8-8:30 Check-in

8:30-8:40 Welcome – Room 230

Rebecca Williams, Interim Executive Director, OutReach at Auburn Montgomery

8:40-9:40 General Session: A Change is Gonna Come- Employment Law in 2017 - Room 230

Description: We are at the beginning of what probably will be a period of great change. This presentation will discuss some recent and expected changes in employment law. Speaker: Dorman Walker and Kelly Pate, Balch & Bingham LLP

9:40-10:00am Break – Room 223

10:00-10:50 General Session: Active Shooter- Run, Hide, Fight Overview – Room 221-222

Description: Active Shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly.

Because active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, before law

enforcement arrivers on the scene, individuals must be prepared both mentally and

physically to deal with an active shooter situation.

Speaker: Steve Johnson, Special Agent, Senior, ALEA

10:50-11:00 Break – Room 223

11:00-11:50 General Session: Stay Conversations - Room 221-222

Description: One thing is certain…change. Regarding staff changes (turnover), is change
good or bad? How do you know? Communication is a key element in success, including
your company and your retention strategy. In this session you will learn:

·  What a stay conversation?

·  Why do them? – Benefits

·  How? Different Types & Sample Questions

·  Who & When? Practical Application

Speaker: Sandra Stenger, MAX

Noon-1:15 p.m. Luncheon Remarks: Laura Chambliss, AUM Outreach

HR is Valued and Valuable Room 230

Panel discussion facilitated by Jeanine Boddie-LaVan

Panel Members: Carl Gunter, Jane Elizabeth Burdeshaw, Carmen Douglas, Jeff Rains

1:25-2:15 General Session: Emerging Strategies for the Evolving Workforce– Room 221-222

Description: Learn about research that uncovers strategies that will help companies attract/recruit top talent, engage/retain their workforce, build leadership and plan for future talent needs, and transform employees into brand advocates.

Speaker: Lynn Billing, Spherion

2:15-2:30 Break – Room 223

2:30-3:20 General: The Productivity Formula – Room 221-222

Description: Time management isn’t a skill you are born with- it’s something you learn. People who develop the ability to manage their time have an advantage in today’s workplace. Organizations are increasing pressure to do more, faster, and with less. This session will explore regaining your time, zeroing your inbox, email etiquette, and managing competing priorities by offering practical advice to maximize your effectiveness.

Speaker: Alana Barranco, SummaSource at Auburn Montgomery

3:30-4:30 General Session: The Power of One – Room 230

Description: Expected to die, John O’Leary now teaches others how to truly live.

John was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and

gasoline, he created a massive explosion in his garage and was burned on 100% of his body. Given less than 1% chance of survival, John is proof of the power of the human spirit.

His unlikely recovery meant a journey of pain and loss that could have easily been insurmountable. However, far from being an example of someone who simply endured tragedy, John is a luminous example of thriving through adversity.

Surprisingly, this “survivor” story isn’t focused on John – rather, it is a celebration of heroes who intimately served him and his

family. From a dedicated Hall of Fame sports announcer to a visionary burn nurse (and countless others), every individual involved in this 1987 fire teaches us this truth: one person can make a profound difference in the lives of others.

With emotional storytelling and unexpected humor, John reminds audiences of the significance of daily attitudes, the power of gratitude, and the impact of serving others with courage. He reawakens audiences to realize the gift of today and the possibility of tomorrow.

Speaker: John O’Leary

4:30 Closing Remarks/Evaluations – Room 230

Rebecca Williams, Interim Executive Director, OutReach at Auburn Montgomery

Conference Evaluation can be found online by clicking here or using this QR code