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Compensation & Benefits

807: Compliance Bootcamp - Fundamentals of HR, Leave and Benefits
06/23/2024 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Additional Fee and Registration Required
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Jay M. Kirschbaum, Benefits Compliance - Director and Sr. V.P., World Insurance Associates
Presenter:
Marina Galatro, SHRM-SCP, Executive HR Consultant, HR Services, Newfront Insurance Services, LLC
Workplace Application:
Attendees will gain sufficient understanding of the structure and purpose of the rules governing HR and Benefits to apply them in different circumstances. 

Room location: Refer to your ticket printed at Attendee Services for the session room location.

The rules and regulations governing HR and Benefits are confusing and complex.  It is difficult for many HR professionals to understand how they all fit together as a coherent set of rules so that they can apply them in various situations.  They learn bits and pieces ad hoc as the need arises and that leaves a confusing tangle of seemingly contradictory rules.   This session is designed to provide a high-level overview of the basics of HR and benefits compliance.   This is designed to give attendees and understanding of the structure of the core HR and benefits rules, how they work together, and be able to apply them in specific situations.   Attendees will get a contextual overview and summary of core HR, leave and benefits requirements that all HR professionals should know.  The presenters will give the attendees a structure to bring some order and understanding to the seemingly arbitrary rules associated with HR and Benefits Compliance.   Just knowing the internal structure and logic of individual rules and regulations help to broaden and clarify the rules when applying them to specific instances.Learning Objectives:Learn the overall structure, organization and methodology (versus just a recitation of specific rules) of ERISA, IRC and other laws and regulations that govern employee benefits.Learn the overall structure, organization and methodology of the core HR rules and requirements.Learn the basics of the various paid leave requirements in the various states and other jurisdictions and how they interact with the federal rules.Learn how the various rules and regulations interact in various situations to understand the overall structure and be able to apply the rules in specific situations.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app

Financial Wellness for Women: Meeting The Needs Of Your Female Workforce
06/24/2024 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM N226, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Kristen Koluch, CFA, CFP, Senior Vice President, Investments, Raymond James
Workplace Application:
With financial wellness top of mind for many employers and employees, HR professionals need to understand the nuances their female workforce faces from a career and financial planning point of view. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Did you know that 90% of women will have sole responsibility for their finances at some point in their lives?  Every investor has a unique life path, one that's dotted with milestones and perhaps a few pitfalls along the way.  However, women often face similar challenges and opportunities thanks to longevity and other trends.  Join this workshop to learn about what makes financial planning for your female employees particularly unique.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the stressors that your female workforce may face including diverse career paths and caregiving obligations.
  • Outline the opportunities employers have to deliver custom financial wellness education and resources to meet their employees where they are today.
  • Demonstrate how an employee's current life stage informs their financial planning challenges and opportunities.
  • Recognize that a workforce empowered with sound financial planning fundamentals can reduce stress and enhance productivity at work.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Future Eye: 10 Vision Trends Transforming Healthcare
06/24/2024 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM HR Strategy & Innovation Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Communication

Presenter:
Will Flanagan, Head of Programs of Partnerships , VSP

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The eye is a window into full-body health and new technology-driven shifts, from augmented and mixed reality to artificial intelligence, are even further underscoring the role that vision care plays in a workforce's ability to be and stay healthy.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

A Good Process = Good Results. Proper Retirement Plan Management
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM N228, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Jeanne J. Sutton, CFP, Managing Director, Strategic Retirement Partners
Presenter:
Bryan Peebles, Financial Benefits Advisor, Strategic Retirement Partners
Workplace Application:
This presentation will demonstrate, with real life examples, how a proper Retirement Plan Committee is ran and what processes your organization needs to provide a strong retirement plan and reduce fiduciary liability. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Are you responsible for managing your organization's retirement plan? The key to success is a strong process. I know, it sounds boring but this presentation won't be! We will coach you through what proper plan management looks like, ideal fiduciary practices, a sample retirement plan committee meeting, investment monitoring practices, and what partners are necessary to ensure your organization's success. We'll share real life successes and failures that will help you create a successful process for your organization!

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand fiduciary liability and how to mitigate.
  • Establish and run a proper Retirement Plan Committee.
  • Discover what partners to engage to support your retirement plan.
  • Properly monitor investments.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

ACA and ERISA Compliance: 11 Steps to Avoid (or Survive) a DOL Audit
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S105, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Gary B. Kushner, CBP, Chair and President, Kushner & Company
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how to identify common plan design and/or operational problems and fix them, before the DOL shows up. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

After passage of the ACA and updates to it and ERISA, there are even more requirements that employers sponsoring health and other welfare plans need to ensure they are complying correctly. During this fast-moving session, one of SHRM's most highly rated speakers, Gary Kushner, SPHR, CBP will walk through 11 items you'll want to review to make sure you have all of the processes and documentation you'll need if your employer is ever the subject of a DOL audit of your health and welfare plans.

Learning Objectives: Learn what the DOL looks for when they do an audit (and what you can do to be totally prepared)Identify the pitfalls that many employers miss when sponsoring plans that can show up on audit.Understand the rules around electronic SPD and notice disclosures.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

An Opportunity for Employers: Understanding the Future of Cell and Gene Therapy
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S402, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Jennifer Malinowski, MS, PhD, Director, Access and Policy Research, Scientific Affairs , Johnson & Johnson
Presenter:
Rebecca (Becki) Hulinsky, MS, CGC, Director, Health Plan Genomics Strategy and Solutions, Quest Diagnostics
Presenter:
Cheryl Larson, President and CEO , Midwest Business Group on Health (MBGH)

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In this session, attendees will hear from Jennifer Malinowki, MS, PhD, and Rebecca (Becki) Hulinsky, MS, CGC, as they delve into the transformative potential of Cell and Gene Therapies (CGTs). These therapies are reshaping the healthcare landscape with their targeted approach to treating diseases, improving health outcomes, and in certain cases, offering cures.  The session will highlight the benefits of including CGT coverage in employer health plans. Such inclusion can serve as a significant benefit, attracting and retaining top talent while promoting better health outcomes for employees. CGTs are distinct from traditional therapies as they address diseases at their genetic or cellular level, rather than merely managing symptoms. By modifying a patient's cells or genes, these therapies can potentially cure or significantly alleviate certain conditions, offering hope to patients who were previously without effective treatment options. Of course, the introduction of CGTs into the healthcare landscape is not without its challenges. These primarily revolve around manufacturing complexities and ensuring accessibility for all who could benefit from them. Employers can play a pivotal role in making these innovative therapies more accessible and available. Join us as we delve into the groundbreaking world of CGTs, explore the patient experience, and discuss the essential role of employers in this new healthcare landscape. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about the crucial role employers can play in making CGTs more accessible and the benefits they stand to gain by including CGT coverage in their health plans.
  • Navigate the patient journey and experience pre- and post-CGT treatment.
  • Gain firsthand insights from Johnson & Johnson and their partner on their experiences and strategies in the CGT landscape.
  • Begin formulating a strategic approach to navigate the complexities of the CGT landscape in your organization. 
  • Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations.
  • For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app. 


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Benefits Enrollment and Utilization among Deskless Workers: HR Perspectives and Engagement Strategies
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Jackson Park, Level 1 (Hyatt Regency)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Maryann Kwakwa, Ph.D., Senior Researcher, SHRM
Presenter:
Lydia Aulisi , Ph.D., Director, Workplace Consulting Research & Insights, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC
Moderator:
Ragan Decker, Ph.D., Manager, Executive Network and Enterprise Research, SHRM
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn about the latest research findings from a SHRM and Fidelity study on deskless workers in the United States, including engagement strategies organizations can use to encourage benefits enrollment, and utilization. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Although deskless workers, or employees who rarely sit behind a desk to do their job, make up a sizable portion of the U.S. workforce, employers often struggle to find ways to meet these workers’ needs. To better understand the strategies used to encourage benefits enrollment and utilization among this group, SHRM partnered with Fidelity to conduct a survey of HR professionals. Join us as we dive into the results, and examine the best practices currently used within HR to engage deskless workers about their benefits.

Learning Objectives:

  • Primary concerns that HR leaders have about deskless workers’ financial, life, health, and work well-being.
  • The engagement strategies used to increase benefits enrollment, and utilization among deskless workers.
  • Most effective engagement strategies used to increase benefits enrollment, and utilization among deskless workers.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

CANCELLED DUE TO FLIGHT ISSUES - Global Pay Strategies: How to Compensate Your International Employees Effectively and Equitably
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM N229, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
John A. Rubino, CCP, CBP, GRP, WLCP, President, Rubino Consulting Services
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn all of the necessary elements, components and techniques to compensate your international employees effectively and equitably, boosting your organization's global talent pool. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Developing cohesive global compensation reward programs for your organization that are also appropriately nuanced based on country cultures is a very challenging task! The primary objective is to realize the tried-and-true adage 'Think Globally and Act Locally' and have it embedded as the guiding principle in your organization. To accomplish this, it is imperative to develop and implement effective global compensation programs that are aligned with your organization's human capital strategic plans. In his presentation, John will discuss leading-edge compensation solutions, the factors that impact mobility decisions, and all of the necessary techniques to pay your global workforce equitably. Moreover, you will come away with a real-world 'global schematic' of compensation and total reward perspectives, methodologies and approaches that are practiced in premier international organizations. This will help you to fully optimize the design of your global programs with the result of attracting, retaining, motivating and engaging top performers all over the world.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn to develop effective compensation, benefits and well-being programs in complex multi-national organizations.
  • Explore how well-being, recognition, and career development can be leveraged to attract, motivate, retain and engage your employees.
  • Identify the challenges of managing international assignments and learn approaches for developing aligned compensation solutions.
  • Understand internal and external influences that affect global compensation design and delivery.
  • Receive a real-world 'global schematic' of compensation and total reward perspectives, methodologies and approaches that are practiced in premier international organizations.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Child Care as a Workforce Solution: Innovative State Policies and How Employers Shape Them
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM E352, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Brian Gutman, Director of Government Relations, Learning Care Group
Workplace Application:
Attendees will understand how state child care policies can support or benefit their workforce, and ways they can advance such policies. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The impact of reliable, safe child care for workers, their employers, and the broader economy is undeniable. As states explore how to help employers make quality care more affordable for their workforce, companies are stepping up, leaning in, and shaping policy.  In this session, explore what is working across the nation to make childcare more accessible and affordable, and the ways that employers are leading the charge.

Learning Objectives:

  • Hear the economic impact and benefit of accessible, reliable care for an employer and the broader economy.
  • Receive examples of how states that are innovating in the employer-sponsored child care space.
  • This includes programs to match employer contributions, tax credits and deductions, and dedicated startup funds to help employers invest in their workforce.
  • Discover the role of businesses in advancing STATE efforts to adopt employer incentive programs using case studies and examples.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Collusion, Antitrust, and Whistleblowing: What HR Pros Need to Know
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM E351, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Christine V. Walters, JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP, Independent Consultant & Author, FiveL Company
Workplace Application:
This session will provide attendees with practical information to guide their organization within legally defined boundaries in day-to-day activities from hiring, to protect employees' concurrent rights, and avoiding even the appearance of any activities that violate these burgeoning rules and regulations.  

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In 2023, we saw a flurry of activity from various federal agencies targeting employment practices. The U.S. DOJ and other agencies continue to push their 'no poach approach.' Federal rules and guidance are also changing related to employers' sharing of wage and benefits information, M & A's, and more. Join this interactive program as we review the latest news, trends, cases, and pitfalls to avoid throughout the employment cycle from recruitment to separation. This program will NOT cover the FTC’s new and final noncompete rule; join this speaker’s session to Tuesday, “Employment Agreements Under Fire” from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. for an in depth look at the final rule and what may lie ahead.

Learning Objectives:

  • Review applicable laws and recent court decisions impacting related policies and practices.
  • Name two proactive practices from the DOJ and FTC’s “Antitrust Guidance for HR Professionals”.
  • Consider the most recent federal agencies' rules and guidance.
  • Consider the legal question of 'Can we do this' balanced with the subjective, 'Should we do this?'


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Reimagining a Thriving Workforce by Building Resilience
06/24/2024 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM HR Solutions Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Davida Rivens, Managing Director, Growth & Development, E4E Relief

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

A thriving workforce is a shared goal among all HR leaders. It is a unique time where there are more generations in the workplace than ever before and leaders' abilities to reimagine and reposition their offerings is the order of the day.

 

An organization’s ability to offer turnkey solutions that add immediate and long-term value and contribute positively to their well-being is paramount. Creating workplaces that are intentional in their commitment to add value beyond a paycheck is the thoughtful precipice of a more resilient workforce.

 

The reality is there has never been a more critical time for HR professionals to, not only be innovative, but also malleable, as it relates to the well-being needs of the up to six generations currently comprising the workforce. 

 

Questions we can consider together include:

  • How do you define a resilient workforce?
  • How do you reimagine total rewards that employees actually want and incentivize them to engage in the programs available to them?
  • How do you respond to the internal and external influences that threaten resilience? 

 

A workplace increases its resilience when a holistic well-being approach is part of a traditional benefits program. From a social perspective, the favorable results include reduced individual stress and increased focus. Likewise, business wins can include authentic goodwill efforts, gaining employee loyalty and productivity. 

 

Join E4E Relief’s Managing Director, Growth and Development, Davida Rivens, as she examines both the root (hindrances to resilience) and the fruit (the short- and long-term results of a truly resilient workforce) on the proverbial tree of workplace resilience and offers practical application takeaways that can be implemented right away. 

 

There is a distinct paradigm shift with respect to how stress is managed among workforces and why thriving – rather than simply surviving – is not just about the bottom line; it’s about the betterment of people. The genesis of the business resilience conversation is based on the conviction that prioritizing workforce well-being is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s the new non-negotiable.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Assess the root causes of resilience deficiencies
  • Be intentional and creative with communication about the company’s investment in their workforce’s well-being
  • Communicate with compassion
     

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

10 Current Trends in Total Compensation
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM N229, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Chris Dohrmann, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships , Global Shares, a J.P. Morgan Company
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn about upcoming regulatory changes, their impacts, and how to navigate these. Discussing trends in recruitment strategies will help the audience with their hiring strategies, through the promotion of their equity comp plans and wider total rewards package. We will also discuss additional anticipated trends and how they will affect the audience's HR team and company as a whole. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Diving into the trends your company needs to be on top of in 2024, we'll discuss regulatory updates including the second year of Pay Versus Performance, the new disclosure requirements for Say on Pay coming into effect July 2024, their impact on your company, and much more. We'll also look at how factors including pay transparency and the promotion of shares in job posts can help beat the competition to attract top talent.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how upcoming trends will impact their team/department/company.
  • Implement policies and procedures to adapt to new trends.
  • Enhance their recruitment processes to attract key talent.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Communicative Repair: Why 'Huh' Is the Most Powerful Word in the Workplace!
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S404, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical), Communication, HR Expertise, Relationship Management

Presenter:
Alex Murzaku, PhD, Director, Gap International

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Language isn't merely a tool—it's the very foundation of human connection. Yet, a staggering 50% of our communication time is spent repairing misunderstandings. Every 84 seconds, we resort to the humble "huh?"—not out of rudeness, but as a bridge to clarity.

Embark on a journey through the intricacies of organizational communication—how it fuels collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and emotional intelligence.

Join us to uncover the transformative power of language—navigate its complexities, learn how to ensure seamless communication, and discover how to cultivate a vibrant workplace culture.

Attendees will walk away with:

  • Increased understanding of the power of language
  • Heightened awareness of potential misunderstandings
  • Strategies for mitigating miscommunications



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Helping Your Employees Fight Identity Fraud in the Digital World
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM N231, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Ben Erdel, General Manager - Identity Theft Protection, Equifax Workforce Solutions
Workplace Application:
Learn more about how employers who offer identity theft protection as a financial wellness benefit could help protect their employees and their bottom line by reducing financial stress, absenteeism, and lessened productivity of fraud victims. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Now more than ever, it is important to better protect employee identities and those of their families. Employers who offer identity theft protection as a financial wellness benefit can help attract and retain talent by showing they value their employees' wellbeing as well as the bottom line. Helping mitigate the impact of identity fraud can reduce the financial stress, absenteeism, and lessened productivity of fraud victims.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how an identity theft protection benefit can aid your HR team in helping recruit and retain talent by validating your reputation as a more generous and supportive employer.
  • Gain a deeper understanding about how identity fraud can impact employees AND their families, and how demographics and age are not indicators of higher or lower risk.
  • Better understand the links between fraudulent unemployment claims and identity theft.
  • Discover some top tools and steps that can be effective in helping identify and combat fraud.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Unlock Global Talent: Successfully Launching and Managing a Global Workforce Expansion
06/24/2024 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM HR Strategy & Innovation Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)

Presenter:
Dan Grace, Director, International HR Consulting, IRIS Global Workforce Management
Workplace Application:
International payroll and HR 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Crossing borders to grow your business is an exciting endeavor. But have you considered the complexity it brings to Human Resources?

SHRM invites you to a presentation for HR professionals tasked with successfully spearheading their company's international workforce expansion.

  • When: Monday, June 24 at 1:30pm
  • Where: HR Strategy & Innovation Theater in the SHRM24 Expo Hall

This presentation, delivered by global payroll and HR expert Dan Grace, Director of IRIS Software's world class HR Consulting division, will focus on essential strategies and compliance practices pivotal to your success on the world stage.

  • Building a Skilled Global Workforce: Strategies for building an elite team beyond your home turf. From identifying talent pools to culturally intelligent onboarding methods.
  • Legal Frameworks & Compliance: Navigate through the maze of immigration laws, mandatory benefits, labor laws, and ensure you’re aligned with worldwide employment standards.
  • Employee Compensation Essentials: Tactics for seamless international payroll operations, from precise currency conversion and international payments to handling complex tax withholdings.
  • Global Expansion Best Practices: Tried-and-true methodologies that lay the framework for compliant, effective and scalable growth.

Whether you're on the verge of taking those first steps into international markets or looking to refine existing processes, this session is geared to fill your strategic arsenal with actionable insights and practical tools.

Learning Objectives:

  • Getting set up in another country: immigration, legal entity, etc.
  • How to compliantly recruit and hire skilled workers in another country
  • How to navigate the unique and ever evolving employment laws and regulations in another country
  • How to pay global employees accurately, in their own currency, on-time, every time
  • How to access in-country experts to help you comply with providing the mandatory benefits, paying the correct taxes, understand cultural differences, etc.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

2024 Annual SHRM Employee Benefits Survey Results
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S406B, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Derrick Scheetz, Researcher, SHRM
Presenter:
Calven Engstrom, Specialist, Data Sourcing, SHRM
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn about results from SHRM's Annual Employee Benefits Survey to better understand the prevalence of benefits provided by employers. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Results from SHRM's Annual Employee Benefits Survey will be covered, including which employee benefits are offered by employers, their prevalence, societal factors that may be influencing employers to increase or decrease their offerings, and how members can utilize the interactive Employee Benefits Benchmarking Tool to view benefits benchmarking data applicable to their organization's size, location, and industry.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify which employee benefits are offered most prominently from SHRM member organizations.
  • Interpret increases or decreases in employee benefits offerings based on current societal and workplace factors.
  • Understand how to use SHRM's interactive Employee Benefits Benchmarking Tool.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Advancing Benefits: How a Genetics-based Precision Health Program Can Aid in Improving Employee Outcomes and Contain Costs
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S402, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical), Communication, HR Expertise
Focus Areas:

Presenter:
Darren Rowe, Chief Executive Officer, healthŌme, Inc., HealthŌme, Inc.
Presenter:
Allison Humphreys, Regional Vice President, Chubb Workplace Benefits, Chubb
Moderator:
Adam Rehmer, Senior Business Development Manager, Chubb Workplace Benefits, Senior Business Development Manager, Chubb Workplace Benefits, Chubb

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

With the rising cost of health care, it is important to stay informed about advancements to strategically support employees’ health journey, while also being mindful of costs associated with offering a competitive benefits package.

By accessing insights from their DNA, employees can be empowered to make informed decisions about their everyday health and support better outcomes with a precision medicine approach for the treatment of serious diseases such as cancer.

Discover how supplemental benefits and precision medicine can deliver personalized value for your employees while also aiding in medical cost containment for your company.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Executive Benefit Plan Strategy: How to Retain Top Talent and Maintain Legal Compliance
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM N226, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Emily R. Langdon, Partner, Fraser Stryker PC LLO
Workplace Application:
This presentation will dig deeper into the differences between qualified and nonqualified retirement plans. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Nonqualified plans have become increasingly important in the last 18 to 24 months. Employers need new and inventive ways to attract, retain and incentivize highly compensated and key management employees.  One of the biggest (and most overlooked) differences between qualified and nonqualified plans is the lack of a 'due diligence framework' on the nonqualified plan side. In the world of nonqualified plan, you and your plan committee are required to meet regularly, and to comply with various fee disclosure, notice requirements, etc.   In the world of nonqualified plans, there's a tremendous amount of flexibility, but due diligence is still imperative to make sure plan sponsors comply with applicable law.   The purpose of this presentation is to identify nonqualified plan due diligence needs and develop a related framework and support system.

Learning Objectives:

  • What is a nonqualified deferred compensation plan and how does it defer from a qualified retirement plan?
  • What are the related advantages for employers and employees?
  • What are the due diligence requirements for nonqualified plan sponsors?
  • How can these types of plans provide a significant value add to employers?
  • What are the key due diligence considerations?



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

FLSA's New Minimum Salary Requirements: Strategic and Tactical Implementation Issues
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Regency Ballroom, Level 2 (Hyatt Regency)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Jonathan A. Segal, Partner, Duane Morris, LLP
Presenter:
Victoria Lipnic, Lead of Human Capital Strategy Group, Resolution Economics
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn about the new rule increasing the minimum salary to meet the white collar exemptions under the FLSA. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In 2024, the Department of Labor issued its final rule increasing the minimum salary to meet the white collar exemptions under the FLSA.  The new rule calls for a series of increases to the minimum salary as follows:

  1. July 1, 2024:  increase from $684 per week to $844 per week
  2. January 1, 2025:  increase again to $1,128 per week
  3. July 1, 2027: initial triennial update

The rules are relatively simple to understand.  What is more complex is the decision making on how to deal with employees who make or will make less than the minimum salary as it increases over time.

This program will discuss strategic and tactical issues to consider in implementing the new minimum salary requirements.  Among the issues to be discovered:

  1. Determining who is or will be impacted by the new rules
  2. Evaluating the cost of increasing salaries to retain the exemption over different periods of time
  3. Evaluating the employee relations and other potential costs of reclassifying employees
  4. Implementing cost-controls for employees who are reclassified
  5. Training reclassified employees on time keeping practices for non-exempt employees as well as the people managers who work with them

In determining who is impacted, employers must remember that a number of states have minimum salary requirements that are higher than those require by the  FLSA.  These laws will be discussed, too.

Finally, the minimum salary must be paid in accordance with the salary basis requirement.  The salary basis requirement is technical and, in some respects, counterintuitive.  We will discuss how employers have inadvertently violated the salary basis requirement and steps employers can take to help avoid violating the requirement.

Learning Objectives:

  • Legal requirements of new FLSA minimum salary rule.
  • Strategic options in implementing the new rule.
  • Tactical considerations in ensuring compliance with salary basis requirement

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at presentations.shrm.org. Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event. Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Ingredients of the Secret Sauce: Lessons from People Leaders Driving Employee Experience at Top Workplaces
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S406A, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Bethany Adams, MA, SHRM-SCP, Associate Director , Villanova University
Presenter:
Anabel Pichler, Vice President, Compensation and Benefit, GlobalFoundries
Presenter:
Todd Corley, SVP of Inclusion, Sustainability and Community, Carhartt
Presenter:
Kyle Ali, MBA, Lead Sr. Program Manager, Code Next, Google
Workplace Application:
In this session you will gain insights on the key elements that contribute to a successful workplace culture and walk away with practical ideas for elevating your organization's employee experience. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

What is the secret sauce for cultivating a top workplace culture?  In this session you will gain valuable insights from a panel of Senior People Leaders from some of the top workplaces in the world.  From championing inclusion to implementing wellness initiatives, discover the key elements that contribute to a successful workplace culture.  You will leave with practical ideas for elevating your organization's employee experience.Learning Objectives:Understand the key elements that contribute to employee experience.Develop strategies to support employee wellness, culture, and experience.Explore best practices in inclusion & diversity and employee well-being.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Hidden Stakeholders of Health Benefits: How Engaging Household Members and Doctors Can Help Set Your Health Benefits Apart
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S404, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Sarah Haflett, VP Health Care Thought Leadership and Research, Fidelity Health℠

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Health benefits are one of the most expensive pieces of the employee benefits package—yet many employers aren’t getting the most from their investment, in part due to lack of participant education and engagement. Based on new research by Fidelity Health℠ Thought Leadership that combines sentiment from benefit leaders, employees and spouses, and the doctors caring for them, this session will discuss how learning from “hidden stakeholders” can help employers move the needle on employee health. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Better understand the importance of getting employees and their spouses in sync about health benefits available to them.
  • Discover the communication, engagement, and incentive strategies that hold the most promise for reaching spouses.
  • Learn practical strategies employers can consider that will help clinicians more effectively treat their patients.
  • Understand what clinicians see as opportunities for employers to improve health benefits equity and employee mental health. 

Additional info: Supporting insights for the session- https://www.fidelityworkplace.com/s/page-resource?cId=engaging_the_household_in_benefits; https://www.fidelityworkplace.com/s/health-benefits 


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

3 Ways To Put Your People at The Heart of Tech Innovation
06/24/2024 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM HR Technology Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Erin Casey, SVP, Platform Partnerships, UNUM
Workplace Application:
Learn how cutting-edge tools and innovations can be leveraged to enhance employee experiences, foster a culture of inclusivity, and drive organizational success. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In today's fast-paced benefits technology landscape, the human element often gets overlooked in the pursuit of efficiency and automation. However, the most successful organizations recognize that technology should enhance the human experience, particularly in areas as vital as Human Resources. Come listen to 3 ways you can put your people at the heart of tech innovation to enhance employee experiences, foster a culture of inclusivity, and drive organizational success.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • An understanding of why it's so important to prioritize the human experience 
  • Insights into key trends that are driving benefits innovation 
  • Actionable ways to put their people first when it comes to technology innovation

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

3 Ways HR Leaders Can Win With ICHRA
06/24/2024 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM HR Technology Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Charlotte Smith, Director of Partnerships, Take Command
Workplace Application:
Learn how this new health benefits model works, why more and more companies are switching to it from their group plan, and how to assess the opportunity for your company. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

A recent survey found that the biggest challenges for HR professionals are tight budgets, time constraints, stress, and overwhelm. Not surprisingly, burnout is at an all time high in HR. Dealing with group health insurance is front and center when HR professionals evaluated their pain points. Specifically, they ranked controlling health insurance costs as the worst offender.

 

There’s a new way of doing health benefits that allows HR leaders to stay in control of these costs and minimize administrative burden. Called an individual coverage HRA (ICHRA), this new benefits solution allows companies to reimburse their employees for health insurance rather than buying it for them. Personalized benefits alleviate many of the pain points that HR leaders face today: no more renewals, no more unhappy employees with one-size-fits-all plans, no more shifting costs to employees. With unprecedented choice for employees and cost control for HR professionals, ICHRA is a win-win that’s worth a look.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • How the individual coverage HRA works
  • What types of companies and locations are trending with ICHRA adoption
  • How to decide if this benefits solution is right for your company
  • What steps it takes to get started

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Retirement Income for Your Employees: Where to Start
06/24/2024 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM HR Solutions Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Matthew Wolniewicz, President, Income America
Workplace Application:
Employee benefits, 401k plan 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Market volatility. Inflation. Rising medical costs. With more than 4.1 million Americans retiring every year through 2027, the need for guaranteed retirement income is greater than ever before. 

In this discussion, we’ll address the most common challenges head-on, discuss the state of the industry, and predict what’s next in retirement income. If you want to stay on the leading edge of in-plan guaranteed income, this is one session you won’t want to miss. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Challenges to ensuring employees can retire on time and enjoy their golden years
2. What is 401k in-plan retirement income
3. How do I implement a retirement income solution 

 

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Coming Out of the Shadows: Recognizing and Effectively Addressing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S100BC, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Jim Reidy, Esq., Shareholder, Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA
Workplace Application:
Understanding how mental health issues impact employee performance How to discuss mental disabilities with applicants and employees Reviewing steps in the reasonable accommodation process and how that is handled with mental health challenges How to document and properly protect mental health records. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Mental health issues are largely hidden especially in the workplace. During COVID mental health issues weren't priorities in healthcare treatment triage decisions. In addition, COVID amplified many mental health challenges with isolation, anxiety, depression and self-medication. In the workplace some programs and benefits could help ( e,g, FMLA, sick leave, short term long-term disability benefits and Employee Assistance programs) but because of misunderstanding of mental health issues, possible accommodations and the stigma that attaches to disclosing challenges and seeking help many employees stay in the shadows. This session will discuss EEOC guidance and help HR professionals better understand and address mental health issues and accommodations in the workplace.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding mental health protections under disability laws.
  • Applying workplace policies.
  • Walking through medical questions.
  • Guiding through the accommodation process.
  • Documenting important issues.
  • Discussing possible resources ad assistance.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Leading the Conversation: HR's Role in Driving Benefits Strategy
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM E352, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Melanie Hallenbeck, Chief Growth Officer, Alegeus
Presenter:
Anna Lyons, Chief Talent Officer, Alegeus
Workplace Application:
Learn how different account-based benefits (HSAs, FSAs, LSAs) affect different generations for attracting new and retaining existing talent. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

These days, HR doesn't merely have a seat at the table; it IS the table. The importance of attracting and retaining quality talent has never been higher. Therefore, the impact of offering creative benefits packages that demonstrate a company's culture and values can be significant. In this presentation, Alegeus CTO Anna Lyons and CGO Melanie Hallenbeck explain how account-based benefits can empower HR teams to stand out and excel in the race for talent.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the different account-based benefit options available (HSAs, FSAs, HRAs, LSAs, incentives) and their potential cost-savings for employers and employees.
  • Hear real-world examples of creative benefit plan designs and how you can apply the learnings to your own business.
  • Learn how emerging benefit options like lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs) can play a role in demonstrating a company's values.
  • Learn how to work collaboratively with benefits administrators and brokers to diversify your benefits and tell the story of your benefits package in a way that resonates with job candidates and employees.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Medicare, COBRA and More - Welcome to Vipers' Nest
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM N227, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Melinda A. Caughill, CSA, Co-Founder , 65 Incorporated
Workplace Application:
In this entertaining session (yes, really!), attendees will discover simple tricks and tools to easily navigate the complexities of Medicare, including easy-to-use talking points to drive a basic understanding of Medicare and help employees steer clear of costly Medicare mistakes. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated on Tuesday at 3:30pm.
Beware! HR professionals, like most people in general, are often unaware of the dangers of Medicare-related mistakes- until one bites them. Unfortunately, just one Medicare mistake can be incredibly costly - or even deadly. In this session, you'll learn the most common Medicare-related mistakes made by HR professionals and how to steer clear of them, with a special emphasis on COBRA, Medicare secondary payer rules and Guaranteed Issue Right.

Learning Objectives:

  • Why Medicare is the primary payer for employees on COBRA after the age of 65.What Guaranteed Issue Right is and why it's important for those on COBRA.Simple, yet powerful, talking points about Medicare to use with employees.
  • Specific strategies to bridge potential gaps in coverage during work transitions.How to integrate Medicare into the broader narrative of employee benefits and healthcare planning.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Women at Work: Actionable Strategies to Support Workplace Well-Being
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S101, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Barbara Aloni, Director, Workplace Possibilities, The Standard
Workplace Application:
By attending this session, attendees will understand the factors impacting women in the workplace and learn how to create holistic support around women's health and well-being. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated on Tuesday at 2:00pm.

