Virginia Chapter IPMA-HR Conference Agenda REBRANDING HR Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa, Short Pump

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1 Virginia Chapter IPMA-HR Conference Agenda REBRANDING HR Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa, Short Pump *This conference provides 7 points toward IPMA-CP recertification. The Virginia Chapter is an Approved Provider for both HRCI and SHRM. Approval of recertification points for this conference is pending. Wednesday, March 23 12:30-5:00 PM Registration 1:00-5:00 PM Pre-conference Workshop-Free-open to anyone who wants to participate Compensation Salary Survey System presented by Mike Swallow and Ken Topham, Technology Net, Co./Personnel Systems and Tedd Povar, Associate Director, Virginia Institute of Government Thursday, March 24 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM Vendor exhibits Join us for a hands on workshop/demonstration of the Virginia Institute of Government s Compensation Survey System (a statewide web-based, local government pay and classification information sharing system). Representatives from Technology Net (the system developer/provider) and Virginia Institute of Government will present an interactive lab which will include an overview of the system including the value to and responsibilities of the users, the cost of participating, as well as the opportunity to roll up your sleeves to experience (or if a current subscriber, get help) using the system. In order to fully participate, please bring a Wi-Fi enabled laptop, your pay plan and most recent payroll information on job titles and current actual pay and benefits, and applicable HR policies. *This pre-conference session is open to anyone who wants to participate free of charge. 7:30-8:30 AM Registration/breakfast buffet

2 8:30-10:00 AM Welcome and keynote presentation-positive Social Risks presented by Chad Littlefield 10:00-10:30 AM Break How might we create more conversations that matter in our organizations? Chad Littlefield, former TEDx speaker, presents a compelling and thoughtful perspective on how to Rebrand HR by breaking down communication barriers and boosting connection and engagement. The session will cover a new framework for viewing our interpersonal interactions along with tips on how to ask more powerful questions. You will walk away from this session with two concrete, actionable tools to ask more powerful questions to create connections worth remembering both inside and outside of work. 10:30-11:45 AM Concurrent sessions: 1. Evaluating Consumer Driven Health Plans (CDHP) presented by Donna Nixon, Pierce Group Benefits US healthcare spending exceeded over $3 Trillion in Local Government entities can no longer afford to make purchasing decisions about their Group Health Plan without engaging their employees as a way to help reduce costs. This session will discuss CDHP principles and how they work together to lower insurance costs and improve the health and well-being of your employees. It will also provide the tools and resources to successfully implement a CDHP at your workplace. 2. Public Sector Ethics: Someone is Always Watching! presented by Steve J. Mason, Sr., Acting Director of Human Resources and James L. Banks, Jr., City Attorney, City of Alexandria This session will address the topic of public sector ethics from the perspective of the committed public servant. When local government and its valued employees are committed to responsive public service, highly ethical conduct by those employees is a necessary result. Through a case study approach involving the recent efforts of the City of Alexandria, VA, attendees will study how an organization can engage in a thorough review of its ethical practices, thoroughly revise those practices, and thereby increase public confidence in the ethical practices of the local government.

3 3. I 4 Employee Engagement presented by Stacy R. Fuqua, Director, Strategic Sales and Client Development, Optima Health How do you engage your employees? How do you also engage leadership and key stakeholders? This session will address these topics and the framework necessary to implement a successful employee engagement strategy. You will learn valuable information on resources available through your health plan to execute your strategy. Come join us as we show you how Optima Health has partnered with other public sector clients to improve employee engagement and ultimately improve health and impact health care cost. 11:45 AM-1:00 PM Lunch/business meeting 1:00-2:15 PM Concurrent sessions: 1. Transforming Me into We presented by Chad Littlefield and Will Wise Join us for a hands on workshop where you will discuss the stuff that we are never taught but are expected to know. This session will include a deeper dive into the mindset of ME and the mindset of WE framework presented during the opening keynote along with a focus on application specific to public sector human resource professionals. Expect to leave with practical ideas on how to foster more positive communication in your organization. 2. Managing Stress in a Changing Environment-the Employee Assistance Program as Your Consulting Partner presented by Jason Youngblood, LPC/CPT CIGNA The prevalence of mental health, substance abuse, and stress in the workforce has a profound impact on organizations. In this session we will discuss these trends and the physiological causes of acute and chronic stress reactions, and the impact of chronic stress on the body and mind. You will learn best practices in leveraging an EAP to promote behavioral wellness.

