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Spokane, Washington, October 4-6, 2022
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Pre-Conference Webinars

Tuesday, September 20

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Webinar

Wednesday, September 21

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Webinar

Thursday, September 22

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Webinar

Tuesday, September 27

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Webinar

Friday, September 30

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Webinar



Tuesday, October 4

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pre-Conference Workshops
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch on Own
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Pre-Conference Workshops



Wednesday, October 5

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
General Session
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions
Executive Forum
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Executive Forum
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Networking Reception



Thursday, October 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
General Session
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Concurrent Sessions
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
HR Gone Rogue



Pre-Conference Webinars

Tuesday, September 20

Tuesday, September 20 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Webinar

"The Wand Chooses the Wizard" - Ethics in the Workplace


These days, ethical scandals seem to pop up overnight in some of our most trusted institutions. When an organization has an ethical scandal, employees experience negative consequences such as a loss of trust, decrease in morale, and an increase in stress and pressure. HR leadership is essential for making ethics part of the workplace culture, especially in our own HR departments. In this session, you’ll learn how to create a strong culture of ethics at your organization. As Albus Dumbledore said, “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

Presented By:
Roshelle Pavlin, Human Resources Consultant, BBSI, Yakima, Washington [biography]
Roshelle Pavlin is a Human Resources Consultant supporting BBSI branches in Central Washington and Northeast Oregon. She works with BBSI's PEO clients to support their organizational goals and ensure regulatory compliance. Prior to her current role, Roshelle was the Human Resources Director at Dade Moeller & Associates, Inc. (now NV5) at its headquarters in Richland, WA and the Vice President of HR & Operations for GlobalNet Services, Inc. (a subsidiary of Information Innovators Inc. which is a subsidiary of Salient CRGT, Inc.) in Rockville, MD. Roshelle received a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science in Education degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Brockport followed by a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Chapman University. Roshelle received a Professional in Human Resource (PHR) certification in 2002, a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification in 2006, and a Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification in 2014. Roshelle has a long volunteer record, having served in several positions on the board of the Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA) Coachella Valley chapter, the Maryland SHRM State Council, and Washington State SHRM (WA-SHRM) as its Diversity Co-Director, Social Media Manager, Communications Director, Director Elect, Director, Past Director, and SHRM Foundation Director. Roshelle served as the SHRM Membership Advisory Council Pacific West Region representative providing strategic and operational input from the state councils in the Pacific West (including AK, CA, CNMI, GU, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA, and WY) to the SHRM Board of Directors. Roshelle served on the Northwest Human Resource Management Association (NHRMA) Board previously as the WA-SHRM representative, Vice President, President, and Past President. She is currently on the NHRMA Conference Committee. She also serves as the President of the Yakima Symphony Orchestra's board of directors. Roshelle has provided training for University of Washington CoMotion, Yakima County Development Association, Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, Prosser Economic Development Association, Prosser Tourism Tune-Up, WA SHRM Annual Conference, NHRMA Student Conference, Kittitas/Yakima Enterprise Challenge Business Plan Competition, and many businesses throughout Central Washington and Northeast Oregon. In her spare time, Roshelle loves to travel, camp, hike, ski, go wine tasting, enjoy live music with friends, and visit family around the country.


Wednesday, September 21

Wednesday, September 21 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Webinar

How to Write an Ad Job Seekers Will Love

Talent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate

The job advertisement is one of the first impressions a candidate has of your company and yet many times, they fail to capitalize on the opportunity to get a job seeker to apply. And in a world where "imposter syndrome" runs amok with many people, job ads can also end up inadvertently driving AWAY qualified candidates. Led by a best-selling author and recruiting specialist, this presentation will show the participants how to write creative and effective job ads so that companies can stand out in the crowd.

Presented By:
Ameé Quiriconi, HR Consultant, Activity Girl, LLC, Snohomish, WA [biography]
Ameé Quiriconi is a best-selling author and consultant with over 20 years in recruiting, retention, and leadership. Currently, she is with the City of Redmond as a Senior Talent Consultant.


Thursday, September 22

Thursday, September 22 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Webinar

Driven by Excellence: How One Transportation Company Rebuilt Its Culture

Strategic Leadership
Intermediate

Many organizations find themselves in a position of rebuilding, rethinking, or reconsidering their culture. But how? And what are key elements to consider? Experience the journey of one company that found themselves with an opportunity to reinvent their culture and rebuild employee engagement. Join Liza Romero and Krisann Hatch as they share the why, the what, and the how through a real-life case study of one organization s journey. Come away with specific, actionable information to take back to your own organization.

Presented By:
Krisann Hatch, Director, Workplace Innovation, Archbright, Seattle, WA [biography]
Krisann Hatch has been with Archbright for eight years, working with companies to strategize, innovate, and implement HR solutions, deliver employee-development training, and provide HR advice, consultation, and support.
Liza Romero, Manager of HR Consulting, Archbright, Seattle, WA [biography]
Liza is the Manager of HR Consulting at Archbright, with over 20 years of HR experience including leadership roles. She is certified PHR and SHRM-CP and serves on the CBSHRM Board.


Tuesday, September 27

Tuesday, September 27 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Webinar

Hot Topics in Compensation


2022 has been a record-setting year in many ways. With historic highs in wage growth, inflation, and people quitting their jobs, what do you need to know to be prepared for 2023? On September 27, Nancy Kasmar of Compensation Connections will discuss the hottest topics in compensation and offer strategies to meet these challenges. We’ll talk about how to successfully adapt and thrive in the coming year.