Women make up almost 57% of the US workforce. Working women also spend nearly twice as much time as men caring for children or other household responsibilities. What are some of the well-being challenges women are dealing with and what impact could this be having on your business? This session will address unique factors impacting women's health and workplace productivity and what organizations can do to better support, attract and retain this key employee population.

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain a better understanding of the challenges and factors that influence the health outcomes of women.
  • Recognize the importance of providing workplace benefits and programs that support the unique challenges of women.
  • Learn strategies and gain resources to improve women's health, well-being, workplace engagement and productivity.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Navigating Open Enrollment as a Small Business
06/24/2024 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM HR Technology Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
David Feinberg, SVP, Risk and Insurance, Justworks

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Join us for an insightful session hosted by SVP, Risk and Insurance at Justworks, where we'll delve into the intricacies of navigating open enrollment as a small business. Open enrollment can be a daunting process for businesses of any size, but particularly for small businesses with limited resources and expertise. In this session, we'll explore strategies and best practices tailored specifically for small businesses to effectively manage the open enrollment period. From understanding the latest compliance requirements to optimizing benefit offerings to attract and retain top talent, our experts will provide practical insights and actionable tips to help you streamline the open enrollment process and empower your workforce.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Breast Practices: Legal Tips and Culture Hacks for Supporting Nursing Parents
06/24/2024 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM HR Strategy & Innovation Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Sascha Mayer, Cofounder and Chief Experience Officer (CXO) , Mamava
Workplace Application:
Lactation accommodation, employee retention, and legal requirements to support new parents.  

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Sascha Mayer, Mamava’s cofounder and Chief Experience Officer, shares everything you need to know about designing a supportive workplace culture for breastfeeding parents.

Learning Objectives: 

  • How to comply with the federal PUMP Act
  • Why a lactation policy and employee education are critical
  • How paid parental leave impacts breastfeeding success
  • Actionable tips to improve your culture

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Beyond a Paycheck: Pay Equity’s Unexpected Impact on Employee Well-Being
06/25/2024 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM S403, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Nicole Armstrong, Founder and CEO, Ellequate
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how pay transparency impacts employee well-being, discover policies and practices that can help or hinder the achievement of pay equity, and reflect on how their compensation philosophy aligns with their organization's values. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

While we typically think of pay equity in economic terms, have you considered how pay transparency-a cornerstone of pay equity-impacts employee well-being? We analyzed over 6,000 employee survey responses representing 40 employers from diverse sectors-and the results are eye-opening. Better understand pay transparency and how to effectively implement it, discover actionable insights for promoting pay equity beyond pay practices, and align your compensation philosophy and values to create a workplace that works for everyone.

Learning Objectives: Learn how policies and practices beyond compensation contribute to pay inequity, and what you can do to build a healthier and happier workplace. Understand your 'why,' including how pay equity aligns with your organization's values and how it will help you achieve your larger goals. Access tangible, data-driven strategies to promote pay equity across your own organization.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

2023-24 SHRM State of the Workplace
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM E353, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Kerri Nelson, Ph.D., Director, Policy and Partnership Research, SHRM
Workplace Application:
In this session, attendees will learn about the latest research findings from the 2023-24 SHRM State of the Workplace report as well as research-driven recommendations for navigating 2024 and beyond. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The 2023-2024 SHRM State of the Workplace report delves into the significant challenges organizations faced in 2023 and what they foresee looking ahead into 2024. Integrating the perspectives of HR professionals and U.S. workers, the research explores topics such as inflation, labor shortages, the state of HR departments and organizations’ adoption of AI. We invite you to join us as we unpack the findings, and share our recommendations for navigating 2024 and beyond.

Learning Objectives:

  • The key issues faced by organizations in 2023.
  • The emerging trends and anticipated challenges for organizations in 2024.
  • The adoption and utilization of AI technologies in HR.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

EB in M and A: Understanding Obligations and Identifying Opportunities Arising from Employee Benefits Related Due Diligence Operations in Corporate Transactions
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM E271, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Nicole L. Fender, Director, Benefits Compliance , Baldwin Risk Partners
Presenter:
Frank Brown, Counsel, Bush Graziano Rice & Hearing
Workplace Application:
This program is designed to provide participants with an actionable overview of federal employee benefits related regulatory requirements for assessment in the transactional environment, assuring adequate pre- and post-transactional success in the mergers and acquisitions environment. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the 'ACA'), the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act ('MHPAEA'), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ('HIPAA'), the Employer Retirement Security Act ('ERISA'), and other federal laws and regulations, lay out a plethora obligations and requirements for employee benefit plan sponsors. Crisis of contract and organizational security may easily arise to the extent an unknowing or inexperienced transactional team is employed to conduct employee benefits related oversight during due diligence operations conducted in corporate mergers and acquisitions. An unsuspecting buyer might be plagued with post-closing transactional liabilities reaching into the millions of dollars, requiring months or years of negotiations to settle private and federal administrative agency-related enforcement liabilities. To avoid such liabilities, employers must prepare and execute a systematic and comprehensive due diligence operation to catalogue, evaluate, and appraise the relative values and underlying liabilities associated with a seller's performance of a wide range of federal compliance mandates and other regulatory requirements. This program is designed to assist the employer in pre- and post-closing evaluation of employee benefits related due diligence operations arising in the M&A context. Participants will explore foundational aspects of many benefits related laws and regulations, while learning strategies to evaluate, assure and document a seller's current and historical performance of these important legal and regulatory obligations.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn and understand the basic federal regulatory requirements for employee benefit plan sponsors, including legal responsibilities and other obligations arising in connection with the ACA, ERISA, privacy and security laws and regulations, mental health parity laws and regulations, and others.
  • Understand and learn to administer a successful due diligence operation respecting the evaluation and assessment of performance of employer liabilities arising in the context of a corporate merger or acquisition.
  • Learn strategies for the inventorying of a seller's present and historical performance of certain regulatorily required component tasks underlying satisfaction of the ACA's Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions.
  • Learn and deploy a holistic approach to the identification, assessment, and satisfaction of a seller's historical performance of certain complex transactional requirements, such as substantive compliance with the quantitative and nonquantitative treatment limitation requirements of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act ('MHPAEA').



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Employers’ Critical Role in the Fight against Obesity
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S402, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral)
Focus Areas:

Presenter:
George Huntley, CEO, Diabetes Leadership Council, Diabetes Leadership Council
Presenter:
Dr. Eden Miller, DO, President/CEO/Chairman, Diabetes Leadership Council
Presenter:
Dr. Mary Himmelstein, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Diabetes Leadership Council
Workplace Application:
Employee health plan design 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

According to the CDC, the U.S. obesity rate was 41.9% as of March 2020. Current projections have this rising to half of all Americans within the next 8 years.  Health experts have declared this a public health crisis, but employers have been slow to recognize their role in fighting this costly chronic disease.

Obesity-related comorbidities including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain types of cancer add significant cost to health plans. The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the United States was $248 billion in 2020.  The cost of diabetes alone accounts for approximately 1 in 4 health care dollars spent. 

Science has debunked the stigma of obesity being a personal failing of the individual similar to its disproving that substance abuse could be overcome by just saying no.  Today there are several therapies and treatment options that have proven effective in preventing and/or reversing obesity, but outdated mores and coverage protocols stand in the way of patients’ access to improved health. 

Employers play a critical role in the health of Americans.  Approximately half of the country gets their health coverage through an employer related plan.  Any meaningful inroads into the fight against obesity will necessarily require employers to play a leading role.

This webcast will explore the role an employer can play in the fight against obesity and discuss tangible steps for them to consider in reducing obesity rates as well as lowering their overall long term health costs.

Learning Objectives:

  • The scope of the crisis caused by the obesity epidemic
  • The array of new treatment options
  • The importance of access to preventive care including behavioral counseling, medications and nutritional therapy in addition to invasive bariatric surgery
  • The disproportionate impact obesity has on communities of color
  • The importance of chronic disease de-stigmatization around obesity



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Market Competitiveness and Internal Equity: Striking the Right Balance in Your Compensation Programs
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S106, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
John A. Rubino, CCP, CBP, GRP, WLCP, President, Rubino Consulting Services
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn all of the methodologies for striking the right balance between market competitiveness and internal equity in developing your pay programs. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Balancing market pay and internal equity is a challenge when developing your compensation plans. You must choose aligned survey sources to ensure you are paying market rates. Equally important is to make sure your organization's internal values are represented. After all, the market operates on pure supply and demand, with no inherent 'values'; whereas your organization has values that must be recognized, such as, pay equity, core position identification, and other company-culture considerations. How do you reconcile the two? In his presentation, John Rubino discusses the most important techniques and methodologies to ensure that you strike the right external and internal balance. You will learn how to articulate your organizations compensation philosophy and pay policy, choosing your benchmark jobs, identifying and analyzing survey sources, as well as internal job evaluation and pay equity methodologies, and much more - all to achieve an optimal balance in your compensation programs!

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and apply the optimal emphasis for your organization between market competitiveness and internal equity, to ensure that your compensation programs are properly equipped to attract, retain and motivate a well-qualified and motivated workforce.
  • Create and articulate your organization's compensation philosophy and pay policy.
  • Identify and analyze your benchmark jobs and valid market survey sources to ensure market competitiveness.
  • Identify and apply the most-aligned internal job evaluation and pay equity methodologies to ensure that your organization's core values are properly represented in your compensation programs.
  • Discuss additional tools and techniques to ensure that you are striking the right balance between market competitiveness and internal equity in your compensation programs.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Non-Qualified Plans - 101
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S101, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Jeanne J. Sutton, CFP, Managing Director, Strategic Retirement Partners
Workplace Application:
This session will help HR Professionals learn the basics of a Non Qualified Plan, why an organization would adopt a plan and how it benefits both the employee and the employer. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Non-Qualified plans like deferred compensation, RSU's, options, and corporate owned life insurance policies are exploding in popularity as employers look for new ways to attract and retain key personnel. This presentation will take you all the way back to the basics. Why do you (or should you) have one of these plans in your benefits package? How do they work and what are the different ways to structure them? How do you evaluate an existing program and determine if it is successful? Here is a crash course in all types of Non-Qualified Plans and how you can maximize their benefits.

Learning Objectives:

  • What is a Non-Qualified Plan?
  • Why are Non-Qualified Plans becoming more popular?
  • How can a Non-Qualified Plan help an organization meet their goals?
  • How to administer your plan to maximize its benefits. 

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Offering Benefits that Matter
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Roundtable Discussions, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)

Moderator:
Keren Maldonado, Director, Total Rewards, SHRM

These 45-minute sessions are designed to facilitate peer-to-peer discussions on rotating popular topics.

Join us for this peer-to-peer facilitated discussion on the importance of providing a well-rounded benefits program that meets the wellness needs of your employees. Explore the impact of meaningful benefits on employee satisfcation and productivity. Discover how these targeted benefits can enhance workplace culture and retain top talent.

Pay Equity Update: EEOC, OFCCP, and What to Expect in a Presidential Election Year
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S104, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Joanna Colosimo, Vice President of Workforce Equity and Compliance Strategy, DCI Consulting
Presenter:
Krystal Welland, Lead Statistician, Silberman Law PC
Workplace Application:
Attendees will leave the session with a broader awareness of practices that can expose organizational risk, strategies that will strengthen their pay programs, and comply with EEOC, OFCCP, and state law standards. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

There is a heightened focus on pay equity, pay transparency, and pay reporting and it's growing. This presentation will update the SHRM community on the impact of EEOC and OFCCP enforcement pay trends, ramifications from pay data collection initiatives, and potential implications of the U.S. presidential election on the future of pay equity.  The session will highlight the landscape and leave attendees with strategic and practical tips for analyzing and reporting pay data.

Learning Objectives:

  • Increase your knowledge of legal rules and developments related to pay transparency, discrimination enforcement, and mandatory pay data reporting.
  • Develop skills to evaluate options for assessing your pay equity programs that align to compliance needs.
  • Apply your understanding of contrasting and complex legal requirements and recommend strategies to leadership to enhance your compensation programs.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Pay Equity: The Secret to Getting Pay Right
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S404, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Kent Plunkett, CEO of Salary.com, Salary.com
Presenter:
Heather Bussing, Employment Attorney & HR Analyst

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Join Salary.com’s CEO, Kent Plunkett, and Employment Attorney & HR Analyst, Heather Bussing, for an insightful discussion on getting pay right. Pay equity isn't just about fair compensation—it's about leveling the playing field, ensuring everyone gets what they deserve regardless of factors like gender or race. It's not just a concept; it's a way to address discrepancies and promote real equality in the workplace. Understanding market dynamics is crucial; it helps us ask the right questions and act where needed. To achieve pay equity, we need leadership commitment, job grouping, internal analysis, benchmarking, transparent communication, and ongoing updates. The benefit? A workplace built on fairness, competitiveness, and trust, with reduced risks and a stronger, more inclusive culture. Learn how to get pay right today.

We look forward to seeing you! Bring your questions.

Learning Objectives:

  • What is pay equity
  • Why pay equity matters
  • How to assess pay equity
  • Rewards of achieving pay equity



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Working Wounded: The Impact of Bereavement and Bereavement Leave on Employee Performance and Wellbeing
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM E352, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Diane Bergeron, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Center for Creative Leadership
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how bereavement (and bereavement leave) impacts all employees and how HR policy and practices can help to mitigate the negative impacts of bereavement. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Bereavement (i.e., the loss of someone significant through death) and bereavement leave have a substantial impact in the workplace. Research by the Center for Creative Leadership shows that bereavement impacts job performance, physical wellbeing (e.g., absenteeism), and long-term job attitudes (e.g., engagement). Most employees report insufficient bereavement leave, which is related to lower employee mental wellbeing. This research, along with a supporting framework, will help decision makers establish (or modify) HR policies and practices.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the 'basics of bereavement,' including common grief reactions and prevalent misconceptions about bereavement (e.g., the 'five stages of grief' myth);
  • Recognize the subtle ways that bereavement can impact employee and coworker performance and interpersonal interactions;
  • Understand the impact of varying lengths of bereavement leave on bereaved employees and possibilities for structuring more flexible bereavement leave policies;
  • Assess current organizational policies and practices for alignment with a suggested framework;Identify 'small win' ways to support bereaved employees.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Top Ten Trends, Takeaways and Truths from 10,000 Workers
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S402, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: People (Technical), Workplace (Technical), Communication, Global & Cultural Effectiveness

Presenter:
Laura Marzi, Chief Marketing Officer, Employee Benefits at The Hartford, The Hartford

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

  • If you’ve ever wanted to know what your employees are really thinking about their benefits, workplace culture and where they believe the industry is headed, this is the session for you.
  • Five years ago, researchers at The Hartford began releasing the Future of Benefits Study, with results that identify U.S workforce trends, reveal employee sentiment and provide a roadmap for benefits of the future. To date, more than 10,000 employees and employers hailing from diverse sectors - spanning healthcare, manufacturing, retail, finance, construction, government and insurance - have participated in the study. The results shine a light on how employees really feel about the universal challenge of tech vs humanity as they navigate their benefit journey, what’s keeping them up at night and the solutions they feel they need from their employers.
  • Join Laura Marzi, VP and Chief Marketing Officer, Employee Benefits at The Hartford for an immersive discussion distilling the most critical information from The Hartford’s 2024 “Future of Benefits” Study.
  • Laura has designed a stress-free gathering space intended for insight, inspiration and collaboration as we get inside the minds of what matters most to your employees. Her goal is that you leave invigorated by the possibilities of new ideas and fresh takes for how to support your team using real-time data in order to bring more heart to your community. 

Attendees will walk away with:

  • Explore: the latest trends in HR Benefits and what it means for you and for your employees.
  • Distill: specific divides between how HR Decision Makers think and what their employees really feel about the same issue.
  • Uncover: the surprising results highlighting which HR functions most employees prefer to be managed by a human versus technology
  • Discover: potential solutions to fulfill unmet needs that decrease employee satisfaction
  • Solve: Ask questions and engage in a roundtable conversation with Laura and your peers to discuss results and recommendations that are already creating impact.

Any Additional Info:

  • Workplace Application: The Hartford’s 2024 “Future of Benefits” survey uncovers valuable insights into how employees and employers feel about everything from benefits to workplace culture. These survey results provide key insights for forward-thinking HR leaders who can leverage these findings in their own companies - to improve both the employee experience and business outcomes.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Provider Quality: The Secret to Financial Success for Employers & Members
06/25/2024 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM HR Strategy & Innovation Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Business Acumen, Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Steve Santangelo, SVP of Sales, Garner Health

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Join us as we unravel the intricate layers of understanding the importance of doctor performance in improving health outcomes, patient experience, and overall care. 

 

Through detailed patient and employer stories, we illustrate how quality doctors not only improve health outcomes but are also central in driving down healthcare costs. 

 

We will dig into new advances that allow us to uncover the top providers by specialty and region that are making healthcare more affordable for both members and sponsors as well as the dangerous care that’s resulting in more sick days and less productivity.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Attract, Engage, Succeed: How to optimize your recruiting with Indeed solutions and insights
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S404, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical), Communication, HR Expertise, Leadership & Navigation, Relationship Management

Presenter:
Nathan Wigert, Senior Talent Strategy Advisor, Indeed , Indeed

Abstract: What do job seekers truly desire? Discover strategies to enhance engagement and visibility on Indeed, attract higher quality candidates, and stand out in the competitive market. Get data-driven insights and practical tips for optimizing job descriptions with Indeed’s AI-powered solutions that will transform your hiring approach to meet modern challenges and achieve better results.

Key Themes/ Objectives:

  • Understand the craft of creating job postings that captivate and engage the right candidates, driving better outcomes.
  • Learn how to leverage Indeed's tools effectively, ensuring your postings stand out and attract quality applicants.
  • Gain insights into showcasing your company culture and benefits to set your listings apart.
Global Pay Equity: A Tour Around the World
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S101, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
William David Wright, Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP
Workplace Application:
This presentation helps HR professionals navigate the challenging demands of pay equity laws around the world. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

We will cover the difference between 'pay equity' and 'equal pay for equal work.' Comparisons will be made between the litigation-based North American model and the reporting-based European model by using specific examples from the US, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Australia, Japan, and China.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the difference between 'pay equity' and 'equal pay for equal work'.
  • Understand the difference between North American vs. European models.
  • Understand the complexities of wage and hour issues in myriad international jurisdictions.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

How Revolutionary Child Care Benefits are the Key to the Future of Work
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S406B, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Eric Cutler, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, TOOTRiS
Workplace Application:
Attendees will gain dynamic takeaways on how they can increase workforce productivity, retention, and recruiting through a variety of ways that support working parents while also increasing human capital ROI. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In this groundbreaking session, we'll highlight the pivotal role that Child Care Benefits play in shaping the future of work. As organizations strive to create environments conducive to employee diversity, well-being, and productivity, the spotlight has shifted to comprehensive support systems. Join us to explore how investing in Child Care Benefits isn't just an ethical choice but a strategic imperative for businesses navigating the complexities of the modern workplace. This session promises a fresh perspective, backed by data-driven insights, on why Child Care Benefits are the key to unlocking the absolute potential of the workforce.   In a world where the boundaries between work and life continue to blur, providing robust Child Care Benefits has emerged as a game-changer for businesses aiming to attract, retain, and unleash the full productive power of their workforce. This session will dissect the symbiotic relationship between quality Child Care support and organizational success. Drawing from real-world case studies and industry best practices, we will navigate the strategic landscape, offering actionable insights that transcend traditional HR practices. Attendees can expect a dynamic discussion that transcends rhetoric, providing tangible takeaways for immediate implementation.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand why child care benefits are not just a perk but a strategic imperative for organizations seeking sustained success in the ever-evolving landscape of work.Explore the direct correlation between child care benefits and employee well-being, mental health, and Job satisfaction, and Learn how this impacts overall productivity.
  • Gain insights into how organizations leveraging robust child care benefits gain a competitive edge in attracting top talent and retaining valuable employees.
  • Delve into the broader economic implications of investing in child care support, from reducing turnover costs to fostering a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
  • Acquire actionable strategies and best practices for implementing and optimizing child care benefits programs within your organization, ensuring they align with both employee needs and business goals.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Leveraging Longevity: The Opportunities and Challenges of an Aging Workforce
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Jackson Park, Level 1 (Hyatt Regency)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Kevin Mahoney, CIMA, Managing Director, Investments and Senior Institutional Consultant, Raymond James
Presenter:
Kevin Crain, Managing Principal, Crain & Associates
Presenter:
Kelly C. Amato, J.D., Vice President and the Head of Sales for Institutional Fiduciary Solutions, Raymond James
Presenter:
Harrison Newman, Vice President, Employee Benefits Consultant, Corporate Synergies
Workplace Application:
Hear from a panel of retirement and healthcare industry professionals about how to leverage your aging workforce to enhance productivity. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Aging populations can be drivers of economic productivity and an asset to employers.  However, a population who cannot afford to retire, not only drives up healthcare expenses but can impact morale.  Consider how to thread the needle between avoiding the proverbial 'brain drain' and empowering your employees to have the financial freedom to choose how and when they work.Learning Objectives:Outline opportunities for the business community to leverage the resources of an aging workforce.Consider 'journeys' or pathways for the advancement and legacy of older workers so that succession happens effectively and beneficially.Demonstrate how health insurers are underwriting longevity risk and how employers can manage the trend of increased costs.Learn how to utilize your organization's retirement plans to offer meaningful financial planning tools and resources to employees.Consider what the future holds for retirement and healthcare benefit trends.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Unveiling the Secrets of Artificial Intelligence in Total Rewards
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM N229, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Sharell Thomas-Hodge, Total Rewards Director, YMCA of Metro Atlanta
Workplace Application:
Attendees will have acquired a thorough comprehension of the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and Total Rewards, enabling them to discern and leverage AI's potential to enhance and optimize the design, implementation, and management of employee compensation and benefits in their organizational contexts. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having a significant impact on many aspects of our professional and personal lives. This couldn't be more true for you, the HR Leader. According to research, it will revolutionize a number of industries with an incredible growth rate in the next decade. As AI continues to grow it has become more important than ever to understand how it can help you improve your HR operations, processes, and procedures.  This live, interactive event aims to unravel the complexity surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) within the realm of Total Rewards. It will provide clarity and understanding regarding how AI can enhance and optimize the design, implementation, and management of employee compensation and benefits.

Learning Objectives:

  • We'll start with providing an overview of the principles and applications of AI, focusing on its potential to optimize compensation strategies, benefits administration, and overall Total Rewards management.
  • We'll also offer hands-on guidance and best practices to analyze employee data, design customized compensation packages, automate routine tasks, and improve decision-making processes through AI-driven solutions.
  • Finally, we'll discuss ways to foster a culture of responsible and ethical AI adoption within Total Rewards, emphasizing fairness, transparency, and the elimination of biases.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

What's your Edge? Compensation, Benefits, and Pay Equity
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S102, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Brenda McChriston, M.A., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CEO, Owner, Spectrum HR Solutions
Workplace Application:
Learn and apply compensation and pay equity best practices and effective strategies that will help strengthen your pay practices, retain good talent, and maintain your competitiveness within the market. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

This session will delve into the crucial aspects of fair compensation practices within an organization. It will cover the various components of pay philosophy, compensation design,  including salaries, bonuses, and non-monetary benefits. Additionally, the session will explore the concept of pay equity, highlighting the importance of ensuring fairness and parity in wages among employees regardless of gender, race, or other differentiating factors. Strategies to analyze, address, and mitigate pay disparities will also be discussed, emphasizing the significance of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss: What is an organizational pay philosophy and why does it matter?
  • Learn: Best practices for sustainable and competitive compensation design.
  • Learn: How to infuse pay equity into your compensation philosophy and plan design. What does pay equity really mean?
  • Backtrack: What should I do now? Discuss ways to mitigate pay disparities to create an equitable workplace, regain trust from your employees, and position the company to acquire and retain top talent.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Women at Work: Actionable Strategies to Support Workplace Well-Being
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S405, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Barbara Aloni, Director, Workplace Possibilities, The Standard
Workplace Application:
By attending this session, attendees will understand the factors impacting women in the workplace and learn how to create holistic support around women's health and well-being. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated from Monday at 3:30pm.Women make up almost 57% of the US workforce. Working women also spend nearly twice as much time as men caring for children or other household responsibilities. What are some of the well-being challenges women are dealing with and what impact could this be having on your business? This session will address unique factors impacting women's health and workplace productivity and what organizations can do to better support, attract and retain this key employee population.
 

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain a better understanding of the challenges and factors that influence the health outcomes of women.
  • Recognize the importance of providing workplace benefits and programs that support the unique challenges of women.
  • Learn strategies and gain resources to improve women's health, well-being, workplace engagement and productivity.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Beyond CEO Pay Ratio: The Real Revolution in Compensation Starts with a Living Wage
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM E271, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Larry Vales, Director of Talent, James Irvine Foundation
Presenter:
Nanci Hibschman, Managing Principal, C3 Nonprofit Consulting Group, A Division of SullivanCotter
Presenter:
Amanda Wethington, Principal, C3 Nonprofit Consulting Group, A Division of SullivanCotter
Presenter:
Diane Samuels, Vice President and Chief People Officer, Ford Foundation
Workplace Application:
Paying a living wage can feel like too big of an undertaking - both operationally and financially; however, most organizations philosophically agree that it's the right thing to do. This session will help organizations understand how to talk about, determine and implement a living wage with those challenges in mind. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

A living wage is an essential component of your JEDI strategy, employee wellbeing, internal equity, and elevating the operational efficiencies of your organization. Organizations often find they are not paying employees a living, let alone a thriving, wage. Learn how two organizations, Ford Foundation and The James Irvine Foundation, had the courage to ask themselves the question and then do something about it, and how you can lead your organization to take the next step.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how paying a living wage is part of a comprehensive JEDI program.
  • Learn how to assess whether their organization is paying all employees a living wage.
  • Understand the difference between paying a living and a thriving wage.
  • Navigate the administrative complexities of program design, including financial navigation.
  • Approach leadership to consider a living wage program.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Medicare, COBRA and More - Welcome to Vipers' Nest
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM N226, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Melinda A. Caughill, CSA, Co-Founder , 65 Incorporated
Workplace Application:
In this entertaining session (yes, really!), attendees will discover simple tricks and tools to easily navigate the complexities of Medicare, including easy-to-use talking points to drive a basic understanding of Medicare and help employees steer clear of costly Medicare mistakes. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated from Monday at 3:30pm.
Beware! HR professionals, like most people in general, are often unaware of the dangers of Medicare-related mistakes- until one bites them. Unfortunately, just one Medicare mistake can be incredibly costly - or even deadly. In this session, you'll learn the most common Medicare-related mistakes made by HR professionals and how to steer clear of them, with a special emphasis on COBRA, Medicare secondary payer rules and Guaranteed Issue Right.

Learning Objectives:

  • Why Medicare is the primary payer for employees on COBRA after the age of 65.
  • What Guaranteed Issue Right is and why it's important for those on COBRA.Simple, yet powerful, talking points about Medicare to use with employees.
  • Specific strategies to bridge potential gaps in coverage during work transitions.
  • How to integrate Medicare into the broader narrative of employee benefits and healthcare planning.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Fostering Accountability, Empowerment and Ownership
06/26/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM S100BC, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Dr. David S. Cohen, Founder and Contrarian Consultant, DS Cohen & Associates
Workplace Application:
Getting employees to have a passion and commitment to their work is essential for sustained success. Are your current ways working? You can avoid the potential adverse effects of relying solely on financial rewards for promoting accountability and commitment. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Join us for an invigorating session on empowerment, accountability & ownership in the workplace.   Learn how to navigate the challenges of fostering accountability when employees are asked to 'do more with less,' working within structures where influence is greater than authority, and all are reporting up through managers with differing goals and agendas. Is it reasonable to expect that all organizational goals align and employees are unified in pursuit of a common agenda?  Explore the delicate balance required between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators to cultivate commitment and accountability. Understand the impact of unnecessary fear in the organizational culture and how it can hinder accountability by promoting excuse management.  Uncover strategies for identifying signs that employees may not be taking accountability and gain insights into whether expecting employees to act as owners is realistic. Explore the nuanced distinction between compliance and commitment. What are the potential pitfalls of relying solely on extrinsic motivators?  Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and avoid the potential adverse effects of relying solely on financial rewards for promoting accountability and commitment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Actionable accountability strategies to guide your employees toward results.
  • Deepen your understanding of the differences between ownership, accountability, and responsibility.
  • Delve into the intricacies of intrinsic and extrinsic motivators for employees.
  • Explore methods to foster responsibility and accountability through motivation, recognition, and collaboration in the workplace.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Employment Law & Regulations

806: Managing Your Managers to Manage Better
06/23/2024 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Additional Fee and Registration Required
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Michael S. Cohen, J.D., Partner, Duane Morris, LLP
Workplace Application:
This session will enable the attendees to bring back to their management-level constituents, immediately, the tools necessary to manage through the complicated issues associated with the employee lifecycle.  

Room location: Refer to your ticket printed at Attendee Services for the session room location.

How many times has it happened? We promote high-performing employees into management positions because they are good at their jobs, and then we send them off in the hopes that they have the ability to lead. MISTAKE! We cannot assume that our managers, new or experienced, have the tools necessary to lead and manage those who report to them. These skills are not inherent in everyone, and managers frequently must be taught how to manage. This fast-paced, business-focused, interactive workshop will take you through the education managers need most. Even more, we will give you the actual material and presentations so that you, as an HR professional, can bring this knowledge back to your organization. We will focus on the hiring and interview processes, performance management (including documenting discipline and performance appraisals), how to deal with employees who aren't meeting business needs, the importance of empathy in keeping employees engaged and motivated, reporting responsibilities when complaints are brought or medical conditions are disclosed, recognizing and mitigating against implicit bias in decision making and more.Learning Objectives:Identify the subject matter on which managers must be educated.Learn training techniques so you can provide your managers with the tools they need to lead effectively.Evaluate how managers can keep their employees motivated and engaged through "soft skills" and effective performance management.Analyze the skills managers need with respect to hiring and interviewing, as well as reporting complaints that are brought to their attention.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app

Altered States or Deep Dish With Mushrooms: A Practical Approach to Drug and Alcohol Testing in 2024 and Beyond
06/23/2024 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM S101, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Jim Reidy, Esq., Shareholder, Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA
Workplace Application:
A practical approach to the drafting and updating of drug and alcohol policies and testing procedures. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

With more than 40 states having legalized cannabis in one form or another and at least two states legalizing the use of therapeutic ( psilocybin) mushrooms human resources professionals need to address these realities as they update and enforce their organization's drug and alcohol policies. This session will review federal and state laws as well as legal issues presented with this evolving issue.

Learning Objectives:

  • Awareness of federal and state law issues.
  • Update on reasonable accommodation as it relates to cannabis.
  • Alert to legal pitfalls with health questionnaires involving drug use.
  • EAP and other resources Practical approach to discipline and discharge.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

AI in HR Update: The Brave New World of Laws, Regs and Guidance For Employers
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Arie Crown Theater, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Kelly Dobbs Bunting, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Workplace Application:
Attendees will get an overview of the new laws, regulations and guidance that currently exist relating to employee protections and the use of artificial intelligence in HR software and functions, as well as what to expect and HR's obligations.. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

It seems like every time there's a new Artificial Intelligence application created to streamline an HR function, there are new laws or regulations right behind it! Legal liability surrounding the use of AI in HR continues to evolve and grow. Learn what laws, regs and guidance exist, learn what's coming in the future and learn how to comply.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the fast-changing legal protections that exist for employees in federal, state and local law, as well as at the EEOC, NLRB and other agency level;
  • Learn what HR's obligations are under these new laws, regs and guidance;
  • Get tips for best practices relating to the use of AI in HR software and functions - for both the employer and the employee.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Get Smart About Artificial Intelligence: Generating Guidelines to Harmonize Technology With Humanity
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S101, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Carrie Cherveny, Chief Compliance Officer, HUB International Limited
Presenter:
Workplace Application:
Artificial intelligence tools can be a smart addition to your HR toolkit as long as you have a proper guidance system in place. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

HR departments are already deploying AI services for such tasks as resume screening, onboarding, training and research. How organizations implement AI into their workflow can be limitless. For such a potentially powerful tool, it's essential to have a guidance system in place. By establishing a balance between leveraging technology and maintaining human connections, HR professionals will deliver exceptional experiences – without replacing real-life interaction and judgment.

