| La Crosse Center - La Crosse, WI |
| Updated 9-8-07 |
Click here for a printable summary of all learning sessions |
| Wednesday, October 10 |
| 8:30 or 9:00 a.m. |
Pre-Conference meeting |
| 12 Noon - 7:30 p.m. |
Registration Desk |
| 12 Noon - 7:30 p.m. |
Information Desk |
| 12 Noon - 7:30 p.m. |
Volunteer Registration Desk |
| 7:00 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Lounge for Committee |
| 12 Noon - 8 p.m. |
Lounge for Speakers/Volunteers |
| 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Legal Pre-Conference Session |
| Seven Questions To Ask Before Disciplining/Terminating An Employee – Troy Thompson, Axley Brynelson, LLP |
| Employee Privacy: Where Employers Dare to Tread – Susan Borowski and Gina Piarulli, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. |
| Workers Compensation and Employers: How to Turn Lemons into Lemonade – Allison Hanson, R&R Insurance Services, Inc. and Doug Feldman, Lindner & Marsack |
| 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Executive Pre-Conference Sesssion |
| Managing the Change Process; HR's Greatest 21st Century Opportunity – Russ Moen, Express Personnel Services |
| 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Diversity Pre-Conference Session |
| What’s Good for the People is Good for the Business – Jonamay Lambert, Lambert and Associates, a Division of Capital H Group |
| HR Tool Kit For Working With Individuals With Disabilities – June Reinert and Chris Coppess, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse |
| 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
WI SHRM State Council Meeting |
| 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
SHRMStore open |
| 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Open - "Join Us For A Volksmarch" |
| 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Cyber Café |
| 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
SHRM Foundation Silent Auction |
| Thursday, October 11 |
| 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Registration Desk |
| 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Information Desk |
| 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Volunteer Registration Desk |
| 6:45 a.m.-7:45 a.m. |
Early Bird Learning Sessions |
| Certification Basics – Karen Brzezinski, WISHRM Certification Director |
| <">Pandemic Flu-Are You Prepared? – Terry Roe, American Red Cross |
| Employee Relocation: Best Practices/Tips for selecting a provider – Travis Kennelty, WHR Group Inc. |
| 7:00 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Lounge for Committee |
| 7:00 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Lounge for Speakers/Volunteers |
| 7:00 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Student Lounge |
| 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
SHRMStore open |
| 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker - John G. Miller, QBQ |
| 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
John G. Miller, QBQ Book Signing |
| 9:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall open |
| 9:-00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
Cyber Café |
| 9:-00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
SHRM Foundation Silent Auction |
| 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
Learning Sessions |
| Nine Elements That Can Make you an Employer of Choice – Bonni Yordi, MRA |
| Federal and Wisconsin Employment Law: Distinctions make a difference – Tim Costello, Krukowski & Costello, S.C. |
| Digging Out of the Management Dumpster: Sustaining High Performance – Seth Davies, Competitive Solutions, Inc. |
| Managing a Mobile Workforce – Greg Harper, Runzheimer International |
| Legally Managing Disabilities and Leave Time in Wisconsin – Frank Gumina, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek, S.C. |
| Technology and the Talent Pipeline: The Real Deal – Ginny Gomez, Peopleclick |
| HR Metrics – Norma Tirado-Kellenberger and M. Tammy Pitts, Agnesian HealthCare |
| The HR/Board Dynamic – Andrew Foote, HR Solutions, Inc. |
| Developing an Onboarding Program That Includes Diversity – Jonamay Lambert, Lambert and Associates, a Division of Capital H Group |
| Employer Employee Relations - From Good to Great – Thomas Godar, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Box lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Learning Sessions |
| Creating a Legally Compliant Workplace in the Age of Cyberspace – Mindy Dale and Stephen Weld, Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, SC |
| Personality at Work: Using Personality Assessment for Selection – Michael Anderson and Gloria Kelly, CPP, Inc. |
| Effective Ergonomics Programs Are a Product... How Are You Packaging It? – Brian Langenhorst, Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, Mayo Health System |
| The Power of Positive Leadership – Robert Bell, FOCUS Consulting |
| Understanding Generational Differences – Barbara Larsen, Winona State University |
| Leading Change Effectively: Guiding People into Commitment – Jeffrey Russell, Russell Consulting |
| Before & After: A CEO's Personal Success Through Coaching – Fran Weisner, Lee Hecht Harrison, and Steve Jaberg, Cedar Community |
| Strategic Value of HR Investments: Review of the Evidence – Dr. Mahesh Subramony, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh |
| The Great Divide: The Employer-Worker Disconnect – Patti Dunning, Spherion Corporation |
| From Partner to Player: Shifting HR Results to Business Results – Teresa Daly, The Prouty Project |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
Learning Sessions |
| Facing the Tougher Legal Issues in Hiring – Mindy Dale and Stephen Weld, Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, SC |
| Strategies to Help Employees Navigate the Health Care System – Meg Gaines, Mary Michaud, and Kathleen O’Connell, Center for Patient Partnerships |
| Online Salary and Benchmarking Surveys - Are They Any Good? – Charles Carlson and Ric Cederholm, enetrix |
| Understanding Generational Differences – Barbara Larsen, Winona State University |
| Are Your Employees Engaged? – Jeffrey Russell, Russell Consulting |
| Nine Elements That Can Make you an Employer of Choice – Bonni Yordi, MRA |
| Sourcing Strategies: Best Practices to Attract "A" Talent – Connie Poll and Brianna Lamb, NAS Recruitment Communications |
| Who is to Blame? – Dan Linssen, University of Wisconsin-Green Bbay |
| Use or Abuse of Computers in the Workplace – Bob Gregg, Boardman Law Firm |
| SHRM Student Chapter Relations Challenges & Solutions – Merry Lee Lison, The Relocation Center, Inc., and Dr. Matthew Stollak, St. Norbert College |
| Laying Golden Eggs: Developing a Winning Culture – Nan Russell, MountainWorks Communications LLC |
| 4:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
SHRMStore |
| 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Nan Russell Book signing |
| 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Attendee Appreciation Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Celebration Event - "Join Us For A SHRM Gemutlickkeit" |
| Friday, October 12 |
| 6:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Registration Desk |
| 6:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Information Desk |
| 6:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Volunteer Registration Desk |
| 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. |
Early Bird Learning Sessions |
| Recertification - It's Easier Than You Think – Karen Brzezinski, WISHRM Certification Director |
| Essential Elements of Successful Wellness Programs – Patrick Trotter, Health Solutions, Ltd. |
| The Changing Face of Training – Patti Coan, Velocity Learning Systems |
| 7:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Lounge for Committee |
| 7:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Lounge for Speakers/Volunteers |
| 7:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Student Lounge |
| 7:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
SHRMStore |
| 8:00 a.m.-8:40 a.m. |
All attendee breakfast with recognition of Diversity Award winner |
| 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Cyber Café |
| 8:45 a.m.-10:15 a.m. |
Learning Sessions |
| Handling Difficult People: Dealing With People You Can't Stand – Kit Welchin, Welchin Communication Strategies |
| Union Organizing Trends, Corporate Campaigns, and Labor Law Update – Thomas Trachsel, Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt |
| Filling the Leadership Pipeline – Nancy Noelke, Gundersen Lutheran |
| Great Safety Performance is No Accident – Don Theune, Donnic Consulting Group, LLC |
| Excelling in HRM – Robert Greene, Reward $ystems, Inc. |
| Assessing and Developing Executives' Financial Impact – Ted Prince, Perth leadership Institute |
| Who's Driving the Bus? Effective Strategies for Handling the Problem – Ely Leichting, Quarles & Brady LLP |
| Do Your People Know How They Impact the Bottom Line? – David Yeghiaian, Unique Business Solutions |
| To Live A Long Time and To Die Healthy – John Shier, thatguynurse.com |
| Show Me The Money! Are You in Compliance with the FLSA? – Sara Ackermann, Ruder Ware |
| 10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
Learning Sessions |
| Handling Difficult People: Dealing With People You Can't Stand – Kit Welchin, Welchin Communication Strategies |
| Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace - Russian Roulette – Christine Clearwater, Drug-Free Solutions Group, LLC |
| Brand Recognition Meets Workforce Acquisition Technology – Brenda Hodge, Peopleclick |
| Workplaces that Thrive: Avoid Pitfalls of Litigation under Disability Related Employment Laws – Dennis McBride, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Doug Feldman, Lindner & Marsask S.C.; Robin Jones, Great Lakes ADA Center - University of IL - Chicago; and Tammy Liddicoat, Employment Resources, Inc. |
| Rewarding Performance: Global Principles; Local Strategies – Robert Greene, Reward $ystems, Inc. |
| Create a Change-Capable Workforce – Kathleen Jefferson, AchieveGlobal |
| Who's Driving the Bus? Effective Strategies for Handling the Problem – Ely Leichting, Quarles & Brady LLP |
| <">Wisconsin Technical Colleges' Role in Workforce & Economic Development –Susan May, Fox Valley Technical College |
| Best Practices in Accommodating Disabilities under the ADA/WFEA – Laura Lindner and Oyvind Wistron, Lindner & Marsack, S.C., and Bradley Foley, Asyst Technologies |
| The New Federal Rules Governing Electronic Records - 1st Anniversary – Mark Goldstein, Attorney at Law |
| 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Keynote Speaker - Steve Uzzell Open Roads Open Minds: An Exploration of Creative Problem Solving |