in May 2008, specializing in association management and human resources strategy consulting.Previously, he was with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) from January 1993 through May of 2008, most recently serving as Vice President of Workforce Readiness and was also previously Vice President of Member Relations.
Prior to joining the staff of SHRM, Keith was an HR practitioner for thirteen years.He holds a BBA Degree in Personnel Management in 1979 from the George Washington University in Washington, DC, and in 1995, he received his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). He is currently a member of the Boards of the Business and Labor Responds to AIDS for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and for the Friends of the National Zoo, where he chairs the Governance and Nominating Committee.
Shed or You're Dead: 7 Strategies Every HR Professional Needs to Lead and Manage Change
Millions of dollars and thousands of hours are lost each year due to
the inability to get your employees to move forward with your
organization's changes. The bottom line: NO organization can thrive
unless their people learn how to SHED. Managing smart in turbulent
times and leveraging your human capital effectively are two of the most
critical skills for HR leaders today. In this interactive
presentation, Kathy will help attendees to:
♦Embrace the concept of shedding as a foundational skill for every HR leader navigating change.
♦Lead more effectively by understanding how and why people respond to change differently.
♦Identify seven key strategies to lead and manage change.
♦Practice the three R's of shedding to help your organization deal with the ever-changing marketplace.
♦Answer three critical questions to help your organization implement any significant change.
♦Overcome the number one barrier to effectively managing change.
♦Earn buy-in and support from top executives and centers of influence.
Presenter: Kathy B. Dempsey is president of KeepShedding!Inc., a company that ignites people to SHED and grow into their possibilities. She brings with her over 25 years of health care, educational training and organizational development experience. Kathy has authored seven books/products. Her most popular book, Shed or You're Dead TM: 31 Unconventional Strategies for Change and Growth, is the recipient of a Writer's Digest International Book Award.
Personality Impact on Change
One of the most difficult components of an HR professional's responsibilities is dealing with various personalities in the workplace, especially when change is on the horizon. Some people embrace change eagerly, some adapt over time, some resist it. Come join this Myers Briggs personality seminar and help identify these different types of personalities, as well as your own unique gifts. Enhance your understanding of yourself, your motivations, your natural strengths, your potential areas for growth and your ability to change. At the same time, learn how the diversity of personalities in your organization can be maximized for a more effective workforce as change occurs.
Presenter: Robert Micera, is the Director of Human Resouces for on the New York state's largest CPA firms, Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP. He is also the president of Prime Human Resources Group, a firm specializing in Organizational Development. He is known for his visionary strategic approach and is the author of "Right To The Point," The RDM Employer of Choice Model: Creating a Great Work Environment.
In addition to his role as an HR Director, Robert has and continues to serve as an Adjunct Professor at SUNY Stony Brook and St. Joseph's College and has also taught for the New York Institute of Technology Human Resources Management Graduate Program. He has had articles published in "Accounting Today," "The Long Island Business News," the "National Society of Accountants" and has been featured and quoted in The New York Times and Newsday.
Our World of "Change" - Adapting To The New Laws Of The Workplace And The Tumultuous Economic Times In Which We Live
Like most employers throughout the country, employers on Long Island are attempting to navigate through the most turbulent economic climate we've seen, probably in our professional lifetime. At the same time, the new administrations in Albany and Washington D.C. have proposed and passed legislation which drastically changes the world of labor and employment law. Jackson Lewis will be presenting an interactive program to help attendees understand and adapt to the "World of Change" facing human resources professionals. Attendees will watch a debate over the Employee Free Choice Act and be a part of a "company-wide" meeting in which a CEO balances the need for layoffs with the company's obligations under applicable state and federal laws such as the ADEA, OWBPA and New York's mini-WARN Act. Other topics will include whether the revisions to the FMLA are helpful or an administrative nightmare for human resources personnel; we also will consider the practical effects of the ADA Amendments for New York employers.
Christopher M. Valentino, Esq.
Mark L. Sussman, Esq.
Ana Shields, Esq.
Presenters: Christopher M. Valentino, Esq., is a Partner in the Melville, Long Island office of Jackson Lewis LLP. Mr. Valentino received his B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross in 1997, and his J.D. from St. John's University - School of Law in 2000. He is admitted to practice in New York, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Since joining Jackson Lewis in September 2000, Mr. Valentino has practiced in traditional labor law areas such as collective bargaining, labor arbitration, contract administration and representation and unfair labor proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board. Mr. Valentino also practices employment litigation and provides advice and council to clients regarding reductions-in-force, personnel decisions, the administration of employer policies and procedures, substance abuse testing in the workplace, the development of employee handbooks, employment applications and related matters. Mark L. Sussman, Esq., is a founding partner of Jackson Lewis' Long Island office and serves as its Managing Partner. Mr. Sussman, a member of the Firm's Management Committee for fifteen (15) years, has practiced employment and labor law for thirty-three (33) years and has been named a New York State "Super Lawyer."
Mr. Sussman joined Jackson Lewis in 1975 upon his graduation from Brooklyn Law School, where he was Managing Editor of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law. He received his undergraduate degree from Hofstra University (B.A. 1969). He is a member of the American Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section, as well as, the New York State Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section. He has served on the ABA's committee on Development of the Law under the National Labor Relations Act and was a contributing editor to the The Developing Labor Law, Mr. Sussman has lectured on a variety of topics including sexual harassment, workplace violence and effective labor negotiations. Ana Shields, Esq., is an associate in the Long Island office of Jackson Lewis LLP. Since joining Jackson Lewis in June 2005, Ms. Shields has practiced exclusively in employment law and has been involved in proceedings before federal and state courts, the American Arbitration Association and administrative agencies. Ms. Shields is admitted to practice in New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Ms. Shields is a graduation of Harvard University and St. John's University School of Law. Ms. Shields was the recipient of the 2003 American Bar Association/Bureau of National Affairs Award for Excellence in Labor and Employment Law. She was also awarded the CALI Award for Excellence in Employment Law, Advanced Labor Law, and Jurisprudence.
SCHEDULE OF THE DAY
7:30 - 8:30 AM ~ Registration & Continental Breakfast Early Bird Exhibitor Showcase
8:35 - 10:15 AM ~ Concurrent Workshops SESSION I A. Personality Impact on Change B. Shed or You're Dead: 7 Strategies Every HR Professional Needs to Lead and Manage Change C. HR in 2009 and Thereafter - Navigating Through Turbulent Times
10:15 - 10:45 AM ~ Exhibitors' Showcase
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM ~ Concurrent Workshops SESSION II D. Personality Impact on Change E. Shed or You're Dead: 7 Strategies Every HR Professional Needs to Lead and Manage Change F. HR in 2009 and Thereafter - Navigating Through Turbulent Times 12:15 - 1:00 PM ~ Exhibitors' Showcase
3:00 - 4:30 PM ~ Workshop SESSION III G. Our World of "Change" - Adapting to the Laws of the Workplace and the Tumultuous Economic Times In Which We Live
