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General Sessions
Wednesday, September 30
Thursday, October 1

Wednesday, September 30

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	General Session
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM	Concurrent Sessions
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM	Concurrent Sessions
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM	Concurrent Sessions
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM	Concurrent Sessions

Thursday, October 1

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	General Session
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM	Concurrent Sessions
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM	Concurrent Sessions
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM	Concurrent Sessions
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM	Concurrent Sessions

Wednesday, September 30

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

Opening General Session: Build a Platform of Impact

General Session

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI Business Credits

One of the great challenges HR professionals have is exerting influence effectively across departments. Whether held in high regard or totally dismissed, an HR leader must foster healthy relationships for facilitating vision, values and goal implementation. This message offers strategic insights for working with other departments while consciously contributing to the bottom line. Like any platform, building one with Impact requires four legs for stability.

Presented By:

Greg Hawks, Corporate Culture Specialist, Hawks Agency [biography]

As a Corporate Culture Specialist, Greg shapes environments where everyone gets to contribute their best daily! For two decades he has mentored leaders, developed teams, crafted culture and empowered employees. He is intensely motivated to grow high capacity performers who work, serve and sell with excellence, consistently. He is an enthusiastic character. His style, wit and energy consistently capture the attention and imagination of audiences. His forward thinking contributes fresh perspectives that work. Hes annoyingly optimistic, contagiously energetic and slightly mischievous. People tend to like him. Through Hawks Agency, he originated the Like An Owner® platform. Compelled by the principle that individuals who Think, Act, Lead and Create Like An Owner® will be more fulfilled and productive. Organizations who commit to implement an Ownership Culture will find deeper loyalty, stronger results and rapid growth consistently.

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM - Concurrent Sessions

Navigating the ADA Interactive Process Without a Paddle

Legal Compliance

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

Providing disabled workers with a fair shot at work is complicated. Are you clear on when you have to provide an accommodation and when the undue hardship threshold is met? What can and should you say to the employee and other team members? Is there a limit to the accommodations you must make? If you feel like you are drowning in the ADA interactive process legal requirements, you are not alone. Join us for this interactive and informative program as we learn to navigate the ADA interactive process and the workplace waves it creates.

Presented By:

Jennifer Bouman-Steagall, Attorney, Red Kite Employment Law, Tigard, OR [biography]

Experienced management-side employment attorney with 20+ years_x0019_ experience representing Pacific Northwest employers. Accomplished speaker for NHRMA, local SHRM chapters, and other groups. Professional member National Speakers Association.

Stop the Bureaucracy, Fix The Culture: Rebel Against Old-School Management and Equip Leaders to Run Fast

Rebel

Expert

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

Management doesn' t have to equal bureaucracy. Highly engaging, collaborative, positive, output-oriented cultures exist BECAUSE OF the management that powers them, not in spite of it. If your organization needs to be able to pivot in unison as things change, it's up to you to rebel against traditional management and teach leaders to run iteratively, not linearly. In this interactive, multimedia session, award-winning author Ed Muzio presents realistic practices proven across five academic disciplines and 70 years of experience to create high-energy, high-involvement cultures of collaboration, trust, and shared responsibility – and teach you to employ them in your rebel organization.

Presented By:

Ed Muzio, Author, Iterate:Run a Fast, Flexible, Focused Management Team, and CEO of Group Harmonics, Group Harmonics, Austin, TX [biography]

Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, is author of bestseller _x001C_ Iterate._x001D_ His unique whole-team approach to executive intervention produces significant cultural shift in minimal time.

Cannabis in the Corporate World: Are You Ready for the Green Revolution?

Legal Compliance

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

If marijuana isn't legal in your state (yet), it is in neighboring states. But it's still illegal under federal law. So, can you still legally test employees and applicants for it? If you can, should you? If you do, can you use a test that will tell you what you really need to know -- like whether the employee running that heavy equipment is high?! This presentation will help you navigate these complex questions, covering federal and state laws governing marijuana, workplace issues raised by the legalization of marijuana, testing methods, and employer policy considerations.

Presented By:

Erin Jacobson, Director, Legal and HR Advice, Archbright, Seattle, WA [biography]

Erin Jacobson, Director of Legal & HR Advice, earned JD from Georgetown University, was admitted to the Washington Bar in 2001, Idaho Bar in 2016, and Oregon Bar in 2018.

