Approved for 1.5 HRCI Credits

 

This presentation addresses the essential characteristics that an HR leader must possess in order to take their career to the next level and stay there, while supporting their organizationa’s goals and mission.

Main Learning Objectives:

• Understand the four essential laws of leadership that every leader must know and practice.

• Becoming a Consummate Executive - one who understands the inner workings of an almost secret society driving corporate America today.

• Improve their leadership and communication skills, whether you are new to your profession or an experienced leader. 

 

Prior to founding Global Consumer Innovation, Fenorris served as Vice President of Consumer Innovation for Dell, Inc., a Fortune 50 company with revenues of more than $60 billion where he had the responsibility for more than 300 employees in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. While at Dell, Fenorris, who reported into the President of the Consumer Business proposed several new concepts with revenue potential ranging from $300-$500M.  Fenorris was also responsible for creating the strategy for Dell’s first organization in the consumer business that was responsible for creating new products or services derived from the understanding of “Human Factors” and not from the engineering lab.  Also, while at Dell, he was responsible for creating a culture of innovation for the consumer business to help transform that business from operational excellence business model to one focused on a product leadership culture and mindset.

 

Prior to joining Dell, Fenorris was Vice President for Global Organizational Development for Motorola, Inc., a global telecommunications leader with revenues of over $40 billion.  While at Motorola, he worked with President and Executive Vice-President to lead led the reorganization of a $27 billion business. He also defined and delivered Motorola’s first High Performance Framework with the purpose of building sustainable performance and organizational capability.

 

His work experience includes positions in sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution, customer service, human resources, and organizational development.  He has a Masters Degree in Organizational Development from Benedictine University.

 

One of Pearson’s passions is helping individuals become “corporate influencers.”  He works with individuals on understanding the steps and techniques necessary to successfully navigating corporate America.  His first book “How To Play The Game At The Top” is due out in April 2010

 

 

 

Approved for 3.5 HRCI Credits

8-8:30-Registration

8:30-12-Program 

Hiring the best applicant is imperative and doing so without creating a legal liability is essential. In today's litigious environment, it is necessary to take the time upfront to do things right. Learn how! This seminar will focus on what you can and cannot do during the hiring process. It will examine the entire hiring process, including:

(1) taking appropriate precautions even before the first interview is conducted;

(2) avoiding unlawful questions during the interview; and

(3) documenting the decision making process. The use of behavioral interviewing, background checks, the dangers associated with the use of social networking websites, proper documentation and other necessary pre-offer recruitment techniques will be discussed.

 

Harassment Prevention and Correction

HR professionals and managers are the eyes and ears of the organization when it comes to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful harassment. They are the key to both prevention and correction.

In addition to discussing the traps into which HR professionals and managers fall regarding their own conduct, this seminar focuses on the affirmative responsibilities of HR professionals and managers and addresses not only sexual but also racial, ethnic and other forms of unlawful harassment.

This seminar also will examine the change in the law regarding unlawful retaliation and ways to ensure compliance with the law.

 

 Speaker Michael S. Cohen concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. Mr. Cohen has trained and counseled employers throughout the country on subjects including harassment prevention; workplace diversity; discipline and discharge; hiring and recruiting practices; performance evaluations; FMLA, ADA and FLSA compliance; leave of absence policies; performance management; workplace privacy; sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace; substance abuse testing; workplace violence; records retention; conducting background checks; teens in the workplace and managing attendance problems. He has conducted trainings for executives, directors, managers, supervisors and employees in many industries, including financial services, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, retail, real estate development, law firms and human services. Mr. Cohen also has conducted trainings for executives, deans and faculty in several institutions of higher education and secondary education. He has conducted more than 150 trainings in the last year. Mike has conducted investigations into claims of harassment and discrimination and has drafted employee handbooks, employment agreements, noncompete agreements and post-termination agreements. He has represented clients throughout the country in EEO and other administrative proceedings. Mike has been cited as a national authority on employment issues by The New York Times, The Associated Press, USA Today, MSNBC.com, The New York Daily News, New York Newsday, The San Francisco Chronicle, Law National, Law.com, HR Magazine, HR Executive Magazine, HR Executive Online, SHRM On-Line, Employment Law 360, Inside Counsel Magazine, What's Working in Human Resources, Workforce Management Magazine, Human Rights Campaign On-Line, Yahoo! Sports, The Sporting News, The Newark Star-Ledger, The Houston Chronicle, The New Orleans Times-Picayune, The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, The Syracuse Post-Standard, The Ann Arbor News, The Harrisburg Patriot News, The Mobile Press Register, The Flint Journal, The Desert Sun, The Courier-Post, The Honolulu Advertiser, The Stamford Advocate, The Huntsville Times, AM New York, The Workplace Substance Abuse Advisor, Legal Issues in Collegiate Athletics, Talent Management, BusinessInsurance.com, AZcentral.com, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, The Columbus Dispatch, The Myrtle Beach Sun News, Richmond Times Dispatch, Detroit News and Business & Legal Reports, Inc. He has been a regular guest lecturer on human resources issues at West Chester University for its Masters of Science in Administration program. He also is a member of the board of editors for the Privacy Law Journal and of the SHRM PA State Council Diversity Committee. Mike is a 1997 magna cum laude graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law and a cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

