Exhibitor Hall Load-In Hours
Exhibitor Registration Hours
Main Stage Rehearsal
Volunteer Training & Bag Stuffing
Volunteer, Leadership & Resource Partner Kick Off Event (Invite Only)
Registration required. Email to be sent when registration is open.
Registration
Exhibitor Hall Load-In Hours
Breakfast for Volunteers
Pre Conference Workshop - Legal Workshop Sponsored by Honigman(advance registration & prepayment required)
Speakers: James Reid, Sean Crotty, Emory Moore Jr., Jenn Muse, Mahja Zeon, Marilyn Yousif, Credits:
Legal Workshop: Life Cycle of a Mock Employment Issue (Including Trial) Based on Real Employment Issues
Session Description:
This session will provide participants with details on emerging employment law updates and guidance for assessing their organizational practices that impact operations and people management so they can determine the best available risk management strategies.
HR professionals are often forced to wear many hats. This session will provide legal insights to help attendees navigate new and emerging employment laws and court decisions, and details for reviewing organizational processes and implementing operational changes for developing a proactive risk management strategy.
In this session, experienced trial attorneys from Honigman will deliver a real case study that will cover the alphabet soup of overlapping employment laws, providing HR professionals with employment law updates that could impact their organizations, guidance for implementing new procedures for people management to address compliance updates, best practices for investigating workplace issues, and an overview of how to prepare personnel files to assist attorneys with potential litigation.
Key Learning Objectives
- Overview of emerging employment law updates including the impact of recent decisions and new potential legal risks so attendees can determine best practices for implementing change strategies for mitigating risk
- Analyze and audit your workplace practices to proactively comply with emerging employment law updates
- Develop procedures for spotting overlapping legal issues in order to mitigate your organization’s legal risk
- Implement best practices for investigating claims and documenting facts based on existing, new and emerging compliance requirements
- Create strategies for preparing your organization for potential litigation
- Discover how the trial process works
Pre Conference Workshop: Leadership Summit (advance registration & prepayment required)
Speaker(s): Monica Lloyd Credits:
The Essential Connection: How to design and align a comprehensive people strategy for your business.
SESSION DESCRIPTION:
Organizational systems are the backbone of any successful business and the key to designing an industry leading employee experience. If you want to attract, retain, engage, and unleash the people power of your organization, it is essential to understand the various elements of the organizational system. In this strategic HR workshop, you’ll work through achieving a business objective leveraging your organizational system. From Recruitment and Selection, Compensation and Benefits, Structure, Policies and Procedures, to Employee Development, Performance Management, Communication, Culture, and Employer Branding; when you design the complete system with intention and skill, you position yourself and your business to win.
- By the end of this workshop participants will:
- Be able to describe the key components of an organizational system.
- Understand how different parts of the organizational system work together to achieve a common goal.
- See how a people strategy should connect to business strategy.
- Work through a real life objective and design the system to support the desired outcome.
- Learn how to manage the change associated with the system adjustments.
Student HR Games
Lunch for Exhibitors
Lunch for Pre Conference Workshops
SHRM Foundation Auction Opens
More Information Coming Soon!
Exhibit Hall Opens
First Time Attendees Welcome Reception & Information
Professional Headshots Benefitting the SHRM Foundation Sponsored by KZoom
SHRM Store Hours
Enter to Win Game
Opening Ceremony
Opening Keynote: Steve Lowisz - Unmasking the Invisible Heroes
Speaker(s): Steve Lowisz Credits:
The demands of our roles can often leave us feeling fatigued and underappreciated, with our own well-being taking a backseat as we tirelessly cater to the needs of others. In this talk, we will journey together to look into the mirror of our own lives, helping to rediscover who we truly are, and what we need to feel energized, inspired, and appreciated.
We’ll explore the art of 'Untangling Your Inspiration', a process that begins with self-recognition and blossoms into a roadmap for both personal growth and the growth of others. We will discover how to reignite our passion, amplify our creativity, and cultivate our resilience in our personal and professional lives.
Get ready for a deep dive into actionable tools, designed to revitalize your professional experience and provide you the fuel to continue your invaluable work with renewed vigor and enjoyment. It is a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes of the corporate world - you, the Human Resources professionals. I invite you to join us, to learn to put on your oxygen mask first before helping others, and to reignite the inspiration within you. Your journey of transformation starts here, because to inspire others, you need to be inspired yourself.