#HumanExperience: Thinking Differently About the Future of Work

Rebel

Expert

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI Business Credits

As the war for talent continues and the generational shift in the workplace grows, what are you doing now to prepare your organization for a successful experience ahead?

Presented By:

Carl Sokia, Founder & CEO, Experience Management Solutions, Sandy, UT [biography]

Carl has spent the past 16 years in HR & Operations leadership positions across the country, and is currently the President of Utah's largest HR community, Salt Lake SHRM.

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM - Concurrent Sessions

Men in the Minefield of Sexual Harassment

Diversity / Inclusion

Introductory

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

The “MeToo” movement has many men afraid to hire or have any contact with women in the workplace. So how can men interact appropriately and professionally with members of the opposite sex so our workplaces can remain productive and complaint-free? Women need the support of men to fully realize their potential and to achieve equality at work. This program helps HR professionals understand the roots of the new women's movement and how to help male employees safely and confidently operate in the changing environment this has created.

Presented By:

Michael Lee, President, EthnoConnect, Dublin, CA [biography]

Dr. Michael Soon Lee is hired by Fortune 500 companies to coach executives who have been accused of sexual harassment. He_x0019_ s the author of the book _x001C_ Men in the Minefield_x001D_ .

Digital Forensics: The Evolution of Digital Investigations in the Workplace of Today

Legal Compliance

Introductory

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

Learn about digital forensics and how our constantly evolving digital technologies impact investigations ranging from electronic harassment to theft of proprietary information. Topics covered will include where digital evidence is found, how it is preserved, analyzed, and presented. If you haven't already, at some point you will be dealing with digital evidence in your workplace. This presentation will help you be prepared to assist your organization when such evidence becomes relevant.

Presented By:

Josiah Roloff, President, Roloff Digital Forensics, Spokane, WA [biography]

Digital forensics examiner since 2003 and throughout this timeframe has worked on over 1,500 cases for private law firms, legal offices, businesses, HR departments, and the United States Armed Forces.

Rebel Without a Cause of Action (If Done Right!)

Legal Compliance

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

Employee whistleblowers and protestors are the original workplace "rebels." Because these rebels can gain legal protection even when wrong on the facts, it is no wonder retaliation claims comprise most EEOC charges and present some of the riskiest HR scenarios. When is conduct "protected"? Can employees lose legal protection for being "too rebellious"? How should employers handle complaints made during discipline? How can an employer be punished for retaliation even when unaware of complaints? Get answers to these and other questions and gain practical tools for legally managing complaints--all to ensure workplace rebels remain rebels without a cause of action!

Presented By:

Amy Mensik, Attorney/Partner, Witherspoon Kelley, Spokane, WA [biography]

Amy practices employment law risk management and litigation, helping employers find compliant, business-minded solutions. She also presents frequently to HR professionals and participates regularly with organizations that track workplace legislation.

William Symmes, Attorney/Partner, Witherspoon Kelley, Spokane, WA [biography]

Bill, a 26-year Employment Lawyer, focuses on litigation, compliance, and risk management on behalf of employers. Bill is often invited to speak at employment seminars for HR professionals and attorneys.

HR: Victim, Villain, or Hero in the Talent Shortage Saga?

Talent Management Strategy

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

Successful companies succeed in hiring. Failures in hiring lead to failed companies. When tackling the beast that is the talent shortage, how is your HR team helping or hurting you? Are they playing a victim? Viewed as the villain? Or willing to become the hero? HR Professionals will learn how to align their HR team to support their organization's goals, how to know if their team is helping or hurting their cause, and the exact steps to make your HR person or team an army of hiring heroes and the indispensable talent engine driving your company's successful future.

Presented By:

Ryan Kohler, ApplicantPro Founder & CEO, ApplicantPro, Eagle Mountain, UT [biography]

Ryan is the Founder & CEO of ApplicantPro, a hiring software company. Ryan's mission is sharing his knowledge and experience to help companies make their hiring strategic and improve hiring results.