Learning Objectives:

  • AI in the Workplace: Embrace new opportunities to reduce administrative burden, synthesize data and generate value for businesses.
  • The White House Blueprint: Understand the five principles that comprise the blueprint for AI Bill of Rights.
  • Federal Agency Perspective: Guardrails and warnings from various labor and federal employment agencies, including EEOC, DOL and the NLRB.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Riding the I-9 Rollercoaster: The Latest on Form I-9 Regulations, Including E-Verify and Virtual Inspections
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM E253, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
John Fay, Director of Product Strategy, Equifax
Workplace Application:
Attendees will gain insights and actionable strategies to help them improve accuracy and reduce risk in the evolving I-9 landscape, including the latest on E-Verify obligations, how virtual verifications are working for those who qualify, how to help avoid discrimination, and what audits are uncovering. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated on Tuesday at 11:00am.
In an era where the stakes of I-9 compliance are higher than ever and audits are increasing, join us for strategic insights and actionable strategies to help your organization navigate the complexities of the Form I-9 and reduce risk. I-9 guru, John Fay, will discuss the latest on E-Verify obligations, how virtual verifications are working for those who qualify, how to help avoid discrimination, and what audits are uncovering.

Learning Objectives:

Virtual Efficiency: Optimizing I-9 Completions in a Digital Landscape

a. Unlock the secrets to streamlining I-9 processes in the new virtual environment.

b. Discover innovative approaches to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of your I-9 completion workflow.

E-Verify Evolution: Navigating Impactful Changes for Employers

a. Stay ahead of the curve by understanding the dynamic evolution of E-Verify.

b. Explore the implications for employers and learn how to adapt to the latest developments.

Decoding Trends: Analyzing I-9 Penalty Decisions

a. Gain a deeper understanding of emerging trends in I-9 penalty decisions.

b. Arm yourself with knowledge by analyzing real-world cases, ensuring your organization is well-prepared for potential pitfalls.

Risk Reduction Toolbox: Actionable Tips for Your Organization

a. Equip your organization with practical and actionable tips to proactively reduce your I-9 compliance risks.

b. Implement proven strategies aligned with the latest regulatory standards, helping to safeguard your organization from potential pitfalls.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Detecting Lies and Deception: Practical Skills for HR Professionals
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Regency Ballroom, Level 2 (Hyatt Regency)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Michael Wade Johnson, Esq., Chief Strategy Officer, Traliant
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn scientifically-validated methods for spotting deception that you can apply in your everyday work life. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated on Tuesday at 11:00 am.

HR professionals need to be able to spot deception when conducting investigations and interviewing and hiring applicants. While research shows that the average person is lied to twice a day, most people are extremely poor at spotting deception because they rely on inaccurate stereotypes about how people behave when they lie. In this engaging and interactive session from a former U.S. Department of Justice attorney, you will watch videos and examine case studies to learn how to spot signs of deception and truthfulness.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn which signs of deception are valid and which are based on myth (such as the mistaken beliefs that liars don't look you in the eye and are fidgety).
  • How to spot scientifically validated signs of deception, including verbal and non-verbal cues.
  • How to spot signs of deception and truthfulness when conducting investigative interviews.
  • How to spot deception when interviewing and hiring applicants.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Disability, Pregnancy, and Hair? Oh My! Managing the Accommodation Revolution in the Workplace
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM E271, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Saru Matambanadzo, J.D.; Ph.D., Moise S. Steeg, Jr. Associate Professor of Law and Senior Director of Online Programs, Tulane University Law School
Workplace Application:
This session will address the expanding realm of accommodations in anti-discrimination law with a focus on federal statutes (e.g., the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the PUMP Act, and the CROWN Act) and cases (e.g., the Supreme Court decision in Groff v. DeJoy (2023). 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated on Tuesday at 2:00pm

An accommodation revolution is coming! This presentation examines legal changes to Title VII workplace accommodations.  Historically, Title VII required minimal employer concessions in terms of accommodations. Recently, statutes and cases expanded the scope of accommodation protections in Title VII. These changes constitute an 'accommodation revolution.' Employers will need to make increasing concessions to employee needs that were previously only available under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Are you ready for the accommodation revolution?

Learning Objectives:

  • Increase understanding of the history and operation of Title VII.
  • Increase understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Provide information on recent legal changes in Title VII concerning accommodations.
  • Increase understanding of the scope of reasonable accommodations.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Cutting Edge of Personnel Monitoring: Ethical Implications and Technological Innovations
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S405, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Melissa Daley, President, Orca Intelligence
Workplace Application:
This session aims to foster a dialogue that guides the future of personnel monitoring in a way that respects both technological advancement and individual privacy rights. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In an era where technology seamlessly integrates into every aspect of our lives, the domain of personnel monitoring has seen revolutionary advancements. This topic, 'The Cutting Edge of Personnel Monitoring: Ethical Implications and Technological Innovations', invites participants to explore the latest monitoring technologies in the workplace while critically examining their implementation's ethical boundaries and implications.

Learning Objectives:

  • Technological Advancements in Personnel Monitoring will showcase the latest innovations in employee monitoring tools. It includes discussions on AI and machine learning algorithms for behavior analysis, advanced biometric systems, real-time GPS tracking, and sophisticated digital productivity tools. Melissa will provide insights into how these technologies transform employee management, productivity assessment, and workplace security.
  • Ethical and Privacy Considerations will be on the ethical dilemmas posed by these technologies. This includes debates on privacy rights, the fine line between monitoring and surveillance, employee consent, and the ethical use of personal data. Legal perspectives on the current regulatory frameworks and guidelines for ethical monitoring practices will also be discussed.
  • Balancing Efficiency and Ethics will aim to strike a balance between the efficiency and effectiveness offered by monitoring technologies and the ethical considerations they raise. This includes exploring best practices for transparent and respectful implementation of these systems in the workplace.
  • Commonly used productivity tools like Microsoft 365 and Google Cloud, while primarily designed to enhance workplace efficiency and collaboration, also possess capabilities that can be utilized for personnel monitoring. These tools can be deployed for monitoring purposes. This topic will touch on how crucial it is to balance the operational benefits with ethical considerations.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Future of Workplace DEI and A Programs in the Wake of the US Supreme Court decision in Harvard/UNC
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S103, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Jonathan A. Segal, Partner, Duane Morris, LLP
Presenter:
Victoria Lipnic, Lead of Human Capital Strategy Group, Resolution Economics
Presenter:
Rae Vann, Head of Employment Law and Labor Relations, Wayfair
Workplace Application:
This session will provide the current legal landscape for organizational DEI&A programs and suggestions to achieve their intended purpose and mitigate legal risk. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

'The Future of Workplace DEI&A Programs in the Wake of the US Supreme Court decision in Harvard/UNC.' The spotlight is on workplace DEI&A programs like never before.  The US Supreme Court's June 2023 decision on affirmative action in higher education (Harvard/UNC) does not directly affect workplace DEI&A programs, but one of the results of the decision has been an increase in litigation and other challenges to corporate DEI&A programs.  These challenges include employment practices designed to increase workplace diversity, including hiring and promotional practices. There are also challenges to internship, mentorship and other workplace programs designed to increase inclusion, not to exclude individuals based on gender, race, etc. Learn the current legal and risk landscape for corporate DEI&A. 

This session will (a) provide a general overview of the 'state of the law;' (b) highlight specific workplace practices under the DEI&A rubric that are unlawful or legally risky; and (c) suggest specific DEI&A practices that will help employers achieve the business value of DEI&A and at the same time lessen their exposure to litigation and/or lability.

Learning Objectives: Learn the current legal landscape for organizational DEI&A programs. Hear effective strategies to keep your DEI&A programs on the right side of the law.Maintain inclusive workplaces in the face of legal and cultural headwinds.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Wage and Hour Compliance: A DOL Update and Ways to Avoid Common FLSA Overtime Liability Landmines
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM E353, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Robert A. Boonin, Attorney/Member, Dykema Gossett
Workplace Application:
This program will focus on how the USDOL is changing its enforcement initiatives and rules governing overtime pay, as well as ways employers can minimize and hopefully avoid liability for FLSA violations. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated on Tuesday at 2:00pm

Who's exempt? Who's an employee versus an independent contractor? Are you a joint employer? What are the penalties for errors? These and other issues have recently undergone major regulatory and policy reforms. This program will provide an overview of these developments and best practices for responding to them. In addition, the program will address some errors that, despite their best intentions, employers all too commonly make with respect to overtime compliance, determining who's exempt, what time is compensable, and nuances regarding calculating overtime pay. Knowing more on these topics and understanding what needs to be audited and modified will allow employers to better conform to the complex and ever-evolving rules regarding overtime, and thereby lessen -- if not avoid -- avoidable and substantial liability due to noncompliance.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding new and pending FLSA regulations and the latest on their legal status, as well as the DOL's current FLSA enforcement initiatives.
  • Appreciating mistakes commonly made by employers with respect to overtime compliance, and thereby getting a better a sense as to issues to watch out for while developing and administrating pay and payroll policies.
  • Learning steps employers can take to avoid, or at least minimize their exposure to, common overtime pay violations by knowing what to look for while auditing policies and practices and then modifying them to better conform to the law.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Your First Employees Abroad: Understanding Risks and Implementing Strategies to Navigate Complexities
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM E352, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
William David Wright, Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP
Workplace Application:
This program will cover the considerations that must be undertaken when starting operations abroad with a few employees. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Many employers in the United States start international expansion slowly, often employing one, two or a few employees (or maybe using them as contractors). While there are many benefits to this type of expansion, the risks related to issues such as Permanent Establishment, tax presence, using independent contractors and/or third-party employers can outweigh those benefits, if not handled properly.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the key components to a successful start-up abroad.
  • Learn how to navigate the risks of international expansion in various countries.
  • Gain insight into making key strategic decisions about international expansion such as jurisdictional choices based on business needs, the relevant legal environment and local cultural challenges.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

AI-Fueled Employee Service Center
06/24/2024 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM HR Solutions Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)

Presenter:
Romy Malviya, CEO, Pulpstream

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Join Pankaj 'Romy' Malviya, an innovator in HR technology and the driving force behind Pulpstream’s cutting-edge solutions, for an illuminating session at the SHRM Conference. With a deep expertise in automating HR processes and a passion for leveraging technology to enhance employee experiences, Pankaj will introduce their latest AI-driven features designed to revolutionize employee service centers.

Session Overview: Discover how Pulpstream’s groundbreaking platform, uses AI and advanced automation to transform the employee service center into a dynamic, efficient hub. In this 20-minute demo, Pankaj will showcase how AI can provide instant answers to employees’ queries about job roles, company policies, legal requirements, and benefits. Learn how AI-driven and rule-based automation can streamline workflows, enhancing the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

California 2025 – New Developments and What You Need To Know!
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S105, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Jonathan A. Siegel, Partner, Jackson Lewis, P.C.
Workplace Application:
The session will focus on preparing California employers for 2025 reviewing key workplace developments and provide preventive strategies for critical workplace issues. This session will include reviewing wage and hour, leave of absence and other difficult areas.  

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated on Tuesday at 12:30pm California regulates the workplace like no other state but there are new emerging hurdles for 2024-2025. The session will focus on preparing California employers for 2025 reviewing key workplace developments and provide preventive strategies for workplace issues. This session will include reviewing wage and hour, leave of absence and other difficult areas.  The program will review new laws, important cases and key policy and handbook updates for California.

Learning Objectives:

  • What your employer must address in response to the new California laws and agency actions for 2025.
  • Provide practical strategies to respond to the new California and federal case law impacting the workplace.
  • Provide an action plan to update your California handbook and train your managers.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

FMLA: Know the Basics - Manage it Better!
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S102, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Karen A. Young, President, HR Resolutions, LLC
Workplace Application:
Attendees will receive a review of the Federal regulation surrounding FMLA along with the guidelines on how to effectively apply the regulations in the workplace. Those that attend will leave with a better understanding of how to best apply the guidelines, support their employees, and help management better understand the ins and outs of managing this type of leave. Best practices will be shared! 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

REPEATED ON TUESDAY at 11:00amIt seems like we receive an FMLA request almost every day anymore. Continuous leaves are, generally, simple to deal with and very straight forward it's hard to 'fake' an appendicitis! Intermittent FMLA, on the other hand, is an automatic, cringe worthy event. This session is designed to help the HR Practitioner avoid the 'cringe' by reviewing the tools we have at our disposal to remain compliant AND minimize potential abuse of the system.  The session covers the basics but is good for mid-level professionals as well - the more we are familiar with the regulations, the better we can apply them and minimize our organizations' exposure to abuse.

Learning Objectives: Compliant and effective management of intermittent FMLA. Ease practitioner's anxiety over intermittent requests.Best practices for risk reduction.Checklist for intermittent leave management. 


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

A 'Hostile Working Environment' -- What It Is, and What It Is Not
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Regency Ballroom, Level 2 (Hyatt Regency)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
James J. McDonald, Jr., J.D., SHRM-SCP, Partner, Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Workplace Application:
This presentation will teach HR professionals how to distinguish between complaints of 'hostile working environment' that require an investigation and those that do not. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Employees frequently complain about a 'hostile working environment.'  The term has specific legal meaning that is much more narrow than most employees think, however. It does not ordinarily cover demanding or unpleasant bosses, legitimate discipline, rude or gossipy co-workers, or hot-tempered customers. To the contrary, it requires conduct that meets certain legal standards and is tied to a protected classification such as sex or race. HR professionals must know how to distinguish between complaints of a hostile working environment that potentially involve unlawful conduct and require a thorough investigation, and those that merely describe the ordinary stresses of the work day. This presentation will highlight the difference.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the legal meaning of the term 'hostile working environment.'
  • Learn how to distinguish between complaints of a hostile environment that require a full investigation and those that do not.
  • Learn how to address complaints that do not involve unlawful conduct or violations of company policy.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Harnessing Innovation Responsibly: Strategies for HR Professionals in the Face of Changing Trends in Workplace Policies - AI and Beyond
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S501, South Building - Level 5 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Ryan Parker, Chief Legal Officer , Sixfifty
Workplace Application:
Navigate the ever-changing landscape of US employment laws, including the influence of AI, and harmonize legal compliance with employee welfare for a thriving workplace. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated on Tuesday at 3:30pm.

There are hundreds of changes to employment laws every year across the US - and now AI technologies have entered the chat. It's hard for even experienced HR professionals to keep up! We'll discuss the dynamic landscape of employment law, including non-compete, arbitration, and employment agreements, plus how to keep a robust employee handbook. By balancing compliant legal documents with employee well-being, HR can navigate these trends while fostering a positive work environment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how to onboard new employees across the country while complying with state and federal employment laws relating to offer letters, non-compete agreements, and arbitration agreements.
  • Learn how to draft a robust employee handbook that complies with differing employment laws across the country and supports a positive and transparent workplace.
  • Learn what you need to consider when drafting an AI in the Workplace Policy.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Please Sue Me 2024
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM E353, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Hunter Lott, Owner, HunterLott.com
Workplace Application:
This session simplifies and merges the practical application of employment law principles with better business decision-making. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated on Tuesday at 3:30pm

Old school policies like treating everyone the same, banning workplace romance, keeping salaries a secret, probationary periods and firing people for resigning keep us in the baby-sitting business. This session blends best practices, humor and case law to balance legal risk and good business decision-making. Don't let the attorney be the loudest voice in the room. Take away sample policies and learn how to hire the best, fire the rest and stay out of court.

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will be prepared to develop, influence and execute strategies for managing organizational change that balance the expectations of the organization, their employees and the law.
  • Attendees will gain a real-world understanding of applicable federal/state regulations and an ability to audit their own practices for legal exposure.
  • Attendees will learn the effects of company HR policy and procedure on frontline practices including hiring, retaining 'A' players, discipline, documentation and workplace behavior.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Seven Steps (plus tips) for Perfecting Your Documentation
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM E450, Lakeside Center - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Allison West, Esq., SHRM-SCP, AWI-CH, Principal, Employment Practices Specialists
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn the seven steps to create documentation that is fair and will withstand the scrutiny of a judge or jury. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Document, document, document. Sounds familiar? This standard mantra from your employment counsel is meant to encourage managers to memorialize performance/disciplinary conversations that shows efforts to help the employee be successful and supports employment decisions. And, importantly, documentation can provide a solid defense if prepared correctly. But, in reality, managers (and HR) are typically not taught how to effectively transcribe verbal coaching, counseling or disciplinary conversations into clear, unambiguous, defensible documentation.

Learn the seven steps to creating 'bulletproof' documentation along with ways to tighten your documentation, words and phrases to avoid, and potential red flags for discrimination. Walk away with a usable framework and tips for perfecting your documentation.

Learning Objectives: Learn to document expectations, policy violations, performance issues and consequences.Properly document employee's explanation and action plan.Understand which words and phrases to avoid when documenting.Learn about documentation disasters that create liability.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Overlap of the National Labor Relations Act, Title VII, and other Employment Laws: What Every HR Professional Should Know
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Jackson Park, Level 1 (Hyatt Regency)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Raeann Burgo, J.D., Of Counsel, Fisher Phillips LLP
Presenter:
Alba Aviles, J.D., Partner, Fisher Phillips LLP
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how to keep the NLRB from meddling in Title VII matters, the key points of overlap and tension between the NLRA, Title VII, and other Employment Laws, and best practices for handling workplace issues that implicate the NLRA and Title VII. Attendees will also walk away with key tips and a plan for responding to an unfair labor practice charge before the NLRB. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The NLRB has broadened the scope of the NLRA's protection of conduct that may otherwise violate Title VII and similar state statutes and has also entered memorandums of understanding with various agencies, increasing inter-agency scrutiny. Unfair labor practice charges may accompany charges and/or complaints to other federal and state agencies. Whether you are managing a union or non-union workforce, you will identify hot spots between the NLRA and different Employment Laws.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identifying common issues under the NLRA, Title VII and other employment laws and the overlap between them.
  • Best practices to employ for managing workplace issues that implicate the NLRA, Title VII and other employment laws.
  • Gain an understanding of an unfair labor practice charge, including the criteria for who can file and effective strategies for responding to the NLRB when such a charge is filed.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Creating a Culture of Compliance: Lessons Learned for Combining Security & Compliance Training
06/24/2024 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM HR Technology Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
John Just, Chief Learning Officer

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Aligning compliance and security awareness training efforts across departments like legal, HR, IT, etc. allows for a coordinated, consistent training approach organization-wide. Moving away from a once per year “training event” to continuous learning that is more effective and easier for learners to complete with higher completion percentages by utilizing smaller learning modules consistently throughout the year.

Overall, these strategies help foster a culture of compliance that effective training goes beyond checking boxes. They allow companies to design training programs that are comprehensive yet engaging, proactively addressing risks in an ever changing landscape, while building an organizational culture of reporting possible incidents more consistently so they can be more proactively addressed. 

This session highlights best practices to effectively implement combined security awareness and compliance training programs. We'll cover practical tips to help you plan an effective integrated security and compliance training program for the upcoming year, as well as how to align compliance and security training efforts across departments. The focus is not on just “checking the box” with training but on cultivating a culture of compliance and security within your organization. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will walk away with strategies for aligning compliance and security training efforts across multiple departments within their organization.
  • Attendees will walk away with insights into cultivating and maintaining a culture of compliance and security awareness in their workplace.
  • Attendees will walk away with ideas for moving from annual training events to continuous learning processes that are engaging and have higher completion rates.
  • Attendees will walk away with the ability to measure the effectiveness of their training programs in instilling a true culture of compliance and security rather than simply fulfilling formal requirements.
     

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Employers Have Rights Too!
06/25/2024 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM S103, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Joseph L. Beachboard, Nationally Recognized Employment Lawyer, Beachboard Consulting Group
Workplace Application:
By focusing on cases where employers successfully defended their actions or decisions, HR professionals will garner specific practical advice that will increase their ability to decrease their organization's risk profile. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Generally, lawyer-led HR presentations focus on cases involving organizations that made significant employment law mistakes -- and suffered significant damages as a result. That is not this presentation. Rather, this session will look at cases in which employers successful defended claims brought against them, analyzing what they did right rather than what they did wrong. The program will do a deep dive into ten recent rulings, providing tips that HR professionals can immediately implement when they return to their organization after the conference. Significant time will be reserved at the end of this program for questions and suggestions from the audience.  

Learning Objectives: Create an awareness that employers can and do win workplace-related litigation -- when they do the right thing.Understand how to handle difficult situations such that if litigation follows the organization will be able to successfully defend any claims.During this program, information will be shared that helps HR Professionals guide managers to take the steps necessary to put the organization in the best position possible to defend any claims.By following the best practices covered in the session, HR professional will enhance their organization's culture, increase retention, and decrease their risk profile.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Navigating HR Compliance in a GenAI World
06/25/2024 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM S101, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Helena Almeida, Vice President, Counsel, ADP
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn best practices for the effective, compliant use of generative AI and machine learning tools in the HR function. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

As organizations harness the power of generative AI, HR leaders are exploring how to do so responsibly. This careful balance of compliance and innovation requires an ethical framework ensuring fairness and non-discrimination. This session will examine the best practices for organizations seeking to leverage AI tools in the employment context, while upholding HR compliance, driving productivity and fostering inclusion. Learn key considerations, such as responsible AI governance, transparency, data security and privacy.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the critical importance of inclusive, deep data sets in the development, testing and use of HCM AI tools.
  • Learn about AI governance structures and how to create processes in your organization for the ethical and effective use of HCM data.
  • Understand -- via examples -- how generative AI-powered insights can enable employers to be more effective, compliant and create a more equitable workplace.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

A Little More Privacy Please! New CCPA Regulations for Automated Decision-making Tools and Privacy Risk Assessments and What Employers Need to Know to Comply
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S504, South Building - Level 5 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Anthony Isola, Partner , Fisher Phillips LLP
Presenter:
Darcey Groden, Associate, Fisher Phillips LLP
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn about updates to the CCPA addressing automated decision-making technology, what these new regulations mean for employers, and the role that human resources will play to facilitate compliance. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) continues to impose more obligations on employers, focusing on automated decision-making tech and privacy risk assessments. Employers must evaluate their use of AI, employee monitoring software, and recruiting tools to determine if they trigger new notice obligations and offer opt-out rights for employees and job applicants. In this session, Fisher Phillips' Consumer Privacy attorneys will discuss CCPA changes, their implications for employers, and HR's role in ensuring compliance.

Learning Objectives:

  • How to identify what software tools constitute automated decision-making technology, including AI software, employee monitoring tools and other software that assists in the profiling of employees and job applicants.
  • Understand the notice obligations and opt-out rights related to an employer's use of automated decision-making technology.
  • Understand what is a privacy risk assessment and what uses of employee and job applicant data trigger an obligation to do one.
  • Strategies for conducting privacy risk assessments related to uses of employee and job applicant data.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Background Screening: How to Avoid Litigation Throughout the Entire Pre-Employment Process
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S100A, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Debra Keller, President & Chief Compliance Officer , Victig Background Checks
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how to protect their organization from litigation by learning each of the potential traps in the entire background screening process, ranging from job postings and applications all the way through to the Adverse Action process. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

So, you think you're doing the right thing to protect your organization by ordering background checks on your applicants (and you are!) but did you know there are MANY litigation 'traps' where you could be violating FCRA law (and state laws) and you don't even know it? In this new installment of Deb's national background screening educational series, she walks you step by step through ALL phases of using criminal records in the hiring process. This includes job postings, job applications (yes, these can put you at risk!), the interview process (hello, Ban the Box laws), job offers, the EEOC Guidance on the consideration of criminal records, individualized assessments and business necessity, internal job matrixes and Adverse Action. A must attend for all HR Professionals responsible for recruiting, hiring, compliance & talent management.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how to make compliant hiring decisions based on the background check itself & the criminal records it contains - this includes state restrictions on criminal reporting, individualized assessments, the EEOC Guidance and Adverse Action, all of which are strong areas of litigation against employers.
  • Learn how to compliantly list qualifications in your job postings and how your job application may be causing you great risk of litigation.
  • Learn when to compliantly run the background check and how to be compliant with Ban the Box laws during the interview process.
  • Learn how to create internal job matrixes which allow you to make consistent, compliant hiring decisions based on business necessity and criminal records based on job duties and how that can vary by position.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Detecting Lies and Deception: Practical Skills for HR Professionals
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S100BC, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Michael Wade Johnson, Esq., Chief Strategy Officer, Traliant
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn scientifically-validated methods for spotting deception that you can apply in your everyday work life. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated from Monday at 12:30 pm

HR professionals need to be able to spot deception when conducting investigations and interviewing and hiring applicants. While research shows that the average person is lied to twice a day, most people are extremely poor at spotting deception because they rely on inaccurate stereotypes about how people behave when they lie. In this engaging and interactive session from a former U.S. Department of Justice attorney, you will watch videos and examine case studies to learn how to spot signs of deception and truthfulness.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn which signs of deception are valid and which are based on myth (such as the mistaken beliefs that liars don't look you in the eye and are fidgety).
  • How to spot scientifically validated signs of deception, including verbal and non-verbal cues.
  • How to spot signs of deception and truthfulness when conducting investigative interviews.
  • How to spot deception when interviewing and hiring applicants.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

FMLA: Know the Basics - Manage it Better!
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S401, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Karen A. Young, President, HR Resolutions, LLC
Workplace Application:
Attendees will receive a review of the Federal regulation surrounding FMLA along with the guidelines on how to effectively apply the regulations in the workplace. Those that attend will leave with a better understanding of how to best apply the guidelines, support their employees, and help management better understand the ins and outs of managing this type of leave. Best practices will be shared! 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

REPEATED FROM MONDAY at 2:00pm.
It seems like we receive an FMLA request almost every day anymore. Continuous leaves are, generally, simple to deal with and very straight forward it's hard to 'fake' an appendicitis! Intermittent FMLA, on the other hand, is an automatic, cringe worthy event. This session is designed to help the HR Practitioner avoid the 'cringe' by reviewing the tools we have at our disposal to remain compliant AND minimize potential abuse of the system.  The session covers the basics but is good for mid-level professionals as well - the more we are familiar with the regulations, the better we can apply them and minimize our organizations' exposure to abuse.

Learning Objectives: Compliant and effective management of intermittent FMLA.Ease practitioner's anxiety over intermittent requests.Best practices for risk reduction.Checklist for intermittent leave management.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Religion at Work: How New Laws Have Led to Increased Accommodation Requests
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Grant Park, Level 1 (Hyatt Regency)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Kelly Dobbs Bunting, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn the breadth of legal protection for employees requesting a religious accommodation regarding workplace policies and training and what to be aware of when considering whether to grant or reject an accommodation request. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Supreme Court decision broadening religious rights in the workplace has led to many state court decisions that also give employees greater protection for their religious views. This, in turn, has led to an increase in worker demands for accommodation. Learn the current state of legal protection for religion at work and what obligations HR may have to workers claiming faith-based exceptions to employer policies and training.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how religious rights of employees enjoy greater protection due to federal and state court decisions;
  • Learn what new state laws are in place based on those court decisions;
  • Learn how to analyze requests for accommodation or exemption from workplace policies and training from employees claiming their religious beliefs are being violated.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Riding the I-9 Rollercoaster: The Latest on Form I-9 Regulations, Including E-Verify and Virtual Inspections
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S403, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
John Fay, Director of Product Strategy, Equifax
Workplace Application:
Attendees will gain insights and actionable strategies to help them improve accuracy and reduce risk in the evolving I-9 landscape, including the latest on E-Verify obligations, how virtual verifications are working for those who qualify, how to help avoid discrimination, and what audits are uncovering. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated from Monday at 11:00am.
In an era where the stakes of I-9 compliance are higher than ever and audits are increasing, join us for strategic insights and actionable strategies to help your organization navigate the complexities of the Form I-9 and reduce risk. I-9 guru, John Fay, will discuss the latest on E-Verify obligations, how virtual verifications are working for those who qualify, how to help avoid discrimination, and what audits are uncovering.

Learning Objectives:

Virtual Efficiency: Optimizing I-9 Completions in a Digital Landscape a. Unlock the secrets to streamlining I-9 processes in the new virtual environment. b. Discover innovative approaches to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of your I-9 completion workflow.

E-Verify Evolution: Navigating Impactful Changes for Employers

a. Stay ahead of the curve by understanding the dynamic evolution of E-Verify.

b. Explore the implications for employers and learn how to adapt to the latest developments.

Decoding Trends: Analyzing I-9 Penalty Decisions

a. Gain a deeper understanding of emerging trends in I-9 penalty decisions.

b. Arm yourself with knowledge by analyzing real-world cases, ensuring your organization is well-prepared for potential pitfalls.

Risk Reduction Toolbox: Actionable Tips for Your Organization

a. Equip your organization with practical and actionable tips to proactively reduce your I-9 compliance risks.

b. Implement proven strategies aligned with the latest regulatory standards, helping to safeguard your organization from potential pitfalls.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Wake Up: Time to Take the Emotion Out of Retaliation
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM N230, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Louis Richard Lessig, SHRM-SCP, Partner, Brown & Connery, LLP
Workplace Application:
This session is designed to assist in rethinking how retaliation is considered, addressed and dealt with in the workplace so that organizations can reduce the issues that arise from claims of retaliation after an initial discrimination claim is raised. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Do you deal with retaliation in your workplace?  Ever felt that you were retaliated against?  Have you ever taken action against someone else?  Ever considered why people are so fundamentally charged up over this topic?  Well it is not you, that is for sure!  The fact is that retaliation in the workplace gets to the core of our essence as humans and it is time that we changed our mindset in terms of how we address, consider and of course train on this very challenging topic. 

In this session we will explore our physiology and how our very bodies create a visceral response that needs to be acknowledged and addressed before we can truly work to reduce the level of retaliation occurring in the workplace. Both the applicable employment laws and the cases across the country have left a plethora of examples in the sea of guidance and decisions in this area.  So join me as we engage together to tear down your incorrect preconceived notions and assist you in evolving beyond your DNA to thwart retaliation in your mind as well as your organization.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore the physiological response to the fight or flight response in the workplace.
  • Learn about the true exposure to retaliation in the workplace and the costs associated with the same.
  • Gain insight into how to address retaliation independent of what employment law is being used in a given situation.
  • Understand the questions everyone needs to ask to deal with retaliation concerns at work.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Rising Healthcare Costs are OUT, Non-traditional Plan Types are IN. Learn How to Save Big with Capped Cost Plans Employees Love.
06/25/2024 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM HR Solutions Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Communication, Ethical Practice, Global & Cultural Effectiveness, HR Expertise, Relationship Management

Presenter:
Bree Bacon, Vice President & General Manager of Employer & Individual , EHealth
Presenter:
Anthony Lopez, VP, Individual & Family, Employer, & ICHRA Sales, EHealth

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Are you facing rising health insurance costs? High employee turnover? High administrative burden? Lack of confidence in your current health insurance solution? This session is for YOU!

Remember when the shift in retirement benefits went from pensions to 401ks?  The same transition is happening NOW with new ways to provide employees with health benefits.  In this session, we’re sharing the unspoken details behind the changing employer healthcare landscape, including the latest research and trends that are contributing to fast and rapid adoption of individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRA). eHealth has saved clients thousands on rising premiums and renewal rates while providing quality health benefits employees love. Join us for a compelling discussion that will inspire you to take a deeper look into the game-changing benefits waiting for you and your employees. 