Presented By:
Nancy Kasmar, Principal, Compensation Connections [biography]
Nancy is a Principal of Compensation Connections, with over 25 years of management experience in addition to more than 15 years in human resources and total rewards. She received her Master of Science degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and a Certificate in Management from the University of California, San Diego. Nancy is certified as a SHRM-SCP. She holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation with an additional certification as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).


Friday, September 30

Friday, September 30 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Webinar

Strategic Thinking for HR

Strategic Leadership
Advanced

THIS WORKSHOP DATE HAS CHANGED. Working hard is important but what's really critical is making sure you're working on the right things. That's what strategic thinking enables you to do. In this course, we ll review frameworks and strategies to help you make strategic thinking a daily habit, so that you can make the best use of your time, energy, and effort at work. Discover how to set yourself up for success by carving out time for strategic thinking and adjusting your routine to spark more strategic thoughts.

Presented By:
Allison Brown, Principal, Knowledge Evolve LLC, Portland, OR [biography]
A leadership development, human capital and global program management professional with over 20+ years of experience.


Tuesday, October 4

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Pre-Conference Workshop

Training Managers How to Be Managers

Strategic Leadership
Intermediate

This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend.

Often times, an individual is promoted to a manager because they are good at what they do. But with that promotion comes the management of employees. Rarely do organizations teach managers how to manage people. Never fear - this workshop provides HR pros the tools they need to help managers be great at their job and great at managing employees.

Presented By:
Christie Engler, Director of People Operations and Culture, Willory, Powell, OH [biography]
Christie Engler is an HR practitioner with over 15 years experience in the field. Christie has worked with hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses, primarily in the outsourcing space.

Scaling Mt. Everest: What it Takes to Make it to the Top

Talent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate

This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend.

The world is a competitive place. Making it to the top of your industry is going to be determined by the people you hire, your ability to help them GROW into their potential, and how well you retain them. Using the metaphor of climbing Mt. Everest, Dr. Hess will be your mountain guide to the top taking you through a series of camps which include: Finding the Others, Creating a Culture that Cares, Decision-Making, Meaningful Feedback, and Balance. This session includes several assessments you will be able to use to help your people to reach their potential.

Presented By:
Robert Hess, CEO, BreakThrough Consulting, LLC, Corvallis, OR [biography]
Dr. Hess has extensive experience in the private and public sector as a CEO (school superintendent), HR Executive, Search Consultant, Manager (principal), keynote speaker, author, and university professor.

The Evolving Role of HR; Health, Safety & Employee Engagement

The New Normal
Intermediate

This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend.

In a climate of increasing social unrest, violence, mental illness and COVID-19, health & safety is an growing employee engagement concern in all industries. Learn how HR professionals can evolve to ensure health, safety and wellness are part of leadership capabilities in order to keep employees safe and engagement high.

Presented By:
MacKinlee Reed, Partner Relations Consultant (Human Resources Consultant), Starbucks, Seattle, WA [biography]
MacKinlee Reed is a Finance and HR professional with over 20 years experience with large multinational companies. MacKinlee is a graduate of McGill University and holds a CPA and CMA

Flirting with Disaster: Identifying and Preventing Moral Compromise in an Organization

Strategic Leadership
Advanced

This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend.

Participants will learn to identify their wounds and thinking patterns in their lives that increase their stress, decrease productivity, and lead to moral compromises. If not identified, these wounds can create subconscious thought patterns that limit a leaders' effectiveness. Identifying these thought patterns leads to identifying an organization's leadership, managerial, and cultural weaknesses that impact the business. Recognizing these thought patterns can often help an organization's leadership team identify managerial and cultural weaknesses that negatively impact the business. This workshop will demonstrate how participants can identify potential pitfalls individually and organizationally to prevent turnover and possible crimes against the company.

Presented By:
Andrew Jacobs, Senior Partner, ReZults Transformational Consulting, Livermore, CA [biography]
C suite leader who has developed HR, Training, and a Corporate University from the ground up. I also have several degrees in education, psychology, and org development.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch on Own

Lunch on Own


1:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Pre-Conference Workshop

Your Company Culture Now

Strategic Leadership
Advanced

This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend.

The pandemic has changed how we work and how we attract and retain talented people. Organizational culture, the glue that binds the people of your company together, is more important in these times than ever before. In this session, we ll discuss the challenges of identifying and making culture change. You ll also gain straight forward insights on making meaningful, sustainable enhancements in your culture.

Presented By:
Brandy Ferrer, President, CEO, Pathfinder Strategies, Spokane, WA [biography]
Organizational culture consultant since 2012. Culture and retention work since 2005 Develop and launch professional development, leadership and training programs " Author: Own It! (Workplace Accountability) " EAP Experience

Leading Through Difficult Times - Strategies to Build Resiliency In Your Team

Strategic Leadership
Executive

This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend.

How is your team doing? Would you describe your team as: -Healthy / Unhealthy -Happy / Complacent -Energized / Burned Out -Experienced / Novice During this workshop we will consider the current condition of your team, explore tools on how to assess the state of your team and explore how to increase resiliency. Since all teams experience difficult times, let s develop strategies to lead our teams through difficult times.