What Would You Do? A Cameo Presentation and Discussion about a Most Challenging Employee

Legal Compliance

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

All Things HR, LLC and Jackson Lewis, PC will perform a cameo presentation that asks attendees to consider the various employment law issues and HR best practices that relate to the PSSL, PFML, NLRA, disability, and fit with company culture. The presentation is intended to inspire thoughtful reflection and discussion, as it pertains to how the Department Manager, HR Manager, and CEO handled the situation presented, and how in hindsight it could be handled better/different by all involved.

Presented By:

Suzan Sturholm

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM - Concurrent Sessions

From Felonious to Full-time: Hiring the Previously Incarcerated

Talent Management Strategy

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

Low unemployment rates, millions of open jobs, shifting attitudes and even legislation are helping to break down the barriers that have long been problematic for those with a criminal record. Krisann will discuss the benefits of hiring former convicts – from the assistance that comes with them, to loyalty, to a pipeline to talent – and will share best practices for having a successful program of hiring and retaining the formerly incarcerated. Through storytelling, she will share success stories from both employers and past convicts and how to manage the challenges that come with hiring out of the prison system.

Presented By:

Krisann Hatch, Regional Director, Eastern Washington & Idaho, Archbright, Seattle, WA [biography]

Krisann Hatch has 25+ years of human resources experience, a BA from Eastern Washington University, an MBA from Washington State University, and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources.

The Empathy Edge: How your Culture can Harness the Power of Compassion

Strategic Leadership

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

Sexism. Ageism. Deep-seated, mind-clouding prejudices. Furious customers and failed business launches. Every problem that exists in the business world can be traced back to a lack of empathy. When we are unwilling to place ourselves in someone else's shoes--we remain paralyzed. Instead of finding solutions, we repeat the same mistakes, impacting our professional reputation, team's productivity, customer's experience and performance. This presentation explores the value of compassion as an engine for success. Learn how you as individuals and leaders can amplify empathy through your work and bring your organizations along with you to create a better world.

Presented By:

Maria Ross, CEO, author, Red Slice (https://red-slice.com/), San Francisco, CA [biography]

Maria Ross is the founder of Red Slice, a consultancy that advises entrepreneurs, startups, and fast-growth businesses on how to build an irresistible brand story and authentically connect with customers.

Happily Ever After: Finding Middle Ground Between Legal Compliance and Culture

Legal Compliance

Advanced

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI Business Credits

HR Professionals are charged with overseeing risk management as well as developing a positive workplace culture that attracts and maintains top talent. It's no surprise that these two goals are often at odds with one another. A marriage of these two issues can seem impossible, but there is middle ground that can effectively walk the line between them. This presentation will address the primary landmines that exist around this topic, how to prioritize between both goals if necessary, methods for managing your goals, and also how to effectively sell your decision to top management.

Presented By:

Nicole Tedrow, Chief Legal Counsel, Associated Industries, Spokane, WA [biography]

Nicole leads the AI Legal Department. A regular presenter on employment law, Nicole has authored numerous articles and teaching materials related to these matters.

Michelle Lloyd, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Associated Industries, Spokane, WA [biography]

Michelle assists the AI Member Care Team specializing in leave laws and numerous other policies. She guides employees, management and the executive team to help drive company performance.

Channeling Your Inner Pro-Athlete to Elevate Business Performance

Rebel

Introductory

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI Business Credits

In this high-impact program, Mike shares personal stories, strategies and mindsets he's learned from times on the court with players like Steph Curry, Joel Embiid and Malcolm Brogdon. All, which directly translate to business performance. The challenge we all face today, is that our work environments are overwhelming disruptive, rapidly changing, and increasingly fragmented — creating the biggest barrier to success. The constant battleground of our mind for the present moment. Which is the only place we can take action to impact our future.

Presented By:

Mike Lee, Elite Performance Coach, MindShift Labs, Los Angeles, CA [biography]

Bridging his background in basketball leadership and performance _x0014_ training some of basketball_x0019_ s 1% _x0014_ with mindfulness and emotional intelligence, Mike helps high-performing leaders master the psychology needed to lead and perform.

A Guide to Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Strategic Leadership

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

Conflict resolution in the workplace is one of the most challenging and potentially rewarding areas of work life. In our next program, you will learn important conflict resolution skills that are a must have for every HR professional. Successfully managing conflict not only roots out persistent underlying issues, it can also strengthen trust on a team. Promoting healthy, respectful conflict is essential for the growth and success of any organization. In this workshop, you’ll explore your own style for managing conflict and how to successfully navigate the three stages of a conflict.