 

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) have significantly changed the employer’s obligations. Many questions remain unanswered despite revised regulations and recent ADA amendments. Your employees are your greatest resource-- what obligations do you have when dealing with those who cannot work or suffer performance problems because of illness or injury? This master class will explore the ADA and FMLA, and recent changes through examination of the most critical amendments. Lori Halber and Maria L. Petrillo, two partners at the Philadelphia office of Jackson Lewis, will offer imaginative solutions to the difficult legal and operational problems in managing employee absences and requests for accommodations, including how to deal with requests for intermittent leave, when a leave of absence is a reasonable accommodation, and how to handle the uncommunicative or mentally impaired employee. The class will arm you with information to enhance your legal compliance and reduce business risk.

 

Speakers:

Maria L. Petrillo a Partner in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office of Jackson Lewis LLP, counsels clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, with particular emphasis on defending employers in wrongful discharge and discrimination claims before state and federal courts. She advises employers in the development of pro-active personnel policies, protection of trade secrets, and conducting effective internal investigations. A member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars, Ms. Petrillo has successfully argued matters before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. In addition, Ms. Petrillo has represented healthcare, retail and gaming industry clients during union organizing drives and corporate campaigns and in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.

Ms. Petrillo earned her Juris Doctor degree from Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, where she was a member and editor of the Temple Law Quarterly. Georgetown University awarded Ms. Petrillo a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976.

Lori E. Halber a Partner in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office of Jackson Lewis LLP, has extensive experience defending employers before federal and state courts and administrative agencies in matters involving Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Ms. Halber also has experience in the immigration field representing clients seeking to employ foreign nationals in the U.S. on either a temporary or permanent basis. She counsels clients regarding compliance with business immigration regulations under the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service ("CIS") and the Department of Labor ("DOL"). Ms. Halber is the Co-chair of the ABA Labor and Employment Section Immigration Committee.

Ms. Halber received her Juris Doctor degree from Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, where she was awarded the Barrister Award for Trial Advocacy. She received her Bachelor of Science degree, with a concentration in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

Ms. Halber is a member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First and Third Circuits.

HRCI Credits Pending

A 2008 study by Towers Perrin (now Towers Watson) found that one of every five workers today is giving full discretionary effort on the job, four out of 10 report being disenchanted or disengaged in their work. This gap in employee engagement poses a serious problem for employers who need more productivity out of fewer employees. Other studies have shown a clear link between employee engagement and business results…but in today’s climate of doing more with less or even less with less, how can we ensure that our employee’s make the right choices on what they work on? Learn how Air Products addresses employee engagement, developmental opportunities and leverages leadership development to increase bottom line results. Towers Perrin’s study also suggests that organizational attributes such as leadership, career and professional development, work culture and reputation a company has play a key role in shaping employee’s perspectives. Ms. Bechtel answers the question, “How can HR and L&D professionals partner to deliver on the development promises that employees expect…while keeping costs down?” This program will speak to how we can create the right conditions to support employee engagement and drive to the right business outcomes.

 

Speaker:

Becky Bechtel is a learning and organization development professional who applies her skills around the world on behalf of Air Products, a global industrial gases and chemicals company based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.   She is currently Manager, Global People College, one of the eleven colleges of Air Products corporate university. Over the span of her 22 year career, Becky’s focus has been on helping business units plan and execute organizational changes,  developing and assisting with implementation  of  acquisitions to ensure business goals are met and  synergies realized, developing leaders and managers to provide effective people management through fundamental and advanced leadership skills, build cultural competence and understanding to enhance individual and group’s ability to work cross-culturally, and developing global learning and development strategies to build employee capability.

Becky has served as President and Vice President of Reading Area Trainers Organization, and Membership Director of Eastern PA Chapter ASTD;   Community roles have included Director of Brandywine Heights Area School Board, Chair for Lehigh Valley Habit for Humanities Women Build Project and Planning Committee chair of the National Kidney Foundations Lehigh Valley Kidney Walk. 

 Intergalactic Adventure is a fast-paced team building simulation that requires effective collaboration, leadership, planning, and communication. Compete against other teams as you enjoy a stunning slide show of the Universe and futuristic music playing in the background. Aliens are plotting against the Earth as teams make their way to the enemy base, accomplish as many target missions as possible, and return to the Space Cruiser. Their ultimate mission is to land on the enemy’s planet, clear away potential threats, and dismantle the enemy's communications relays. For more information go to: http://www.teambuildinginc.com/services_intergalactic_adventure.htm