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
Unlocking Potential: Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Employees in the Workplace
Amanda Russo
Ambassador C
Building a Family-Friendly Workplace: Paid Leave, Childcare, and Workforce Growth in Arkansas
Alison Williams
Ambassador A
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
3:00 - 3:45 pm
Exhibit Hall - POPCORN BREAK sponsored by McGriff
3:45 - 5:30 pm
Breathe In, Lead Out: The Transformative Power of Breathwork for Workplace Leaders
Jessica Miller-Merrell
Ambassador Ballroom
5:30 - 6:30 pm
6:30 - 9:30 pm
7:30 - 10:00 pm
After Hours Tee Time! sponsored by Staffmark
Top Golf, 3919 S JB Hunt Drive, Rogers AR 72758
ThursdayOctober 09
7:30 - 8:30 am
Concurrent Sessions
"Beyond the Job Boards: Discovering Hidden Talent in Unexpected Places"
Christie Martin
Ambassador D
Breaking the Stigma: Transforming Workplace Mental Health into a Strategic Advantage
Tiffani Quarles
Ambassador A
8:00 - NOON
8:45 - 9:45 am
Concurrent Sessions
What's Missing From Your Onboarding Process - A look into Training Within Industry for Manufacturing
Brandon Brown
Ambassador D
9:45 - 10:45 am
Exhibit Hall
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
2:00 - 2:45 pm
Exhibit Hall Closing & Prize Announcements
Exhibit Hall
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Jarik Conrad
Ambassador C
Lights, Camera, HR Take Action: Navigating EEO & DEI in a Dynamic Legal Landscape
Stuart Jackson, Daveante Jones, Tim Orellano, Rachel Jessen
Ambassador D
4:15 - 5:45 pm
The Juggling Act - How To Juggle Work, Change, And Performance In The Post-COVID Workplace
Cody Byrns
Ambassador Ballroom
5:45 - 7:30 pm
7:30 - 10:00 pm
FridayOctober 10
8:00 - 9:00 am
Executive Panel: “Proactive HR: Steering Clear of Crisis”
Matt Bumgarner, Jules Gianneschi, Stephanie Quillen, Makele Ndessokia
Ambassador Ballroom
9:00 - 9:30 am
9:30 - 10:45 am
Attorney Panel: “Prevent the Fire: Legal Strategies to Stay Out of Crisis”
Michael Moore, Mark Cameron, Stuart Jackson, Daveante Jones, Cindy Kolb
Ambassador Ballroom
11:00 - 12:30 pm
Please Note: Speakers and topics are subject to change without notice.