HR Professional Development Summit HR Emerging Trends September 24 25, 2015 University of Connec cut Stamford Campus

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1 Southern Connec cut Chapter of SHRM s HR Professional Development Summit HR Emerging Trends September 24 25, 2015 University of Connec cut Stamford Campus A end this dynamic, two day event and learn all you need to know to respond to human resource challenges in today s highly complex and changing world with greater confidence, knowledge and new ideas. Our Generous Sponsors:

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3 The Southern Connec cut Chapter of SHRM s HR Professional Development Summit, HR Emerging Trends, is an exclusive event for HR professionals and business leaders located around Fairfield County. You re Invited! Held for two days, September 24 25, 2015, at the University of Connec cut s Stamford campus, you ll have the opportunity to join your colleagues for a comprehensive learning experience and walk away with strategies and advice that you can implement immediately. On day one, leading consultants and thought leaders from around the Fairfield County area will discuss emerging trends, best prac ces, and relevant approaches in human resource management. Our keynote address, The DNA of Highly Engaged Cultures: How Organiza ons Build a Culture of Engagement will be delivered by Dr. Amy Liu Abel, Managing Director, Human Capital, The Conference Board, where she leads research efforts focusing on human resources, human capital analy cs, leadership development, strategic workforce planning, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement. Day two of the Summit, conducted by a orneys from Jackson Lewis P.C., will focus on important developments in workplace law. You will leave this session with essen al, up to date legisla ve informa on important to your job whether you are providing counsel to management, answering employee ques ons, or administering or establishing new policies. On the following pages, you ll find agendas for both days, as well as more detailed descrip ons for the individual sessions on day one. We understand that not everyone can afford to spend two full days out of the office, so we ve built in registra on flexibility. For example, you can a end the en re Summit, the first or second day only, or just a few sessions on day one. We only ask that you register early! Classroom space is limited, and we don t want you to miss out on areas of learning that are of par cular interest to you. To register, go to and look for the link to the Summit under Chapter Events. SOCT SHRM chapter members and SHRM Na onal members are eligible for a 25% discount off their total registra on fee. All sessions have been submi ed to the HR Cer fica on Ins tute for PHR, SPHR and GPHR recer fica on credits and to SHRM for SHRM CP and SHRM SCP credits. For more informa on contact: Michele Beccarelli at (203) or ChapterAdministrator@soctshrm.org SOCT SHRM s 2015 HR Professional Development Summit Page 3

4 Dear Members and Guests: On behalf of the SOCT SHRM, welcome to our 2015 HR Summit Conference! This is our third conference and we are excited to bring you the foremost speakers and organiza ons over the next two days who will be presen ng cu ng edge trends and topics to engage you and provide you with the latest in human resource thinking and strategies. I am delighted to welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. Amy Liu Abel, Managing Director, Human Capital, of The Conference Board, where she leads research efforts focusing on human resources, human capital analy cs, leadership development, strategic workforce planning, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement. Dr. Abel will be speaking about The DNA of Highly Engaged Cultures: How Organiza ons Build a Culture of Engagement. Day One consists of speakers who will focus on emerging trends and ideas, best prac ces, and relevant approaches in human resource management. It is always a challenge to prepare a comprehensive program that appeals to all. We have asked our speakers to engross you in topics related to Cu ng Edge Innova on in HR, Mul Genera onal Workforce, Leadership and Becoming a Talent Magnet. We know that you will walk away with new perspec ves, which you can apply in your organiza ons. We are grateful to be partnering with Jackson Lewis P.C., for Day Two. Jackson Lewis is dedicated to represen ng management exclusively in workplace law. Jackson Lewis prides itself on offering preven ve strategies and posi ve solu ons for the workplace, partnering with employers to educate management on legal trends, judicial developments, and statutory and regulatory compliance in order to limit workplace related disputes. You will leave this session with essen al, up to date legisla ve informa on important to your daily jobs whether you are providing counsel to management, answering employee ques ons, or administering or establishing new policies. This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, whose logos appear on the cover page of this program book. They have our gra tude and sincere thanks. Through their support and yours, SOCT SHRM con nues to grow and expand in our abili es to offer conferences such as this HR Summit as well as high profile speakers at mee ngs, professional development seminars, legal symposiums, scholarships, and assistance to local charitable organiza ons. We hope that you will enjoy this HR Summit and that your learning experience will be s mula ng! Share the knowledge you gain over these two days with your boss and others in your organiza on and incorporate it into your organiza on s long term and short term goals or strategic plan. SOCT SHRM: A driving force for thought leadership, professional development, and transformational experiences for the HR community. Sincerely, Susan Susan Blazer President, SOCT SHRM SOCT SHRM s 2015 HR Professional Development Summit Page 4