Presented By:

Chris Wheatley, AVP of Organizational Development , Numerica Credit Union [biography]

With over ten years experience in management, leadership and training, Chris Wheatley develops individuals, teams and organizations to create healthy and productive organizational environments. Chris currently serves as the Organizational Leadership and Effectiveness Manager for Numerica Credit Union, where he trains and develops employees at all levels on leadership and interpersonal effectiveness. Prior to his current position, Chris spent nearly a decade at Gonzaga University in various leadership and teaching roles. He is also a principal consultant with Symbio, a leadership firm focused on developing organizational authenticity and high-performing cultures. Chris has worked with a variety of corporate and non-profit organizations, including Avista, Cerium Networks, Leadership Spokane, the Washington Bankers Association, and the Associated Builders and Contractors. Chris holds a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM - Concurrent Sessions

Change Your Mind, Change Your Life: Discover How Core Beliefs Shape Values, Determine Behaviors, and Enhance Effectiveness

Rebel

Intermediate

This workshop will explore how rebels can enhance their personal and professional lives by embracing a new, dynamic world view. Noting that our lives and the lives of others are shaped by our smallest acts, we will discover new ways to make a difference by experiencing and learning through an unfolding life. Many people unwittingly still hold old beliefs about the world running according to predictable, discoverable rules, beliefs that diminish their happiness and limit their effectiveness. Together we will explore how to ensure that what we do moves from meaningless action to free, significant, directed, and responsible action.

Presented By:

Catharyn Baird, CEO, EthicsGame, Englewood, CO [biography]

Catharyn Baird is the Founder/CEO of EthicsGame, a company providing ethics curriculum to over 300 universities and organizations. She taught business/ethics at Regis University, Denver, CO, for over 25 years.

Remote Teaming: 6 Steps to Creating Psychological Safety

Talent Management Strategy

Introductory

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

Teams are everywhere but the way we are teaming has changed. Remote teaming is bringing new challenges to not only team leaders but also team members. Psychological safety is the foundation of truly successful teams. This allows individuals to be themselves and openly express ideas and concerns without a fear of retribution. I blend the latest in research with practical application, so you come away with a clear framework, tools, and tips to get the most out of your team(s).

Presented By:

Peter Stewart, Managing Partner, Stewart Leadership, Portland, OR [biography]

Peter K Stewart, PhD, is an experienced business psychologist specializing in leadership consulting, coaching, and training. Over the last 15 years, with his unique blend of insightful psychological and business perspectives, Peter has helped hundreds of individuals in diverse settings and professional positions achieve success in their personal growth and leadership development through practical and common-sense direction with a clear plan for action.

Handling Complex Workplace Investigations in a Post #MeToo World

Legal Compliance

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

Having a solid process in place for investigating workplace complaints has never been more important. More employees are coming forward while they are still in the workplace and demanding action. Agencies like the EEOC are increasing enforcement and expecting accountability. A timely, fair, and complete investigation into allegations of harassment or discrimination both protects employees from unlawful harassment and discrimination and protects employers from legal liability. This presentation will go over the best practices for handling complex workplace investigations including setting the stage for the investigation process; the investigation process itself; documentation; and post-investigation findings, recommendations, and other remedies.

Presented By:

Liani Reeves, Attorney, Bullard Law, Portland, OR [biography]

Liani Reeves specializes in conducting complex investigations and representing public and high profile clients. She trains nationwide on topics including discrimination and harassment, managing high profile litigation, and conducting investigations.

Ben O'Glasser, Attorney, Bullard Law, Portland, OR [biography]

Ben O_x0019_ Glasser specializes in litigation and advice for employers. A former prosecutor who guided police investigations, Ben understands how to both build a case and defend against claims.

Overthrow the Ordinary! A Rebel's 7-Step Guide to Transforming Your Leadership Development Program

Strategic Leadership

Advanced

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI Business Credits

Don’t follow the pack when it comes to launching your leadership development program. It’s easy to fall back on canned training content. But you are a rebel who wants to be intentional and have the courage to blaze your own trail. In this workshop, you will gain valuable insights and learn mistakes to avoid from a leadership consultant who has worked inside multiple large corporate LD programs. You’ll walk away with an outline of a program plan and questions to ask the moment you get back to your office.