Objectives:

  • Understand what ICHRA is, how it works, who it’s best for, and why this growing health insurance plan model is the future of employer and employee health solutions.
  • Examine the changing landscape of employer health insurance solutions – the latest research, insights, and growth/adoption trends.
  • Dive into real life case studies of how eHealth has helped clients save 30-50%.

 

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

An Employment Lawyer’s Top 10 Reasons Why Employers Get Sued by Employees (And How To Prevent Them All)!
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM N227, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Mario R. Bordogna, Esquire, Partner, Bowles Rice, LLP
Workplace Application:
Attendees will walk away from the session having identified 10 various day-to-day employment actions, the legal risk associated with each, and preventative steps to apply in their own workplace which can help avoid being sued over each and every one of them. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The list of reasons employers get sued by employees is as long as it is wide, but a seasoned employment lawyer with 25 years in the trenches has seen certain ones more than others.  Come for an engaging session by one of those lawyers reviewing his top 10 reasons why employers get sued by employees, and stay for preventative tips on how to avoid each and every one of them!

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify 10 of the most significant day-to-day employment decisions they make which create compliance danger if done incorrectly.
  • Understand the specific legal risk of being sued which is inherent in each of those choices.
  • Learn and take back to your workplace practical and preventative solutions to each issue so as to avoid or minimize being sued.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

California 2025 – New Developments and What You Need To Know!
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM N230, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Jonathan A. Siegel, Partner, Jackson Lewis, P.C.
Workplace Application:
The session will focus on preparing California employers for 2025 reviewing key workplace developments and provide preventive strategies for critical workplace issues. This session will include reviewing wage and hour, leave of absence and other difficult areas.  

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated from Monday at 2:00pmCalifornia regulates the workplace like no other state but there are new emerging hurdles for 2024-2025. The session will focus on preparing California employers for 2025 reviewing key workplace developments and provide preventive strategies for workplace issues. This session will include reviewing wage and hour, leave of absence and other difficult areas.  The program will review new laws, important cases and key policy and handbook updates for California.

Learning Objectives:

  • What your employer must address in response to the new California laws and agency actions for 2025.
  • Provide practical strategies to respond to the new California and federal case law impacting the workplace.
  • Provide an action plan to update your California handbook and train your managers.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Hero or Scapegoat? HR's Role in Helping an Organization Win (or Lose) an Employment Lawsuit
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM E450, Lakeside Center - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
James J. McDonald, Jr., J.D., SHRM-SCP, Partner, Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Workplace Application:
Attendees will understand HR's important role in helping an organization defeat employee lawsuits.  

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Presented by a lawyer who has defended employment lawsuits for 40 years, this program will highlight HR's role in the events leading up to litigation and in the litigation itself.  HR is instrumental in creating the right policies, in maintaining the necessary records, in documenting employee misconduct and performance issues, and in conducting competent and objective investigations that set the stage for an employment lawsuit.  HR also typically plays a pivotal role in answering discovery, giving depositions and testifying in court.  This presentation will prepare you to set your organization up for a win in the event an employee should sue.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how employment policies can provide a winning edge -- or not -- in an employment lawsuit.
  • Learn why thorough documentation of workplace incidents and employee performance is so important -- 'If it's not in writing, it didn't happen.'
  • Learn how to conduct an investigation of employee misconduct that won't be shot down by opposing counsel.
  • Learn HR's role in the discovery process in a lawsuit, and in testifying in court.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Disability, Pregnancy, and Hair? Oh My! Managing the Accommodation Revolution in the Workplace
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM E351, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Saru Matambanadzo, J.D.; Ph.D., Moise S. Steeg, Jr. Associate Professor of Law and Senior Director of Online Programs, Tulane University Law School
Workplace Application:
This session will address the expanding realm of accommodations in anti-discrimination law with a focus on federal statutes (e.g., the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the PUMP Act, and the CROWN Act) and cases (e.g., the Supreme Court decision in Groff v. DeJoy (2023). 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated from Monday at 12:30pm

An accommodation revolution is coming! This presentation examines legal changes to Title VII workplace accommodations.  Historically, Title VII required minimal employer concessions in terms of accommodations. Recently, statutes and cases expanded the scope of accommodation protections in Title VII. These changes constitute an 'accommodation revolution.' Employers will need to make increasing concessions to employee needs that were previously only available under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Are you ready for the accommodation revolution?

Learning Objectives:

  • Increase understanding of the history and operation of Title VII.
  • Increase understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Provide information on recent legal changes in Title VII concerning accommodations.
  • Increase understanding of the scope of reasonable accommodations.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Employment Agreements Under Fire
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S403, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Christine V. Walters, JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP, Independent Consultant & Author, FiveL Company
Workplace Application:
This program will provide practical tips for developing a business case for determining what type of agreement you may want to use, with which workers, when, and why, including an overview of the FTC’s new and final rule on noncompetes.  

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

As of this writing, the FTC has effectively banned nearly all non-compete agreements as of September 4, 2024. Concurrently, Congress is considering comparable legislation. The momentum continues with state laws and rules are barring, limiting, or restricting employers' use of other various employment agreements including and not limited to confidentiality / non-disclosure, no solicitation, non-disparagement, and more. Join this program as we review the latest news, updates, rules and regulations limiting and restricting employers' use of these agreements, when, how, where, and for whom.

Learning Objectives:

  • Compare and contrast the FTC’s ban on noncompetes existing before as compare to on or after September 4, 2024.
  • Distinguish between Nondisclosure, no-solicitation, and noncompete agreements.
  • Explain why the EEOC and NLRB feel nondisparagement agreements have a “chilling” effect.
  • Build the business case to advocate for or against the use of one or more of these agreements.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Labor Board Seizes Control - New Critical Challenges for ALL Private Sector Employers
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM N226, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Timothy Davis, Managing Partner, Constangy, Brooks & Smith & Prophete, LLP
Workplace Application:
: Labor relations begins with employee relations and an understanding of the important and somewhat contradictory provisions of the National Labor Relations Act. This session will discuss the new laws and how they impact on workplace dynamics and the need for wholistic approach to labor relations. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The NLRA is the Grandaddy of them all when it comes to employment laws impacting on ALL private sector employers and employees.  Recent changes dramatically change the legality of handbooks and policies, the rights of employees on social media and during workplace investigations, the leverage unions have during bargaining and, most significantly, created new and much easier pathways for unions to organize and very strict limits on employers' ability to educate employees during union organizing drives.  The new reality is that employers could violate the law with a few simple words in a handbook and can be unionized in as little as fourteen days if they miss the new NLRB deadline.  Immediate action is necessary to understand these changes, update your labor relations compliance strategies and prepare your workplace.  This interactive session will update on the law and provide critical on how to prepare your management team for the challenges we face in the new pro-labor arena and era of heightened union activism.

Learning Objectives:

  • A detailed understanding of new NLRA legal requirements that impact on all private sector employers.
  • Clear guidance on how new changes in the law change the leverage labor unions have during organizing and at the bargaining table.
  • Clear guidance on actions that must be taken to ensure the legality of handbooks and workplace policies.
  • A detailed labor relations strategy guideline to take back to their workplaces to assess their risks and actions that can be taken to achieve their labor relations goals.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

New Federal Overtime Regulations Are Coming! Are you Ready?
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 02:20 PM Spotlight Stage 2, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)

Presenter:
Amber Clayton, SHRM-SCP, Senior Director, Knowledge Center Operations, SHRM

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Amber Clayton with SHRM’s Knowledge Center will share need-to-know information related to the new overtime regulations as well as provide tips to ensure you are in compliance.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Update! Stay on Top of Labor Law Poster Compliance in 2024
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S401, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Terri Dougherty, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Workplace Application:
Learn which labor law posters to display, where to display them, how to comply with remote worker requirements, and which updates you need. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Employers must display labor law postings required by federal, state, and local agencies, and misunderstanding or overlooking this obligation can be costly. We'll cover five keys to keeping your posters in compliance:Knowing the numbersKeeping it localLocation, location, locationRemembering remote employeesUnderstanding updates.   

We'll highlight some new state posting obligations and explain how to lower your risk of noncompliance.

Learning Objectives:

Learn which labor law posters you need to display. Be informed about recent mandatory posting updates. Ensure posters are properly displayed (What does visible and conspicuous mean?).Understand the risks of noncompliance, including fines and employee lawsuits.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Wage and Hour Compliance: A DOL Update and Ways to Avoid Common FLSA Overtime Liability Landmines
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM N228, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Robert A. Boonin, Attorney/Member, Dykema Gossett
Workplace Application:
This program will focus on how the USDOL is changing its enforcement initiatives and rules governing overtime pay, as well as ways employers can minimize and hopefully avoid liability for FLSA violations. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated from Monday at 12:30pm

Who's exempt? Who's an employee versus an independent contractor? Are you are a joint employers? What are the penalties for errors? These and other issues have recently undergone major regulatory and policy reforms. This program will provide an overview of these developments and best practices for responding to them. In addition, the program will address some errors that, despite their best intentions, employers all too commonly make with respect to overtime compliance, determining who's exempt, what time is compensable, and nuances regarding calculating overtime pay. Knowing more on these topics and understanding what needs to be audited and modified will allow employers to better conform to the complex and ever-evolving rules regarding overtime, and thereby lessen -- if not avoid --  avoidable and substantial liability due to noncompliance.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding new and pending FLSA regulations and the latest on their legal status, as well as the DOL's current FLSA enforcement initiatives.
  • Appreciating mistakes commonly made by employers with respect to overtime compliance, and thereby getting a better a sense as to issues to watch out for while developing and administrating pay and payroll policies.
  • Learning steps employers can take to avoid, or at least minimize their exposure to, common overtime pay violations by knowing what to look for while auditing policies and practices and then modifying them to better conform to the law.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Harnessing Innovation Responsibly: Strategies for HR Professionals in the Face of Changing Trends in Workplace Policies - AI and Beyond
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S504, South Building - Level 5 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Ryan Parker, Chief Legal Officer , Sixfifty
Workplace Application:
Navigate the ever-changing landscape of US employment laws, including the influence of AI, and harmonize legal compliance with employee welfare for a thriving workplace. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated from Monday at 3:30pm.

There are hundreds of changes to employment laws every year across the US - and now AI technologies have entered the chat. It's hard for even experienced HR professionals to keep up! We'll discuss the dynamic landscape of employment law, including non-compete, arbitration, and employment agreements, plus how to keep a robust employee handbook. By balancing compliant legal documents with employee well-being, HR can navigate these trends while fostering a positive work environment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how to onboard new employees across the country while complying with state and federal employment laws relating to offer letters, non-compete agreements, and arbitration agreements.
  • Learn how to draft a robust employee handbook that complies with differing employment laws across the country and supports a positive and transparent workplace.
  • Learn what you need to consider when drafting an AI in the Workplace Policy.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Making the Cut: Impact of Cost Cutting Measures on Immigration Programs
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S106, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Priscilla Muhlenkamp, Partner, Fragomen
Presenter:
Nathalie Fassie, Counsel, Fragomen
Workplace Application:
This session provides actionable insights to help senior HR develop winning strategies in the face of economic challenges. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In an economic downturn, cost cutting measures such as layoffs, wage and benefit reductions, and furloughs are often necessary to maintain the bottom line. In this session we discuss the interplay between common labor-related cost cutting measures and immigration rules and requirements. We will explore the limitations of cost cutting measures when dealing with immigration programs and some alternatives to help achieve financial objectives and fair treatment of employees while remaining compliant.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand immigration laws and regulations governing wages, hours, reporting and terminations for common visa classifications.
  • Identify and manage risk concerning common payroll-related cost cutting measures.
  • Propose and develop alternative strategies for reducing costs when managing a global workforce.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Please Sue Me 2024
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S100A, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Hunter Lott, Owner, HunterLott.com
Workplace Application:
This session simplifies and merges the practical application of employment law principles with better business decision-making. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated from Monday at 3:30pm

Old school policies like treating everyone the same, banning workplace romance, keeping salaries a secret, probationary periods and firing people for resigning keep us in the baby-sitting business. This session blends best practices, humor and case law to balance legal risk and good business decision-making. Don't let the attorney be the loudest voice in the room. Take away sample policies and learn how to hire the best, fire the rest and stay out of court.

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will be prepared to develop, influence and execute strategies for managing organizational change that balance the expectations of the organization, their employees and the law.
  • Attendees will gain a real-world understanding of applicable federal/state regulations and an ability to audit their own practices for legal exposure.
  • Attendees will learn the effects of company HR policy and procedure on frontline practices including hiring, retaining 'A' players, discipline, documentation and workplace behavior.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

What Can I (and Can’t I) Say in an Interview?
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S101, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Lauraine Bifulco, President, Vantaggio HR, ltd.
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn practical tips to reduce/avoid liability that can emerge from the interview process as well as how to train their staff on best interviewing practices. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

So, you're trying to fill a position for your firm, and it's time for either Zoom or in-person interviews. While having a nice conversation with the candidate seems like an easy task, it's fraught with legal landmines for an employer. What can you and what can't you say? We'll discuss some of the subjects to avoid altogether, how to phrase certain questions so that they're legal, and explore new emerging trends in this area including Ban the Box and Pay Transparency laws.

Learning Objectives:

  • How to avoid discussion of legally protected categories.
  • What to do if the candidate brings up something you're not supposed to discuss.
  • The tricky areas of discussing current or former wages and criminal background.Does the job in question open the door to allow for questions that would otherwise be prohibited?

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Top 10 Employment Cases of 2024
06/26/2024 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM S102, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Louis Richard Lessig, SHRM-SCP, Partner, Brown & Connery, LLP
Workplace Application:
This session on the top 10 employment cases will engage you from the start and provide specific thoughts for you to consider the moment you return to your office. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Do you know what the respective courts have done that will impact employment issues?  Have any of your employees shared with you specific employment law concerns?  Have you been trolling social media and read about an issue you think the courts have dealt with this year?  Fear not, this session will engage and enlighten you about the most impactful decisions which may cause you to revisit, alter or potentially double down on your workplace activities.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the latest impactful court decisions in employment law.
  • Gain an understanding of how the respective decisions provide a path to change the manner in which HR conducts itself.
  • Evaluate case law to review existing policies and procedures for potential areas of necessary alteration moving forward.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Is that Legal in California? Best Practices for Every Company with Employees in the Golden State
06/26/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM S401, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Adam Rosenthal, Employment Law Partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, LLP
Workplace Application:
Participants will gain a solid understanding on how to navigate many of California's unique employment law requirements, as well as practical advice on how to maintain a California-compliant workplace. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Regardless if your company has ten or ten thousand employees in California, employers must remain vigilant to survive the state's harsh employment law landscape.  During this session, Adam Rosenthal, a frequent SHRM speaker and employment law expert, will address the biggest areas of risk employers face in California. Participants will leave the session with practical advice and best practices to comply and thrive within California's complicated employment law landscape.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify significant employment law compliance issues unique to California employers, from idiosyncratic wage and hour and payroll requirements to restrictive covenants, and everything in between.
  • Receive concrete and practical advice on how to improve compliance within your organizations and mitigate risk factors.
  • Train your non-California frontline managers when managing their California-based employees.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Global HR

From Support to Strategy: The HR Transformation Blueprint
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM N230, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Jennifer Akoma, MBA, SHRM-SCP, Head of People and Stewardship, Android Industries
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how to evolve their HR departments into strategic business partners by implementing innovative strategies for talent management and leveraging technology, guided by a comprehensive blueprint for transformation. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated on Tuesday at 2:00pm.

This must-attend presentation is crucial for HR professionals, department leaders, and agents of organizational change, focusing on enhancing HR's role in companies. Ideal for HR managers, business leaders, and strategic initiative teams, this session offers valuable insights and practical strategies. It's particularly beneficial for those in organizations where HR is primarily seen as administrative and for those aiming to elevate HR as a strategic business partner.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding the Transformation Blueprint: Attendees will learn a structured, step-by-step approach to transition HR from a traditional administrative function to a strategic entity within their organization, focusing on evolving roles and responsibilities.
  • Gaining Real-World Insights: Participants will be equipped with knowledge from real-life case studies of successful HR transformations, including the challenges faced, strategies employed, and the outcomes achieved, providing them with a realistic perspective on the transformation process.
  • Acquiring Practical Strategies for HR Innovation: The session will offer attendees practical and innovative strategies for key HR areas such as employer branding, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and effective use of technology, enabling them to implement these strategies in their own organizations.
  • Learning Metrics of Success: This objective will focus on how to effectively measure and demonstrate the impact of HR initiatives, helping attendees understand the key performance indicators and metrics that show HR's value as a strategic business partner.
  • Networking and Collaborative Learning: Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers, share experiences, and discuss solutions to common challenges, fostering a collaborative learning environment. 



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Psychological Health and Safety: The New Frontier for Global Workforce Mental Health
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S102, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Joe Grasso, Ph.D., Vice President of Workforce Transformation, Lyra Health
Workplace Application:
Learn how to mitigate global workplace psychosocial risks through impactful work design, company policies, and management practices that enhance organizational well-being worldwide. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Leading global health authorities are calling for employers to assess their work environments for risks to employee mental health. Occupational health and safety standards and regulations compel employers to mitigate workplace psychosocial risks, including low job control, work overload, and poor managerial support. These factors contribute to burnout, depression, and anxiety while increasing turnover and healthcare claims. Learn how to mitigate risks through impactful work design, company policies, and management practices that enhance organizational well-being.

Learning Objectives:

  • Examine the new emphasis on psychological health and safety in the workplace.
  • Discuss how and why global guidelines and regulations are compelling employers to practice psychosocial risk management.
  • Explain what psychosocial risk management entails, how it works, and how multinational employers can implement evidence-based strategies to benefit individual and organizational well-being.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Transform Your DEI Playbook: Inclusive Employee Communications Strategy
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM N227, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Judy Ellis, SVP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory, AMS
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn key tools and 'watch-outs' for building DEI strategy and communications that resonate with diverse audiences, including underrepresented groups, senior stakeholders and others. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Learning Objectives:Speak to various stakeholder groups in language that resonates with them.Counter employee resistance to diversity efforts.Incorporate culture-building principles when developing DEI strategy.Effectively engage executives as DEI ambassadors.Build empathy across audiences for underrepresented employee groups.Use technology to amplify Your DEI message.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Uncovering the Truth: Latest Trends on Employee Screening - Including AI's Impact
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM N230, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Mario Pecoraro, CEO, Alliance Risk Group
Presenter:
Todd Eiseman, Director of Partner Sales, Alliance Risk Group Inc.
Workplace Application:
Discover the cutting-edge world of employee screening and the transformative influence of AI, while unraveling the legal intricacies of FCRA and EEOC lawsuits in this engaging presentation on 'Uncovering the Truth: Latest Trends on Employee Screening - Including AI's Impact.' 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

This presentation will delve into the latest trends in employee screening, with a particular focus on the effects AI can have on compliance measures. It will also explore the legal aspects of screening, specifically examining FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) and EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) trends and the latest lawsuits. Attendees will gain insights into the evolving landscape of employee background investigations, the challenges posed by emerging technologies, and the critical need for compliance with these crucial legal regulations.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the latest techniques and trends impacting employers globally when it comes to compliance and avoiding litigation.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between AI-driven employee screening and FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) and EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) regulations, including their key provisions and implications for compliance.
  • Identify common compliance challenges and pitfalls related to AI and its impact on the screening industry, specifically within the context of FCRA and EEOC, and learn strategies to effectively navigate these legal requirements.
  • Explore some of the latest examples of lawsuits impacting employers, including EEOC's latest stance on employer violations, gaining practical insights into the consequences of non-compliance and how organizations can avoid legal issues.
  • Acquire actionable knowledge on creating and implementing robust compliance processes and policies that ensure the highest level of due diligence and minimize potential risk, including the use of AI in that process.  In addition, fostering a culture of transparency and fairness in the hiring process.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Leading Across Borders: Elevate Your Impact in the Global Arena
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM E351, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Joy Chen, CEO, Multicultural Leadership Institute
Workplace Application:
In today’s business world, where global interactions are a given, the art of leading multinational teams has become an indispensable skill for modern HR leaders. This demands more than traditional leadership competencies; it calls for cultural agility, a profound understanding of diverse business cultures, and the capability to connect and build relationships across cultural divides, often through digital means alone.  

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Joy Chen, a former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles and executive recruiter for Fortune 500 CEOs and Board members, embodies a blend of leadership and corporate strategy that spans continents. Her extensive experience has enabled millions across Asia and the Americas with the essential insights and skills needed to flourish in a globally interconnected business landscape. For her contributions to global leadership, Joy has been featured across media including the Wall Street Journal, the Economist, Financial Times and Vogue China.

Learning Objectives:

  • Decoding Global Cultural Dynamics: Dive into the rich cultural anthropology influencing global business interactions, so that you can understand the unseen social dynamics that shape global teams and boost collaboration and performance.
  • Enhancing Cultural Fluency: Elevate your leadership by mastering the skills to bridge cultures, so that you can effectively engage and mobilize colleagues and business partners from all backgrounds and viewpoints.
  • Driving Cultural Integration: Transform your team's approach from demanding "culture fit" to embracing "culture add." Learn how to turn cultural differences from a potential obstacle into a potent strategic edge to drive innovation and market growth. 

"Leading Across Borders" provides a comprehensive journey into mastering the challenges of global HR leadership in the digital era. Tap into Joy's wealth of knowledge to equip yourself to greater global impact and influence.
Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Rumor v. Reality: The Presidential Election and Immigration Trends That May Impact Your Business
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S104, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Kelli Duehning, Partner, Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
Presenter:
Maria DeLapp, Partner, BAL
Workplace Application:
HR professionals will be equipped to provide updates to management and their foreign-national employees on important immigration changes and the immigration consequences of the 2024 election. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

With the 2024 presidential election in full swing, immigration is in the news on a near daily basis. But what is rumor and what is reality? What is signal and what is noise? In this session, BAL experts will cut through the campaign-trail rhetoric and detail how the presidential election may impact business immigration. They will also provide updates on the less newsy, but still important, regulatory changes that affect HR professionals on a day-to-day basis.

Learning Objectives:

  • Hear the differences between the two leading presidential candidates on important immigration priorities.
  • Discuss the likelihood of different policies being enacted under a new administration.Review recent, or soon-to-be implemented, regulatory changes related to immigration.
  • Discover the day-to-day impact of immigration policy changes on HR professionals.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Future Is Now: The Role of AI in Total Rewards
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM E351, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Presenter:
Charese Smiley, AI Research Director, J.P.Morgan Chase
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how AI can work for their total rewards offering, thereby helping to increase employee engagement and enrolment, as well as solutions that can work for their processes, associated risks of AI and how to mitigate these. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

AI is transforming the way companies around the world operate and promote their total rewards packages. Our panel will delve into how AI can be adopted by companies of all sizes to enhance their employee benefits; from using AI chat bots to answer employee queries anytime, anywhere, to utilizing gamification in educating employees about their benefits, and much, much more.  AI isn't without its issues though and our speakers will discuss the risks associated with adopting AI and look at measures that can be taken to overcome these.

Learning Objectives:

  • Demystify AI and provide tangible ways that companies can use it to benefit their total rewards package.
  • Through our discussion, we will help participants identify ways AI can support their employees' education and learning to fully understand their packages.
  • By discussing associated risks, our panel will give a 360 overview of AI and manners in which to mitigate such risks.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Wellness Session, SHRM's CHRO and Greenhouse Software's CPO: Radical Outcomes in Wellbeing, Mental Fitness and Career Health
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM Wellness Stage, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)

Presenter:
Jim Link , SHRM-SCP, Chief Human Resource Officer, SHRM
Presenter:
Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, Derek@lifeguides.com
Presenter:
Donald Knight, Chief People Officer, Greenhouse Software

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

What does personalized wellbeing support look like for the masses?

What is Mental Fitness vs. Mental Health?

What is the next generation of innovative, front-line workforce benefits for belonging, inclusion and growth? 

How can HR leaders provide deeply human support to their employee families without breaking the bank?

Hear the CHRO of SHRM and the CPO of Greenhouse Software speak to radical outcomes in wellbeing, mental fitness and career health - via the power of peer mentoring

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Four Empowerment Steps to Cultivating Global Leadership
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S501, South Building - Level 5 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Ashley T. Brundage, President and CEO, Empowering Differences
Workplace Application:
Bring the 4 empowerment steps to cultivate global leadership for your organization while engaging with best practices, data insights from a global research study, and technology tools you can leverage for more leadership and empowerment for your teams. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Join international award winning empowerment expert Ashley T Brundage as she shares the 4 empowerment steps to cultivate global leadership for your organization. This session will cover the 4 empowerment steps and the research study results from the 28 countries and 17 languages that participated globally. Hear unique insights, see technology that can leverage insights, and engage with the top empowering actions for global leadership and empowerment for your teams.

Learning Objectives:

  • Cover the 4 empowerment steps.Learn the research study results from the 28 countries and 17 languages that participated globally.Engage live with technology that can leverage insights for empowerment.
  • Lead with the top empowering actions for global leadership and empowerment for your teams.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

From Support to Strategy: The HR Transformation Blueprint
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM N231, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Jennifer Akoma, MBA, SHRM-SCP, Head of People and Stewardship, Android Industries
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how to evolve their HR departments into strategic business partners by implementing innovative strategies for talent management and leveraging technology, guided by a comprehensive blueprint for transformation. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated from Monday at 11:00.

This must-attend presentation is crucial for HR professionals, department leaders, and agents of organizational change, focusing on enhancing HR's role in companies. Ideal for HR managers, business leaders, and strategic initiative teams, this session offers valuable insights and practical strategies. It's particularly beneficial for those in organizations where HR is primarily seen as administrative and for those aiming to elevate HR as a strategic business partner.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding the Transformation Blueprint: Attendees will learn a structured, step-by-step approach to transition HR from a traditional administrative function to a strategic entity within their organization, focusing on evolving roles and responsibilities.
  • Gaining Real-World Insights: Participants will be equipped with knowledge from real-life case studies of successful HR transformations, including the challenges faced, strategies employed, and the outcomes achieved, providing them with a realistic perspective on the transformation process.
  • Acquiring Practical Strategies for HR Innovation: The session will offer attendees practical and innovative strategies for key HR areas such as employer branding, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and effective use of technology, enabling them to implement these strategies in their own organizations.
  • Learning Metrics of Success: This objective will focus on how to effectively measure and demonstrate the impact of HR initiatives, helping attendees understand the key performance indicators and metrics that show HR's value as a strategic business partner.
  • Networking and Collaborative Learning: Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers, share experiences, and discuss solutions to common challenges, fostering a collaborative learning environment. 



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

HR Department of One

804: Map it out: The Essentials to Building a DEI Strategy and Roadmap
06/23/2024 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Additional Fee and Registration Required
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Benjamin J. McCall, Principal, Focus Consulting
Workplace Application:
Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how to assess their need for appropriate steps and initiatives to evaluate DEI strategy and ensure the proper roadmap is built focusing on identifying your internal challenges so employees are treated fairly and the work that is done is long term for strategic diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

Room location: Refer to your ticket printed at Attendee Services for the session room location.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts reveal that progress is being made with DEI but there's more to be done. So where should you begin and what should you begin your journey towards a more inclusive and equitable workplace? It can be a challenge to know the practical ways to start, and steps toward implementation. Recent studies on the state of  Evaluate your DEI Initiatives with a comprehensive checklist for HR and employers that focuses on identifying your internal challenges and recognizing and correcting biases in four key pillars: talent acquisition, performance management, compensation practices, and learning and development.Learning Objectives:Suggestions to evaluate the past and current state of your Organizations DEI practices.Outline steps and provide a checklist to map out potential DEI efforts.Identify measures to use after you have started your program implementation.Discuss the organizational and cultural that are creating roadblocks for this work.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app

Drive Your Career Forward with SHRM Certification
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM E271, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Tiffany A. Brown, SHRM-CP, Certification Specialist, Affiliate Operations, SHRM Certification
Presenter:
Demetrius Norman, Senior Specialist of Academic Initiatives, SHRM
Workplace Application:
In this session, you will learn how to choose which exam is right for you and gain insights about how to best prepare to earn your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Are you motivated and ready to take your career to the next level? Show employers that you have the HR expertise and competencies needed to drive organizational success by earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential-the only HR certification anchored in behavioral competencies and backed by SHRM's 75 years of expertise in the industry. This session benefits anyone with an interest in learning what motivates HR professionals to pursue a SHRM credential, planning to apply for a SHRM credential, or already scheduled to sit for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. This session covers the practical basics of the SHRM certification exams and provides an opportunity to test-drive your readiness by answering sample questions.

Learning Objectives: Determine which exam is right for you.Explore the various in which you personalize your preparation plan.Gain best practices for studying.Get tips and tools to put you on the path to success.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Unlock Immediate HR Wins: Practical AI Techniques for Enhanced Productivity
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S100A, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Paul Carney, Chief Human Resources Officer, Carter Bank
Workplace Application:
Empower HR professionals to rapidly enhance decision-making and productivity by effectively integrating AI tools and techniques into everyday HR practices, ensuring streamlined operations and increased business outcomes. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

All aboard for a high-speed journey into the future of HR with AI! This session is your express train to mastering AI-driven efficiency. Learn to swiftly navigate AI prompts, keeping your HR strategy on the fast track. Discover how to manage your 'passengers' effectively, translating complex employee challenges into actionable AI solutions. It is perfect for HR professionals eager to accelerate decision-making, steer your HR department towards increased productivity, and direct your organization towards unprecedented success.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and Master the Key Elements of Effective AI Prompts.
  • Master the essential components of effective AI prompts, including role, context, clarity, and specificity to improve communication and the application of AI in various HR functions.
  • Translate HR Challenges into Structured AI Queries  Develop skills to critically evaluate HR issues and effectively translate these challenges into structured AI queries to obtain solutions you can immediately implement.
  • Differentiate Between Simple and Complex AI Prompts for Diverse HR Scenarios.
  • Learn to distinguish between simple and complex prompts, understand their appropriate applications in diverse HR scenarios, and expand your HR and business capabilities using AI technology.
  • Implement AI Strategies for Enhanced HR Decision-Making and Efficiency.
  • Apply AI strategies and tools to improve decision-making processes and improve HR operational productivity.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Directing the Solo Symphony: Mastering the Art of One-Person HR Departments
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Jackson Park, Level 1 (Hyatt Regency)
Competencies: Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
LaNeé Kittrell, MBA, SHRM-SCP, Team Lead and Senior Consultant, Outsourcing, Nonprofit HR
Presenter:
Sidney Abrams, SHRM-SCP, Chief Client Experience Officer, Nonprofit HR
Workplace Application:
HR leaders in small departments will gain insights into overcoming unique challenges, transitioning from operational roles to strategic leadership and evolving into innovators, equipping them to orchestrate success as solo practitioners. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The realm of HR is not exempt from the challenges faced by smaller organizations or single-person HR departments. 'Directing the Solo Symphony' unveils the difficulties unique to these setups and empowers HR leaders to overcome them. Solo HR professionals play a pivotal role in their organizations, often juggling multiple responsibilities. This session acknowledges their unique challenges and provides strategies for tackling them effectively. 

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of HR management, transforming from task-oriented roles to strategic decision-makers. They will discover how to transition from an operational role to a strategic leader, while also evolving from practical application to a true innovator, paving the way for increased organizational impact. This session provides a harmonious blend of insights, practical solutions, and inspirational stories to equip solo HR professionals for success.

Learning Objectives: Identify and overcome the challenges faced by solo HR professionals.Develop skills for transitioning from an operational role to a strategic leader within small HR departments.Explore innovative practices and strategies for achieving greater organizational impact.Gain inspiration and practical solutions for excelling in a one-person HR department. 