Presented By:
Jannene Litchfield, Chief HR Officer, Litchfield Human Resources Management, Granite Bay, CA [biography]
Jannene is the President Litchfield Human Resources Management and Best Coach for You. She has served at VP of HR, Director of HR, and as a Coach and Consultant.

Unlock Genius for Increased Engagement, Retention, and Recruitment

Strategic Leadership
Intermediate

This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend.

People are deeply engaged producing their best work. Collaboration happens with ease and team synergy creates innovative outcomes. At the end of the day, people leave inspired, fulfilled, and look forward to tomorrow's work. This is not a fantasy. It s the natural outcome of connecting what people do to what they care about so they can be in their genius. A Thought Leader in the Positive Psychology of Peak Performance, in this highly experiential program, Violinist Diane Allen shares her proprietary process to discover what makes people tick so you can increase employee engagement, retention, and improve recruitment.

Presented By:
Diane Allen, The 'Own Your Potential' Speaker & Violinist, Eloquent Expression LLC, Bend, OR [biography]
Diane Allen, The Own Your Potential Speaker and Violinist, is an Award-Winning International Speaker, TEDx/TED Speaker, expert and thought leader with the Positive Psychology of Peak Performance: The Flow State.
Diane Allen, The 'Own Your Potential' Speaker & Violinist, Eloquent Expression LLC, Bend, OR [biography]
Diane Allen, The Own Your Potential Speaker and Violinist, is an Award-Winning International Speaker, TEDx/TED Speaker, expert and thought leader with the Positive Psychology of Peak Performance: The Flow State.

Pay Equity in the Pacific Northwest: Compare, Contrast, and Calculate

Legal Compliance
Advanced

This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend.

While the entire country is subject to the hard-to-apply federal Equal Pay Act, that law is more powerful (and easier to use) in the 9th Circuit, where jobs don't have to be identical to be compared and pay history is not an acceptable reason for a pay differential. Oregon and Washington also have hefty state pay equity laws that create an extra layer of potential liability. Learn about the important details of the federal and state laws, how to start assessing pay equity in your organization, and best practices to improve pay equity going forward.

Presented By:
Kara Govro, Chief HR Legal Expert, Mineral, Portland, OR [biography]
Kara finds the key takeaways in employment laws and turns them into actionable advice for employers. Before working at Mineral, she practiced employment law and held several HR roles.

Stop the Mayhem! Advanced Conflict Resolution Skills

Other
Advanced

This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend.

Don't run away, don't hide, you can fix the fuss! If you're like most HR professionals, you often wade into the messiness of interpersonal conflict. This workshop will give you a boost of radical confidence as you acquire advanced skills to wade into employee mayhem and emerge with restored peace and productivity.

Presented By:
Christopher Sheesley, President, In-Accord, Inc., Portland, OR [biography]
Chris has 31 years of experience, a roster of hundreds of organizations and a record of over 2,000 cases. He has also amassed over 5,000 hours of teaching dispute resolution.


Wednesday, October 5

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM - General Session

HR Trends: Ideas and Topics Transforming HR


The Josh Bersin Company team of researchers continually monitors the latest trends and focus areas that are important to HR.  In this session, we will review and go deep on the most important topics that are top of mind for HR.  The topics are continually evolving and are updated both on an annual basis and monthly.  Key topics today include skills, acquiring talent in this hyper-competitive market, the great resignation, and employee experience among many others.


Presented By:
Bill Pelster, Co-Founder, Josh Bersin Company [biography]
Mr. Pelster is currently the co-founder of Josh Bersin Company helping to elevate the HR profession by providing future-focused professional development, proprietary research, curated resources, and linking the global community of 15 million HR professionals. Bersin academy at www.bersinacademy.com is the leading platform for HR professionals designed to enable and accelerate development. Articles and research can be found at www.joshbersin.com.   Previously, Mr. Pelster is a retired Principal at Deloitte and a former US Consulting Board member with over 25 years of industry and consulting experience focused on learning, leadership, and integrated talent management. He has developed and deployed talent solutions for top 50 companies globally in financial services, life sciences, and consumer products.   Mr. Pelster is also a pioneer within large professional services firms with key roles including the buildout of a large Human Capital practice in India, international deployment to build a Human Capital practice in Germany, creation of the learning and leadership practice within a “Big Four”, Chief Learning Officer for Deloitte and the acquisition of Bersin and Associates; Deloitte’s first move into a products and subscription business.   Mr. Pelster also led the stand-up and integration of the Deloitte India consulting practice. He was also the senior partner who led the acquisition of Bersin & Associates created the Bersin by Deloitte research and products practice.   He has contributed or authored key talent research pieces including Talent 2020, Human Capital Trends (2013-2017), and The Leadership Premium. He is a well-noted speaker with keynote engagements at the Wharton Leadership Conference, MASIE Conference, I4CP research and other large venues to include CLO magazine, Wall Street Journal, SHRM, Harvard Business Review and Forbes.com. In his previous role as Deloitte’s Chief Learning Officer, he was responsible for the total development experience of professionals including learning, leadership, high-potentials, and career/life fit. He designed and led the move of Deloitte to a single, integrated learning platform. Additionally, he was a key architect of Deloitte University; Deloitte’s $300m learning facility outside of Dallas and the satellite facilities in Belgium, India, Canada and Singapore.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Networking Break

Networking Break in Tradeshow


10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Concurrent Session

Recruiting for Retention

Talent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate

Retention starts from the beginning, from the application process to screening applicants, choosing who to interview and making it a positive candidate experience. It starts with identifying what aspects of culture and strategy you want to emphasize, and then seeking those out in your candidates. According to Harvard Business Review 80% of employee turnover is caused by bad hiring decisions. This implies that post-hire programs & initiatives (where the majority of turnover reduction efforts take place) focus primarily on the remaining 20%. Tackling turnover by modifying your candidate screening process represents an enormous opportunity for organizations of all shapes and sizes.

