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RIT (CIMS) Building 78, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623

2014 Annual HR Conference

Event Start Date: 8/13/2014 7:30 AM

Event End Date: 8/13/2014 12:30 PM

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Cost per place: $80.00
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IMPACTING HR: YOU ARE THE CHANGE AGENT


Making changes in HR can be difficult, but it is necessary! The 2014 conference will focus on how to make changes in HR using legislative techniques.  Some changes happen to us, and some we make happen - this year we focus on how to propose new changes, how current changes can be affected by us, and how they all impact the HR professional and HR community.


This conference has been pre-approved for 3.25 Business (Strategic) recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute.

This is a half day event hosted by GVCSHRM!


When: Wednesday, August 13th, 2014 - 7:30 am to 12:30 pm

Where: RIT, Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies (CIMS)/Louise Slaughter - Building 78, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623

Parking:  Please park in Lot J.  There is no parking pass required.


This year we offer you:

20 Local company exhibits with free information

Keynote speaker Joe Morelle and 4 breakout sessions - you pick what you learn! 

Professional networking with HR professionals, business owners/leaders, and Rochester area professionals 

Raffles, prizes, and more!

 

AGENDA

7:30 - 8:00 am            Registration, Breakfast, & Professional Networking

8:00 - 8:05 am            Conference Opening & Welcome

8:05 - 8:15 am            Conference Sponsor, Underberg & Kessler 

8:15 - 8:30 am            Frank Cania, Driven HR - Speaks on Advocacy 

8:30 – 8:45 am            Break & Networking

8:45 - 9:45 am            1st Breakout Session (Concurrent Sessions - attendees select one)

Being a Legislative Change Agent - Tom Minnick, NYS Business Council:

Legislation and regulations at our state level have a major impact on the daily work of HR Professionals across New York. Legislative advocacy on the part of HR Professionals can make a big difference in their workplaces of the future. Discussion will focus on the state legislative process and how HR Professionals can influence it.


Making Changes in Regulatory Environments - Paul Keneally, Underberg & Kessler

While certainly not easy, the idea that HR professionals cannot affect change to our federal labor and employment laws and regulations is simply not true.  This session will examine various strategies that HR professionals have used to support or oppose proposed laws and regulations, most effectively through the tools that SHRM provides (website, call center, DC visits etc.) and through their own efforts.  Particularly, we will discuss how HR professionals can turn their voices into many voices, and sometimes, in a perfect storm of sorts, bipartisan voices.

9:45 - 10:00 am         Break & Networking 

10:00 - 11:00 am        Keynote Assembly Majority Leader Joseph D. Morelle:

Influencing Decision Makers and Legislation to Achieve Goals

• How to influence and impact the decision making of legislators and policymakers for the purpose of achieving a desired outcome.
• The impact of new legislative and policy initiatives on the human resource industry and business in New York State.
• Open question and answer following the presentation.


11:00 - 11:15 am        Break & Networking

11:15 - 12:15 pm       2nd Breakout Session (Concurrent Sessions - attendees select one) 

Federal Change Agents - Paul Keneally, Underberg & Kessler:

 Some employers are more entrenched in their HR policies than others for a variety of reasons.  In government and other unionized settings, it may be boilerplate collective bargaining agreements unchanged for decades; in public companies it may be industry practice (or perceived industry practice) and in small companies it may be tradition handed down and continued from a founder.  In this presentation, we will review the areas where we have seen changes positive and negative, and discuss examples of each and how HR change sometimes implicates labor and employment law.

Living HR: Experiencing Policy through Case Studies-Ann Maynard, Maynard HR Consulting & Kristin Hocker, U of R:

Using a case study approach, participants will identify ways policy can be used to facilitate sustainable HR systems and structures to support organizational/institutional stakeholders. The main focus is for the attendees to learn how to use policy as a tool of change agency and creating a positive impact through policy implementation.


12:15 pm - 12:30 pm   Prizes/Raffles & Conference Close    

This year we are raffling off one Certification Preparation Workshop - a $950 value - as well as other great prizes!


PRICING: GVC SHRM MEMBER - $60, NON MEMBER - $80, MEMBERS IN TRANSITION/STUDENT MEMBERS - $30


See our conference page for more details! http://www.gvcshrm.org/HRConference.aspx


** This year we are participating in a program called “Working Wardrobe”. We ask that you consider bringing donations for the Volunteers of America to promote assistance with individuals trying to move into the workforce. Accepted items are gently used male and female suits, blouses/shirts, dress shoes, any business casual attire, jewelry, belts, and purses. There will be a table at registration to collect these items. **



 

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Q: GAH! This credit card stuff is too difficult
A: You can always pay by check. Bring a check to the event made out the GVCSHRM. We don't have invoicing,or a check dropbox - you must either pay online or bring a check or cash to the event.

Q: Can i get a receipt?
A: Absolutely. After you've checked out you'll get an email confirmation that can be used as a receipt, or you can login and click on My Bookings above the calendar. There is an ACTION menu next to each booking and from that one of the actions is to create a PDF receipt which you can save or print.

Q: Can I add an event to my Outlook or Apple calendar?
A: Absolutely - after you've booked an event go to My Bookings and hover over the ACTION menu - one of the options is to download an iCal reminder to load into your calendar.

Q: Is there tech support?
A: Yep - just email us at events@gvcshrm.org and we'll take care of it for you.

Q: I already booked without paying - can I add a credit card and pay now?
A: Absolutely. If you are logged in your booking will show under My Bookings. You can just Book Now! for the event, and fill in the correct billing info - that booking will overwrite your registration - you won't be booked twice for the same event!

Q: My credit card is failing to authorize still!
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Q: Can I cancel a booking?
A: Yes! If you login with the same credentials as you used when booking, go to the Calendar page and click MY BOOKINGS at the top. Select the event you registered to attend. Your booking should be listed. In the ACTION button on the right is a choice that says "View" (this is also where you can add the event to your calendar). Once the reservation is viewed there is an option to change it's status to "Cancelled". Doing so cancels your booking with us. If you've already paid you should contact ann.maynard@gmail.com to ensure you aren't billed or are reimbursed for the payment.

Q: I need a receipt.
A: You will be emailed a receipt, but we know that for some people they require additional paperwork. Here is how to receive a copy of your payment invoice:

If you login and go to the calendar, and select "View My Bookings", then select the event name, or enter the booking ID and press the SEARCH button - it should show your booking. One of the ACTIONS is to "download booking PDF" which is a full invoice receipt.

Q: I can't use a credit card and wish to pay by check
A: We are happy to accept your check at the event itself. Please make out checks to GVCSHRM in the amount required for your registration. We don't have an option to mail in checks - please bring them with you to the event.