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Discipline and Termination: The Movie
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM E450, Lakeside Center - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Tim Orellano, President, The Human Resources Team
Workplace Application:
Enhance your skills, improve confidence and effectiveness in handling disciplinary actions, ensuring that these actions are carried out in a fair, consistent, and constructive manner. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Do you put off handling difficult discipline discussions? Have you ever 'had enough' and said, 'You are fired'. The discipline process is like a movie; with staging, actors, props, rehearsal, and scripts and you are the star. This presentation will give you tips and strategies to direct an Oscar winning movie. You will learn where we go wrong, how to prepare for the rehearsal, and a best practice discipline process and even if you are the 'Terminator' you will receive a standing ovation.

Learning Objectives: Understand a different perspective on the discipline process.Learn tips and strategies for successful communication of expectations.Identify what goes wrong and why.Learn about documentation and 'how to say it' strategies.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

HR 101 for Departments of One/Small Business
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM N229, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Christie L. Engler, SHRM-CP, Vice President of HR, Diversified Systems Inc.
Workplace Application:
The primary application of this session is to give a framework for building a successful HR foundation for any organization, but especially for those practitioners who are new to HR and wear multiple hats in their daily duties. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Are you new to HR? Have the HR duties of your organization fallen into your lap? Not sure where to start? This session is for you! For those who are new to Human Resources, those who have unexpectedly found themselves working in HR, those who are departments of one or support a small business - we are going to take a deep dive into the where and how to get started with HR and to build a framework for success.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify challenges and solutions unique to HR in small business.
  • Gain a detailed framework of how to create a solid HR foundation.
  • Obtain resources for building on the foundation and creating a people-first culture.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

You're the CEO of Your Career: What's your Vision
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Grant Park, Level 1 (Hyatt Regency)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Nanci Appleman-Vassil, Founder & CEO, APLS Group
Workplace Application:
Uncover your unique 'secret sauce' to career progression, and master the strategies to author your own success story at our transformative workshop designed to turn your workplace blindspots into visionary career roadmaps. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Whether you interviewed for the job or not - you are the CEO of your career progression. In this session, you will identify how your unique blend of career experiences, life lessons, styles of interaction, and workplace strengths can be used to get you from the level you're at to the level you want to be. During this workshop, you will learn to write your own story and build a roadmap to your next career destination.Learning Objectives:Learn the four critical ingredients for developing their career roadmap.Gain a strong understanding of the foundational steps to unleash their professional passion and purpose.Discover 18 actionable items to drive their career success.Receive two 'take-home' career management strategies to implement plans for their career vision. 


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Secrets to Engage the Quiet Quitters - How to Identify AND ENGAGE those Employee Who are Attempting to 'Sink Your Boat'
06/25/2024 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM S102, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Bob Kelleher, CEO, The Employee Engagement Group
Workplace Application:
Learn how to unlock the secrets of those who have quietly quit, or whose who are attempting to sink the organizational boat.  Learn specific steps to improve overall workplace engagement. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Although Quiet Quitting is all the rage, speaker/author Bob Kelleher first introduced the concept in his You Tube Video, Who's Sinking Your Boat (1.2 million views). In this dynamic and multimedia presentation, Bob shares studies that show that an individual's level of engagement or disengagement can be directly linked to a variety of factors: One's own engagement; who you select to manage people; the disconnect between an individual's and the firm's values; the dynamics that take place in people's lives OUTSIDE of work; and the failure of firms to hold the actively disengaged accountable. Bob will walk through key steps to reverse disengagement, while energizing and engaging your 'quiet quitters'.

Learning Objectives: How to identify your disengaged employees or those who are quietly quitting the organization.Learn the secrets to why employees become disengaged.Learn the key engagement drivers of the various workforce generations.Learn why staff selection might be the reason you have disengaged employees.Understand the important role accountability plays in one's engagement and self motivation.Leave with practical videos, case studies, and metrics to share with your own leaders.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Navigating your HR Career
06/25/2024 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Roundtable Discussions, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)

Presenter:
Raiyana Bryant, SHRM-CP, Specialist, Human Resources, SHRM
Presenter:
Rahki Handa, Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition, SHRM

Join us for this peer-to-peer facilitated discussion! Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or just starting your career journey, this breakout session offers valuable insights and practical strategies to help you navigate and excel in the dynamic field of Human Resources. Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable advice, expand your professional network, and take your HR career to the next level.

Cultural Transformation: The Seven Keys to Leading Your Organization to Boost Performance, Transform Culture and Create Equity
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Arie Crown Theater, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Kenston Henderson, Sr., Founder and CEO, Live With Lyfe, LLC
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn a step-by-step framework for cultivating an inclusive workplace, integrating racial equity and inclusion, and transforming organizational processes to enhance productivity, performance, and competitive advantage while fostering confidence in creating a racially equitable culture. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Cultivating an inclusive workplace not only leads to happier teams who feel seen, heard and valued, it also translates to higher productivity, better performance and overall competitive advantage for your organization. Finally feel confident about how to create and integrate more racial equity and inclusion in your workplace. Learn a step-by-step framework for developing an organizational culture that is inclusive, non- discriminatory, and racially equitable - including how to transform organizational processes that impede the ability to achieve strategic objectives. When we thoroughly understand what a racially equitable culture looks like - and begin influencing organizational decision-making, implement practices and processes that create a more inclusive and unbiased workplace - cultural transformation will occur.

Learning Objectives: Understand your organization's current mission and vision and future objectives.Explore the importance of racial equity in the workplace and the impact it can have on organizational success.Receive tips for participating in and impacting the organization's strategic plan with focused and equitable HR strategies.Gain tools for implementing racially equitable processes for maximum organizational performance.Learn the seven keys for creating and cultivating organizational equity.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Feedback is a Gift! How to Skillfully Give & Receive Feedback: Empowering Employees & Improving Company Culture
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM E451, Lakeside Center - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Hanna Bankier, Founder/Change Catalyst, Working Solutions Group
Workplace Application:
Feedback can be a gift, if you wrap it right. Who do you want to shower with gifts? 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Feedback is a Gift! 68% of workers who get consistent and accurate feedback feel satisfied in their jobs!  Effective feedback is a crucial aspect of personal and professional growth, and it plays an important role in creating a positive organizational culture. Clear and timely feedback promotes a growth mindset, trust, as well as increased productivity.  Let's get skilled, both as the receiver and giver of feedback. What's the power of the receiver?

Learning Objectives:

  • The right response to feedback, regardless if it's accurate or skillfully delivered or not.
  • Power of the receiver: pull for feedback.
  • Necessary ingredients for effective feedback.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

HR Team of One - How to Play All of the Positions and Have a Winning Season
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM E353, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Katie Howard, Senior HR Consultant, James Moore and Co. -JMA Advisory- HR Solutions
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn the basics of a functioning HR department, understand who their resources are and how to utilize them, and learn how to level up their game to become strategic. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

When you're the only one in your human resources department, you're playing all the positions for what's normally a team sport. You may even be switching jerseys if HR is not your main role. In this session you will learn the 'need to knows' of the game in accordance with all positions you'll play. Whether it be recruiting and retention, compliance and conflict, or engagement and offerings, this session will help you get more comfortable with your swing to knock it out of the park.

Learning Objectives:

  • Know Your Playbook: Understand the basics so you can be comfortable with day-to-day HR operations.
  • Use Your Bench: You can utilize both internal and external resources to improve your game.
  • Go From the Minors to the Pros: Level up with some strategic planning to knock your HR game out of the park!

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Put On Your Mask First: Caring for Your Own Mental Health as an HR Professional
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM E451, Lakeside Center - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Clayton Lord, Director, Foundation Programs, SHRM
Presenter:
Daroon Jalil, Senior Researcher, SHRM
Presenter:
Christina McCarthy, VP for Member Engagement & Operations , One Mind at Work
Workplace Application:
Attendees will hear the latest research findings on the mental health of HR leaders, and get practical advice on how they can protect and improve their own mental health while also taking care of their team and talent. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Research shows 35% of HR professionals report their job having a negative impact on their mental health, a whopping 81% say they are burned out, and 2-in-3 are considering leaving the field. Does that sound familiar? As an HR leader, you're the organization's go-to for listening, decisions effecting employee health and mental health, and expert on all things DE&I. That's a lot! But there are things you can do to ensure you're providing the support needed to your fellow staff members while also protecting yourself and your own mental and physical health. In this session, learn more about SHRM's research into the mental health of HR Professionals, and walk step-by-step through key strategies for staying trauma-informed, maintaining personal resilience, setting boundaries, and staying healthy in your job.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the latest in terms of how HR professionals and other workers see work impacting their mental health and well-being.
  • Discuss specific tactics, such as trauma-informed practice and boundary setting, as well as tools and trainings that can keep you resilient and mentally healthy.
  • Explore together what it means to often be the frontline in minding the mental health and well-being of your staff.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Top Five HR Priorities for Departments of One
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Grant Park, Level 1 (Hyatt Regency)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Jennifer Currence, SHRM-SCP, MBA, Senior Partner, HR Soul
Workplace Application:
Participants will leave with an understanding of the top 5 competencies that HR professionals struggle with today, how they've changed over the past seven years and what's stayed the same. We'll explore how to overcome these obstacles with tools you can apply immediately. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

HR in small businesses is often pulled in so many different directions that it's easy to lose sight of the new priorities facing our profession. Based on a survey of actual small business HR professionals, this session is a collection of your voices bringing to light the issues you face. This collection of research from practitioners will include practical and inexpensive (even free!) solutions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Top five Priorities (in order) facing HR in small businesses.
  • Why they are priorities; including changes in laws, business environment, and economic drivers.
  • Practical and inexpensive (even free!) solutions to the Top 5 Priorities that small businesses can use right away.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

HR Technology and Data Analytics

702: AI and Humanity in Harmony: Navigating the Future of HR with Intelligent Adaptation
06/22/2024 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Additional Fee and Registration Required
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Mitch Mitchem, CEO, HIVE Interactive
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how to strategically integrate AI into HR processes while preserving and emphasizing the intrinsic human elements, thereby fostering a harmonious and adaptive workplace in the face of technological advancement 

Room location: Refer to your ticket printed at Attendee Services for the session room location.

What does it mean to be human? As you are considering this question, remove things like intelligence, knowledge, processing information, creativity, writing, and any sense of data processing. Now, what is left in your answer?   In a world where the confluence of AI and human intelligence is reshaping industries, how does HR stand resilient and ensure the essence of humanity is not lost? Join Mitch Mitchem, an HR Learning Leader,  psychology professional, former tech CEO, Author, and expert in the Human Element as we merge technology into our HR world. He has been called a visionary in integrating AI and human elements. Audiences at the Mile High SHRM private virtual event, DISRUPT HR Denver, and Destination Colorado said his presentations on the topic were game-changing.

At SHRM24, Mitch will delve deeper into the implications of AI in the HR sphere, drawing parallels between the vast, knowledge-rich AI ocean and the unique, resilient human shore. With AI predicted to impact 90% of all work in the coming 2 years, potentially leading to significant job loss, Mitch illuminates the path for HR to become the guiding lighthouse, ensuring that the organizational shore retains its intrinsic human attributes, so we don't crash into the rocks of fear and uncertainty.  Reflecting on the transformative journey of AI, including demonstrating tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Perplexity, PI, Llama and Goolge's Gemini LLM, Mitch will discuss the real-world impacts and the necessary adaptive strategies for HR professionals.  How do we harness the immense potential of AI while preserving and fostering human emotions, empathy, morality, ethics, and societal bonds? How does HR maintain its pivotal role in guiding organizations through this paradigm shift, focusing on the irreplaceable Human Element and Human Skill?  In this high energy, thoughtful, enlightening and interactive session, Mitch Mitchem draws on his extensive experience and insights to help attendees navigate the future of HR. Participants will gain a profound understanding of integrating AI advancements, adapting to societal shifts, and preparing for what lies ahead in the ever-evolving workplace.  Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Mitch's visionary leadership and experiential learning style, and to equip yourself with the knowledge and skills essential for thriving in a future where AI and humanity dance in harmony. Be a part of this transformative conversation and ensure that as we tap into the power of AI, we also celebrate and uphold what truly makes us human.

Learning Objectives: Strategic AI Integration in HR: Attendees will acquire knowledge on implementing AI technologies in HR functions in a way that complements and enhances human intelligence, ensuring a balance between technological efficiency and human insight.Preservation of Human Elements: Participants will learn innovative strategies for maintaining and emphasizing the unique human attributes of emotions, empathy, morality, ethics, and societal bonds within an organization as it integrates AI.

Adaptive Leadership & Utilization of Large Language Models: Attendees will gain insights on leading HR departments through rapid technological changes with a focus on effectively leveraging large language models like GPT-4, ensuring adaptability, resilience, enhanced communication, and decision-making while maintaining a focus on the human element.Ethical Considerations & Responsible AI Use: Participants will gain an understanding of the ethical considerations inherent in AI adoption in HR and how to use AI responsibly to avoid potential pitfalls and ensure fairness and equity.Future-Proofing HR through AI & Human Harmony: Attendees will learn how to harness the synergy of AI and human intelligence to build a future-proof HR strategy, preparing their organizations for upcoming shifts in the workplace dynamics and societal norms.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app

Navigating the AI Landscape in HR: When to Rely on Generative AI vs. Consulting Expertise
06/23/2024 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM S103, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Melissa Daley, President, Orca Intelligence
Presenter:
Christopher CJ Gross, Founder and CEO, Ascension Worldwide
Workplace Application:
Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of the strengths and limitations of generative AI in HR and the scenarios where human consultancy is preferable. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In the dynamic Human Resources (HR) field, the emergence of Generative AI has presented a paradigm shift in how HR functions are performed. This session, titled 'Navigating the AI Landscape in HR: When to Rely on Generative AI vs. Consulting Expertise,' is designed to guide HR professionals in making informed decisions about integrating AI technologies while understanding the value and instances where human consultants are indispensable.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding Generative AI in HR and the capabilities and limitations of generative AI technologies in the HR sector. This includes discussions on AI-driven recruitment tools, employee engagement bots, AI in training and development, and predictive analytics for workforce planning, including workplace wellness.
  • Delving into the scenarios where human consultants' nuanced understanding, empathy, and expertise are critical. Emphasis on areas like conflict resolution, complex decision-making, personalized career development, and legal compliance.
  • Providing a framework for HR professionals to determine when to deploy AI solutions and when to engage human consultants. This includes factors like the complexity of the task, ethical considerations, cost-benefit analysis, and the need for human judgment and emotional intelligence.
  • Analyzing the outcomes and lessons learned to provide practical insights into decision-making processes.
  • Exploring the future trajectory of AI in HR and how professionals can prepare for a hybrid model that optimally utilizes both AI and human expertise.
  • Discussions on upskilling HR professionals to work alongside AI technologies effectively. 



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Human Potential Intelligence: How AI is Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition
06/24/2024 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM N227, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Lindsey Zuloaga, Ph.D., Chief Data Scientst, HireVue
Workplace Application:
How to know if you are hiring the right people: AI and automation in talent acquisition and mobility. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Traditional hiring methods are outdated and broken - a sentiment echoed by job candidates and employers worldwide. In the US, there are nearly two jobs for every candidate, experienced employees are aging out of the workforce, the accelerating pace of change at work and the explosive emergence of new skills and jobs mean companies are falling even further behind. With a shortage of quality candidates, employers need to streamline their process to attract talent and hire those with potential who can grow on a career path rather than just a job. We need a dramatically different approach to answer the question 'are we hiring the right people?' This presentation will show how AI allows us to understand the changing world of work - how jobs are related and what skills people need to develop to adapt. Rather than relying on what jobs a candidate has done in the past ('rearview recruiting'), we can assess for what they are capable of. Allowing candidates to showcase their personality traits, skills, and interests drives better candidate fit, improved performance, and retention.

Learning Objectives:

  • Current uses of AI in talent acquisition.
  • Where the space is going with Generative AI.
  • How we can leverage the right kind of assessments to measure potential.
  • How to get away from 'review recruiting'.
  • How AI can actually improve fairness.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Build the Perfect Hiring Machine (Some Assembly Required)
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM E451, Lakeside Center - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Tim Sackett, SHRM-SCP, CEO, HRUTech.com
Workplace Application:
Learn how to build your own talent acquisition hiring machine that will help you hire better and easier. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Wouldn't hiring be easier if we just had a machine that could do it for us? Every CEO in the world will tell you there is nothing more important than talent. Yet, most of us still struggle to hire great talent. Tim Sackett is a talent acquisition expert and author of the SHRM best-selling book The Talent Fix, and he has written the instruction manual for all of us to build our own hiring machine. There are actually ten pieces you need to build a great hiring machine, and Tim will share each one in this session. Attract more talent.Convert more candidates to applicants.Fill jobs faster.You will leave with an exact roadmap and the tools needed to build your world-class hiring machine. Hiring is hard. Having a hiring machine that does most of the hard work for you will make your life exponentially better!Learning Objectives:Understand how world-class talent acquisition functions do things differently in successful hiring.Be given a roadmap and understanding of how to build their own hiring machine.Develop more strategic talent attraction strategies.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.
HR Analytics: A Proactive Approach to Improve Business Outcomes
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S403, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Delancey Johnson, DBA, SHRM-SCP, Senior Vice President and Associate Chief Talent Officer, Parkland Health
Workplace Application:
Attendee will learn how to form a system of indicators that can help HR practitioners better understand its progress and resource needs. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Post COVID19 HR has been challenged to break the mold of status quo and traditional leadership as it pertains to human capital. By understanding how to turn data into information HR practitioners will have the ability to transition from a cost center to a value-add center by leveraging HR analytics to create a proactive approach to create improved business outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

  • Provide the true definition of human capital.
  • Discuss a proactive approach to improve business outcomes.
  • Understand how human biases impact HR analytics.
  • Application of content.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Leveraging AI in your HR Department
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Roundtable Discussions, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)

Presenter:
Jay Jones, SHRM-CP, Sr. Specialist, Human Resources – Talent & Employee Experience, SHRM
Presenter:
Megan Yang, Senior Specialist. Talent Intelligence & HRIS, SHRM

Join us for this peer-to-peer facilitated discussion on the transformative power of AI in HR operations. Discover how AI can revolutionize performance management, employee engagement, and administrative tasks. Discuss practical strategies to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and elevate the employee experience. Whether you're an HR professional, business leader, or AI enthusiast, this session offers valuable insights and actionable steps to leverage AI effectively in your HR department.

These 45-minute sessions are designed to facilitate peer-to-peer discussions on rotating popular topics.

SPEAKER FLIGHT DELAYS, SEE SESSION TUESDAY AT 2:00 PM - Reclaiming Next: What if Technology Forced us to be More Human?
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM N226, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Alex Bombeck, CEO, North Highland
Workplace Application:
Forty-five percent of technology decision makers believe their budget for AI will increase by more than 5% in the next year (Forrester) - it's time to unlock the potential of AI and reclaim our humanity in the process. 

SEE SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY AT 2:00 PM

AI will rewrite the rules of performance, redirecting capacity to unlock new levels of innovation, creativity, and complexity. Sure, AI is the defining technology of our generation, but it won't define our generation. People will. After all, everything that will make or break the success of AI is fundamentally human: Acceptance, transparency, and cultural clarity. The leaders who cultivate these elements will find that their AI-enabled performance has no limits.

Learning Objectives:

  • Hear how AI inherently opens capacity for employees to direct their focus to novel things.
  • As tech strategy and governance is expected to grow significantly through 2026, learn how AI can (and should) play a role.
  • From a leadership perspective, understand how to humanize AI for employees, and cultivate an environment of trust, transparency and acceptance.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

AI at Work: Harnessing New AI Tech To Scale and Transform Your Workforce
06/24/2024 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM HR Strategy & Innovation Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Laura Maffucci, VP, Head of HR, G-P
Presenter:
Aamir Khan, VP, Sales, Americas, G-P

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

AI is a catalyst for change in how businesses operate and reach a global audience. In fact, 96% of executives believe that companies that use AI to support asynchronous work across countries or time zones will soon outpace those that don't. But, without the right people, processes and technology in place, organizations are often ill-prepared for AI implementation and adoption.

Join G-P for a discussion on how AI technologies will reshape HR and enable global growth and global employment. The session will explore new research surrounding AI in global business, providing a revealing discussion on challenges, opportunities and practical applications of AI in HR.

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will walk away with the latest research on AI trends and perceptions from employers around the world
  • Attendees will walk away with examples of how HR and business leaders are leveraging AI to find success in their organizations
  • Attendees will walk away with best practices for implementing AI into your HR and global business operations to mitigate risk 
     

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Demystifying AI in HR: Unveiling the Potential and Possibilities
06/24/2024 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM HR Technology Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Kenny Latimer, Director of Product Marketing , BambooHR

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

AI is transforming the way we work, interact, and communicate. While this new world may seem challenging and threatening, the opportunities are endless. Join us as we unravel the transformative potential of AI in the HR domain and explore the profound implications of this cutting-edge technology. We’ll delve deep into the strategies for leveraging AI for positive impact, how you can enhance your efficiency, and the looming question of AI’s impact on HR job security. And don't miss the exclusive insider look at BambooHR's pioneering efforts to integrate AI responsibly into its HR platform. Learning Outcomes:A better understanding of the AI landscape and the influence it has on HRHow to think about AI as a tool for enhancing HR outcomes and increasing efficiencyDirect applications of how to apply AI technology in HR workflows.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Elevate, Not Eliminate: Empowering HR through AI
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S401, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Kari Naimon, Founder/CEO, AixHR
Workplace Application:
Attendees will gain actionable knowledge that will empower them to envision and implement AI solutions that complement and elevate their existing practices.  

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

"Unlock the Power of AI in Human Resources: Elevate, Not Eliminate" is an engaging session tailored for HR professionals eager to harness the transformative potential of AI. Explore how AI can be your ally in optimizing Human Resources through strategic integration of secure and ethical AI use and real-world applications. Leave this session equipped with a clear blueprint for effectively incorporating AI into your HR strategy, enhancing your role, and future-proofing your organization.

Learning Objectives:

  • A robust understanding of AI fundamentals within the HR context, emphasizing augmentation over replacement.
  • Insights into hands-on AI exploration to identify and implement solutions that complement human efforts.
  • Strategies for addressing ethical considerations and mitigating biases in AI applications.
  • Examples of real-world AI applications across the entire HR lifecycle, showcasing how AI elevates all HR functions.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Empower Your Brand and Influence with AI
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S102, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Roy Abdo, CEO, Digital Revamp Communications
Workplace Application:
Utilize AI to amplify your storytelling skills and influence to build your brand. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In this session, we'll explore how AI-powered tools can enhance your communication skills, enabling you to personalize your messages to connect with your audience on a deeper level. We'll also discuss content strategies that improve your influence in your industry through tailored AI-driven approaches.  The session will include practical tips and success stories and how to apply them effectively while integrating the one thing that AI can't achieve, empathy and emotions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping communication strategies and its relevance in various contexts.
  • Discover techniques for using AI to identify and personalize your messaging and content, allowing you to connect with your target audience and increase audience engagement.
  • Explore strategies and tactics for leveraging AI to build your brand in various contexts, such as brainstorming and content strategies.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Operationalizing Risk Management for AI Hiring Technologies
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM E451, Lakeside Center - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Bill Curtis-Davidson, Director, Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT)
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how their organization can develop a governance framework to help mitigate and manage the risks that AI hiring systems may carry, in alignment with the standards of NIST's AI Risk Management Framework. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

HR professionals face mounting pressure to develop centralized governance policies for AI hiring tools to comply with legal obligations and meet DEI and accessibility priorities. This session will share actionable guidance to help mitigate and manage bias and discrimination risks for these tools, with a focus on the new NIST AI Risk Management Framework Inclusive Hiring Profile developed in partnership with NIST by a team of industry, advocacy, and government collaborators (anticipated release mid-2024).

Learning Objectives:

  • What artificial intelligence (AI) is, and how HR professionals are using it to recruit and assess candidates.
  • The landscape of AI risks in HR, including new guidance and procedures from EEOC & OFCCP and state regulatory efforts.
  • Sample questions to ask vendors.
  • How your organization can develop an AI governance framework to help mitigate and manage the risks that AI hiring systems may carry.
  • Suggested actions, activities, and documentation for AI Hiring Tech, aligned to the NIST Risk Management Framework's four key functions (Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage).



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Unleashing the Power of AI Agents and Automation: Personalized, Immersive, and On-Demand Learning Experiences for the Modern Workforce
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S504, South Building - Level 5 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Harvey Singh, CEO and Founder, Instancy
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how to harness the power of AI agents, Generative AI, Data Analytics, and Adaptive Learning to create innovative and personalized workplace learning experiences that drive skill development and business growth. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Join our dynamic conference session to witness the innovation of AI Agents, Generative AI, Data Analytics, and Adaptive Learning as they revolutionize learning and development. Explore how these intelligent tools automate tasks, customize learning, and deliver data-driven insights, ensuring your workforce stays ahead in the fast-paced business world.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the Role of AI Agents, Generative AI, and Large Language Models: Understand how AI agents are revolutionizing learning and development by automating processes, personalizing learning pathways, and delivering data-driven insights.
  • Implement Personalized Learning Journeys: Learn how to leverage AI agents to create tailored learning experiences that cater to each employee's unique skills, goals, and preferences.
  • Harness the Power of Learning Analytics: Utilize AI-driven data analytics to gain valuable insights into learner behavior, track progress, and make informed decisions to optimize learning programs.
  • Create Engaging Immersive Content: Explore the potential of AI-enabled immersive content, including gamified experiences, simulations, and virtual reality, to enhance learner engagement and retention.
  • Provide On-Demand Support: Discover how AI agents can offer real-time, on-demand performance support and guidance, ensuring employees have access to the information they need to excel in their roles.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

HR Experts vs. ChatGPT: Key Takeaways
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM N230, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Susan Anderson, SHRM-SCP, Head of HR Compliance and Content, Mitratech
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn more about how generative AI stacks up against HR Experts and how to empower employees to embrace and collaborate with the latest technology. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated on Tuesday at 2:00pm.What happened when Mitratech conducted an experiment, asking ChatGPT a series of common HR questions, and pitting their answers against Mitratech's human experts, who boast an average of 18 years of experience? Chief Services Officer Susan Anderson, who leads Mitratech 's team of HR Experts, will share with her audience the most surprising takeaways from proof-of-concept experiments, including what it takes to transform employee perceptions of generative AI from a threat to an asset.

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will learn about AI's limitations, potential, and why emotional intelligence will remain a competitive advantage.
  • Attendees will learn the process to run Generative AI experiments, including a rubric for grading responses that can be adapted to organizational needs.
  • Attendees will learn why the cultural journey is essential to organizational success and how to create a company culture that embraces the potential collaboration with AI.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Transforming Human Resources: The Future of HR in the Age of AI
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM E350, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
George Rivera, Senior Vice President, Commercial and Enterprise Sales, SHRM

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In this session, “Transforming Human Resources: The Future of HR in the Age of AI,” we explore how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing businesses. In order for HR to catalyze business success by enabling the workforce, HR professionals will need to become experts in AI. The session provides insights into AI’s impact on decision-making, personalization of employee development, and prediction of workforce trends. Attendees will learn how different AI types show up in the workplace. Additionally, attendees will get a sneak peak of how SHRM sees AI being leveraged to take HR from reactive to strategic in a few clicks. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the key ways in which Artificial Intelligence is transforming traditional HR functions, everything from Hire to Retire.Identify the role HR will likely need to play as the world moves to continuously digitize.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Transparency Transformation: Leveraging Tech to Make the Employee Experience More Transparent
06/24/2024 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM HR Solutions Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Lindsay Clayborne, Director of People and Culture, CHRP, Cardata

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In an era of rapid technological advancements and shifting market landscapes, transparency is more crucial than ever in fostering strong workplace relationships. This session delves into how leveraging technology can enhance transparency, specifically in employee reimbursement programs, providing clear insights and fostering trust. Gain valuable insights from real-world experiences on using technology to improve transparency, build stronger relationships, and seamlessly implement programs. Discover how understanding internal needs and priorities can streamline processes and drive organizational success.

 

Workplace Application:

Participants will learn how to effectively utilize technology to enhance transparency in their organizations, particularly in reimbursement programs. This knowledge will be vital for navigating current market shifts and ensuring compliance while maintaining employee trust and satisfaction.

 

By the end of this session, you'll be equipped with the tools and knowledge to transform your organization's approach to transparency, fostering a more trusting and efficient workplace.

 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Participants will learn how to effectively utilize technology to enhance transparency in their organizations, particularly in vehicle reimbursement programs for employees on the road. By fostering clear communication and understanding between HR and employees, attendees will be equipped to build stronger relationships, anticipate and address needs, and smoothly implement technological and procedural changes. This knowledge will be vital for navigating current market shifts and ensuring compliance while maintaining employee trust and satisfaction.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Critical Thinking for Human Resources - Future Skills for HR in an AI World
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 03:50 PM Spotlight Stage 1, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Karl James Ahlrichs, SHRM-SCP, CSP, Senior Consultant, Gregory and Appel
Workplace Application:
HR is at the fulcrum of implementing AI in a sustainable organization, and this session offers actionable tactics for HR professionals to be the human decision factor in a more automated world. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

With AI on the horizon, no skill is more important in business today than the ability to understand, analyze, and act on information effectively and responsibly. HR professionals who are also savvy, sharp critical thinkers can cut through ambiguity and information overload to quickly zero in on what is really important. This session covers cognitive techniques and critical thinking tools to enhance decision-making under pressure and strengthen your impact. Years of leadership experience do not automatically provide critical thinking skills! Since even highly experienced business leaders sometimes make bad decisions that damage themselves and their organizations, something more than experience must be necessary. We'll use real-life examples to examine why incompetence, bad character, or low intelligence generally aren't to blame when leaders and organizations blunder. We'll learn how HR professionals can become better critical thinkers and add decision-making assets to their toolkit.

Learning Objectives:

  • How AI depends on the human review, auditing and correction found in critical thinking.
  • Critical Thinking theory and practice, with case studies focused on HR Decision Making methods that work in group environments.
  • Group Dynamics that apply to HR issues.
  • Coaching and Mentoring methods to teach others.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Once Upon HR - Telling HR's Story with Impact: A Modern Twist on Empowering HR with Data and Analytics for Strategic Decision-Making
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S404, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business Acumen, Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical), Communication, HR Expertise, HR Technical Expertise, Leadership & Navigation

Presenter:
Diane Youden, Partner, Principal, PwC

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Join PwC's Diane Youden for a session aimed at empowering HR professionals with data and analytics for strategic decision-making. In this modern twist on HR, attendees will explore the challenges HR leaders face when not receiving due recognition from the C-Suite, despite driving cost reduction and efficiency improvements. The session will assess the current level of data-driven decision-making in HR compared to other departments and provide strategies to drive impactful conversations and inspire change.

Attendees will walk away with:

- Strategies to overcome historical reliances on emotions and instincts and embrace data and analytics for informed decision-making

- Using data and analytics as the main driver for impactful workforce decisions- consolidating disparate data sources into structured, coherent, and relatable data

- The importance of utilizing HCM data to inform decisions across HR, technology, finance, people analytics, and DEI


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Runway to Transformation: What to do Prior to an HR Systems Implementation
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S403, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Janna Hartsock, Infor CloudSuite Manager, Grant Thornton, LLP
Presenter:
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn the importance of focusing on HR Practice transformation in multiple areas ahead of an HR systems implementation, ensuring the project stays on budget and on schedule, and maximum ROI is achieved. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

This session outlines the major advantages in moving to a newer HR system, but also the preparation that is needed to fully utilize its capabilities and transform your Human Capital Management practice.  For those looking to use their HR systems implementation to transform their organization, rather than just 'lift and shift' old practices into yet another system, this webinar will give you talking points to take back to your HR and Corporate leadership for more strategic planning around your HR systems implementation, as well as give specific examples of what you can work on now, rather than waiting until your implementation begins, saving you time and money in your implementation, as well as getting the maximum ROI post Go-Live.  Insights from multiple implementations will be shared that you will not want to miss!