Presented By:
Deborah Jeffries, VP, HR Answers, Inc., Tigard, OR [biography]
Deborah dedicates her professional life assisting others to find creative, practical ideas for organizational success. She shares tools to engage & motivate participants - moving the needle forward by developing/refining processes.

The Workplace Has Changed. Have Your Mental Health Benefits Kept Up?

Compensation and Benefit Strategies
Advanced

Employees report increased levels of stress and burnout. This session presents information on how the pandemic and other events have impacted employee mental health. We will cover best practices innovative organizations are using to help employees feel better and increase engagement. As point-solutions are flooding the market, benefits consultants and decision-makers are faced with questions of evaluating actions to take and what works. Looking at specific case studies, attendees will come away with actionable insights regarding; practical wellbeing strategies, evaluating mental health partners & solutions, and how to measure success.

Presented By:
Anna Meiners, Vice President, Customer Successs, Canopy (formerly Cascade Centers), Portland, OR [biography]
Anna (MA, Counseling Psychology - Organizational Behavior emphasis) has provided direct clinical services and innovative wellbeing program solutions for a variety of organizations and presented on workplace mental health integration.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Success: The Strategic Work of Leaders

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Advanced

It s an exciting time to lead the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work in organizations. Unfortunately, employers often begin implementing DEI without building the strategic foundation essential for its success. An underdeveloped strategy often results in many start-and-stops, setbacks, and ultimately, its failure. Whether your DEI efforts are underway or you re looking for a sound approach to begin your journey, this session is for you. Learn the strategic work of leaders that results in DEI being a positive transformational force for an organization.

Presented By:
Joseph Marth, Sr. Consultant, Workplace Innovation, Archbright, Seattle, WA [biography]
Joseph Marth, PhD is Sr. Consultant of Workplace Innovation at Archbright. Dr. Marth joined Archbright in 2008 and has more than 20 years of executive experience in HR and DEI.

Elements to Becoming an Employer of Choice

The New Normal
Intermediate

Becoming an Employer of Choice is necessary to compete in today s labor environment. This workshop looks at how the reaction to COVID has changed what the workforce expects from an employer. We identify six elements new generations look for in an employer. In addition, we will look at how technology can help address these elements in helping a company become an Employer of Choice.

Presented By:
Robert Moore, Director of Training, Time Equipment Company, Bellevue, WA [biography]
Robert Moore is the Director of Training for Time Equipment Company and a member of South King County HRA. His experience provides a unique understanding of the generational workforce differences.

Navigating Employee Leaves of Absence and Accommodations in a Multi-State Environment

Legal Compliance
Intermediate

Employee leave management has become increasingly complicated, even for experienced HR professionals. Not only do eligible employers have to administer the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), but there is also the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) and Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave (WPFML) as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation processes to navigate. This triangle can be difficult to understand and administer properly. The accommodation process can be equally as challenging, and the legal guidelines are very vague. This session will discuss the leave process, including Oregon and Washington protected leave as well as ADA intersections.

Presented By:
Audra Hedberg, VP of Services, Trupp HR, Inc., Portland, OR [biography]
Audra has been an HR professional for over 17 years. At Trupp, she helps employers with a variety of employment issues in a relaxed style that is easy to understand.

Strategies to Successfully Leading Remote Teams

Strategic Leadership
Executive

Could leaders in your organization be more successful in leading remote teams? Of course! This interactive session will provide HR professionals with 3 proven strategies to communicate effectively, increase accountability, and increase engagement of remote teams. Research has indicated that employees don t leave organizations, they leave supervisors. During this critical time known as The Great Resignation supervisors need tools to lead better. Remote work has exacerbated the impact of leaders. HR needs to support leaders to be the best leader they can be, especially for remote teams.

Presented By:
Jannene Litchfield, Chief HR Officer, Litchfield Human Resources Management, Granite Bay, CA [biography]
Jannene is the President Litchfield Human Resources Management and Best Coach for You. She has served at VP of HR, Director of HR, and as a Coach and Consultant.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Executive Forum

Executive Forum


11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Networking Lunch

Networking Lunch in Tradeshow


1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Executive Forum

Executive Forum


1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Concurrent Session

Second Chance: Identifying Tendencies and Traits in Felons Who Are Most Likely to Thrive if Given a Second Chance

Talent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate

Thankfully many people will never experience the sound of the prison door as it locks behind you. It can be easy to sit in judgement when you haven't committed a criminal moral compromise. Processing applicants who have a stain in their history can be challenging. What are the benefits of giving them a second chance? What are the risks? How do you know if the person will offend again? This workshop will show participants how to identify felons who have transformed and are ready to use their experience to become valuable employee, and positively contribute significantly to the organization's effectiveness.

Presented By:
Andrew Jacobs, Senior Partner, ReZults Transformational Consulting, Livermore, CA [biography]
C suite leader who has developed HR, Training, and a Corporate University from the ground up. I also have several degrees in education, psychology, and org development.

