Annual HR Conference (May 3, Rocky Hill)

 

7:30 – 8:00 a.m.

AGENDA & PRESENTATIONS

REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

   
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. GROUP EXERCISE:  FAILURE STRATEGIES
  Susan Lesser and Claudio Fiorani, Co-Founders nPlusOne Consulting
   
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. BREAK
   
9:15 – 10:45 a.m. CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
   
 
  1. A.     Not Just Experience: Hiring for Skills, Attitude, and Motivation
  Allan L. Polak, Director for Organizational Effectiveness Prudential Retirement
   
 
  1. B.     Leaves of Absence: Employee Rights and Employer Options
  John M. Letizia, Managing Partner Letizia, Ambrose & Falls, PC
   
10:45 – 11:00 a.m. BREAK
   
11:00 – 12:30 p.m. CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
   
 
  1. C.     Workplace Privacy in an Electronic World: A Point-Counterpoint Discussion
  A. Robert Fischer, Partner Jackson Lewis LLP

 William G. Madsen, Partner Madsen, Prestley & Parenteau, LLC

 

 
  1. D.     Telecommuting/Teleworking as Part of Your Workplace Solutions
  Moderator: Patrice DeFilippo, Business Services Manager Telecommute Connecticut

 Diane V. Bruno and Robyn Pato, Project Team – Human Resources

Barry M. O’Brien, Project Team – Technology Telecommute Connecticut

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. LUNCH

Wayne Travers Jr., Chairman CT Committee for ESGR

   
1:45 – 3:00 p.m. CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
   
 
  1. E.     Measurement of Intangibles and Sustainable Culture of Change
  Susan Lesser and Claudio Fiorani, Co-Founders nPlusOne Consulting
   
 
  1. F.      ADA Update: Sensitivity, Etiquette, Accommodation, Collaboration, and Communication
  Melissa Marshall, Esq., Executive Director Connecticut Business Leadership Network 

Mark D. Soycher, Counsel, Human Resources Services CBIA

   
3:00 – 3:15 p.m. BREAK
   
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. CLOSING PLENARY
   
  Update on Legislative Developments
  Kia F. Murrell, Assistant Counsel CBIA
   
4:00 p.m. ADJOURN
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Where-When?

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
The Marriott, 100 Capital Boulevard, Rocky Hill
Registration and continental breakfast: 7:30 a.m.
Program: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Description

CBIA’s 2011 HR Conference provides a fresh perspective on the most important topics in human resources and gives attendees new opportunities to network with professional peers.

We’ll start the day with a brainstorming exercise, followed by breakout sessions that address the most serious HR issues. And don’t miss our wrap-up of HR-related bills under discussion by the Connecticut General Assembly.

Topics include

  • Not Just Experience: Hiring for Skills, Attitude, and Motivation
  • Leaves of Absence: Employee Rights and Employer Options
  • Workplace Privacy in an Electronic World
  • Telecommuting/Teleworking as Part of Your Workplace Solutions
  • Measurement of Intangibles and Sustainable Culture Change
  • ADA Update

Reasons to Attend

  • Latest state and federal employment information
  • Information-packed breakout sessions
  • Direct interaction with leading legal and industry experts
  • Networking with your Connecticut counterparts
  • One-day format means less time away from work

This program has been approved for 6.25 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.  The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.    

  

Special offer: Register for CBIA’s 2011 Compensation and Benefits Conference and receive $25 off the cost CBIA’s Annual HR Conference. Contact Lise Cliche at registrar@cbia.com or at 860.244.1977 to take advantage of this offer.

Cost per person

CBIA, SHRM CT, and ASTD members: $129
Nonmembers: $170

Details and Full Agenda >> | Register >>

Tune into WFSB Channel 3 or WTIC 1080 for cancellations due to inclement weather.