Presented By:

Kirsten Meneghello, Founder & CEO, Illumination Coaching, Portland, Oregon

Thursday, October 1

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

Breaking the Laws of Leadership

General Session

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI Business Credits

It is widely known and accepted that leaders must be smart, strong and capable. Yet, the most telling signs of true leadership are humility, grace, and heart. The engaging, fun and poignant program addresses head-on the most simplistic method to gain discipline and have a practice of excellence in leadership.

Presented By:

Karith Foster [biography]

Successfully combining a clean, sweet Southern comedy style with keen New York savvy, Karith Foster offers a unique, refreshing look at life in general and now marriage new motherhood. Using her disarming wit and a keen understanding of our shared experiences, Karith engages her listeners in matters ranging from diversity and bullying to intense life changes and everyday relationships. Drawing from her extensive travels and experience in the corporate and entertainment worlds, Karith uses humor to accentuate the positive and inspire her audience. A graduate of Stephens College (Missouri), who studied at St. Peters College, Oxford, Karith has forged the waters of being the only source of diversity in myriad situations to navigating the formidable world of radio, television and stand up comedy. The result is a view of the world that anything is possible with belief in your abilities and the power of laughter.

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM - Concurrent Sessions

Leaders Create Accountability

Strategic Leadership

Expert

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI Business Credits

If you're a leader, you've probably heard the quote “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Unfortunately, when it comes to which one gets more attention from executives, it's strategy, without question. This is perhaps because, to most executives, strategy is easier to manage. What many leaders fail to realize is that if they aren't managing their culture, their culture is managing them. Learn how to install the building blocks upon which all truly outstanding corporate cultures are built.

Presented By:

Michael Timms, Founder & CEO, Avail Leadership, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, AL [biography]

Michael Timms is author of the book, Succession Planning That Works, and founder of Avail Leadership _x0013_ a leadership development firm that specializes in helping organizations implement world class people development.

Examining White Supremacy Culture in the Fabric of Your Organization

Diversity / Inclusion

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI Business Credits

Predominantly white organizations exist within a context where whiteness is neutral. This white neutrality manifests as white supremacy norms including defensiveness, either-or-thinking, avoidance of conflict, and prefectionism. This presentation will share the work of Jones and Okun (2001) who described the characteristics of white supremacy culture, share a white woman's journey of reflection and interrupting her own perpetuation of white supremacy culture and invite audience members to engage in critical exploration of white supremacy culture in their own practice.

Presented By:

Erica Barton, HR Manager for Organizational Learning & Development, University of Washington, Seattle, WA [biography]

17 years experience in higher education focused on selection, training and performance management of student staff

The DNA of Human Capital: Trends & Key Findings to be an HR Rebel with a Cause

Strategic Leadership

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI Business Credits

Join Dr. Heidi Scott, Chief Learning Officer at HR.com as she takes you on a journey through the current DNA traits of Human Capital and key findings from the latest research on HR trends. Gain clarity and drive. Explore strategies to lead more effectively. Leave with a personal plan of action to implement that will help you do your job better. . Become armed as an HR rebel! HR.com's 1.7 million members actively contribute to its HR Research Institute, which produces exclusive primary research and state of the industry reports based upon surveys of HR professionals.

Presented By:

Heidi Scott, Chief Learning Officer, HR.com, Spokane, WA [biography]

Her PhD in leadership and background in corporate learning solutions, coaching, teaching, and public speaking equip her to collaborate well and facilitate learning design with thought leaders and SMEs.

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM - Concurrent Sessions

Please Sue Me 2020

Legal Compliance

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

Find the sweet spot linking successfully managing employees and legal compliance. This session blends employment practices, humor and case law to confidently confront some of today's toughest workplace challenges. Strategic HR is about better decision-making. Merge legal concepts and common sense to convince management at all levels to initiate safe HR practices and get out of the baby-sitting business.

Presented By:

Hunter Lott, Founder, HR4, Fountain Hills, AZ [biography]

Hunter is an award-winning speaker for the American Management Association, SHRM and Vistage. Hunter graduated from Iowa State and has a Master_x0019_ s Degree in Employment Law.