4 3. Here they come: FLSA Proposed Rules for the Public Sector presented by Ronnie E. Charles, Principal Consultant, Public Sector-Human Resources and Compensation Consulting, Arthur J. Gallagher &Co. This session will help you understand what the new rules will mean for public sector organizations. Learn what to do now to prepare and how to best inform and train line supervisors and other key stakeholders. 2:15-2:45 PM Break 2:45-3:30 PM Government Affairs Update presented by Neil Reichenberg, Executive Director IPMA-HR Topics will include Fair Labor Standards Act proposed regulations, Affordable Care Act, EEOC proposed wellness regulations, public sector pensions, and U.S. Supreme Court litigation 3:30-5:00 PM Hire the Scrapper: Building and Inclusive Workplace presented by Regina Hartley Regional Vice President of HR for the UPS Information Technology Division Do you hire scrappers? This session explores the advantages of hiring people who have overcome adversity, how their diverse backgrounds can benefit your organization, and how to foster an inclusive environment in which everyone feels comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Any organization can hire a diverse workforce, yet they don t leverage the advantages that diversity brings. Through the example of one company s journey beyond diversity to inclusion, you will learn the key to unlocking the passion of engaged employees whose loyalty and commitment to the organization fuels a positive employee relations climate while reducing turnover. 5:30-6:30 PM Reception

5 Friday, March 25 7:00 AM- 3:00 PM Vendor exhibits 7:30-9:00 AM Breakfast Buffet 8:30-10:00 AM THE STORYTELLER'S SECRET-How Narrative Intelligence Transforms Companies, Empowers Employees and Deepens Loyalty presented by Jason Ashlock, The Frontier Project 10:00-10:30 am break Want to elevate efficiency, increase buy-in from stakeholders, and decrease frustration upstream and down? Build a team of master storytellers. Blockbuster films, timeless literature, memorable journalism, and the funniest jokes they're all powered by the same fuel: masterful stories. That same narrative power is central to the most dynamic teams and the most innovative companies, all of whom have uncovered a single secret: all effective communication is simply good storytelling. In this fast-paced, inventive keynote, you'll be handed tools used by the greatest storytellers of our time, and you'll build muscle as they have, learning how to aggregate, curate, and amplify your message. And you'll do it all on the back on a shared, fundamental human hunger for stories that move, motivate, and matter. 10:30-11:45 AM Concurrent sessions: 1. Making a Change: preparing the workplace for transgender employees presented by Mary Jo McDougall, Empathia Learn how to best support a transgender employee and their work group while the employee transitions genders and on an ongoing basis. Develop a heightened awareness which will create a more welcoming and understanding working environment, which can translate to tangible business results through improved recruitment, retention, engagement and diversity. Case studies featuring best practices will be discussed. 2. Healthcare: Fresh Think for the Future presented by Nancy Grasso, RHU, Principal, Digital Benefit Advisors

6 This discussion will touch on the emerging issues in the healthcare and employee benefits world. We will learn about issues related to ACA, compliance, and various funding mechanisms available. During this discussion, you will also hear how technology plays into the future and get a sneak peek into what is trending. 11:45 AM-1:00PM Lunch 1:00-3:00 PM Virginia Retirement System Update presented by Trish Bishop, Executive Director VRS This session will provide a general VRS overview, information regarding the latest contribution rate information and update on tools available to employers and members. 3:00-3:30 PM Closing 3/8