5 Agenda 2015 SOCT SHRM HR Summit Schedule Session Course Number Name & Price Dura on (Mins) Thursday, 9/24/15 8:30 am Keynote DNA of Highly Engaged Cultures: How Organiza ons Build a Culture of Engagement $ :45 am #1 Leadership in a VUCA World $30 #2 The Many Faces of Bullying in the Workplace $30 #3 Incen ve Pay: Making it a Las ng and True Mo vator $30 #4 Millennials in the Workplace $30 #5 Emerging Trends in a Post ACA World $ :00 am #6 Ge ng Be er in Business by Ge ng Be er at Stress: The Neuroscience of Stress $45 #7 Leading Transforma on $45 #8 Diversity and Inclusion as a Strategy for Finding that Elusive Good Hire $45 #9 Mindful Leadership: Building a Resilient Mindset $45 #10 Think to Win for HR $45 12:30 pm Lunch (in Room 253) 45 1:30 pm #11 Speak the Language of Business: Human Capital Analy cs $45 #12 Understanding the Impact of Change and Developing Resilience $45 #13 How Neuroscience Breakthroughs Can Advance Your Learning and Development Ini a ves $45 #14 Whole People and Organiza ons $45 #15 Mission Driven Interviewing $45 3:15 pm #16 The Paradoxes of Leadership (Stewardship) $45 #17 Introduc on to Medita on in the Workplace $30 #18 Mindfulness Programs for Talent A rac on, Development & Reten on: What You Need to Know $45 #19 Top Ten Ways Employers Can Avoid Employee Lawsuits $ Friday, 9/25/15 8:15 am 4:30 pm Workplace Law Symposium (in Room 108), Full Day Registra on Fee $180 8:15 am Registra on 8:40 am Opening remarks 8:45 am Programs commence (see pages 12 and 13) 4:15 pm Conclusion and closing remarks SOCT SHRM members are eligible for a 25% discount off the above price Course # Listed on your receipts Lunch is included if you sign up for the whole day Registrants will receive a copy of the 2015 Connec cut Employment Law Manual upon publica on. SOCT SHRM s 2015 HR Professional Development Summit Page 5

6 K S Amy Lui Abel, Ph.D. Thursday, September 24 8:30 am 9:30 am DNA of Highly Engaged Cultures: How Organiza ons Build a Culture of Engagement The business environments and labor market are changing rapidly and will result in talent reten on challenges and lower profits for organiza ons. The ability to a ract and retain talent will be a cri cal factor for successful business performance in the future. We share key findings from our study conducted by The Engagement Ins tute TM, the results of which will support engagement professionals and HR prac oners in their efforts to foster a culture of engagement to drive business results. What you will learn from this keynote address: A endees will learn about drama c shi s in the labor market that are impac ng talent reten on. A endees will learn the core elements necessary to create a highly engaged culture. A endees will hear examples from other organiza ons to showcase the philosophies, ac ons, and outcomes of these organiza ons, known for engagement. About Amy Lui Abel: Amy Lui Abel is managing director of human capital at The Conference Board. She leads research efforts focusing on human capital analy cs, leadership development, labor markets, strategic workforce planning, talent management, diversity and inclusion, human resources, and employee engagement. Dr. Abel was previously a director of leadership development with Morgan Stanley suppor ng high poten al senior leaders globally. She has also held roles at Accenture, Adobe Systems, JPMorganChase, and led a private consul ng organiza on performance prac ce. Dr. Abel has taught at New York University Stern School of Business in management and organiza on studies and served on the Board of Directors for the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) New York Chapter. She was named Outstanding Alumni of the Year from New York University Business Educa on Program. Based on her doctoral research study about corporate universi es and organiza onal learning, she was recognized for Best Workplace Learning Disserta on from the American Educa onal Research Associa on Workplace Learning Group. Dr. Abel was recently published in People and Strategy Journal, The Handbook of Workplace Learning by Sage Publica ons, Human Resources Development Quarterly Journal, and ASTD s T+D (Training and Development) Magazine. She holds several degrees, including a Ph.D. from New York University in informa on technology, business educa on, and organiza onal learning and performance. Registra on Fee: $30 HRCI recer fica on: 1.0 (General) credit hours SHRM recer fica on: 1.0 (General) credit hours SOCT SHRM s 2015 HR Professional Development Summit Page 6