Learning Objectives:

  • Why an Operating Model and Organizational design is key to a successful HR systems implementation.
  • What Compensation, Talent Management, Performance Management and Employee Relations practices can be brought up to date prior to an HR systems implementation.
  • Pros and Cons of in-sourcing vs. out-souring Benefits and Absence Manangement.
  • Payroll Transformation Principles and complexities.Additional tasks to do prior to an HR systems implementation.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

TA Tech and AI: It Isn't an All-or-Nothing Proposition
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S405, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Christina Coyle, SHRM-SCP, SVP Talent Acquisition Client Services, Alexander Mann Solutions Corporation
Presenter:
Annie Hammer, Head of Technology and Brand Advisory, AMS
Workplace Application:
Don't confuse AI and ChatGPT or conflate with automation and robotic process automation (RPA). As a baseline, what is lacking in organizations and TA tech is simple automation and natural language processing (NLP). It isn't magical or anything that we should be afraid of. It's simply smart automation that facilitates candidate progression, actionable communication, and with robust integration. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Leaders are very curious and also very cautious when it comes to TA Tech and emerging AI. The robots may come, but we are a people business, right? AI, and even RPA and machine learning, enables humans to be at their best. Being freed up from manual, repetitive tasks, is like no longer having to rub sticks together to make fire. Recruiters can focus on delivering a white-glove concierge experience for candidates and for hiring managers alike.

Learning Objectives:

  • Working knowledge of the TA tech landscape, including AI - what it is and what it isn't.
  • Know your use case: How to articulate what is lacking in your recruiting or hiring workflows and the problems you are seeking to solve.
  • Speak in business requirements: Less about the technology that you buy but more about how you configure it to meet your unique use case.
  • Thoughtful implementation with a focus on managing organizational change.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

PART 1: HR as AI+HI Catalysts: Pioneering Human-Centric AI Adoption
06/24/2024 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM Spotlight Stage 1, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Nichol Bradford, Executive-in-Residence for AI + HI, SHRM

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In this insightful talk, Nichol Bradford  will discuss "From Curiosity to Catalyst: HR's Role in the Age of AI."  Discover why HR leaders are uniquely positioned to drive human-centered AI adoption as "AI+HI Catalysts." Nichol explores the importance of AI fluency in navigating AI-powered reinvention and discusses the critical components of AI Maturity.  She shares how HR can foster sustainable learning, experimentation, and growth cycles. Drawing from SHRM research, Nichol highlights the current state of AI understanding among HR professionals and the immense potential for HR to shape the future of work.  Attendees will gain practical examples for pioneering people-first AI. This talk is essential for HR professionals, business leaders, and anyone curious about AI's impact on the workforce.  Join us to explore the exciting possibilities that emerge when HR leads in the age of AI.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Changing Our Game: How Fidelity’s API Strategy is Improving Customer Experiences
06/25/2024 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM HR Solutions Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Tina Strandell, Vice President, HR/Payroll Integration & Partnership Strategy
Presenter:
Deba Sahoo, Sr. Vice President, Product Area Leader, Employer Servicing & Integration

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, efficient and secure exchange of data has become a cornerstone for business growth and innovation. In this presentation, we will delve into the game-changing API strategy employed by Fidelity to revolutionize customer experiences. By leveraging cutting-edge Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Fidelity has embarked on a transformative journey, enhancing its offerings and redefining the way customers interact with Financial Services. We will explore key elements of Fidelity’s APIs and how it will reshape the industry, leading to unparalleled customer experiences. 

Learning Objectives:

  1. Fidelity is implementing digital solutions that simplify processes and enhance results for our clients customers and their employees. 
  2. Value to Clients: Seamless integration, Personalization, Transparency, Real-time data sharing, Standardization. 
  3. Voice of the Customer: Speak to your HR/Payroll providers to demand providers leverage modern technology to reduce friction on data sharing.

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Leveraging AI Technology to Navigate Labor Shortages and Talent Gaps
06/25/2024 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM HR Technology Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Somen Mondal, General Manager of Talent Intelligence, Dayforce, Dayforce

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Organizations must find new ways to navigate the labor shortages and talent gaps that are becoming increasingly common in today’s complex workforce. By exploring innovative solutions backed by data and AI, HR leaders can supercharge their workforce and empower their people. In this presentation, Somen Mondal, General Manager of Dayforce Talent at Dayforce, will examine how AI-fueled tools solve challenges HR teams face today and ways to leverage new technologies.  

 

Learning Objectives:

  • What talent intelligence is and how it should be leveraged  
  • The value AI solutions can bring to HR teams  
  • New ways to manage your workforce 
  • How to nurture current employees and boost retention    
  • -Available tools for supporting strategic hiring efforts  

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Maximizing Performance & Leadership Development through Behavioral Science
06/25/2024 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM HR Strategy & Innovation Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Tyler Cahill, Senior People Scientist, Culture Amp
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In today's dynamic workplace landscape, organizations seek strategies that not only enhance performance but also cultivate effective leadership at all levels. Culture Amp proudly presents a groundbreaking session that delves into the intersection of behavioral science and leadership development, offering insights and tools to propel your organization forward.
 
Join us as we explore the transformative potential of behavioral science in maximizing performance and nurturing leadership excellene. Through a blend of research findings and practical applications, attendees will understand how behavioral science principles can be harnessed to drive sustainable performance improvements and foster a culture of leadership growth.
 
Led by one of Culture Amp's Senior People Scientists, this session promises to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to unlock the full potential of their teams and leaders. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your organization's performance and leadership capabilities through the transformative power of behavioral science.
 

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PART 2: Igniting AI Catalysts: HR's Role Across the Enterprise
06/25/2024 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Spotlight Stage 1, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Nichol Bradford, Executive-in-Residence for AI + HI, SHRM

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Nichol Bradford explores how HR leaders can amplify their impact by sparking AI catalysts throughout the organization. Discover HR's role in supporting AI implementation across various departments. The CHRO's partnership with the CIO is highlighted in redefining the workforce in a generative AI world. HR must collaborate to anticipate and adapt to AI's impact on the workforce. Attendees will learn how to stay ahead while continuously evaluating and adjusting to generative AI's transformative power. Nichol shares insights on cross-functional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and creating an AI-driven innovation culture. Strategies for aligning technology and people strategies are discussed, ensuring AI implementation is human-centric and ethically responsible. This talk offers guidance for HR leaders and business executives navigating workforce challenges and opportunities in the age of generative AI.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

#tobynomore: You Can't Spell "Hero" without HR
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM N227, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Arturo Ferreira, Co-Founder, AI Tool Report
Workplace Application:
From your office to The Office, human resources has long been an easy workplace punchline in film, TV, and life.  

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Not anymore.The rapid, unrelenting rise of AI means people are anxious about their careers, overwhelmed with options, and freezing up due to conflicting directives. HR professionals are uniquely suited to usher their organizations into this new environment. From pay to PTO, and whether it's training or talent acquisition, the eyes and experience of HR will be instrumental in upskilling individual personnel and entire companies as AI becomes more and more ubiquitous. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Reframe the perspective through which HR should be viewed.
  • Review key areas and tasks ripe for an AI upgrade.
  • Impart actionable steps to effective, responsible AI integration.



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Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

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Be a Data Influencer: Use Workforce Data to Guide Executive-Level Discussions
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S105, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Mark Luetzelschwab , Director, PwC
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how to use workforce data effectively to influence executive level decisions by following a simple four-step process. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Data Influencers harness data to effectively communicate with executives, drive decision-making, and ultimately achieve their goals. In this session, we will delve into a four-step data strategy employed by HR leaders to address challenging questions, evaluate hiring requests, assess the impact of potential mergers, divestitures, and outsourcing, and optimize HR practices. Through practical examples and case studies, we will explore how these data-driven approaches have transformed organizations and elevated the role of HR professionals.

Learning Objectives:

  • Distinguish between influence, power, and persuasion.
  • Understand how and what workforce metrics to measure.
  • Learn how to use workforce benchmarks effectively.
  • Know how to present data in context of your organization's initiatives and priorites.
  • Be able to use data to set reasonable goals.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

CANCELLED: Maternal Mental Health is Not a Choice...It's the Right of Every Mom, Every Infant, Every Family! - Time to Address the Human and Economic Cost of In-action
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM E352, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Shailja Dixit, CEO, Curio Digital Therapeutics
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn the gravity of the lack of maternal mental health care and its human and economic costs and how leveraging a new wholistic solution that is available NOW, will 'Bend the Curve', in addressing this human and economic cost crisis. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

During pregnancy and after delivery, Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Return to Work Anxiety, are some of the biggest problems faced by women. In the most devastating end of the spectrum, suicide accounts for 1 in 5 postpartum deaths and as a practical matter the anxiety and lack of coping resources are resulting in new moms NOT to returning to their jobs.  In addition just identifying patient at risk, is exacerbated by the fact that physicians only screen for postpartum depression 30% of the time. 

In this season we will examine how we beat the stigma surrounding the discussion of depression, help with identification, stratification, triage of patients at risk while capturing the quality/clinical reporting needed to drive better outcomes supported by research gained from our 6 clinical trials.  The approaches uses a Platform Infrastructure Technology, AI Driving Analytics and Digital First Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that focuses on women's health across their life cycle.  Finally, you will learn how that Digital First, AI driven analytics provides valuable clinical insights that bends the cost curve with a 5:1 ROI, while new Moms use our wholistic solution from the comfort of their homes.

Learning Objectives:

  • What are the current problems with maternal mental healthcare and what can we do to solve them.
  • The importance of technology in today's healthcare system back by clinical research.
  • How digital therapeutics are revolutionizing the maternal mental health space.
  • Why maternal mental health is important to employers, health plans, and unions.
  • How using digital therapeutics can deliver a 5:1 ROI.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Human+AI: Leveraging AI to Transform Your People
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S102, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Karie Willyerd, Chief Customer Strategy Officer, GP Strategies
Workplace Application:
Delve into the transformative potential of AI to enhance human performance.  

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Discover how AI fosters personalized learning, boosts engagement, streamlines training administration, and uncovers insightful analytics. Future-proof your talent strategies and gain insights from real-life examples of AI in action.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the primary applications for AI in talent development.
  • Select the most relevant AI opportunities for your organization from proven use cases.
  • Develop a plan for implementing AI in Your organization.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Upskilling and Reskilling in the Age of AI
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S501, South Building - Level 5 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Clayton Lord, Director, Foundation Programs, SHRM
Presenter:
Catherine Ward, Vice President , Jobs for the Future (JFF)
Workplace Application:
Attendees will hear from leading skills tech and education developers about emerging free and low-cost tools for upskilling, reskilling, and embracing emerging technology (like AI)--for themselves and those they're hiring, promoting, and mentoring. Did you know that the number of stated  

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Did you know that the number of stated skills required for a job has doubled in the last 5 years, and that, according to LinkedIn, the skills to do a job are expected to change by 65% by 2030? We are in an age of chronic, required reskilling--and whether that means you, your job, and your work trajectory or the ever-evolving positions you are seeking talent for and navigating existing talent into, it is time to up your upskilling and reskilling game! In this session, explore what it means to upskill and reskill in 2024, with a particular emphasis on free and low-cost certifications from Google and others designed to ensure that your current talent continues to learn, grow, and thrive. And here's a hint: a lot of upskilling and reskilling for tomorrow means learning more about what AI is, how it works, and how you can integrate it into your job and the jobs of those around you--so we'll make sure to do a deep dive on AI for HR and the new and emerging ways to build out your skillset and become in valuable in the digital (r)evolution.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss why it is crucial that HR, like all other functions, upskill immediately--and how to identify what you want and need most when it comes to new skills.
  • Take home specific, immediate actions you can use to change how you find, assess, and keep talent in your company.
  • Hear why and how employers are embracing a reskilling and upskilling frame, particularly around emerging technologies like AI.
  • Explore strategies, from easy to advanced, for training yourself, your team, and a full spectrum of employees for low- or no-cost. 



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

SharePoint, Data Governance, and Copilot AI
06/25/2024 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM HR Strategy & Innovation Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: People (Technical), Workplace (Technical), Communication, Leadership & Navigation

Presenter:
Jarrod Edge, Director of SharePoint Services, Spindustry

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Communicating and engaging with our employees is vital to your organization.  Keeping their data organized and secure is just as important.  Enabling your employees to with tools and systems that allow them to do their job more effectively, while keeping their data organized and secure and while being able to keep them engaged, is becoming the focus of our conversation in today’s modern company.

In this session: 
We will show how SharePoint can help you communicate and engage with your employees.  
We’ll discuss how Data Governance and best practices around your data are must haves to set the stage for AI to enter into your workforce.  
We will demonstrate multiple ways that Copilot AI can increase your productivity on day one.

Who should attend:
HR Directors and Members
CEO, CTO, CIO, CFO, CHRO, COO

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Disruption Era: Skills-Based Hiring & Development for a Future-Proof Workforce
06/25/2024 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM HR Strategy & Innovation Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Business Acumen, Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Tisha Danehl, SVP, Ecosystem Sales & Strategic Partnerships, LHH
Presenter:
Christine Castaneda, Head of Recruitment Solutions, North, LHH
Presenter:
Gretchen Jacobi, SVP, Enterprise, General Assembly

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Talent is key to digitalization and AI: An improved talent strategy is the company investment that will pay dividends, particularly as AI and digitalization continue to grow rapidly. Both employers and employees are eager for skills that can prepare them for future success, and investing in skills development is the most impactful way to do so.

 

In the changing talent marketplace, employers have an opportunity to build organizations around the skills they need. Workers will be ready and drawn to employers that meet the moment and invest in skills training, mobility, non-linear career pathing, and capable managers who are equipped to shape the workforce of tomorrow.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of how AI, digitalization, and automation are transforming job roles and what employers can do to help their workforce navigate these changes.
  • Attendees will walk away with insights into how technological advancements can significantly enhance career trajectories and employees' optimism towards these changes.
  • Attendees will walk away with strategies for building organizations around the skills they need by investing in skills development and preparing companies and employees for continuous digital disruption.
  • Attendees will walk away with knowledge of the crucial role of talent in digitalization and AI and how an improved recruitment and development strategy can serve as a valuable investment for future success.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Intersection of AI & HCM: How to use AI ethically
06/25/2024 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM HR Technology Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)

Presenter:
Keegan Fonte, Director of Product Marketing, PrimePay
Workplace Application:
Any users of HR HCM or Payroll software.  

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Human Capital Management (HCM) offers significant benefits in recruitment, analytics, and engagement while raising ethical concerns around data privacy and bias. This presentation provides a framework for ethical AI adoption, emphasizing fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explores current and emerging AI applications in HCM, highlighting opportunities and challenges.
  • Focuses on the importance of responsible data use and bias mitigation.
  • Offers practical guidelines for developing ethical AI strategies in workforce management.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Advanced Ethics with a Dash of Courage in an AI World
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM N228, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Karl James Ahlrichs, SHRM-SCP, CSP, Senior Consultant, Gregory and Appel
Workplace Application:
This session gives HR professionals dealing with AI issues a practical set of tools to make good ethical decisions in chaotic times, in addition to providing material to directly support their mentoring and coaching of their staff in doing the right thing. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Getting ethics right is a big deal, and ethics requires courage, especially in a world with AI arriving on our desktops. HR professionals often need help in maintaining high ethical and cultural standards for their organization. This facilitated discussion goes beyond a lecture on ethical principles “ it includes actionable tactics and recent case studies that offer participants 'real-time' practice in resolving dilemmas, with participants sharpening their critical thinking skills.   Participants will learn and practice effective tactics for aligning their values and ethics with their organization's goals and reducing their fears of 'doing the right thing' in complex situations.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding how Critical Thinking and Ethics are under pressure from the arrival of Generative AI in our organization's life.
  • Resolving Ethical Dilemmas using structured thinking tools.
  • Preparing for the challenge of an employee needing to address ethics when the challenge/problem includes their boss' action or lack of action.
  • How can an employee effectively 'delegate up' when they see an ethical issue that their boss either doesn't see or doesn't acknowledge to be an issue?
  • Balancing logic, emotions, and courage while making difficult decisions.
  • Building an action plan for personal and organizational courage.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Leveraging Technology to Create Inclusive and Purpose-Driven Workplaces
06/25/2024 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM HR Solutions Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Troy Vincent, Founder/CEO, Navigate Wellbeing Solutions

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Join Troy Vincent, Founder and CEO of Navigate Wellbeing Solutions, as he showcases how Navigate's innovative engagement technology—featuring the NavigateYOU personality assessment and the findhelp.org social determinants of health (SDOH) resource—can foster workplace cultures that are inclusive, purpose-driven, and supportive of employee wellbeing. Discover how a holistic approach, backed by strategic support, constructs a wellbeing framework integrating culture, psychological safety, and inclusive communication, driving organizational success. Learn how to make a meaningful impact in your workplace. 

 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Practical technology solutions to boost employee engagement and wellbeing. 
  • Strategies for crafting an inclusive workplace culture using data-driven insights and personalized wellbeing programs. 
  • Techniques for using personality assessments to enhance psychological safety and multicultural communication.  

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Maximize ROI with Darwinbox’s HCM: Unbox Delight & Efficiency
06/25/2024 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM HR Technology Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Competencies: Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Chaitanya Peddi, Co-Founder, Darwinbox
Presenter:
Q Hamirani, Chief People & Communications Officer, Paper

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

 

Markets are constantly changing, causing businesses to evolve continuously. With this constant flux, HR needs to keep up and create the best possible experience for their workforce.

 

The need for an agile & efficient HCM is pivotal in the evolving world of work. Without a cost-effective and robust HCM, businesses often fall back on legacy systems, which come with several challenges. These outdated systems typically offer a clunky user experience, frustrating employees and leading to endless follow-ups, adding additional costs leading to increased TCO and poor-quality support leaving businesses feeling like the "second priority."

 

This is where Darwinbox steps in and makes all the difference for HR teams of any size. Join us to discover how you can build, scale, and deliver HR processes with a consumer-grade experience at 40% lesser Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

 

Learning Objectives:

  1. 95%+ HCM Adoption: Discover how Darwinbox enables high adoption rates across diverse industries & workforce mixes by providing a consumer-grade employee experience.
     
  2. Reduce Your TCO Up to 40%: Learn how you can significantly lower your HR tech costs with Darwinbox.
     
  3. AI-Driven Innovations: Get insights into how Darwinbox is co-innovating with Microsoft to deliver AI-driven product innovations in the flow of work.
     
  4. Change-ready Technology: Understand how Darwinbox equips you with the latest technology to stay ahead in a constantly evolving market.
     
  5. Hear from a customer: Don’t believe us, believe our customer! Listen to the CHRO of Paper talk about why they chose Darwinbox after going through more than 20 years of legacy platform implementations like Workday.

 

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

A More Efficient Form I-9 Process: How E-Verify and E-Verify+ Streamline Your Employment Eligibility Verification Requirements
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM E352, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)

Presenter:

In the United States, employers play a crucial role in verifying their employees’ identity and legal authorization to work in the U.S. Compliance with the federally mandated Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, along with the use of E-Verify significantly enhances the assurance that information provided by employees is accurate and valid. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has developed E-Verify+, a service that integrates the Form I-9 process seamlessly with E-Verify, offering employers and employees a unified, digital solution for employment verification.   Exciting news is on the horizon as USCIS continues its trial of E-Verify+ with a limited number of employers and prepares to expand access to the service soon!  Hear direct from Tammy Meckley, the Federal executive leading E-Verify and employment eligibility verification policy and guidance teams to deliver operational, customer and employee innovations to support employers in meeting their Form I-9 requirements. You will gain essential insights into the latest advancements in employment verification technology and procedures, including the new E-Verify+ service that will launch later this year and the benefits of remote document examination for your remote or dispersed workforce. 

Learning Objectives:  

  • Learn about the latest E-Verify capabilities and features, such as remote document examination and the coming E-Verify+ service, and how they can support your organization’s ability to streamline the employment eligibility verification process. 
  • Review the benefits of E-Verify’s electronic employment authorization verification to your organization’s risk management and security goals. 
  • Consider how E-Verify’s remote document examination, the E-Verify+ secure document upload capability, and myE-Verify’s SelfLock capability can support your new employees’ privacy and protect against identity fraud. 
Agile or Fragile: The Cost is Yours!
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S504, South Building - Level 5 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Amad Rashad Thompson, Owner, Astute Talent Management
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how to apply the principles of Agile HR to their everyday lives by understanding what Agile HR is, the values of the construct, and how they can be implemented. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The present-day work environment is marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, making it crucial for HR professionals to embrace modernization and digitization to address challenges quickly, and remain effective. In today's fast-paced business environment, agility and adaptability are essential for the success of the HR professional, while fragility and inflexibility lead to inevitable failure. An agile approach to HR is essential to revamp the work culture and your role as an HR Professional has never been more important!

Learning Objectives:

  • Define and Explore Agile HR/HR Agility as a construct.Demonstrate HR's role as a Driver of Change in Organizations.
  • Evaluate how HR Agility contributes to the following areas in HR: Recruitment, Learning and Development, Function Evaluation and HR Analytics.
  • Explore Strategic KSA's that the CHRO of tomorrow needs to develop today!Discuss how Learning Agility affects and contributes to overall HR Agility,



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

HR Experts vs. ChatGPT: Key Takeaways
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S106, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Susan Anderson, SHRM-SCP, Head of HR Compliance and Content, Mitratech
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn more about how generative AI stacks up against HR Experts and how to empower employees to embrace and collaborate with the latest technology. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated from Monday at 2:00pm.What happened when Mitratech conducted an experiment, asking ChatGPT a series of common HR questions, and pitting their answers against Mitratech's human experts, who boast an average of 18 years of experience? Chief Services Officer Susan Anderson, who leads Mitratech 's team of HR Experts, will share with her audience the most surprising takeaways from proof-of-concept experiments, including what it takes to transform employee perceptions of generative AI from a threat to an asset.

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will learn about AI's limitations, potential, and why emotional intelligence will remain a competitive advantage.
  • Attendees will learn the process to run Generative AI experiments, including a rubric for grading responses that can be adapted to organizational needs.
  • Attendees will learn why the cultural journey is essential to organizational success and how to create a company culture that embraces the potential collaboration with AI.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Reclaiming Next: What if Technology Forced us to be More Human?
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S104, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Alex Bombeck, CEO, North Highland
Workplace Application:
Forty-five percent of technology decision makers believe their budget for AI will increase by more than 5% in the next year (Forrester) - it's time to unlock the potential of AI and reclaim our humanity in the process. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated from Monday at 11:00amAI will rewrite the rules of performance, redirecting capacity to unlock new levels of innovation, creativity, and complexity. Sure, AI is the defining technology of our generation, but it won't define our generation. People will. After all, everything that will make or break the success of AI is fundamentally human: Acceptance, transparency, and cultural clarity. The leaders who cultivate these elements will find that their AI-enabled performance has no limits.

Learning Objectives:

  • Hear how AI inherently opens capacity for employees to direct their focus to novel things.
  • As tech strategy and governance is expected to grow significantly through 2026, learn how AI can (and should) play a role.
  • From a leadership perspective, understand how to humanize AI for employees, and cultivate an environment of trust, transparency and acceptance.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

From Algorithms to Empathy: Harnessing AI to Build Authentic Human Connections in Recruitment
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM N227, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Katrina Kibben, CEO, Three Ears Media
Workplace Application:
Attendees will leave this session knowing how to query AI, measure results, and address biases with hiring managers. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Everyone is talking about using AI in recruiting, but how do you use the same tools as everyone else and still stand out? How can you add a human touch in the age of AI? What bias should you be looking for in the process of embracing technology in the hiring process? If embracing AI ethically in your recruiting and HR process has been on your to-do list, this session is for you. Learn from job post writing expert Katrina Kibben how to use AI to humanize recruiting while eliminating bias to create a future of work your team can be proud of. Attendees will leave this session knowing how to query AI, measure results, and address biases with hiring managers.

Learning Objectives: What's In It For You.See why AI won't be taking your job any time soon.Understand why it's harder than ever to stand out to candidates, Measure success and get the results you actually want.Learn to address bias with hiring managers and technology,  And more!


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

PART 3: AI in Action: Real-World HR-Led Regeneration Cases
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S401, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Nichol Bradford, Executive-in-Residence for AI + HI, SHRM

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In the final installment, Nichol Bradford brings HR as AI+HI Catalysts and enterprise-wide AI implementation to life through compelling real-world examples. Discover how innovative HR leaders and organizations have navigated the AI-driven transformation journey. Nichol presents diverse case studies, highlighting the impact of HR-led AI initiatives. From redesigned roles that enhance human potential to HR leaders who have catalyzed organization-wide AI adoption, these examples provide valuable insights and inspiration. Learn how visionary companies have prioritized employee growth and economic growth, leveraging AI to upskill and reskill their workforce, creating opportunities and fostering continuous learning. 

Attendees will witness the transformative potential of HR as a strategic partner in AI implementation. Nichol shares lessons learned, best practices, and practical takeaways applicable across industries and contexts. As an HR leader, whether you're driving change, seeking proven strategies, or eager to see theory in practice, this session offers insights and actionable ideas to guide your journey towards HR-led, human-centric AI transformation. Join us in celebrating the trailblazers who have embraced AI and discover how their experiences can inspire and inform your own path forward.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Talent Comes First - When HR Has a Leading Role in the Effective Implementation of Generative AI
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 03:50 PM Spotlight Stage 1, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Karl James Ahlrichs, SHRM-SCP, CSP, Senior Consultant, Gregory and Appel
Workplace Application:
HR is often very tactical in their thinking about new technologies and initiatives, and this session will build a strategic understanding of the challenges of AI and how HR must adapt to succeed. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Radical change is here and HR is at the core of successful implementations. The arrival of AI as a disruptive force in modern organizations will require a whole new HR process - new tools and new processes will be needed to achieve the workforce of the future. This session covers both the strategies and tactics needed by HR professionals to drive the changes needed in the short term and support the long-term organizational strategies that will provide sustainability and growth into the future.  This session will start with three possible approached, then move to a departmental review of tactics and risks.

Learning Objectives:

  • An understanding of the three main AI implementation strategies.
  • A listing of the risks and rewards of each strategy.
  • A departmental review of needed HR strategies broken out by department.
  • A defined list of the three major KSA categories that applicants must be screened for in the future.
  • Two key questions to ask each applicant.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Why Strategic HR? Because "People Matter, and Purpose Matters"!
06/26/2024 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM N227, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Neena Kovuru, Strategic HCM Thought Leader, UKG
Workplace Application:
The session will examine the role of people analytics in driving HR strategy by creating a future sensing HR operating model where employees can connect with the purpose of the organization and sustain DEI&B goals while harnessing technology for actionable insights into people, and processes. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Why does strategic HR matter? Learn to move Human Resources from being transactional focused to being strategic.  Transform HR by using technology to formulate real strategies, weaving DEI&B into the everyday workings and integrating organizations systems, people, processes, and culture.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover HR's strategic role in fostering a growth mindset-culture that leads to better productivity, collaboration, and morale.
  • Use technology to formulate real strategies and integrate organizations systems, people, processes, and culture.
  • Incorporate DEI&B practices in your employee life cycle.
  • Learn to channelize data and use it effectively for enhanced insights, operations, and compliance.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Building a Better Workforce: HI + AI
06/26/2024 08:00 AM - 08:20 AM Spotlight Stage 2, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)

Presenter:
Arturo Ferreira, Co-Founder, AI Tool Report
Presenter:
Ray Hayden, MS, Senior Instructional Designer, SHRM

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

This session dives into the future of work, exploring how we can leverage both Human Intelligence (HI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build a stronger workforce. Expect to hear about how AI can augment human capabilities and the skills we'll need to thrive alongside this powerful technology.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Strategic Foresight - Strategic Planning for the Future of Work with Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools
06/26/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM S105, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Jason Gibson, Management and Program Analyst , U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn what framework foresight is and how to use strategic foresight tools to support effective strategic decision-making within their organization. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

This session provides an overview of the framework foresight method with a case study of how developing framework foresight outputs enhanced the strategic planning.  The case study includes examples of how generative artificial intelligence tools streamlined the environmental scanning process and the identification of the key drivers of change.   This case study on developing an organizational foresight capability is within the Federal government space; however, the lessons learned are also applicable to the broader human capital management community.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define strategic foresight.
  • Describe the key concept that there are multiple futures.
  • Identify the six activities of the framework foresight method.
  • Compare possible, plausible, probable, and preferred futures scenarios.
  • Explain how framework foresight can complement strategic planning.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Using AI as a Free, Knowledge Sharing Resource for HR Professionals, Coaches and Leaders
06/26/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM S406A, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Marshall Goldsmith, Executive Coach, Educator, and Author
Presenter:
Mark C. Thompson , Chief Executive Officer, CEO Academy

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is now a member of the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame.  He is the only two-time #1 Leadership Thinker in the World.  Marshall was recognized as the World’s Most-Influential Leadership Coach for years.  He has coached many of the world’s top leaders including five who have been recognized as ‘CEO of the Year’ in the US.  He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of books that have sold over 3 million copies. 

Mark Thompson is Chief Executive Officer of the CEO Academy, a SHRM company, and long ranked the world’s #1 CEO Coach. He was in 2023 inducted into the Coaching Legends Hall of Fame by the Thinkers50, considered the Oscars of Management. Thompson previously served as Schwab’s chief of staff, chief customer experience officer and CEO of Schwab.com. He was a cofounding advisor to the Virgin Branson Entrepreneurship Centres; a board member of Esurance, acquired by Allstate; and Interwoven, acquired by Hewlett Packard. He was Chairman of Integration Semiconductor, acquired by SiliconLabs and Chairman of Rioport, which pioneered the mp3 player for Apple’s iPod. He was cofounding advisor to the Stanford Realtime Venture Design Lab, where he served as a visiting scholar and faculty at his alma mater, Stanford University. Thompson is also adjunct faculty at the World Economic Forum, World Business Forum, John F. Kennedy University, and has cochaired the Institute of Coaching at Harvard. He has edited 20 books and coauthored business classic, Success Built to Last: Creating a Life That Matters; and the New York Times bestseller, Admired.

In this interactive dialogue, Mark and Marshall will discuss the evolution of MarshallGoldsmith.ai.  Participants will learn how it has evolved far beyond the designers' expectations and learn how they can use it, as a free resource, anytime they wish.  Mark and Marshall will then share the future plans for this resource and talk about how AI will revolutionize leadership development in the future.  They will also discuss the unique challenges involved in designing a customized, knowledge-sharing bot and provide ideas on how HR professionals might ultimately use AI that has specifically built for their own organizations.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Inclusion & Diversity

705: The Future of Work & GenZ Talent
06/22/2024 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Additional Fee and Registration Required
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Chelsea C. Williams, Founder and CEO, Reimagine Talent Co.
Workplace Application:
In this program, participants will learn how to build and cultivate their early talent pipeline by exploring Reimagine Talent's case studies and solutions - supporting a portfolio of employers, education institutions and non-profits across the United States. 

Room location: Refer to your ticket printed at Attendee Services for the session room location.

By 2030, 30% of the workforce will be GenZ that's why recruiting & developing early talent is the key to your company's success.   With the most racially diverse generation in history entering the workforce, GenZ, employers & higher ed institutions must assess relevant methods to develop & retain diverse early talent. Skills, jobs & workplace dynamics have been significantly impacted by a global pandemic, social unrest, new dynamics of work, and technology advances.  In this program, participants will learn how to build and cultivate their early talent pipeline by exploring Reimagine Talent's case studies and solutions - supporting a portfolio of employers, education institutions and non-profits across the United States.