Key HR Consideration for Scaling Your Global Talent

Global HR
Advanced

When it comes to managing your global HR operation the mantra is Different, Different, Different; as in everything is different based on the countries in which you are operating and the regulatory changes that seem to happen every day. In this session, Mike Butler will share some trends in global expansion; help you anticipate global HR complexities and avoid nasty surprises. Don't assume you will have a talent pool on your doorstep when you head overseas.

Presented By:
Michael Butler, International HR Director, Stipenda, Las Vegas, NV [biography]
Mike Butler has 20 years experience as a international HR executive. Mike advises US companies setting up outside the US on international expansion. He sat on SHRM s global expertise panel.

Managing Org Realignments Through a Behavioral Sciences Lens

The New Normal
Advanced

From full reorganizations to departmental restructuring, the process involving the business design and talent alignment can be a long road for those planning the change. Many people impacted are left with questions: How do I succeed in my new roles? Who's on my team? How do we work together? This interactive session provides leaders, change managers, and HR professionals an approach to helping employees learn, co-create new ways of working, build momentum, and reset into new teams using a behavioral sciences lens. Attendees will come away with strategies to mitigate common themes that most often undermine org realignment initiatives.

Presented By:
Riley Smith, Director of Change Management, Propeller Consulting, Portland, OR [biography]
My change management experience of 10+ years includes HR work in retail, manufacturing, technology, and CPG. I enjoy the complexity of people-created systems, particularly org alignments, change transformations, & L&D.

How Do I Develop Allies in My Company and What Does That Really Mean?

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Executive

A diverse workforce is the first necessary step towards fostering equity and promoting inclusion. Many organizations that tout a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion struggle with seeing the benefits of a diverse workforce on their bottom line; organizations that are not innovating will not survive. This interactive session will challenge attendees to take their commitment to inclusion and innovation to the next level by learning how to model and implement a culture of allyship.

Presented By:
Serilda Summers-McGee, Principal and CHRO, Workplace Change, Portland, OR [biography]
Serilda is an experienced Human Resources executive, founder and CEO of Workplace Change, a full-service HR consultancy that specializes in recruitment, talent management, labor relations, leadership development, and organizational culture.

Workplace Accommodations in a Post-COVID World

Legal Compliance
Intermediate

As vaccine policies and other COVID-related practices have illuminated, employers obligations to provide accommodations in the workplace extend to not just qualified individuals with disabilities but also to employees for whom a particular practice or policy conflicts with a deeply held personal religious belief, practice or observance, and there are also special entitlements for pregnant workers. Even experienced HR Professionals find themselves with limited guidance about how to evaluate and implement accommodation requests. We will give attendees up-to-the-minute information on best practices and tools to manage and facilitate workplace accommodations, devise strategies,and manage risk while maintaining productive and inclusive workplaces.

Presented By:
Christine Slattery, Partner, Miller Nash LLP, Portland, OR [biography]
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Amy Robinson, Partner, Miller Nash LLP, Vanvouver, WA [biography]
Amy Robinson represents public and private employers throughout Washington, Oregon, and Alaska in a broad range of workplace-related issues and provides experienced counsel on compliance challenges and disputes.

The REAL HR of Small Business

Strategic Leadership
Intermediate

Are you an HR practitioner fighting the good fight in a small business? Are you a department of one? Do you ever feel like no one understands what you deal with? Does it seem like all of the industry talk is geared toward big business? This session is for you! Lack of technology, minimal budget, managers stuck in the past - we will cover it all. In this session parody of Bravo's The Real Housewives series, we will identify the greatest HR challenges in small business and discuss practical, economical solutions. Even in small business, you can be a strategic partner!

Presented By:
Christie Engler, Director of People Operations and Culture, Willory, Powell, OH [biography]
Christie Engler is an HR practitioner with over 15 years experience in the field. Christie has worked with hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses, primarily in the outsourcing space.
Christie Engler, Director of People Operations and Culture, Willory, Powell, OH [biography]
Christie Engler is an HR practitioner with over 15 years experience in the field. Christie has worked with hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses, primarily in the outsourcing space.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM - Concurrent Session

Lessons from Building the Healthcare Talent Pipeline of the Future

Talent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate

This workshop highlights three new healthcare talent pipelines (Nurse Tech, MA Apprentice & Acute CNA Training) and how they were "brought to life" through new educational partnerships. In today's talent market, it's not enough to "post and pray". As HR professionals, we need to proactively build talent pipelines that help prospective employees earn while they learn and achieve education with no debt. See how you can build a business case, engage external and internal partners and drive results that positively impact your organization and your community.

Presented By:
Bryan Fix, CHRO - Providence (Interim Regional CHRO, WA/MT), Providence, Spokane, WA [biography]
Bryan is a PNW native who thrives in building great teams to grow mission-driven organizations. His HR leadership experience ranges from Silicon-Valley startups to a Top 10 healthcare system.
Julie Orchard, HR Strategic Program Manager, Providence, Spokane, WA [biography]
Julie Orchard is a 20 year HR veteran and the current SHRM WA President. She brings a wealth of experience in delivering HR programs that positively impact her community.

Managing Workforce Health and Well-being Must Be a Top Priority

The New Normal
Executive

Employers that proactively mitigate health issues (including all aspects of well-being), through targeted interventions and culture, drive positive business outcomes; more stable business, more productive and loyal employees, and better management of medical, disability and workers compensation claims. Join Mercer's Dr. Mary Kay O'Neill to learn what companies can do to address, and ideally prevent, the rise in deteriorating mental health, workforce exhaustion, non-communicable health conditions, communicable health conditions, and work-related illness/injury. You'll also participate in an interactive discussion with Dr. O'Neill and your peers, walking away feeling informed and ready to take action.