7 C S 9:45 #1 Leadership in a VUCA world It s Not Your Father s Leadership Model Any More 9:45 10:45 am Recer fica on credit(s): 1 HRCI General; 1 SHRM Registra on Fee: $30 Explore concepts such as: The leader as a catalyst, not a manager. The leader as a developer of intelligence, networks, resources. How developing for competencies may be outmoded and hold back the leader iden fica on and development process. How changing the leader s learning in applying skills to novel situa ons vs. constantly rebuilding leaders can expand the number and effec veness of successful leaders. Presenter: Chuck Presbury, President, Presbury & Associates #2 The Many Faces of Workplace Bullying 9:45 10:45 am Recer fica on credit(s): 1 HRCI General; 1 SHRM Registra on Fee: $30 Bullying is no longer limited to physical in mida on. Bullying can include the sabotaging of another s work or reputa on, browbea ng, threats or in mida on all of which can happen face to face or over social media. Iden fying bullying in the workplace. Consider and implement preventa ve measures and policies. Be aware of legal responsibili es and implica ons when an employee is a target of bullying, or when an employee is vic mizing others in the workforce. Presenter: Jessica Slippen, Esq., Mitchell & Sheahan #3 Incen ve Pay: Making it a Las ng and True Mo vator 9:45 10:45 am Recer fica on credit(s): 1 HRCI General; 1 SHRM Registra on Fee: $30 This session will show how to design a plan that facilitates a strong link between pay, employee performance and organiza onal goals. Present a persuasive case for the relevance and value of a well designed incen ve plan. Understand the role that incen ve comp plays in an effec ve pay for performance strategy. Avoid the common pi alls of incen ve plan design. Presenter: Preston Handler, Associate Partner, Aon Hewi #4 Millennials in the Workplace: Reinven ng HR: New Ideas to A ract, Mo vate, and Inspire Today's Employees 9:45 10:45 am Recer fica on credit(s): 1 HRCI General; 1 SHRM Registra on Fee: $30 The workplace is changing. Once dominated by the baby boomer genera on, the labor force is being filled with Millennials. At more than 80 million strong, this is the largest American genera on since What's more, Millennials have a completely different career agenda than their boomer predecessors. Be prepared to make some significant changes to your old talent management and career progression models or be le behind in the war for talent. Presenter: Keith Webb, Ul mate So ware, Saas Technologist/Speaker's Bureau SOCT SHRM s 2015 HR Professional Development Summit Page 7

8 C S 9:45 C #5 Emerging Trends in a Post ACA World 9:45 10:45 am Recer fica on credit(s): 1 HRCI General; 1 SHRM Registra on Fee: $30 The ACA law turned HR Benefits on its head. As more requirements go into effect, it s now more important than ever before to evaluate the changing landscape at mul ple levels. Provide the audience with data and insight into post ACA landscape. Review the changing role of HR and finance within employee benefits. Renewed focus on cost and employee educa on. Presenter: Ma Fair, Sales Director, First Niagra Benefits Consul ng C S 11:00 #6 Ge ng Be er in Business by Ge ng Be er at Stress the Neuroscience of Stress 11:00 am 12:30 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1.5 HRCI General; 1.5 SHRM Fear and stress have a nega ve, contagious effect on business. When you are leading an organiza on rife with stress, there is a scien fic explana on. It is called the neuroscience of the brain and the symptoms of dysfunc on are: change resistance, dysfunc onal outbursts, groups withdrawing from each other, groups who falsely agree; talk about why things can t be done; old, automa c ways are just not working today; and emo onal outbursts over things like perceived favori sm, unfairness, lack of apprecia on, a deadline missed, feeling le out of a decision. Assess symptoms of organiza onal and individual stress. Understand the biochemistry of the brain well enough to see that it is chemical, physical and behavioral. Intervene personally and lead others to require parts of their brain and thereby increase business effec veness. Presenter: Alice Nichols, Principal, Integrated Strategies #7 Leading Transforma on 11:00 am 12:30 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1.5 HRCI Business; 1.5 SHRM Transforming an organiza on means proac vely iden fying changes to an organiza on that will produce significant compe ve advantage. During this workshop, par cipants will be asked to iden fy changes to their organiza on that will contribute to producing significant results. We will explore tools and techniques to lead others and to create a vital and vibrant organiza on. Define organiza onal transforma on. Determine the key levers to create effec ve transforma on. Describe the connec on between leadership and leading transforma on. Presenter: Suzanne Graves, CEO, The Janus Company SOCT SHRM s 2015 HR Professional Development Summit Page 8