6 Things to Know to Lead a HR Function: P&Ls, Metrics & Useful Frameworks

Strategic Leadership

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI Business Credits

This session will provide insight on six key areas of focus as you lead an HR function with topics and practical solutions ranging from evaluating business mechanics, HR team structure, functional competencies and scorecard reporting. Specifically, this session will: - Examine business & financial fundamentals every HR practitioner should know - Review core approaches to people analytics and best practices - Build a simple strategic framework connected directly to business need - Provide a roadmap to evaluate HR competencies within an existing organization - Share management fundamentals to ensure alignment and motivation among HR talent - Discuss approaches to win the war for HR talent

Presented By:

Michael Walters, EVP, Human Resources, Genoa Healthcare, Seattle, WA [biography]

Walters leads HR for Genoa Healthcare, a $2.5b pharmacy services organization and previously for employers such as Microsoft.

Building Dreams: How to Recruit, Retain and Inspire your Dream Employees

Talent Management Strategy

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

How do we find the best-qualified employees? How do we stand out in a competitive environment? What if the solution is not wasting time trying to fit employees into your company but instead attract only the dream employees that are a fit in the first place? Gain a new perspective from brand consultant and photographer Jeffrey Shaw by learning to see your dream employees the way a photographer sees their subject. How understanding their Lingo will make your company stand out, make recruiting easier and bring out the best in them.

Presented By:

Jeffrey Shaw, Founder, Jeffrey Shaw LLC, Miami, FL [biography]

A keynote speaker and brand consultant, Jeffrey Shaw, a renown former portrait photographer, helps companies recruit, retain and inspire their dream employees using proven branding and marketing strategies.

Addressing Workplace Civility in Polarized Times

Legal Compliance

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

With the rapid approach of the presidential election in the near future, combined with the polarized nature of our society, our workplaces have the potential to become more polarized than ever. Political discussions in the workplace often escalate into excessive workplace conflict, decreased morale and even legal liability. Civility and bullying are hot topics as employers work toward going above and beyond the law in the name of workplace harmony. Learn how to identify your legal obligations as well as strategically approach risk management while protecting workplace culture.

Presented By:

Angela Hayes, Senior Legal Counsel, Associated Industries, Spokane, WA [biography]

Previously a managing partner of Randall & Danskin, P.S., also a registered nurse, Angela_x0019_ s practice area includes Civil Litigation, Trust & Estate Dispute Litigation, and Guardianships and Medical Negligence Defense.

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM - Concurrent Sessions

Red HR/Blue HR: The Near Term Future of HR Compliance in a 50/50 Political Landscape

Legal Compliance

Introductory

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

We're just a few weeks away from one of the most consequential presidential elections in our lifetimes. Judging by 2016 results, two things are clear: the country is almost evenly split, and we aren't very good at predicting political outcomes with any real certainty. So HR professionals MUST be ready for ... anything! We'll review the most likely outcomes with "red or blue" wins in areas like healthcare reform and benefits planning, immigration impacts on employment, diversity and inclusion, and workplace regulation. Think of this session as addressing the "elephant" (or if you prefer, the donkey) in the room!

Presented By:

Robert Greene, Senior HR Industry Analyst, Ascentis, Eden Prairie, MN [biography]

Bob Greene currently serves as Senior HR Industry Analyst at Ascentis. Bob_x0019_ s 40 years in the human capital management industry have been spent in practitioner, consultant and vendor/partner roles.

6 Reasons Employees Hate You

Strategic Leadership

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI Business Credits

Despite our efforts to become "strategic business partners", "employers of choice", and "engagement strategists", many HR professionals still struggle with the most fundamental principle - TRUST. Without it, no other initiatives or programs matter. Find out what gets in the way of HR's ability to build confidence within the organization and how HR leaders can take steps to become trusted leaders. We'll identify proven strategies to help HR become the strategic partner that can build leadership, establish trust and achieve results to help employees and the organization succeed.

Presented By:

Wade Larson, CHRO, Wagstaff, Inc. / Larson Leadership Consulting, Spokane, WA [biography]

Chief Human Resources Officer, International Speaker, Author, SHRM National Presenter, Leadership Expert and Business Coach with specialties in talent management, healthcare, leadership and change management.

Building Intentionally Awesome Cultures

Strategic Leadership

Advanced

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI Business Credits

Culture is a big topic of conversation today. And we have an opportunity to simplify and better understand what it is and how to leverage it so we can help organizations and he people within them to thrive. Learn what those core foundations of any culture are and the art and science behind them so we can get busy building intentionally awesome cultures!

Presented By:

Devin Craig

Gender Expression in the Workplace

Strategic Leadership

Introductory

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

During this timely session, we will explore various federal and state laws and regulations related to expression of gender identity in the workplace. We'll dissect current interpretations of the Civil Rights Act and how these precedents weigh into the equation when discussing gender expression in the workplace. Finally, we'll examine current HR trends relating to diversity and inclusion, including gender expression in the workplace.

Presented By:

Jason Sheffield, Director, WIllis Towers Watson, La Jolla, CA [biography]

Jason represents clients throughout the US. He has designed and represented tax-qualified welfare and retirement plans for over a decade.

Equal Pay for Equal Work: From Head Nodding to Hand Clapping

Diversity / Inclusion

Introductory

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

Women have fought for equal pay in America since they entered the workforce. While much progress has been made in the past half-century, women still earn 20% less than men. Closing the pay gap advances women, strengthens our economy and positively impacts the corporate bottom-line. The first step to impacting the gap is to understand the reasons that cause it. Next, HR managers can learn from sharing corporate best practices and action steps. Last, attendees can implement policies and procedures that will benefit their companies. Equal pay for equal work requires everyone to work together to implement change.

Presented By:

Erin Lydon, MBA, Strategic Advisor, ELY Advisors, Spokane, WA [biography]

Strategic advisor, keynote speaker, coach. Former fundraising executive and private banker at JPMorgan. Erin frequently speaks to corporate and non-profit audiences on women_x0019_ s leadership and business topics.

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM - Concurrent Sessions

Designing Disability and Leave Plans in the Era of Paid Family and Medical Leave

Global HR

Advanced

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

By 2023, 10 states will have implemented Paid Family Medical Leave and more than likely several more states will have passed legislation and be in the process of implementing. Employers will have to start looking at how to modify, update and design benefits that will work in conjunction with Paid Family and Medical Leave and how to create a program that balances employees in statutory states and those who are not.

Presented By:

David Setzkorn, Vice President - Absence Management, Hub International, Phoenix, AZ [biography]

David Setzkorn has over 10 years experience working in the carrier space as a subject matter expert on Leave Administration. His experience includes consultation and development of Absence Management programs.

Icebergs Lurking Below the Surface: Best Practices for Conducting Unsinkable Workplace Investigations

Legal Compliance

Intermediate

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

Conducting effective workplace investigations is becoming increasingly critical in the post #MeToo era. Using a hypothetical harassment complaint based on the hit film Titanic, attendees will learn practical lessons for planning and executing effective workplace investigations, preparing useful and comprehensive investigation reports, avoiding biases (implicit and otherwise), and proactively using the results of the investigation.

Presented By:

P.K. Runkles-Pearson, Partner, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP, Portland, OR [biography]

P.K. Runkles-Pearson has experience with cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodation, family/medical leaves, whistleblowing, wage-and-hour, and workplace torts such as defamation, wrongful discharge, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Cody Elliott, Partner, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP, Portland, OR [biography]

Cody Elliott has experience resolving cases involving Oregon_x0019_ s whistleblower statutes, the ADA, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and constitutional issues such as free speech, due process, and equal protection.

Attracting & Retaining Talent: 10 Ways to Become an Employer of Choice

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Advanced

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI General Credits

The war for talent is real! Unfortunately, the casualties are high if you find yourself struggling to become an employer where employees flock to over the competition. What does it take to gain the coveted title of "Employer of Choice"? In this session, we'll cover 10 of the top differentiators that will set you apart from the competition in attracting and keeping the best talent. Do any (or all) of these and you are sure to have a distinct advantage over the competition every time!

Presented By:

Wade Larson, CHRO, Wagstaff, Inc. / Larson Leadership Consulting, Spokane, WA [biography]

General Sessions

Wednesday, September 30 - 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM - General Session

Opening General Session: Build a Platform of Impact

General Session

Pre-Approved for 1 SHRM PDCs & 1 HRCI Business Credits

Presented By:

Greg Hawks, Corporate Culture Specialist, Hawks Agency [biography]

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