Presented By:
Mary Kay O'Neill, Sr. Partner - Health Consulting and Total Health Management, Mercer - A business of Marsh McLennan, Seattle, WA [biography]
Previous to Mercer (2015), she served in various director roles with Coordinated Care, Regence BlueShield, CIGNA, and the Washington State Health Care Authority.

The Workplace of the Aftertimes: Managing Safety, Remote Workers, and New Expectations

The New Normal
Advanced

Between safety considerations during a global pandemic, a mad rush to negotiate and accommodate remote work, and the Great Resignation, employers are facing a triad of issues - each of which could take their full attention. In this workshop, we'll cover current best safety practices and how to message and enforce them. We'll also look at remote work, and how employers can make it work for them. Finally, we'll discuss ways to attract and retain talent in a competitive market, and how both safety and remote work options play a role.

Presented By:
Kara Govro, Chief HR Legal Expert, Mineral, Portland, OR [biography]
Kara finds the key takeaways in employment laws and turns them into actionable advice for employers. Before working at Mineral, she practiced employment law and held several HR roles.

Challenging Conversations in Changing Times: Creating an Opportunity for Connection in the Next Normal

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Executive

How do we communicate across differences? How do we increase our capacity to engage in crucial and meaningful conversations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion? How can the practice of mindfulness, empathy and compassion help us with challenging conversations ? Explore how to create emotionally safe spaces , courageous conversations, and dialogue vs. debate. Learn what organizations around the world are doing to create spaces for intentional dialogue, connection and an inclusive workplace culture.

Presented By:
Devin Hughes, Chief Inspiration Officer, Devin C. Hughes Inc., Carlsbad, CA, CA [biography]
Devin is a captivating speaker, author, and culture expert. He helps leaders drive growth and engagement by aligning workplace culture with success.

Hashtags, Tweets, and Bumper Stickers: When Employees Take Free Speech Too Far

Legal Compliance
Intermediate

In a time of social unrest and heightened political discourse, employers may find themselves faced with the challenging task of managing employee speech both inside and outside the workplace. What happens when an employee's tweet goes too far? Does the employer have a remedy? This presentation will review what actions public and private employers can and cannot take with respect to addressing employees free speech inside and outside of the workplace.

Presented By:
Liani Reeves, Attorney, Bullard Law, Portland, OR [biography]
Liani is an experienced attorney representing public and private clients in employment matters. She provides advice and training and represents employers in litigation. She also conducts workplace investigations.

Unlock Your Power: Stack Your Leadership Skills with Poker Strategies That Translate From the Classroom to the Boardroom.

Strategic Leadership
Intermediate

If life is a game, you should always play to win, and when it comes to betting on yourself, the stakes have never been higher. Whether you re looking to find your voice in the office, expand your emotional intelligence within your peer group, or develop a strategy for disciplined decision-making, learning poker stacks these leadership skills in a fun and interactive learning environment. (No gambling and no money transacts).

Presented By:
Erin Lydon, Managing Director & GM, Poker Power, Chicago, IL [biography]
As a TEDx speaker and thought leader, Erin is a frequent speaker on the topic of inclusivity and workplace equality - encouraging women to think strategically, while making confident decisions.

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM - Networking Break

Networking Break in Tradeshow


3:45 PM - 5:00 PM - Concurrent Session

What it Takes to Keep Top Talent: A Study of Pre- and Post-Pandemic Employee Needs

Talent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate

How much did the pandemic really change what matters to employees and how engaged they are? Attend this session to learn about the latest findings from a continuation of our landmark study on employee needs through the lens of social psychology. You ll learn: " What employees value most from their organizations " How the needs of remote, deskless and office-based workers vary " Three focus areas critical to enhancing employee engagement and improving retention You ll also participate in an interactive activity that crowdsources ideas for how others are already tapping into best practices uncovered through the research to improve their own employee experiences.

Presented By:
Christina Zurek, Insights & Strategy Leader, ITA Group, West Des Moines, IA [biography]
Driven by a passion for improving employee experience, Christina Zurek is a respected analyst and thought leader on the topics of employee engagement and workplace culture.

Navigating the 7 Cs of HR: Purpose, Intentionality, and You!

The New Normal
Intermediate

Wherever you are in the HR journey, this presentation will have you thinking differently about how to improve your HR processes with purpose and intention. In this candid discussion, we will explore 7 areas that will be an integral part of the future of work as we move forward with candor and optimism. As we remember the past, acknowledge the present, and train our eyes towards the future, HR is called on to evaluate what things to keep, what to improve, and what to let go of. HR buzz words that you won t find: culture, change and communication!

Presented By:
Julie Develin, Sr. Partner, HCM Advisory, UKG, Owings Mills, MD [biography]
17+ years HR executive More than 77 presentations in 2021 Podcast cohost HR consultant for UKG HR professor 15+ years

The Hiring Tree: Strengthening Your Hiring Process to Hire More Than Ever Post Covid

Talent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate

Have you experienced a dip in applicant flow in 2021? While many employers are blaming COVID, unemployment rates, and other external factors, there are actually some key things you can do that will immediately impact your applicant flow and increase your quality of candidates. In this presentation, Steven J Smith will walk attendees through steps they can take to establish a strong, healthy, balanced hiring process, which he likens to The Hiring Tree. While some of it may require additional funds, there are many things that can be done that will require no money at all, only time.