Exhibit Hall Kick Off Reception Sponsored by AON
Enter to Win Game
Vinyasa Yoga Sponsored by Inspiring Inner Growth LLC
Breakfast & Exhibit Hall
Registration
Exhibit Hall Hours
Professional Headshots Benefitting the SHRM Foundation Sponsored by KZoom
SHRM Store Hours
Enter to Win Game
Breakout Session I
Location | Session Title | Presenter(s) | Credits |
Grand Gallery D, E, F | Building a Great Team: How to develop a talent acquisition strategy that is aligned with your culture. | Amy Cell | |
River Overlook A/B | Groundbreaking Early Cancer Detection Test: Lifesaving for Employees & Cost-Saving for Employers | Thomas Sigman, Wayne Lilyestrom, | |
Grand Gallery Overlook A/B | The Impact of Inclusive Leadership | Whitney White | |
Grand Gallery A, B, C | ChatGPT, AI, and the Future of Performance Reviews | Lewis Lin | |
Grand Gallery Overlook E/F | A Psychologically Safe Work Environment Where Everyone Has a Voice? Yes, It's Possible! | Chris Dotson | |
Grand Gallery Overlook C/D | Creating a Leadership Development Framework | Nathan Leaman | |
Grand Gallery Overlook G/H | The Evolving Workscape | John Rogers, Bill McManus, Jeffrey Rogers, |
Break
Breakout Session II
Location | Session Title | Presenter(s) | Credits |
River Overlook A/B | Executive Team Development at Health Alliance Plans (HAP): A Case-study | Steve Dion, Charity Bennett, | |
Grand Gallery Overlook A/B | Who’s on Deck? Succession Planning that Eliminates Fears and Reduces Cost | Vakassia Niles | |
Grand Gallery Overlook C/D | Planning for Health Plan Cost Increases: Understanding New Market Disruptors, Changes in Fiduciary Responsibilities and Getting C-Suite Buy In | Elaine Coffman | |
Grand Gallery D, E, F | A 5 Cs Approach to Formulating Your DEI Strategy With Adaptability | Esther Jackson | |
Grand Gallery Overlook E/F | Business Immigration Sponsorship in a Virtual, Work-From-Anywhere World | Christian Allen | |
Grand Gallery Overlook G/H | On-ramps to success: Helping employees at all levels and from all backgrounds achieve their goals | Michelle Westfort, Sharon Johnson, | |
Grand Gallery A, B, C | Psychological Safety: The Real Employee Engagement Handbook | Tara Colvin, Denise VanEck, |
Break
Breakout Session III
Location | Session Title | Presenter(s) | Credits |
River Overlook A/B | How to Attract, Employ and Retain Veterans and Service Members | Pamela Basal | |
Grand Gallery Overlook G/H | Understanding Pay Equity: Implementing Compensation Strategies to Bridge the Pay Equity Gap | Julie Doyle | |
Grand Gallery Overlook E/F | Taking Action On Social Determinants Of Health | Ruby Hamacher | |
Grand Gallery Overlook C/D | Growth Opportunities Your Employees Really Want | Nancy Wood | |
Grand Gallery A, B, C | From Finger-Pointing to Problem-Solving: Creating a Culture of Accountability | Greg Coyne | |
Grand Gallery Overlook A/B | The Future of Work: Effective Inclusive Leadership and Change Management Strategies for our evolving New Normal | Kimara Mayberry |
Lunch
Exhibit Hall Hours
Professional Headshots Benefitting the SHRM Foundation Sponsored by KZoom
Enter to Win Game
Breakout Session IV
Location | Session Title | Presenter(s) | Credits |
Grand Gallery Overlook E/F | Avoiding Toxic Candidates...Transform The Hiring Process | Mike Rhodabarger | |
Grand Gallery Overlook C/D | What does Medicare mean for you and your employees? | Elizabeth Robinson | |
Grand Gallery Overlook G/H | Advancing Equity and Diversity by Using Emotionally-Inclusive Practices in the Workplace | Jeremy York | |
Grand Gallery A, B, C | Cyber Security will kill your business | Edward Eadeh | |
Grand Gallery Overlook A/B | Recognition Fallacies: Common Misconceptions about Recognition in the Workplace | Andrew Bishop | |
River Overlook A/B | Human Resources Management Professionals Encompassing Awareness, Assistive Technology Knowledge, and Workplace Accommodations (AT-WA) | Julia VanderMolen, Brooke Dudick, | |