9 C S 11:00 C #8 Diversity and Inclusion as a Strategy for Finding that Elusive Good Hire 11:00 am 12:30 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1.5 HRCI General; 1.5 SHRM As baby boomers re re and our pool of candidates shrinks, companies are discovering the benefits of crea ng a diverse and inclusive workplace in order to a ract the great candidates. Understand why diversity is not natural to the human condi on. Understand diversity from the inside out in order to create buy in at all levels of the organiza on. Know the steps which need to be taken to create an inclusive environment including the types of training needed at all levels to ensure a successful outcome from your company s D&I program. Presenter: Sharon Denson, Consultant, Gilman Performance Systems #9 Mindful Leadership: Building Resilient Mindset 11:00 am 12:30 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1.5 HRCI General; 1.5 SHRM Leadership is difficult. Daily challenges are unpredictable. Therefore, effec ve leaders must be prepared to handle whatever is thrown at them. When faced with a challenge, they need to reflect and invest rather than react and ignite. Par cipants will learn a resilient model. Explain the Four Ss that determine resilience. Understand the brain s natural response to challenge. Frame challenge as an opportunity to build resilience. Presenter: Donna Volpi a, Founder, The Center for Resilient Leadership #10 Think to Win For HR 11:00 am 12:30 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1.5 HRCI Business; 1.5 SHRM We help business leaders expand strategic thinking out of the purview of the elite few and into the company culture as a whole. We provide a simple, proven approach to analyzing and solving old or new challenges and provide a common language for anyone at any level in the organiza on to understand. Understand a framework for assessing complex business situa ons and developing appropriate strategies to address these problems. Comprehend the key principles for strategic business thinking and strategy development. Demonstrate high impact by being able to be er connect people and business strategies. Presenter: Paul Butler, President, Global Edg, LLC Lunch: 12:30 1:15 pm in Room 253 SOCT SHRM s 2015 HR Professional Development Summit Page 9

10 C S 11:00 C #11 Speak the Language of the Business: Human Capital Analy cs 1:30 3:00 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1.5 HRCI Business; 1.5 SHRM Human Capital Analy cs has come of age. It just may be the most important language that HR prac oners, execu ves and professionals who want to drive business results must learn and apply. You will learn tools, visual representa ons, and an essen al language in the applica on of these tools in a way that puts metrics as part of your decision making process. Synthesize and integrate your understanding of the full range of methods to collect measure and analyze data to assist with analy cally driven HR decisions. Differen ate between numerous HR metrics and determine which are appropriate within your organiza on. Inves gate analy cs through a prac oner model of the Employee Life Cycle. Presenter: Richard Montanaro, Ph.D., Director, Career and Self Awareness Program, Post University #12 Understanding the Impact of Change and Developing Resilience 1:30 3:00 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1.5 HRCI General; 1.5 SHRM This session will illustrate: How change influences behavior. Crisis stages people experience in the change process. Different types of stress and stress reducing techniques. Common ways people resist change and how to work with them. Developing resilience. Presenter: Paul Mahoney, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Fairfield University #13 How Neuroscience Breakthroughs Can Advance Your Learning and Development Ini a ves 1:30 3:00 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1.5 HRCI General; 1.5 SHRM Material will be presented in a way that will model the techniques prescribed. Highly engaging, fun and memorable. Make training s cky by anchoring learning in long term memory. Ask quality ques ons to create mental stretching that increases mental energy and effec ve cri cal thinking. Amplify engagement by using mirror neurons to shi energy of the learning environment. Quiet the mind to reduce stress while intensifying focus and concentra on. Use pa ern interrupts to break through mindset traps and limi ng beliefs. Presenter: Presenter: Richard Keupper, President, L.E.A.D., USA SOCT SHRM s 2015 HR Professional Development Summit Page 10