Presented By:
Steven J Smith, Chief Hiring expert, ApplicantPro, Eagle Mountain, UT [biography]
Steve has worked in HR since 2005, and has helped thousands of companies over hundred's of industries strategically improve their hiring process.

Communication Strategies to Maximize Health and Safety Performance Across a Growing Hispanic Workforce

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Intermediate

In today's work environment, diversification is critical. Growing and maintaining an engaged workforce can be a significant challenge. How do you ensure ALL employees are engaged, understanding safety procedures, and performing their duties to their full capabilities? This session focuses on creating a better understanding of and providing tools for companies striving to integrate a growing Hispanic workforce and demonstrates how this can impact your HR Operations, Employee Benefits participation & Safety, and ultimately your company's bottom line.

Presented By:
Santiago Landazuri, Assistant Vice President | Employee Benefits Consultant, USI Insurance Services, Portland, OR [biography]
Employee Benefits & Workers Compensation professional, with a bilingual/bicultural background, have uniquely positioned him to be a key risk-management partner for employers looking to effectively manage a growing and diversifying workforce.

Be the Opportunity: Talent Development for the Strategic Thinker

Strategic Leadership
Advanced

It is often said and backed up by research that employees leave managers, not companies. Now more than ever, employees expect more from employers! The great people in your organization want constructive feedback and opportunities to grow professionally. This workshop clarifies the different roles of mentor, coach, and manager. These roles can overlap effectively or create employee relations problems and loss of good talent when there is lack of role clarity and mismatched expectations in workplace relationships. We ll discuss when each role is appropriate and how they can be used to develop employees.

Presented By:
Mary Miller, Executive Coach & Strategic Consultant, Transform Your Talent, Shelton, WA [biography]
Mary coaches executives, managers, leaders, and forward-thinking individuals. She brings unique perspectives to her clients based on her past experiences as an attorney and a human resources executive.

Avoiding Gotcha: Steps Employers Should Take to Investigate Complaints and Reduce the Risk of Retaliation Claims

Legal Compliance
Advanced

Imagine it's Friday afternoon. An employee drops into your office and reports discrimination and harassment. What do you do? Inevitably, most HR professionals will be faced with this situation at some point in their career. The steps you take to investigate and control the employment environment during and after the investigation significantly impact your organization. This training will provide practical guidance for how to conduct a fair and impartial investigation, then determine appropriate remedial action. Attendees will receive interactive instruction through real-life hypotheticals on how best to avoid the trappings of retaliation claims that often arise during employment investigations.

Presented By:
Shirley Lou-Magnuson, Attorney, Shareholder, Lane Powell, Seattle, WA [biography]
Shirley is a litigator who defends public and private entities on claims including discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, retaliation and advises clients on a wide range of employment law matters.
Sean Jackson, Attorney, Shareholder, Lane Powell, Seattle, WA [biography]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-d-jackson/
Mike Kitson, Attorney, Shareholder, Lane Powell, Seattle, WA [biography]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kitson-04b4b722/

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Networking Reception

Networking Reception in Tradeshow



Thursday, October 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Networking Breakfast

Networking Breakfast in Tradeshow


8:30 AM - 10:00 AM - General Session

Inclusive Leadership


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is not a new concept. As a matter of fact, we have been talking about it for years yet. Progress is being made but there is more we can do to promote long term, meaningful, progress. Inclusive leadership must be an organizational design principle that is deeply woven across the various business units. As a result, leaders must reinforce their team building skills to maximize diversity of thought and innovation. The benefits of business growth, revenue, and retention can’t be overstated. Join this session with Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CEO of KET Solutions, LLC and Chair of the AICPA’s National Commission on Diversity and Inclusion to Identify the business imperative of inclusion Learn change management techniques to enable intentional progress Learn ways to empower team members to be the best version of themselves

Presented By:
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, KET Solutions LLC [biography]
Kimberly is a Global Technology and Finance leader with over 30 years of career achievements. She is the Chief Executive Officer of KET Solutions, LLC, a consulting firm focused on business growth, innovation, strategy, transformation and inclusive leadership. Ellison-Taylor is a sought after keynote speaker and has received many awards and recognitions for her expertise and leadership including Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and CPA Practice Advisor's 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting. For almost 17 years, Ellison-Taylor served in global leadership roles for Oracle Corporation. Kimberly advised C-Suite Executives on cloud solutions that innovate and transform business. Ellison-Taylor is also an adjunct professor for Carnegie Mellon University’s Chief Information Officer Certificate program teaching Emerging Technologies & Innovation. Kimberly is also an independent board director. Other professional achievements include tenure at Prince George’s County Government, KPMG, Motorola, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Ellison-Taylor has an undergraduate degree in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, a MBA from Loyola University Maryland, an Accounting Certificate from the Community College of Baltimore County and a Master of Science from Carnegie Mellon University in Information Technology Management as well as a Chief Information Officer certificate. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Global Management Accountant, and Certified Information Systems Auditor.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Networking Break

Networking Break in Tradeshow


10:30 AM - 11:45 AM - Concurrent Session

Employers Without Borders: Which State (or County, or City) Law Really Applies to Your Employees?

