2009 CONFERENCE PROGRAM |
Monday, October 5
Opening Keynote Address:
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Regina Barrecca
Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Margaret Strange, ADA / FMLA
Margaret Holtman, How to Survive and Thrive in the Perfect Storm
Gene Buccini, Turning Crisis Into Opportunity in a Period of Downsizing
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Kenneth Weinstock, The Mysterious Workings of the Courts and Congress
Seth Leech, Immigration Options for hiring and retaining foreign personnel: current issues and emerging challenges
Terrance Traut, Coaching for Talent Development and Employee Engagement
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
John Marcellus, Communication Dynamics
Jack Agati, How to Motivate without Money – The Art of Encouragement
Robert Lavigna, Attracting, Developing and Retaining Talent: There’s No Silver Bullet
Tuesday, October 6
Plenary Session:
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Ron Clare, The Wizard of Oz
Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
David Ritter, HR Level 2: Effective Resolutions of Tougher Complaints
Tracy Knofla, Finding the Meaning of My Work
Alice Waagen, Why Managers Won’t Manage and What HR Can Do About It
12:15 – 1:00 pm
Sponsored Luncheon by SEGAL
1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tina Chiapetta, Legal Update
Heather Brome, New England’s Labor Force and Migration
Wally Hauck, Performance Appraisals that Actually Improve Performance
Wednesday, October 7
Closing Plenary Session:
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Cindy Maher, Carol Grannis