Learning Objectives: Explore the factors impacting GenZ in preparing for today's workforce & workplace.Gain practical tools to audit your organization's policies, programs, and practices to increase early talent engagement & retention.Create an actionable plan to support early talent cultivation at your organization.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app

802: Religion and Work: Antisemitism, Islamophobia and More
06/23/2024 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Additional Fee and Registration Required
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Jonathan A. Segal, Partner, Duane Morris, LLP
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn about religious bias that takes the form of discriminatory, harassing, and retaliatory behavior and specific steps HR can take to prevent and correct such conduct. 

Room location: Refer to your ticket printed at Attendee Services for the session room location.

This workshop will focus on:The broad definition of religious beliefs under Title VII and specific protections beyond “religion” for Jews, Muslims, Sikhs and other ethno-religious groups;The definition of Antisemitism (which goes beyond hostility toward Jews);Identifying specific examples of workplace discrimination and harassment with a focus on Antisemitism and Islamophobia but also including examples involving Christians and Hindus;Strengthening HR policies, management training and employment practices to prevent and respond to discrimination against and harassment of religious identities;Upgrading policies and practices with regard to religious accommodations in light of the higher burden on employers to establish undue hardship;Resolving potential conflicts between DEI efforts and certain religious beliefs; Evaluating whether and how to respond to proud and public displays of Antisemitism;Incorporating religious identity into DEI efforts to enhance belonging; andNavigating religious holidays and workplace conversations on faith, etc.Learning Objectives:The legal framework for addressing religious discrimination, harassment and accommodations.Enhancing HR policies, management training and employment practices to prevent workplace bias and to provide religious accommodations.The connection between religious identity and culture with a focus on DEI

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app

Securing the Oxygen Mask: Developing Our Own Cultural Competence First
06/23/2024 01:45 PM - 02:05 PM Spotlight Stage 1, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Sara Taylor, President and Founder, DeepSEE Consulting
Workplace Application:
To maximize innovation and opportunity and minimize conflict or confusion we need to build the cultural competency skills of individuals in the workplace to be their most successful and effective selves as they interact across those differences. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

As HR practitioners, we may think we're above average in our 'cultural competence,' but are we? Twenty+ years of research shows that only 2.5% of us can see the full complexity of differences and adapt effectively. There is an impactful framework that hundreds of organizations use to build CC. Packed with practical tools as well as engaging activities, you will leave understanding your own cultural competence as well as how to develop it in others.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the stages of cultural competence and explore implications of each stage for D&I work.
  • Learn general strategies for advancing cultural competence.
  • Practice developing competence through brains-on activities.
  • Identify preferred cultural style of communication.
  • Receive a guide with activities to continue developing.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

So You Think You Know How to Recruit and Retain Generation Z: Think Again
06/23/2024 01:45 PM - 02:05 PM Spotlight Stage 2, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Alan Cabelly, Ph.D, SHRM-SCP, Executive Director, Portland Leadership Institute
Workplace Application:
Identify and develop systems to put into place in order to reimagine your new workplace in order to attract, engage, and retain workers for the new generation. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Covid changed the workplace permanently; the workforce of the future will never be what it once was. Workers, whether brash young Gen Zers or suddenly empowered Millennials and Xers, are demanding new and greater flexibility and techniques than was ever imagined in the top-down workplace of the past. Today's courageous leader will help formulate a new social contract and use the workforce to redesign everything we know about recruiting and engagement for the third and future decades of the 21st century. What can you do to be part of this revolution?

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn what has changed in the workplace in the Covid and post-Covid era.
  • Understand what today's workers are demanding of their leaders.
  • Identify how the most successful companies have responded to the challenges of empowering workers who have more options and greater opportunities for growth and movement in today's marketplace.
  • Learn what you can do to successfully recruit and retain the best employees in this increasingly complex environment, and reimagine your new workplace.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Working While Heartbroken: Supporting Coworkers in Grief
06/24/2024 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM S104, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Holly O'Hern, Owner & Facilitator, Regime Change
Workplace Application:
This session empowers people leaders and individual contributors alike to increase retention and support of employees who are experiencing grief - which is impacting much more of the workforce than is visible, thereby creating a company culture where people are able to thrive after their hardest moments. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

All too often, we deeply want to be supportive to our coworkers who we know are experiencing grief, but we don't know how. In this session, Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator Holly O'Hern, gives individuals specific ways and options to be supportive - to others and to themselves - while drawing on real life experiences and moments of transformation.

Learning Objectives: Learn about hidden types of grief and the many impacts of grief in the workplace.Learn common mistakes well-meaning people accidentally make that are not supportive to people who are grieving.Learn ways and options to support others who are grieving in lasting ways.Learn how grief-sensitive workplace cultures create inclusion and retention for more of their employees and make an impact.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

All the Feels: Effectively Leveraging Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
06/24/2024 08:00 AM - 08:20 AM Spotlight Stage 1, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Kevin England, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Infinito Associates
Workplace Application:
Participants will learn how to apply emotional intelligence concepts to their everyday interactions, for stronger relationships and more inclusive collaboration in a diverse workforce. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

'Emotional intelligence' is a phrase many of us have heard of, but don't necessarily know what to do about. In fact, it can be a powerful tool to help coworkers better understand themselves and have empathy for each other, particularly with the diverse mix of employees in modern organizations. This workshop will explore how individuals' cultural identities and diverse experiences may influence their interactions at work, and present some simple steps to improving workplace relationships.

Learning Objectives:

  • Be self-aware of you own emotional motivations and interpretations.
  • Manage your reactions to others' words, behaviors, and decisions in the workplace, particularly across cultural differences.
  • Develop social awareness to be empathetic toward other people's perspective and emotional state.
  • Strengthen relationships with colleagues through more effective conversation and inclusive interaction.
  • Find your 'why' for practicing emotional intelligence, to drive sustained inclusion at work.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Why the Generations Love to Hate Each Other...And What You Can Do about It
06/24/2024 08:00 AM - 08:20 AM Spotlight Stage 2, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Alan Cabelly, Ph.D, SHRM-SCP, Executive Director, Portland Leadership Institute
Workplace Application:
Improve communication between workers of different generations in order to foster workplace productivity. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

GenZ accounts for nearly 30% of today's workforce, and workers over age 55 encompass another 25%. One group is proficient in technology, while the other is well-versed in interpersonal dynamics and office politics. One's strength is the other's weakness and of course, they have learned to hate each other. Or so we are told.  We'll examine these demeaning stereotypes, acknowledge that while there is some grain of truth to them, they do not serve the modern corporation well. As GenX becomes the leaders of the 21st century organization, what can YOU do, in whatever age group you belong to, to increase your personal effectiveness and that of your company? You'll be surprised at what you'll find out.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn that there are fewer differences between the generations than has been believed.
  • Understand how members of each generation can help members of other generations improve their skill sets.
  • Understand the challenges you face when working with other generations.
  • Give you the skills necessary to enable you to work more effectively with those of other generations.
  • Improve organizational effectiveness and communication across the generations.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Navigating your career through diverse channels
06/24/2024 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM HR Solutions Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)

Presenter:
Sebastian Barr, Director, Industry Engagement, UBS Workplace Wealth Solutions
Presenter:
Vicky Phrydas, ECA, Director, Equity Plan Corporate Trainer, UBS Workplace Wealth Solutions
Presenter:
Marilena Acevedo, Sr. Vice President of People and Culture, Moove

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Do you often wonder what the next best steps are for your career? Are you looking to reenergize your professional life? Join our panel as we explore ways to further your career. Learn how to enhance your strengths in ways that reflect trends in the industry. This event aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to strategically plan and develop their careers.

 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Advanced education opportunities, including the CEP program
  • Tools for career advancement
  • Using diversity as your strength
  • Networking with industry peers

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/. Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Breaking Binary Barriers: Leading with Empathy in a Divided World
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S501, South Building - Level 5 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Fadjanie Cadet, MBA, SHRM-CP, ODCP, Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Forrester
Workplace Application:
This session will help attendees understand the urgency to challenge the detrimental effects of binary thinking and equip them with tools to effect positive change and lead with empathy. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Lately, the 'us' vs. 'them' rhetoric has attempted to fracture corporate DEI. 'Breaking Binary Barriers: Leading with Empathy in a Divided World' delves into the critical importance of discouraging binary mindsets in order to move away from the divisive 'us vs. them' culture and embrace empathy that fuels inclusion. In a world increasingly characterized by polarization, teams and leadership will need to have the tools necessary to cultivate a more willing, compassionate, and understanding future.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the detrimental effects of binary thinking and the urgency to challenge it.
  • Embrace the value of empathy as an essential inclusion building tool.
  • Acquire practical skills to encourage empathetic leadership within their spheres of influence.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Interactive Workshop: How to Lead Civil Conversations at Work that Build Trust & Foster Inclusivity
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM E265, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical), Communication, HR Expertise, Leadership & Navigation, Relationship Management

Presenter:
Jennifer Dulski, Founder & CEO, Rising Team

This will be an in-person only event and will not be livestreamed.

In today’s workplaces, incivility is on the rise, negatively impacting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business performance. Despite the critical influence managers have on workplace dynamics, recent SHRM research indicates that only 25% of U.S. workers feel their managers effectively address acts of incivility.

How can we equip leaders to cultivate a culture of civility and inclusivity?

Join us for an empowering interactive session where HR leaders will learn strategies to foster a more civil and inclusive workplace. Led by Jennifer Dulski, Founder & CEO of Rising Team and Stanford Business School faculty member, this workshop is designed to equip leaders at all levels—from executives to frontline managers—with the skills needed to promote civility.

Engage in a hands-on activity to practice essential civility skills, and join SHRM’s initiative to ignite 1 million civil conversations for positive change. Gain access to a free, web-based tool that can help leaders within your organization facilitate meaningful and civil discussions with their teams.

Attendees will walk away with an understanding of:

How to run a team activity that hones core skills for promoting civility and building trust using a free web-based tool.

  • Gain Skills to Lead Trust-Building Conversations: Learn how to start conversations that foster trust and create a safe, inclusive environment.
  • Practice through Interactive Activity: Participate in a 30-minute interactive activity designed to develop skills for promoting civility.
  • Learn Practical Techniques: Discover three simple yet powerful techniques for facilitating open and civil dialogue.
  • Champion Civility: Gain insights on how to lead and advocate for civility within your organization.
  • Get Access to a Free Tool: Bring back a free web-based facilitation tool to enable team leaders across your organization to run impactful civil conversations.
Leveling the Playing Field for Diverse Talent: Making Performance Evaluations More Fair and Inclusive
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM Spotlight Stage 1, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Kevin England, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Infinito Associates
Workplace Application:
Participants will learn how to support performance evaluation processes with equitable self-evaluations and objective feedback from supervisors, while identifying and overcoming the influence of unconscious bias and cultural differences in performance management. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Performance evaluations have long been a source of frustration for supervisors and subordinates alike. What's worse: both self-evaluations and supervisors' evaluations can reflect unconscious biases that make the process less equitable for some, particularly for employees from underrepresented backgrounds. In this interactive session, participants will learn how to support a performance evaluation process that drives desired behaviors and results, while making them more fair and inclusive for the modern diverse workforce.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how unconscious bias and cultural differences impact the effectiveness of performance evaluations.
  • 'Level the playing field' with more inclusive self-evaluations from employees.
  • Techniques to interrupt bias in performance feedback and evaluations.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Nature of Building Bridges
06/24/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM S504, South Building - Level 5 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
John Bobb-Semple, Culture Specialist, Hawks Agency
Workplace Application:
Transform your workplace with information from this session that delves into the power of empathy, offering insights into fostering diversity, inclusion, and racial reconciliation, equipping professionals with the tools to authentically engage in difficult conversations, increase cultural awareness, and build bridges for a more inclusive organizational culture. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

This session will discuss the power of empathy to build bridges through self-reflection, proximity, and direct engagement. Topics Covered: Diversity and Inclusion; Company Culture; Racial Reconciliation; WHY IT MATTERS; The impact of the pandemic will be felt for generations worldwide. The current pace of change and ongoing cultural friction is creating an opportunity for difficult conversations around the virtual water cooler and our dinner tables. These conversations can result in a desire to 'cancel', confront, or ignore those who see our world differently.  As professionals navigating the tensions between personal beliefs and experiences and company values, how can we lean in to make positive change in our workplace, families, and communities?   Session snippets include:  Empathy does not require perfection; it requires authenticity and humility. Bridges don't begin until there is nothing underneath them. On our road toward greater inclusion and diversity, we must remember that there is no change in shame.

Learning Objectives:

  • Increase cultural awareness and understanding.
  • Encourage interpersonal growth in a diverse environment.
  • Build bridges to develop an inclusive organizational culture.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Inspiring Your Workforce of Tomorrow TODAY
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S406B, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Yuvay Ferguson, Ph.D., CEO, Yuvay Ferguson LLC
Workplace Application:
As HR Leaders strategize about ways to attract talent for their organizations, initiatives focused on higher ed can be the path to a robust pipeline. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

This session will share keys for the successful utilization of corporate engagements with higher education institutions.  In today's fight for high quality talent, business leaders are often unaware of how the implementation of academic partnerships can be a long-game strategy worth investing in. Along with developing a pipeline of future potential employees, academic partnerships are an effective model for supporting tomorrow's workforce career readiness, for activating DEI goals aimed at providing access opportunities, and for building community via goodwill.

Learning Objectives:

  • Research based insight about Gen Z employees and what they are looking for in the workplace.
  • Understanding the impact of corporate partnership with academic institutions as a pipeline for engaging Gen Z future employees.
  • How to build a success academic partnership.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Teaching Big Shots To Behave -- Before It's Too Late!
06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S100A, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Stephen M. Paskoff, Esq., President and CEO, ELI, Inc.
Workplace Application:
This session will present an operational strategy for preventing and addressing outrageous high risk behaviors too often tolerated from leaders and 'high performers' to the detriment of the public, team members and the organization. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Too often, senior executives,  leaders and high performers  operate under their own outrageous 'Big Shot' rules causing distrust and turnover,  brand crushing headlines and social media spread, compliance crises and performance  related disasters. Examples arise in every industrial sector including healthcare, education, finance, utilities, public, and private employment.  This  practical session will provide an HR strategy and tools  for preventing and addressing 'Big Shot' misconduct before it causes lasting public,  team and organizational damage.

Learning Objectives:

  • Consider several high-profile examples and recent cases where senior leaders or 'high performers' engaged in routinely outrageous behaviors which caused significant harm inside and outside their organizations explaining why and how it was tolerated;
  • Discuss strategies involving Board, C Suite and team members which will prevent or correct such problems benefitting talent acquisition, staff retention, performance, diversity, inclusion and results;
  • Discuss strategies for addressing the 'conceptual resistance' that allows blatantly improper behaviors to continue, causing others to avoid speaking up or, if in leadership roles, failing to address such behaviors.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Advancing LGBTQ Plus Inclusion: Language, Laws, and Lessons for the Workplace
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM N227, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Tara B. Taylor , Managing Director, ADR Vantage, Inc.
Workplace Application:
This fast-paced and engaging session will cover a variety of topics including personal pronoun usage, LGBTQ terminology, employment laws and practices related to gender and sexuality, inclusive language tips, inclusive restrooms recommendations, and more! 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Although efforts have been made in recent years to advance equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer, and other gender and sexual marginalized identities, there are still many instances where LGBTQ+ people find themselves excluded, unwelcome, and uncomfortable in the workplace. In fact, according to the Human Rights Campaign, close to 50% of LGBTQ+ employees still report hiding their sexual orientation at work due to hostility, bias, discrimination, and mistreatment.  This fast-paced and engaging session will cover a variety of topics including personal pronoun usage, LGBTQ terminology, employment laws and practices related to gender and sexuality, inclusive language tips, inclusive restrooms recommendations, and more! All attendees will leave with greater awareness and practical takeaways that can be implemented in any workplace!

Learning Objectives:

  • Become more familiar with current LGBTQ+ inclusive terminology, appropriate pronoun usage, and inclusive language.
  • Develop a greater understanding of the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ employees.
  • Learn the differences in the dimensions of biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
  • Explore strategies to create more diverse, welcoming, and inclusive workplaces.
  • Walk away with ready-to-implement ideas for bringing a DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) lens to your organization.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

All Brains Welcome: Neurodivergence in the Workplace Through Play
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S101, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Maddy Gabor, Co-founder and CEO , Betterment Works
Presenter:
Lauren Yee, Co-founder and COO , Betterment Works
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how not to be 'put-off' by others who think or act differently than expected, which will open the doors for better talent acquisition, retention, and organizational evolution within their teams and companies. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

This brain-focused inclusion session will help participants understand the basics of neurodiversity, such as ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder, through informative and engaging hands-on activities. Pulling from evolutionary psychology and cognitive behavioral science, this interactive training teaches participants the language, tools, and practices necessary to understand and embrace different types of thinkers. It explores what we can do to empower and embrace neurodivergent people and build the most inclusive and fruitful teams and workplaces.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn language, science, and common symptoms of neurodivergence.
  • Practice using tools for successful interactions and productive working relationships with neurodivergent people.
  • Have a framework for what's needed to build a neuro-welcoming work environment.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Civility and Belonging: The Healing of Our Workplaces
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S100BC, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Mary Cheddie, SHRM-SCP, Divisional Director, Membership Community, SHRM
Presenter:
Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, CHRO, SHRM
Presenter:
Doreen Mosher, Director, Strategic Accounts, Linkage
Presenter:
Achal Khanna , CEO, SHRM India
Presenter:
Zelda Grant, Board Administrator & Special Assistant, SHRM
Presenter:
Katharine Panessidi, Director of Enterprise Solutions Products, SHRM
Presenter:
Giselle A. Calliste, SHRM-SCP, Specialist, Exam HR Content Academic Certification & Student Communities, SHRM
Workplace Application:
Two-thirds of workers have experienced or witnessed incivility in their workplace within the past month. Learn how to recognize, address, and overcome incivility and lack of belonging in the workplace.  

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The US Surgeon General has stated that lack of belonging is one of the nation’s biggest public health crisis’s and it has harmed individual and societal health. This significantly affects your organization and its bottom line. People do not feel valued, they are not engaged, and their people managers do not value them. The lack of belonging increases risk of premature death by 60%. DEATH! The healing for this crisis is in plain sight: civility and belonging will help us live healthier, longer, more fulfilled, and more productive lives.

As one of the top ten places to work, hear what SHRM is doing to create civility and belonging for our team. You will be able to gather many valuable insights to take back to your organization.

Learning Objectives:

  • Create a plan to ensure civility in the workplace.
  • Train people managers on creating belonging for their teams.
  • Make civility an organization wide priority.Strengthen your workplace culture by providing opportunities, engaging team members, creating that sense of belonging for each and every person.
  • Make your organization a great place for all team members. 



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Empowering Accessibility Through Inclusion
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Roundtable Discussions, North Building - Level 3, Hall B (MPCC)

Presenter:
Laurie McIntosh, SHRM-SCP, CAE, SHRM-SCP, CAE, Lead, Employee Experience, SHRM
Presenter:
Carolyn Barley, Lead, Instructional Design, SHRM

These 45-minute sessions are designed to facilitate peer-to-peer discussions on rotating popular topics.

Join us for this peer-to-peer facilitated discussion dedicated to leveraging accessibility to unleash the full potential within your current and future workforce. We’ll explore strategies for cultivating an inclusive culture, attracting and retaining diverse talent pools and fostering a workplace where everyone thrives. By eliminating the stigma around accommodations and prioritizing accessibility from the start, we not only create a better workplace but also contribute to a more equitable and empowered world. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the breadth and depth of the accessibility world and, most importantly, where to start.

Interactive Workshop: How to Lead Civil Conversations at Work that Build Trust & Foster Inclusivity
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM E265, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical), Communication, HR Expertise, Leadership & Navigation, Relationship Management

Presenter:
Jennifer Dulski, Founder & CEO, Rising Team

This will be an in-person only event and will not be livestreamed.

In today’s workplaces, incivility is on the rise, negatively impacting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business performance. Despite the critical influence managers have on workplace dynamics, recent SHRM research indicates that only 25% of U.S. workers feel their managers effectively address acts of incivility.

How can we equip leaders to cultivate a culture of civility and inclusivity?

Join us for an empowering interactive session where HR leaders will learn strategies to foster a more civil and inclusive workplace. Led by Jennifer Dulski, Founder & CEO of Rising Team and Stanford Business School faculty member, this workshop is designed to equip leaders at all levels—from executives to frontline managers—with the skills needed to promote civility.

Engage in a hands-on activity to practice essential civility skills, and join SHRM’s initiative to ignite 1 million civil conversations for positive change. Gain access to a free, web-based tool that can help leaders within your organization facilitate meaningful and civil discussions with their teams.

Attendees will walk away with an understanding of:

How to run a team activity that hones core skills for promoting civility and building trust using a free web-based tool.

  • Gain Skills to Lead Trust-Building Conversations: Learn how to start conversations that foster trust and create a safe, inclusive environment.
  • Practice through Interactive Activity: Participate in a 30-minute interactive activity designed to develop skills for promoting civility.
  • Learn Practical Techniques: Discover three simple yet powerful techniques for facilitating open and civil dialogue.
  • Champion Civility: Gain insights on how to lead and advocate for civility within your organization.
  • Get Access to a Free Tool: Bring back a free web-based facilitation tool to enable team leaders across your organization to run impactful civil conversations.
Seven Proven Methods of Overcoming DEI Opposition
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM E271, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Eric M. Ellis, President and CEO, Integrity Development Corp
Workplace Application:
This interactive session will help attendees to deliver seven proven methods for overcoming Diversity, Equity and Inclusion opposition. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Despite facing increasing opposition from various groups across the nation, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and policies will ultimately prevail. It is not uncommon for transformative initiatives to experience a maturation process where the entire area of focus may come under fire, based upon the overreaches of its weakest ambassadors. Despite these challenges, successful DEI practitioners have consistently managed to overcome these obstacles. Along their journey, they have gained valuable insights on how to flourish in a marketplace that includes critics seeking to undermine efforts to create workplaces that value DEI.  Join Eric M. Ellis, President & CEO of Integrity Development Corp., as he shares his expertise on overcoming DEI opposition and fostering inclusive workplaces. Ellis will outline seven proven methods to successfully navigate the ever-evolving landscape of DEI in the face of setbacks and challenges.

Learning Objectives: Identify key indicators of structural DEI resistance.Leverage empathic leadership skills to better understand the viewpoints of DEI critics.Provide seven proven methods for overcoming DEI resistance.Present real world case studies of successful DEI initiatives.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

They Can't Fix What They Don't Know
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM E451, Lakeside Center - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Wade Larson , President/Senior Consultant, Optimal Talent Dynamics
Workplace Application:
Attendees will identify the five most common barriers to feedback in today's workplace and learn new tools to help managers overcome them to improve employee performance and retention. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Despite our recent efforts, employee turnover and retention are still among the top concerns of CEOs, HR, and managers. Pay raises, flextime, remote work, and all the other perks haven't been enough. Why? Employees who leave consistently identify poor feedback as one of the biggest reasons.  When translated, you may recognize these: (a) I don't know what is expected of me, (b) I don't know how I'm doing, (c) I don't know where I stand within the company, (d) I don't know the future holds for me or the company, or (e) I never hear from my manager. Within this session, we'll identify the 5 common trends among managers that prevent effective feedback and how to overcome them. We'll tap into the latest workforce research and compare it to shifts in attitude, demographics, work ethics, learning styles, relationships, and more. You'll also leave with specific tools and action plans you can implement right away with managers to begin to see immediate results.Learning Objectives:Learn about the top five barriers that most commonly get in the way of effective feedback and accountability.Identify the differences in today's workforce that require a shift in how we deliver feedback to effect change.Consider best practices to instill a culture conducive to feedback and continuous improvement.Understand the 'roadmap' to effective feedback to train and implement with managers.Promote greater inclusion in the workplace through effective communication and engagement with employees.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.
Workplaces are Not Safe Spaces for All: A New Framework for Inclusion and Safety
06/24/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S405, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Michael Baran, Founder and CEO, Iris Inclusion
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn why vulnerable and courageous conversations are essential to building a culture of true inclusion and safety, why we have fallen short of that goal as we have tried to create safe spaces, and how to make better mistakes in order to ensure that those who have felt marginalized can finally be included and we can achieve our highest performance together. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated on Tuesday at 12:30pm.Most organizations think they're created safe spaces. There are policies in place for reporting discrimination. Nonetheless, many marginalized people don't feel psychological safety or inclusion because subtle acts of exclusion and unconscious bias are rampant. We will explore how HR professionals can support a more active kind of inclusion, where we connect authentically, where we broach hard conversations with vulnerability and courage, and where we grow and learn together when we mess up.

Learning Objectives:

  • Confirm why true inclusion and psychological safety matter so much for our organization to achieve the highest performance possible.Understand why the current state of most organizations leads to under-the-radar subtle exclusion and lack of safety for so many people.
  • Practice understanding why more authentic connections, more productive mistakes, and more active allyship are essential for getting to true inclusion and safety for all.
  • Discover immediately applicable guidelines for speaking up and standing up for colleagues.
  • Apply the concepts discussed to policies, processes, and practices in order to proactively build the mostly inclusive and safe culture possible.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Interactive Workshop: How to Lead Civil Conversations at Work that Build Trust & Foster Inclusivity
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM E265, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical), Communication, Consultation, HR Expertise, Leadership & Navigation, Relationship Management

Presenter:
Jennifer Dulski, Founder & CEO, Rising Team

This will be an in-person only event and will not be livestreamed.

In today’s workplaces, incivility is on the rise, negatively impacting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business performance. Despite the critical influence managers have on workplace dynamics, recent SHRM research indicates that only 25% of U.S. workers feel their managers effectively address acts of incivility.

How can we equip leaders to cultivate a culture of civility and inclusivity?

Join us for an empowering interactive session where HR leaders will learn strategies to foster a more civil and inclusive workplace. Led by Jennifer Dulski, Founder & CEO of Rising Team and Stanford Business School faculty member, this workshop is designed to equip leaders at all levels—from executives to frontline managers—with the skills needed to promote civility.

Engage in a hands-on activity to practice essential civility skills, and join SHRM’s initiative to ignite 1 million civil conversations for positive change. Gain access to a free, web-based tool that can help leaders within your organization facilitate meaningful and civil discussions with their teams.

Attendees will walk away with an understanding of:

How to run a team activity that hones core skills for promoting civility and building trust using a free web-based tool.

  • Gain Skills to Lead Trust-Building Conversations: Learn how to start conversations that foster trust and create a safe, inclusive environment.
  • Practice through Interactive Activity: Participate in a 30-minute interactive activity designed to develop skills for promoting civility.
  • Learn Practical Techniques: Discover three simple yet powerful techniques for facilitating open and civil dialogue.
  • Champion Civility: Gain insights on how to lead and advocate for civility within your organization.
  • Get Access to a Free Tool: Bring back a free web-based facilitation tool to enable team leaders across your organization to run impactful civil conversations.
Invisible Disabilities at Work: Fostering Advocacy and Acceptance
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S406B, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Jessica Hicksted, Ph.D., Advocate / Researcher - CACI, ND Outloud!, Invisible Disabilities Association
Workplace Application:
Attendees will hear about innovative research to aid organizations in becoming more aware of invisible disabilities and create policies that foster advocacy and acceptance. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Many employees expend considerable emotional energy hiding their disabilities from colleagues and bosses in every interaction at work, in every meeting, and when toiling away side-by-side. It's exhausting and stressful. But the stigma around disabilities - the fear of discrimination and rejection, and the risk related to job security - prevents many employees from disclosing their condition and asking for supports and accommodations to succeed at work.  Yet studies show that when employers intentionally create an atmosphere of acceptance and show a commitment to build inclusion - offering disability awareness training and creating employee resource groups as a safe place for people with disabilities, chronic conditions, or difficult life situations to meet and support one another - employees no longer feel threatened to reveal a disability. Instead, they take advantage of employer-provided supports, which, in turn, improves their wellbeing, increases their level of trust in others, and boosts their productivity.  This presentation explores how to approach disclosure in the workplace and provides research-driven strategies that cultivate acceptance from colleagues and supervisors.

Learning Objectives:

  • Hear how masking inhibits executive functioning skills.Learn about strategies to determine whether and how to disclose a disability.
  • Discuss questions to ask to try to determine whether an organization has a culture of acceptance and diversity.
  • Talk about approaches to help you advocate for policies that support people with invisible disabilities.
  • Innovative research to aid organizations in becoming more aware of invisible disabilities and create policies that foster advocacy and acceptance.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

It’s Not What You Think: Understanding Microaggressions as Identity-Based Trauma
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S401, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Sara Taylor, President and Founder, DeepSEE Consulting
Workplace Application:
This session provides a new way to understand the important topic of microaggressions from the sender and receiver's point of view, along with practical strategies for effectively addressing them in the workplace. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

We will focus on understanding microaggressions through the lens of identity-based trauma and its impact on the receiver. In our time together we will examine the latest trauma research to understand the psychological effects of microaggressions on the receiver and the psychology of the sender; explore four patterns of perception that unintentionally create harmful behavior and the impacts individually and organizationally; and equip participants with practical strategies for identifying and addressing them in the workplace.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define identity-based trauma.
  • Explain microaggressions through the lens of identity-based trauma.
  • Describe the four patterns of perception that lead to microaggressions.
  • Explain strategies for mitigating the impact of microaggressions in the workplace.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Running on Fumes: DEI Fatigue and A Supreme Court Decision
06/24/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM E351, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Dethra U. Giles, CEO, ExecuPrep
Workplace Application:
The workplace implications include the need for organizations to reevaluate and adapt their diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies in response to both the challenges of DEI fatigue and the considerations stemming from the recent Supreme Court decision. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In the 'Running on Fumes: DEI Fatigue and A Supreme Court Decision' session, participants explore the challenges of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, addressing the exhaustion that can accompany these initiatives. The session also delved into the implications of a recent Supreme Court decision on DEI practices. Attendees will gain insights into navigating DEI fatigue and adapting strategies in light of the decision, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape for DEIB initiatives.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the manifestations and impact of DEI fatigue in the workplace, recognize signs, and implement strategies to mitigate its effects on individuals and organizational culture.
  • Analyze the Supreme Court decision's implications for workplace DEI initiatives, while maintaining a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Develop adaptive strategies to address evolving challenges in the DEI landscape.
  • Cultivate a workplace culture that prioritizes ongoing learning and dialogue about DEI, fostering an environment where employees are equipped to navigate complexities, contribute to inclusivity, and drive positive change within the organization.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

A Toolkit for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM N229, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Dave Friedman, CEO, AutonomyWorks
Presenter:
Kraig Kistinger , Director of Human Resources, National Tube Supply
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn best practices for hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities in the workplace. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Career Pathways for Targeted Populations Committee of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board formed a workgroup focused on career pathways for individual with disabilities in 2022.  The Disability Workgroup leaders will share the work of the group, including data on hiring individuals with disabilities, an employer perspective, the story of an individual with lived experience, and human resources tools for hiring individuals with disabilities.  Leave this session with knowledge and tools about hiring this source of untapped talent!

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the data surrounding employment for individuals with disabilities.
  • Learn how to replicate models for hiring individuals with disabilities in their companies.
  • Gain tools for creating a culture conducive to hiring individuals with disabilities.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety: Making it Safe to Speak Up
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM E450, Lakeside Center - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Shari Harley, MA, CSP, Founder and President, Candid Culture
Workplace Application:
Create an environment where it's safe to speak up and become an innovative employer of choice. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Globally, employees are convinced that people who speak up are seen as difficult, limit their career opportunities, and even get fired. It's impossible to innovate, retain employees, and be an organization where people want to grow their careers, if it's not safe to speak up. Get simple, easy-to-implement practices to get employees at all levels talking about what matters most. Create a candid culture when people know at their core, it's safe to speak up.Learning Objectives:Discover why it's so hard to speak up at work and why employees are so afraid.Provide managers easy-to-implement practices to get employees talking about what matters most.Increase psychological safety and be an innovative organization where employees want to grow their careers.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Interactive Workshop: How to Lead Civil Conversations at Work that Build Trust & Foster Inclusivity
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM E265, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical), Communication, HR Expertise, Leadership & Navigation, Relationship Management

Presenter:
Jennifer Dulski, Founder & CEO, Rising Team

This will be an in-person only event and will not be livestreamed.

In today’s workplaces, incivility is on the rise, negatively impacting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business performance. Despite the critical influence managers have on workplace dynamics, recent SHRM research indicates that only 25% of U.S. workers feel their managers effectively address acts of incivility.

How can we equip leaders to cultivate a culture of civility and inclusivity?

Join us for an empowering interactive session where HR leaders will learn strategies to foster a more civil and inclusive workplace. Led by Jennifer Dulski, Founder & CEO of Rising Team and Stanford Business School faculty member, this workshop is designed to equip leaders at all levels—from executives to frontline managers—with the skills needed to promote civility.

Engage in a hands-on activity to practice essential civility skills, and join SHRM’s initiative to ignite 1 million civil conversations for positive change. Gain access to a free, web-based tool that can help leaders within your organization facilitate meaningful and civil discussions with their teams.

Attendees will walk away with an understanding of:

How to run a team activity that hones core skills for promoting civility and building trust using a free web-based tool.

  • Gain Skills to Lead Trust-Building Conversations: Learn how to start conversations that foster trust and create a safe, inclusive environment.
  • Practice through Interactive Activity: Participate in a 30-minute interactive activity designed to develop skills for promoting civility.
  • Learn Practical Techniques: Discover three simple yet powerful techniques for facilitating open and civil dialogue.
  • Champion Civility: Gain insights on how to lead and advocate for civility within your organization.
  • Get Access to a Free Tool: Bring back a free web-based facilitation tool to enable team leaders across your organization to run impactful civil conversations.
Teams That Thrive: Creating a Culture of Collaboration
06/25/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Jackson Park, Level 1 (Hyatt Regency)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Organization (Technical)

Presenter:
Jennifer Lee, Director of Learning and Development, JB Training Solutions
Workplace Application:
This enriching session will equip you with the skills to foster and lead a culture of collaboration within your organization and elevate your HR impact keeping productivity and culture paramount. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

A culture of collaboration is the cornerstone of a high-performing and innovative workforce. Successful collaboration in the new world of work requires more upfront effort but drives even greater alignment and purpose when executed properly. This session shares key strategies and practical approaches to cultivate an environment of aligned purpose, cohesion, trust, and dialogue among hybrid and dispersed teams.

Learning Objectives:

  • The power of synergy: Understand the transformative impact of collaboration on employee engagement, productivity, and organizational outcomes.
  • Building trust and Psychological Safety: Learn how to foster an atmosphere of trust, where employees feel safe to express ideas, take risks, and contribute their unique strengths.
  • Effective communication for collective success: Develop communication strategies that promote transparency, active listening, and the exchange of ideas across teams and departments.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Cognitive Diversity: The Diversity Your Team Isn't Thinking About and Should!
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM N226, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Teresa Lawrence, Ph.D., PMP, CSM, Senior Advisor to the Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies, University of the Virgin Islands
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn about cognitive diveristy - their thinking preference/a team's thinking preference toward problem solving. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Capture & capitalize on the thinking preferences of teammates! People have preferences for foods & colors, they also have measurably different preferences when solving problems or tackling challenges. FourSight helps you: Recognize & then capitalize on cognitive diversity; Focus on wrestling with challenges versus wrestling with each other; Strengthen the synergy & productivity of teams; Foster a climate that draws maximum potential.  Complete the FourSight assessment prior; individual & team profiles are revealed in the session. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will be able to: Understand and leverage the cognitive diversity of their teams With intention, build homogeneous or heterogeneous teams Bolster team synergy  Solve problems better Hire for talent -- choose for team productivity


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Nurturing Inclusivity: Cultivating Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S105, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Evelyn Farias, MA, MEd, DEIB Program Specialist, Workforce Transformation, Lyra Health
Presenter:
Alethea Varra, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Clinical Care, Lyra Health
Workplace Application:
Learn evidence-based techniques to design culturally-responsive and inclusive mental health care and well-being offerings for every need. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

LGBTQIA+ equality is both a human rights and business imperative in today's employer landscape. How can HR leaders design thoughtful and culturally-responsive benefits and well-being offerings for every need? In this research-packed session, learn evidence-based techniques and key cultural competencies for inclusive mental health care and initiatives that promote a sense of belonging, inside and outside of work.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss fundamental LGBTQIA+ identity concepts, factors that impact LGBTQIA+ people's mental health, and strategies for effective advocacy.
  • Share ways that leadership and colleagues can be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.
  • Explore the importance of LGBTQIA+ inclusive offerings and what they look like in practice.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Peacekeeping in Polarized Times: HR's Role in Navigating Political Debates and Triggering Topics
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S104, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Bernadette Jones, SHRM-SCP, CEO, Co-founder, Visionova HR Consulting, Inc.
Workplace Application:
This presentation equips HR professionals and leaders with tips and tools to skillfully navigate and address triggering topics and political debates in the workplace. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In today's digital age, social media and misinformation have intensified political discussions and triggering conversations in the workplace. Contentious and hostile conversations often overshadow the beauty of diverse opinions and jeopardize inclusive workplace cultures. While engaging participants actively, we'll explore the challenges and solutions of navigating sensitive discussions using hands-on exercises. Attendees will gain a comprehensive guide to establishing respect, setting boundaries, and balancing personal beliefs and a respectful work environment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Strategies to Navigate Complex Conversations: Equip HR professionals and leaders with tools and techniques to manage situations where political discussions veer into uncomfortable or potentially harassing territories.
  • Understanding the Importance of Respect and Inclusion: Participants will learn about respecting diversity of opinion while ensuring a respectful and inclusive workspace.
  • Role of HR in Guiding Discussions: Equip managers with the skills to be mindful of their conversations and understand the influence of their authority.
  • Setting Boundaries: Participants will learn strategies to set clear boundaries, encouraging employees to avoid potentially triggering topics and ensuring no one is forced into uncomfortable discussions.
  • Legal Landscape of Political Discussions at Work: An overview of how the First Amendment interacts with private workplaces and the role of the National Labor Relations Act in workplace discussions about wages, hours, or working conditions.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Preparing for the Gray Tsunami: Is Your Organization Ready?
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM E271, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Lisa Stornaielo, Co- Founder, The Future of You
Presenter:
Nan Ives, Co-Founder, The Future of You
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn why they need to pay attention to the large number of baby boomers readying for retirement and what innovative strategies organizations are implementing to prepare for this monumental generational shift in the workforce. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, bringing about a major transformation in the workforce as 28 million Americans will reach this milestone by 2030. Yet, most businesses are unprepared for this massive demographic shift. Our session will provide an exploration of our cutting-edge research that is revolutionizing the way organizations support their pre-retirees. We will also delve into an innovative case study showcasing the incredible benefits of assisting employees in their transition to retirement.

Learning Objectives:

  • Walk away with an awareness of the massive shift that is occurring in the workforce as 28 million people prepare to retire.
  • Hear groundbreaking insights from an HR survey exploring current trends and opportunities for organizations to support employees' transition to retirement.
  • Discuss an in-depth case study highlighting an innovative approach that one company adopted to support their long-tenured employees' transition to retirement.
  • Receive resources to help organizations plan for this seismic shift in the workforce.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Sail into Success: Navigating a Sea of Opportunities with Micro-Internships, Internships, Returnships, and Apprenticeships
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S406A, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Leadership (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Jennifer Carlson, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Apprenti
Presenter:
Jeffrey Moss, Founder and CEO, Parker Dewey LLC
Presenter:
Desiree Johnson, Head of Strategic Talent Pipelines, DRW
Presenter:
Brawnski Armstrong, Engineering Head, DRW
Presenter:
Phill Haig, Global Director, Early Career Programs
Workplace Application:
Attendees will hear from fellow leaders on effective strategies for continuous improvement within your own workplace. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Breaking into (or back into!) the workforce can be hard for people  whose life responsibilities require creativity, flexibility, and upskilling to access the work they want to do. In this session, we will dig into flexible get-into- or return-to-work options like internships, micro-internships, returnships, and apprenticeships. Explore what these pathways open up, and who (including you and your company!) can most benefit. Sail into a future of professional fulfillment and dig into an incredible untapped talent pool. This session is your compass to charting a course for a more skills-based recruitment.

Learning Objectives:

Define and understand the benefits of micro-internships, interships, returnships and apprenticeships and how these can be implemented within your organization.Understand how to change the work landscape and be part of innovative work trends by utilizing these opportunities. Take home specific, immediate actions you can use to implement the future of work within your organization.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Workplaces are Not Safe Spaces for All: A New Framework for Inclusion and Safety
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM S405, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Michael Baran, Founder and CEO, Iris Inclusion
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn why vulnerable and courageous conversations are essential to building a culture of true inclusion and safety, why we have fallen short of that goal as we have tried to create safe spaces, and how to make better mistakes in order to ensure that those who have felt marginalized can finally be included and we can achieve our highest performance together. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated from Monday at 2:00pm.Most organizations think they're created safe spaces. There are policies in place for reporting discrimination. Nonetheless, many marginalized people don't feel psychological safety or inclusion because subtle acts of exclusion and unconscious bias are rampant. We will explore how HR professionals can support a more active kind of inclusion, where we connect authentically, where we broach hard conversations with vulnerability and courage, and where we grow and learn together when we mess up.

Learning Objectives:

  • Confirm why true inclusion and psychological safety matter so much for our organization to achieve the highest performance possible.Understand why the current state of most organizations leads to under-the-radar subtle exclusion and lack of safety for so many people.
  • Practice understanding why more authentic connections, more productive mistakes, and more active allyship are essential for getting to true inclusion and safety for all.
  • Discover immediately applicable guidelines for speaking up and standing up for colleagues.
  • Apply the concepts discussed to policies, processes, and practices in order to proactively build the mostly inclusive and safe culture possible.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Your Time is Now! Breaking Barriers: The Seven Hurdles Women Face in Climbing the Corporate Ladder
06/25/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM E350, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Kristen Howe, Vice President Enterprise Products, SHRM
Workplace Application:
Participants will leave this session not only inspired but also equipped with the tools you need to take your career—and your organization's gender parity efforts—to the next level. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In an era where women hold just over a third of corporate Director and VP roles—and those numbers are starting to decline—urgent action is needed. What does it take for women to break through the glass ceiling in today's competitive landscape? How can HR professionals act as catalysts for this change? Join Kristen Howe, Vice President of Enterprise Products at SHRM, for a transformative session designed to empower women leaders and their advocates. This engaging presentation will explore the seven critical barriers to women's career advancement and offer practical, actionable strategies to overcome them.

Who Should Attend:

  • Aspiring women leaders and those currently in leadership roles.
  • Organizational advocates committed to fostering gender parity.
  • HR professionals dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion.

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Assess and Address: Gain insights into the current state of gender parity in leadership and the evolving challenges.
  • Silence Your Inner Critic: Learn techniques to quiet self-doubt and foster a compassionate, empowering mindset.
  • Strategize and Overcome: Understand the seven specific hurdles that hinder progress and how to effectively surmount them.
  • Learn from Leaders: Hear inspiring stories from women who have reached the pinnacle of their careers, sharing lessons and practical advice.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

How to Start a Revolution
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM E271, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Wade Larson , President/Senior Consultant, Optimal Talent Dynamics
Workplace Application:
This presentation shifts participants' mindsets to consider 5 evolving pathways to find, develop, and retain the best talent. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Revolutions happen when current systems break down and no longer serve their purpose. Our challenges to find, recruit, and retain talent using traditional approaches clearly show the need for a workforce revolution. This session will show how to find and develop talent from multiple sources to meet employer needs.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize where traditional recruiting approaches fall short in today's workplace.
  • Understand the need to re-evaluate employee strategies that include automation, internal development, and recruitment from non-traditional candidate pools.
  • Learn best practices using a competency-based model to build in-house development programs that acclimate, up-skill, and promote employees.
  • Create a roadmap to revolutionize in-house recruitment efforts.Engage strategic partners to help find and grow the best talent.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Interactive Workshop: How to Lead Civil Conversations at Work that Build Trust & Foster Inclusivity
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM E265, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical), Communication, HR Expertise, Leadership & Navigation, Relationship Management

Presenter:
Jennifer Dulski, Founder & CEO, Rising Team

This will be an in-person only event and will not be livestreamed.

In today’s workplaces, incivility is on the rise, negatively impacting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business performance. Despite the critical influence managers have on workplace dynamics, recent SHRM research indicates that only 25% of U.S. workers feel their managers effectively address acts of incivility.

How can we equip leaders to cultivate a culture of civility and inclusivity?

Join us for an empowering interactive session where HR leaders will learn strategies to foster a more civil and inclusive workplace. Led by Jennifer Dulski, Founder & CEO of Rising Team and Stanford Business School faculty member, this workshop is designed to equip leaders at all levels—from executives to frontline managers—with the skills needed to promote civility.

Engage in a hands-on activity to practice essential civility skills, and join SHRM’s initiative to ignite 1 million civil conversations for positive change. Gain access to a free, web-based tool that can help leaders within your organization facilitate meaningful and civil discussions with their teams.

Attendees will walk away with an understanding of:

How to run a team activity that hones core skills for promoting civility and building trust using a free web-based tool.

  • Gain Skills to Lead Trust-Building Conversations: Learn how to start conversations that foster trust and create a safe, inclusive environment.
  • Practice through Interactive Activity: Participate in a 30-minute interactive activity designed to develop skills for promoting civility.
  • Learn Practical Techniques: Discover three simple yet powerful techniques for facilitating open and civil dialogue.
  • Champion Civility: Gain insights on how to lead and advocate for civility within your organization.
  • Get Access to a Free Tool: Bring back a free web-based facilitation tool to enable team leaders across your organization to run impactful civil conversations.
Supporting your Transgender and LGBTQ+ Employees in the face of Inclusion Pushback
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S103, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Ben Greene, CEO and Speaker, BG Trans Talks
Workplace Application:
This session will equip attendees to deal with all forms of pushback against LGBTQ+ employees in a way that honors all belief systems while taking a firm stance for inclusion. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

More companies than ever employ openly LGBTQ+ people, yet over 30% of LGBTQ+ people are actively applying to work somewhere more inclusive. LGBTQ+ employees face coworkers who refuse to treat them respectfully, citing religious and polarizing beliefs, while HR managers feel they can't step in. This session will equip you with educational, policy, and enforcement strategies to build workplaces where all employees get to feel authentically seen and respected.

Learning Objectives: Have the knowledge and resources to handle the large percentage of objections based on confusion and lack of understanding, including a firm foundation of language around LGBTQ+ and transgender identities.Understand the foundations of frequent religious objections and be equipped to differentiate between honoring all beliefs while having standards and policies for behavior, especially around topics such as pronouns and inclusive or hateful language. Understand the driving forces of the increase in anti-LGBTQ+ polarity and feel prepared to address misinformation and hate speech as it arises in your organization.

Learn about the United States's 'Internal Refugee Crisis' of over 200,000 LGBTQ+ individuals and families leaving their homes, and often their workplaces, to flee laws jeopardizing their access to healthcare, restrooms, and education, and will feel prepared to develop a strategy to support these employees.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Taking Up Space: The Roots and Implications of Sizeism
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM N227, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Kaitlin Desselle, MS, Vice President of Business Development, Strategic Diversity Initiatives
Workplace Application:
Attendees will have practical tools and skills to recognize systemic examples of sizeism, interrupt microaggressions and anti-fat biases, and be better allies to fat people in their workplaces and beyond. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In a culture trained by centuries of sexism and racism to objectify women's bodies, to privilege thinness, and to condemn fatness, the importance of celebrating and respecting fat bodies can be difficult for some to grasp. Social systems of sizeism and ableism deny fat bodies equal worth, access, and value. Outdated practices in the healthcare industry invalidate personal autonomy, pathologize, and endanger big bodies. Anti-fat bias in hiring and recruiting can mean missing out on talented candidates who we assume to lack individual willpower or discipline simply because of their size. In this workshop, we explore sizeism and ableism through the intersectional lens of sexism, racism, and classism. We discuss the implications of anti-fat bias in the workplace and learn to create inclusive spaces for bodies of all sizes.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the concepts of sizeism, anti-fat bias, body positivity, and fat activism.
  • Examine our experiences and messaging around fatness and fatphobia.
  • Explore the systemic roots of sizeism and its implications in the workplace, education, and healthcare.
  • Recognize and interrupt microaggressions and bias related to fatphobia.
  • Practice with tools and skills to act as an ally to fat persons.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

You Make Me Soooo Mad!! Emotional Intelligence for Real People!
06/25/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM S100A, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Julie D. Burch, Professional Speaker and Author, Julie Burch Speaks!
Workplace Application:
The audience will leave with a real world way to use effective emotional intelligence skills as their key to better mental health and wellness. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

When it comes to mental health and wellness this is a required skill for all of us! Have you ever had a conversation with someone that made you so mad? You just wanted to scream, throw something or just burst into tears? Well, you are not alone! And this is the program for you! In this dynamic, high energy, and highly interactive program the audience will learn what emotional intelligence is really all about. Where do those pesky emotions come from? What is the process to manage them effectively? And how do you deal with all those other people that just drive you crazy?  Researchers and business experts agree that people with high emotional intelligence are consistently the top performers in their organizations. They're more resilient and flexible when things get tough and are held in the highest regard by their bosses, peers, co-workers, and others. Julie will share why emotional intelligence is far more than just a handy set of 'people skills,' and why many executives feel it's the one skill you must have to be successful in today's workplace! Learn real world skills to manage your emotions, deal with other people's emotions and never lose your cool again!

Learning Objectives: A clear understanding of what the emotional process is and how to manage it.The skills to handle others' emotions so they can resolve issues rather  than escalate them.A new understanding of what emotional intelligence is, the four key components  involved, where they have the power to make changes, and how to let it go!


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

A.L.I.V.E LEADERS: How to Ignite Wellness, Productivity, and Inclusivity at Work and Life
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM E353, Lakeside Center - Level 3 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Miguel Joey Aviles , Chief Belonging Officer, MJA & CO, LLC
Workplace Application:
This session offers a unique blend of inspiring narratives and practical exercises, all geared towards fostering a culture of well-being, gratitude, and optimism in the workplace. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Greatness starts with Gratitude. Greatness starts with a vision. Greatness comes from within. Times have changed. This much we all know. With the world in a state of crisis, where there is no such thing as 'normal,' the very nature of work, and life have been forever redefined. Many of us are focused on how to get through life, through work. We have a historical opportunity to shift our mindset to well-being, gratitude, and a positive vision of the future. Through captivating stories and thought-provoking exercises, this session will provide you with the tools needed to facilitate a workplace strategy to increase overall wellness amid chaos.

Learning Objectives: Cultivate a Gratitude-Centered mindset: Develop the ability to foster a Gratitude-focused approach within the workplace, understanding its impact on employee morale, resilience, and overall mental well-being.Implement wellness strategies: Learn to Create and implement effective wellness strategies that support mental and emotional health, enhancing productivity and Job satisfaction in challenging times.Enhance resilience and Adaptability: Acquire skills to build personal and team resilience, enabling better adaptation to change and uncertainty in the workplace.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Find Your Authenticity in Five Minutes
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Jackson Park, Level 1 (Hyatt Regency)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Ash Beckham, Inclusion Activist, Ash Beckham Consulting
Workplace Application:
By learning and practicing authenticity in this session, participants will be empowered to be more authentic in the workplace which will allow them to harness their true strengths, build genuine connections, and foster trust, creating a more positive and productive work environment. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In this engaging and interactive session, Ash will teach participants how to build the skills of authentic communication in a safe and supportive environment.  Through a combination of instruction, small group work and large group discussion, participants will learn and practice the skills to efficiently and effectively tap into their own authenticity, share it in a way that resonates with others and empower those around them to show up more authentically.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the three areas of truth (factual, emotional and desire-based) that are necessary in accessing your own authenticity.
  • Practice speaking from and listening for authentic communication cues with others.
  • Explore how authentic communication can drive interpersonal connection.
  • Discover how epic clarity about your authenticity can lead to the confidence and connection required for hard conversations.
  • Learn how authentic communication creates more efficient and effective workplace cultures. 

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

How Ted Lasso's Leadership Style Can Help You Build Psychological Safety
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Arie Crown Theater, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Jeffrey C. Harry, Positive Psychology Play Speaker, Rediscover Your Play
Workplace Application:
We will identify the first steps you need to take to create a healthy, psychologically safe, 'stay curious at work culture where staff can do their most vibrant work. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Staff leave companies because they don't feel seen, heard, or appreciated. Who knew the answer to this lies in a show called Ted Lasso? Ted's leadership style is vital for companies because it demonstrates the effectiveness of a more holistic and inclusive approach to being a leader.  We will explore how play and positive psychology are essential to building psychological safety. We will determine the steps needed to create a 'stay curious' environment.

Learning Objectives: Identify the leadership traits Ted Lasso exhibits to build psychological safety.Learn to incorporate aspects of Ted Lasso's leadership currently missing within your management style. Determine immediate action steps that can be applied to ensure your staff feels seen, heard, and appreciated. Explore strategies to implement psychological safety techniques within the team that they can practice in real-time.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Interactive Workshop: How to Lead Civil Conversations at Work that Build Trust & Foster Inclusivity
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM E265, Lakeside Center - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical), Communication, HR Expertise, Leadership & Navigation, Relationship Management

Presenter:
Jennifer Dulski, Founder & CEO, Rising Team

This will be an in-person only event and will not be livestreamed.

In today’s workplaces, incivility is on the rise, negatively impacting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business performance. Despite the critical influence managers have on workplace dynamics, recent SHRM research indicates that only 25% of U.S. workers feel their managers effectively address acts of incivility.

How can we equip leaders to cultivate a culture of civility and inclusivity?

Join us for an empowering interactive session where HR leaders will learn strategies to foster a more civil and inclusive workplace. Led by Jennifer Dulski, Founder & CEO of Rising Team and Stanford Business School faculty member, this workshop is designed to equip leaders at all levels—from executives to frontline managers—with the skills needed to promote civility.

Engage in a hands-on activity to practice essential civility skills, and join SHRM’s initiative to ignite 1 million civil conversations for positive change. Gain access to a free, web-based tool that can help leaders within your organization facilitate meaningful and civil discussions with their teams.

Attendees will walk away with an understanding of:

How to run a team activity that hones core skills for promoting civility and building trust using a free web-based tool.

  • Gain Skills to Lead Trust-Building Conversations: Learn how to start conversations that foster trust and create a safe, inclusive environment.
  • Practice through Interactive Activity: Participate in a 30-minute interactive activity designed to develop skills for promoting civility.
  • Learn Practical Techniques: Discover three simple yet powerful techniques for facilitating open and civil dialogue.
  • Champion Civility: Gain insights on how to lead and advocate for civility within your organization.
  • Get Access to a Free Tool: Bring back a free web-based facilitation tool to enable team leaders across your organization to run impactful civil conversations.
The Misfit Advantage - Liberate Your Inner Misfit and Thrive
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S104, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Dima Ghawi, MBA, DEI Influencer, Dima Ghawi, LLC
Workplace Application:
Attendees will understand the advantages of being a misfit and how to best facilitate individuality to boost workplace productivity and innovation. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

In the workplace, 'fitting in' is often seen as desirable, and it can be easy for an employee to feel like an outcast.  In this session, Dima Ghawi guides attendees to appreciate what makes them different, demonstrating the advantages of embracing individuality. Through personal stories drawn from her experiences as a Middle Eastern woman, she reveals the values of challenging conformity. Dima's actionable tips and engaging examples leave audiences prepared to liberate their inner misfit.

Learning Objectives:

  • Best practices for facilitating and embracing one's individuality.
  • Actionable tips for creating a culture of belonging.
  • The practical benefits for leaders of letting differences shine in the workplace. 



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The Power of Perception: How What You See is Really What You Get with People
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM E450, Lakeside Center - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)

Presenter:
Bruce D. Christopher, Psychologist, Speaker & Humorist, Bruce Christopher Seminars
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how 'what you see is really what you get' in life, our perceptions take center stage to form our performance. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

It has been said that 'Perception IS Reality.' We use our perceptions as a way to navigate through our world. Our perceptions form the foundation of what we call reality. But the reality is that many of our perceptions which we take for granted are in actuality illusions. When it comes to our relationships with people, our perceptions play an even more significant role. Our perceptions about others and ourselves can often create illusions, which hinder our success and our ability to perform at the highest level of achievement. How we perceive our co-workers, customers, teammates, and all the people around us has a profound impact on their morale, motivation, and performance.

Learning Objectives: Find out why our performance is actually a self-fulfilling prophecy. Understand how we unconsciously put people in a 'box'. Explore how people perform according to the perceptions we have of them.Learn to view conflict as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.Re-energize morale and workplace culture through untapped diversity.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Why Your Values Might Be Harming Your Company
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S406B, South Building - Level 4 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Dr. David S. Cohen, Founder and Contrarian Consultant, DS Cohen & Associates
Workplace Application:
Leaders often believe the values put them into a box. These values prevent them from making business decisions that would be profitable. Do they follow the ethical code of the organization, or do they pursue profit over doing the right thing? Being able to have a foundation for what is & is not acceptable is the ultimate measure for decision-making. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

A year-end (2023) Gartner report, 'Top 5 Priorities for HR Leaders in 2024,' found that organizational culture is the number two concern of HR executives. Culture has become a ubiquitous term that has evolved to mean anything to anyone talking about culture. When examining or establishing a culture, one common activity is the expression of the values.    What is often overlooked is the values and culture of the organization already exist. What is also frequently ignored is that every organization has unspoken values or a covert culture.  The covert culture is reflected in the behaviors that are learned through observations and experiences. They are the authentic values of the company. Once your values are stated, employees believe they are the right way of acting, and the organization will inherently do good.   So why, for so many leaders, are values a source of pain?   Why do leaders feel the values are limiting?    But what happens when leaders make decisions that counter the values?  There are many situations where the articulation of the values can result in employee stress and cynicism. What actions can you take to avoid expressing your values only to have leaders undermine them? What are ways to embed the values with employees at all levels so there is a common interpretation and application? What is the business case for living the values, especially in difficult times?   What do The Body Shop, Danone, IKEA, Chick-fil-A, Ben & Jerry's, TOMS, REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.), Patagonia and Starbucks all have in common?

Learning Objectives:

  • What to do to ensure leaders are aligned with the values.
  • What is the difference between authentic values and aspirational values.
  • What is the implication if values are aspirational.
  • Why do leaders feel the values are limiting?
  • What happens when leaders make decisions that counter the values?
  • Why are many company value statements a source for employee cynicism.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

You Can’t Be What You Can’t See: Why Representation Matters
06/25/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM S103, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Michael Bach, CEO, Future of IDEA, LLC
Workplace Application:
From this session, attendees will learn about the importance of representation and how to improve representation particularly in leadership. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Marian Wright Edelman, an American civil rights activist, once said, 'You can't see what you can't be,' referring to the importance of representation to help inspire children of color to positions of power. If you can't see someone who looks like you in a position you aspire to, how can you imagine yourself in that position? But why does representation matter? And how can organizations work toward better representation in their organization without it looking like tokenism?   You Can't Be What You Can't See looks at the importance of representation, why it matters, and what concrete initiatives organizations can take to improve their representation. Leveraging the research for his book Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right and his extensive experience in inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, Michael Bach shares his thoughts on this critical topic.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the difference between representation and diversity.
  • Hear why representation matters.
  • Discover concrete actions organizations can take to improve representation. 



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Beyond the Beat: Lessons from Bad Bunny on Engaging Latinx Talent
06/26/2024 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM S101, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Miguel Joey Aviles , Chief Belonging Officer, MJA & CO, LLC
Workplace Application:
This session offers insights into incorporating Latinx cultural nuances into recruitment, enhancing employer branding, and creating a more inclusive workplace. Learn practical strategies for resonating with the diverse Latinx community, inspired by Bad Bunny's authentic and globally appealing approach. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Participants will learn the 'GANA Framework' for engaging Latinx talent: Gather Insights, Adapt Approaches, Nurture Culture, and Advance Inclusion. Learn to Gather insights from Latinx cultural trends, Adapt recruitment strategies to reflect these insights, Nurture an inclusive organizational culture, and Advance inclusion through targeted DEI initiatives. Learn practical strategies for resonating with the diverse Latinx community through interactive discussions and real-world examples, helping you to attract and retain Latinx talent effectively.Learning Objectives:Examine how Bad Bunny's approach to authenticity and representation can be mirrored in recruitment practices.Identify ways to enhance diversity in talent pipelines by incorporating elements from pop culture that appeal to Latinx candidates.Gain insights into the cultural nuances and values of the Latinx workforce and how to align them with organizational goals.Explore successful case studies where companies have effectively engaged Latinx talent through innovative strategies.Learn how to create an inclusive interview and onboarding process that reflects the dynamism and diversity of Latinx culture.


Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.
Communication Diversity: Understanding it, Engaging in it with Confidence, and Leading with it for Successful Outcomes
06/26/2024 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM N229, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)

Presenter:
Sonia Sethi-Kohli, Founder-CEO, Communication Success Coach & Diversity Consultant, The Global Speech Suite
Workplace Application:
Attendees of this session will be better able to understand the components and importance of effective communication and diversity of communication, build awareness of cultural influences on workplace communication, and learn strategies to build awareness and enhance leadership communication skills for impactful outcomes with diverse stakeholders. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Effective communication is the crucial foundation for strong relationships, career growth, and organizational success. Alongside effective communication in the workplace, diversity in the workplace has proven to lead organizations to greater success. Despite increased efforts for hiring and supporting a diverse workforce, organizations often overlook training in diverse communication practices. This session helps attendees assess their individual and workplace communication practices, appreciate cultural influences, and develop executive skills for engaging diverse stakeholders, fostering impactful outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe how effective communication is imperative for success in a diversely evolving environment.
  • Classify components of and types of effective workplace communication.
  • Describe the role of cultural influences on communication.
  • List at least two strategies for more impactful active listening.
  • List at least one strategy for improved leadership communication with diverse stakeholders.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Are Military Spouses the Answer to Your Talent Issues? [Narrator] Yes, They Are
06/26/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM N230, North Building - Level 2 (MPCC)
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral), Organization (Technical), People (Technical)

Presenter:
Elizabeth Kohm, Manager, Foundation Programs, SHRM Foundation
Presenter:
Marcus Ohlenforst, HR Military Workforce Strategist, USAA
Presenter:
Allison Chamberlayne, Director of Operations , Hiring Our Heroes
Presenter:
C. Eddy Mentzer, Associate Director Military Family Readiness Policy
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn about corporate best practices for employees and contractors to leverage military spouses as a talent strategy. SHRM Foundation will also share resources from their Military Community at Work to support your efforts in hiring this talent pool. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

The pandemic was the largest proof -of -concept that your fears about hiring military spouses were wrong. One of the most educated, entrepreneurial, resilient talent pools out there, military spouses still have over a 20% unemployment rate and are eager to be a resource. With new innovative models, corporate best practices, and public support for fellowships, if you are not tapping into this talent pool in the workplace of today, you are missing out on talent, innovation and hurting your bottom-line.

Learning Objectives:

  • Hear evidence -based research as well as personal experiences on why military spouses are a talent strategy you should be pursuing in your workplace.
  • Learn about innovative models and networks to access immediately a pipeline of talent eager and ready to work.
  • Hear best practices in your workplaces for working with military spouses and their value proposition to your organization.
  • Understand how to tap into government initiatives to spur military spouse hiring.



Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https