5 Keys to Genuine Employee Engagement
Presented by Tom Topping

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: What's it all mean anyway?
Presented by Ayana King

2 - 2:15 p.m. 

Break, Networking and Vendor Visits

Closing Keynote:
How to Work with Jerks
Presented by Eric Williamson 

Closing Remarks, Evaluations and Door Prizes

Optional Networking Social Event (location TBA)

Opening Keynote
5 Keys to Genuine Employee Engagement

Presented by Tom Topping, SHRM-CP
Training Perfected -Speaker, Trainer, Consultant

Human resources professionals play a critical role in increasing an organization’s bottom line while simultaneously impacting productivity, retention, profitability and innovation. This program is designed to positively impact those key areas by revealing engagement and retention strategies proven to increase individual and organizational value. Learn how to leverage engagement strategies to positively effect multiple business functions, while focusing on the target of achieving larger organizational goals. This program is designed to stimulate critical thinking and questioning around performance management while developing individual skills that will help foster an engaged workforce and competitive advantage.

Pending Approval
1.50 SHRM PDC's
1.50 HRCI Recertification Hours

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: What’s it all mean anyway?
Presented by Ayana King
CEO and Founder at Maximum Communications

Diversity and inclusion are hot topics today, but the innovative, high-performing teams of tomorrow aren’t interested in trends: they want action. Can you explain the difference between diversity and inclusion? Do you know why equity is important in every workplace? Learn why diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to your business, your team and your reputation during this educational experience. Q&A to follow.

Pending Approval 
1.25 SHRM PDC's
1.25 HRCI HR Recertification Hours

Remote and Hybrid Teams
Presented by Jason (Jay) Morwick
Senior Vice President of Remote Leadership, Excelerated Leadership Partners

The Post Pandemic World: remote workers, hybrid teams and a more flexible workplace. Remote working (aka ‘teleworking’) slowly gained ground over the past couple of decades; however, the COVID-19 pandemic hurled organizations into the virtual workplace whether they were ready for it or not. Over the past 18 months, organizations learned on the fly how to keep their operations running in a remote environment. Now, as leaders plan to return to work, they will find a workplace irrevocably changed thanks to the pandemic. While some employees may desire to come back into the office full time, most will choose to remain remote at least part of the time. Even office workers may expect some increased flexibility. Leaders will be challenged to effectively manage hybrid teams of remote and office workers. Although there is no one-size-fits-all solution, this session will help leaders learn best practices and overcome challenges associated with hybrid teams.

Pending Approval
1.25 SHRM PDCs
1.25 HRCI Recertification Credit Hours

Closing Keynote Speaker
How to Work with Jerks
Presented by Eric Williamson
Professional Development Consultant, Business Author and Keynote Speaker

During these times of disruption and uncertainty, HR professionals must play a vital role as thought leaders to reimagine, rebuild and rebrand today’s workplace culture. Learn the necessary tools to confidently navigate today’s changing environment by managing conflict and cultivating stronger, more meaningful relationships during times of disruption and uncertainty. This program builds a bridge to providing a greater workplace experience by providing better support, guidance and engagement in a new workplace era.

Pending Approval
1.50 SHRM PDC
1.50 HRCI Recertification Credit Hours