11 C S 11:00 C #14 Whole People and Organiza ons 1:30 3:00 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1.5 HRCI General; 1.5 SHRM Whole human, whole systems solu ons for companies create environments so that when employees go to work they come to life. Understand a new way of thinking about human development in the workplace. Have a new integra ve model of organiza onal development. Understand conceptually how our work systems got to the way they are now. Solu ons to build whole companies, that support whole people, that help the whole world. Presenter: Jennifer Buchholz, in transi on from SVP, HR, Webster Bank #15 Mission Driven Interviewing 1:30 3:00 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1.5 HRCI General; 1.5 SHRM This interviewing will develop the skills needed to find the right candidates the ones who can meaningfully contribute to a aining the overarching objec ves of the posi on, of the department and of the organiza on. Understand how the behavior based interviewing model defines success criteria for each person. Iden fy interview ques ons linked to the knowledge, skills, and behavioral characteris cs required to perform each job successfully. Evaluate candidates objec vely and consistently based on pre determined job related criteria developed through the behavior based interview model. Presenter: Tony Panos, Principal Organiza onal Performance Group CONCURRENT SESSIONS AT 3:15 PM #16 The Paradoxes of Leadership 3:15 4:45 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1 HRCI General; 1 SHRM Principles of stewardship, the Five Rules of Life and Leading and opera ng with an Abundance mentality offer insights and tools on how to improve one s leadership abili es through careful reflec on and analysis. Par cipants are given an experien al exercise in which they are asked to iden fy the stewardship principles they will put into prac ce at their organiza on. Understand principles of organiza onal stewardship and how to implement them. Learn how to improve organiza onal health by leading with Abundance mentality and applying the Five Rules of Life and Leading to one s own leadership style. Recognize the paradoxes of leadership and gain tools for conduc ng self analysis and careful observa on. Presenter: Laura Freebairn Smith, Principal, Organiza onal Performance Group SOCT SHRM s 2015 HR Professional Development Summit Page 11

12 CONCURRENT SESSIONS AT 3:15 PM CONTINUED #17 Introduc on to Medita on in the Workplace 3:15 4:15 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1 HRCI General; 1 SHRM Registra on Fee: $30 Learn to teach medita on to your employee popula on. The session will provide real tools to help you and your employees reduce stress, improve a en on and concentra on, and increase overall psychological well being. You will be exposed to the research in the field of neuroscience behind why medita on really does work as you enter into a more relaxed state. Presenter: Kathleen Gallagher, HR Manager, Owl Computing Technologies, Inc. #18 Mindfulness Programs for Talent A rac on, Development and Reten on: What You Need to Know 3:15 4:45 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1.5 HRCI General; 1 SHRM This workshop will include relevant case studies, such as Aetna and Google, as well as exercises to help guide par cipants thinking about their own organiza ons. Explain what mindfulness is and the research and benefits. Evaluate the poten al benefits of mindfulness training to achieve their goals in a rac on, development and reten on of top talent. Determine what approach/vendors would be most appropriate for bringing mindfulness training into their organiza ons. Speaker: Andy Lee, Senior Consultant, The Poten al Project #19 The Top Ten Ways Employers Can Avoid Employee Lawsuits 3:15 4:15 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 1 HRCI General; 1 SHRM Registra on Fee: $30 This session will explore: Understanding that knowing the laws doesn t always prevent lawsuits. Improving empathy. Recognizing that the #1 reason employees sue is the way they are treated when they are terminated. Speaker: Gary Phelan, Shareholder, Mitchell & Sheahan SOCT SHRM s 2015 HR Professional Development Summit Page 12

13 W L S ( R 108) Friday, September 25, 2015; 8:15 am 4:30 pm Recer fica on credit(s): 6.5 HRCI General; 6.5 SHRM Registrants will receive a copy of the 2015 Connec cut Employment Law Manual upon publica on. 8:15 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. Registra on 8:40 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Legisla ve and Case Law Update for Employers Jennifer L. Schancupp, Jackson Lewis, P.C. A review and analysis of legisla on, regulatory changes and court opinions issued in 2015 that affect employers, with an emphasis on changes which affect Connec cut employers. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Surveying the New Labor Law Landscape: A Rocky Road Ahead Michael J. Passarella, Jackson Lewis, P.C has been another year for groundbreaking new decisions and rules from the Na onal Labor Rela ons Board. Not only did the quickie elec on rule go into effect on April 14th, but the Board has also con nued to redefine workplace law in other significant ways. In this session, we will discuss the law, trends and recommenda ons for employer considera on. 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Handling Suspected Workplace The : How to Avoid Poten al Problems From the Perspec ve of a Plain ff s Employment Lawyer Nina Pirro, Garrison, Levi Epstein, Richardson, Fitzgerald & Pirro, P.C., New Haven, CT Employers who have "the goods" on employees who have commi ed workplace the may think that they are in the driver's seat. They well may be, however, even a "guilty" employee may have mul ple viable claims against her employer if the employer's inves ga on is not conducted properly. In this session, Plain ff's lawyer, Nina T. Pirro will focus on iden fying and naviga ng around poten al potholes employers face when driving down the road of employee the. 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Understanding and Avoiding the Pi alls of Conduc ng an Internal Inves ga on Joan C. Luu, Jackson Lewis P.C. An employee complains that her co worker sexually harassed her, or complains that the company is paying women less than it pays men. What do you do now? Learn about the do s and don ts of conduc ng an internal inves ga on to put your company on the defense against possible claims filed with the EEOC, the Department of Labor, OSHA, or similar state and local agencies. We will also walk you through the processes involved in conduc ng an effec ve internal inves ga on. 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Making Cents of the FLSA Christopher Jones, Inves gator, United States Department of Labor The premise of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is simple: employees must be paid at least a minimum wage for all hours worked and nonexempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a week must be paid over me. These seemingly simple requirements, however, have taken volumes of regula ons to explain and have generated thousands of lawsuits since the FLSA was enacted over 70 years ago. Christopher Jones, an inves gator with the United States Department of Labor will review some common mistakes employers make and new issues. 2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Break SOCT SHRM s 2015 HR Professional Development Summit Page 13

14 W L S, CONTD. ( R 108) 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Best Prac ces for Protec ng Trade Secrets When Employees Exit Kris n L. Witherell, Jackson Lewis P.C. With the economy improving, more employees are changing jobs. Business informa on and good will o en are a company s most significant assets, but unlike equipment and physical assets employees and others can easily move this informa on and take client rela onships with them to compe tors. As a result, when employees leave, a company must be prepared to act; to do so effec vely, it must plan ahead. This webinar will discuss best prac ces for addressing employee departures. 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. A Look Back at the Year s Notable Disability and Leave Developments Michael J. Sol s and Jus n E. Theriault, Jackson Lewis P.C. A review of the seemingly never ending onslaught of disability related compliance challenges for employers, including court decisions clarifying the Americans with Disabili es Act (ADA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave and accommoda ons obliga ons, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission s release of guidance requiring new pregnancy accommoda ons, lawsuits challenging wellness programs and state and local regula on of paid sick leave, pregnancy accommoda ons and medical marijuana. 4:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Conclusion and Closing Remarks SOCT SHRM s 2015 HR Professional Development Summit Page 14

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16 Meet the Members of SOCT SHRM s HR Young Professionals Special Interest Group! SOCT SHRM has organized a Special Interest Group to be er serve the needs of HR Young Professionals (YP s)* and increase the Chapter s responsiveness to this group s unique needs. As a result of our findings from a focus group and survey of this local demographic popula on, we have designed programs to offer special benefits to those who par cipate. The chapter is offering ac vi es focused on topics of interest to HR YPs such as career development, overview of the HR generalist and specialist roles, ps on cer fica on for the PHR/SPHR and SHRM Competencies, networking opportuni es, informa on on benchmarking, discussions with other experienced HR professions, and more. Now is a great me to join the HR YPs SIG and help create a meaningful, rewarding future designed around the HR YPs interests. Build new rela onships! We have received wonderful feedback from par cipants and have already conducted numerous well a ended mee ngs. The group generally meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00PM, and details are available about upcoming mee ngs on our Website: MEMBERSHIP IN THE GROUP: Please encourage your HR YP s to join this group and reap the rewards of par cipa on. Non member candidates are permi ed to a end two mee ngs free but are then expected to join the chapter. Par cipa on in the SIG is a benefit of membership. Discounted membership rates are offered and membership is free to SHRM Na onal HRYP members. To join, and invest in your future career, contact: Co Chairs, HR Young Professionals Special Interest Group: Amy Aiello & Chelsie Pacha amy.aiello@icloud.com, crpacha@gmail.com HR YP SIG Advisor: Michele T. Beccarelli, SPHR Director, Marke ng & Communica ons (Website) * SHRM Na onal defines HR YPs as being under age 35.