Conference Schedule
The conference will offer credit for SHRM, HRCI and CLE.
WednesdayOctober 08
7:15 - 5:00 pm
8:15 - 9:15 am
Concurrent Sessions
Embracing Resistance to Change: Guiding Change Through the Paradox of Resistance
Jim Maddox
Ambassador D
Mastering the Fundamentals of Violence Prevention: Assess, Mitigate, and Protect against Violence.
James Atchley
Ambassador C
9:30 - 10:30 am
Concurrent Sessions
Data-Driven Decisions Start with Gold Standard Data - Using BLS Data for your HR strategies.
Alyssa Leibold
Ambassador B
10:30 - 11:30 am
11:30 - 1:45 pm
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
The Future of Benefits: How Care Benefits Support Recruitment and Retention
Alison Williams
Ambassador A
3:45 - 5:30 pm
KEYNOTE: Breathe In, Lead Out: The Transformative Power of Breathwork for Workplace Leaders
Jessica Miller-Merrell
Ambassador Ballroom
ThursdayOctober 09
7:30 - 8:30 am
Concurrent Sessions
"Beyond the Job Boards: Discovering Hidden Talent in Unexpected Places"
Christie Martin
Ambassador D
8:45 - 9:45 am
Concurrent Sessions
What's Missing From Your Onboarding Process - A look into Training Within Industry
Brandon Brown
Ambassador D
10:45 - 11:45 am
Concurrent Sessions
Leading Through Change: Helping Leaders Show Up When Everything’s Shifting
Onika Williams
Ambassador D
11:45 - 2:00 pm
3:00 - 4:00 pm
FridayOctober 10
8:00 - 9:00 am
KEYNOTE: Executive Panel: “Proactive HR: Steering Clear of Crisis”
Matt Bumgarner, Jules Gianneschi, Stephanie Quillen, Makele Ndessokia
Ambassador Ballroom
9:30 - 10:45 am
Attorney Panel: “Prevent the Fire: Legal Strategies to Stay Out of Crisis”
Stuart Jackson, Cindy Kolb, Michael Moore, Daveante Jones, Mark Cameron
Ambassador Ballroom
Please Note: Speakers and topics are subject to change without notice.