Legal Compliance
Advanced

Not just another "remote-work-in-the-COVID-age" presentation! Though the explosion of remote work during COVID brought many cross-border work issues to the forefront, multi-state employment law traps existed before and will endure long after this crisis. Are you sure you're paying employees who cross state (or city) lines correctly? Is that "Idaho" (or "Oregon" or "Alaska") employee actually entitled Washington paid sick or family leave rights? Can your organization's leaders be sued for employment law violations in states they have never been to? Explore these and other tricky scenarios through real-life examples and learn to spot and avoid cross-border employment law traps.

Presented By:
Amy Mensik, Partner, Witherspoon Kelley, Spokane, WA [biography]
Amy is an employment law partner with Witherspoon Kelley in Spokane, Washington. She devotes her practice to employers exclusively, helping organizations of all sizes navigate the ever-expanding employment law universe.
William Symmes, Partner, Witherspoon Kelley, Spokane, WA [biography]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-symmes-a05bb6b3/

Leadership Accountability

Strategic Leadership
Intermediate

Low accountability among leaders diminishes performance, stifles innovation and hurts retention. In this session, we ll examine what it means to be an accountable leader and why it s important to organizational performance and culture. We will also explore behaviors and practices to help with your leadership accountability and to support your teams and business partners in developing their own accountability.

Presented By:
Brandy Ferrer, President, CEO, Pathfinder Strategies, Spokane, WA [biography]
Organizational culture consultant since 2012. Culture and retention work since 2005 Develop and launch professional development, leadership and training programs " Author: Own It! (Workplace Accountability) " EAP Experience

Train the Trainer—How do you convey the Business Case for an Inclusive environment

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The last 3 years have been unimaginable. The pandemic environment accelerated talent shortages across industries and geographies.  Innovative strategies to recruit, advance, and retain high performing talent are needed now more than ever.  Not only are experienced hires asking questions about company values and culture but interns are asking similar questions as well.  The answers to these questions are easier when inclusion is everyone’s responsibility not just the Talent Management team.

Presented By:
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, KET Solutions LLC [biography]
Kimberly is a Global Technology and Finance leader with over 30 years of career achievements. She is the Chief Executive Officer of KET Solutions, LLC, a consulting firm focused on business growth, innovation, strategy, transformation and inclusive leadership. Ellison-Taylor is a sought after keynote speaker and has received many awards and recognitions for her expertise and leadership including Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and CPA Practice Advisor's 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting. For almost 17 years, Ellison-Taylor served in global leadership roles for Oracle Corporation. Kimberly advised C-Suite Executives on cloud solutions that innovate and transform business. Ellison-Taylor is also an adjunct professor for Carnegie Mellon University’s Chief Information Officer Certificate program teaching Emerging Technologies & Innovation. Kimberly is also an independent board director. Other professional achievements include tenure at Prince George’s County Government, KPMG, Motorola, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Ellison-Taylor has an undergraduate degree in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, a MBA from Loyola University Maryland, an Accounting Certificate from the Community College of Baltimore County and a Master of Science from Carnegie Mellon University in Information Technology Management as well as a Chief Information Officer certificate. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Global Management Accountant, and Certified Information Systems Auditor.

How Hiring Managers May Be Slowing the Hiring Process Through Self-Sabotage

Talent Acquisition and Retention
Advanced

There is tremendous pressure on hiring managers today Unfortunately, the more desperate the situation becomes to fill vacancies, the more likely a hiring manager is going to sabotage themselves as the stress and pressure mounts. In this presentation, I will review the science of how we make decisions, how stress influences decisions, and then present a few of the ways hiring managers can unintentionally hurt themselves along the way as they are pre-screening and interviewing applicants. Finally, I will provide practical suggestions for what they can do differently to help improve and possibly speed up the time to hire process.

Presented By:
Ameé Quiriconi, HR Consultant, Activity Girl, LLC, Snohomish, WA [biography]
Ameé Quiriconi is a best-selling author and consultant with over 20 years in recruiting, retention, and leadership. Currently, she is with the City of Redmond as a Senior Talent Consultant.

Turn Conversations into Coaching Conversations

Strategic Leadership
Intermediate

Coaching is a way of transforming any conversation into one that leaves people focused, confident, and committed to take action. While most leaders agree coaching is critical to their success, many fall short because they don t have the time or knowledge to put coaching into practice. This session will help attendees evaluate their mindset on individual and team performance and understand what true coaching looks like. Bill will introduce a best-in-class coaching framework that will leave participants with the knowledge and confidence to turn any conversation into a coaching conversation.

Presented By:
Bill Bennett, CEO, InsideOut Development, Alpine, Utah [biography]
Bill Bennett is the CEO of InsideOut Development, a workplace coaching company that provides management training programs for Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Salesforce.com and others. Bill has 30 years of leadership experience, including 15 years in the training industry. Prior to InsideOut Development, Bill spent nearly a decade at Franklin Covey as division president and IBM and other emerging tech companies. Outside of work, Bill is a best-selling author of 3 novels, including “Jacob T. Marley”.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - HR Gone Rogue

HR Gone Rogue


The NHRMA 2022 Conference's final day will look a little different this year! The conference will close out with a new session, HR Gone Rogue!

This series is designed to get us all thinking outside the box (or as if no box exists!) about the future of work and HR. We're talking about ideas that are so different, crazy or ROGUE... they just might work! Join us for a series of short presentations on what the future of HR might look like!


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