Grand Gallery D, E, F | Making Work Suck Less by Fixing Broken HR Systems | Jeff Harry |
Break
Breakout Session V
Location | Session Title | Presenter(s) | Credits |
River Overlook A/B | First Impressions Matter: Onboarding Done Right | Liesl Hays, Melissa O'Daniel, | |
Grand Gallery Overlook G/H | Stop cost-shifting: How HR can leverage new transparency laws to sustain exceptional employee benefits | Lauren Harris | |
Grand Gallery Overlook E/F | Maximum Ability: How to Create a Disability Inclusive Culture at Work | Paul Artale | |
Grand Gallery D, E, F | Got Transformation? How to Drive Awareness and Adoption for a Technology Change | Mary Schafer | |
Grand Gallery A, B, C | Active Shooter & Critical Incident Response | Tom Moore, Kim Slager, Jason Russell, | |
Grand Gallery Overlook C/D | TURN DOWN TURNOVER by paying attention to payday | Scott Dobson | |
Grand Gallery Overlook A/B | Unlock Your Potential: Connecting Passion, Purpose, and Skills | Lei Comerford |
SHRM Foundation Auction Closes
Please note: All auction item winners are to collect their items at the registration desk.
Exhibitor Prize Giveaways
Exhibitor Load-Out Hours
HR Award Nominees, President & CLA Thank You Reception (Invite Only)
HR Extravaganza Networking Event: If It Isn't Neon, It Shouldn't Be On! Sponsored by Corporate Live
Dress in your favorite neon colors for an HR Extravaganza unlike any other! We will have a neon runway fashion show featuring your District Directors and Chapter Leaders. This will benefit the SHRM Foundation through your voting donations. We will also have dancing, networking, food, beverages and fun!
Registration
Slow Flow Yoga Sponsored by Inspiring Inner Growth LLC
Breakfast
Professional Headshots Benefitting the SHRM Foundation Sponsored by KZoom
SHRM Store Hours
Breakout Session VI
Location | Session Title | Presenter(s) | Credits |
Grand Gallery Overlook E/F | Building Your Employer Brand | Kristopher Powell | |
Grand Gallery Overlook G/H | Pensionize Your 401k- the Best of Both Worlds | Chuck Langeland, Jim Klomparens, | |
Grand Gallery D, E, F | Workplace Bullies - Who Does HR Protect? | Nathalie Davis | |
Grand Gallery A, B, C | Leading a Cultural Jam Session: A collaborative approach to engage employees in generating cultural ideas that increase morale, productivity, and profitability. | Eric Bowe, Linda Taylor, |
Break
Breakout Session VII
Location | Session Title | Presenter(s) | Credits |
Grand Gallery D, E, F | Creating a Culture of Innovation | Tim Ullrey | |
Grand Gallery Overlook C/D | Wait - What? That's not in my job description! | Sheri Welsh | |
Grand Gallery Overlook G/H | A New Era of Mental Health in the Workplace: A Leadership Series | Tashee Brown | |
Grand Gallery Overlook E/F | Grow Employeeship - Going Beyond Traditional Employee Engagement Approaches to Unlock Your Talent Potential | Amy Forehand | |
Grand Gallery A, B, C | How Leaders Sense & Shape the Uncertain Future | Brian Maue |
Awards Ceremony
Closing Remarks
Closing Keynote: Mitch Albom - Giving is Living Sponsored by Lockton
Speaker(s): Mitch Albom Credits:
Giving is Living
Mitch Albom learned many penetrating life lessons from Morrie Schwartz, a professor he reconnected with in his final days before succumbing to ALS. The one that sticks with him the most is “giving is living.” Morrie once said, “Taking makes me feel like I’m dying. Giving makes me feel like I’m living.” This simple yet powerful idea changed the course of Mitch’s life forever. Since then, he has founded nearly a dozen charity programs between Detroit and Haiti, bettering the situations of countless people around the world. In this talk, Mitch asks you to adopt this mentality, to embody a giving spirit, not just around the holidays when it’s popular, but year-round—every day that you are fortunate to take another breath. In doing so, you not only make a difference in the lives of others, but also add vibrancy and vitality to your own life.
Mitch Albom Book Signing
Speaker(s): Mitch Albom Credits: