HR STRATEGIES FOR TOMORROW

Preparing for Recovery

October 22, 2009

The Ramada, Newburgh

Session 1
Human Resources IS About Business
HR is constantly scrutinized for its "value," and often viewed as a cost center - a drain on the company's financial assets.  Now is the time to turn that view around, and get your CFO or COO to see HR as a creator of value.  Learn how HR can have a positive impact on the bottom line and shareholder value, how to make a case for investment in HR initiatives and how to report their results.  Also learn five great ways to avoid layoffs and effectively redeploy your HR staff during tough times.
Presenters:  Geoffrey M. Dubiski, MS, CDR, CIR, Principal and Managing Director of Sumner Grace Associates & Mark Andrekovich, Chieft of Human Capitoal and President of the Tax Credit & Employer Services Division of MAXIMUS.

Session 2
Turning Crisis into Opportunity
With the recent financial crisis, organizations have gone through layoffs, salary freezes and dismantling of entire service areas.  Successful organizations are turning these crises into opportunities for future growth and dominance in their industries.  Learn specific strategies used by successful compoanies to motivate their staff, shed unnecessary work and position themselves for success both now and in the future.  Learn the critical role that Human Resources can play in turning crisis into opportunity.
Presenter:  Eugene P. Buccini, Ph.D., Principal, Buccini & Associates

Session 3
Wellness Responsibility
Discover how Wellness Responsibility can reduce the cost of health and workers' compensation insurance, improve employee productivity and cut absenteeism.  75& of health care expenses are "lifestyle" related.  Learn how to engage all employees in a customized approach to behavioral change that facilitates healthy living.  Featuring two employer case studies, this workshop examines simple initiatives that produce results.
Presenters:  David W. Melby and Robert J. Ranieri, Vice Presidents of Rose & Kiernan, Inc.

Session 4
Are We Having Fun Yet?  75 Ways to Create a Motivating Work Environment
Do your employees love coming to work every day?  Is your organization a Best Company?  Did you ever hear that happy employees are more productive?  This program will share best practices and realistic solutions from companies that know how to create positive work environments during good times and bad.  Participants will be encouraged to share their best ideas.
Presenter:  Regina M. Clark, CSP,  Principal of Left Brain Leverage

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