Announcing the Seminar Line-up for The New York HR and Employee Benefits Summit!

It’s time to throw back the curtains and flip on the spotlights!

Without further ado, we present the Seminar Program for the New York HR and Employee Benefits Summit

Andaz Wall Street                                                                                                                            New York City, NY                                                                                                                    January 27, 2014

1. Building Wellness Programs That Drive Success

No one understands the value of healthy employees more than healthcare providers. As a leading healthcare company, HealthNow has helped millions of people live healthier lives—including their own employees. Find out how HealthNow utilizes the cloud-based Employee Success Platform™ to create successful employee wellness programs that engage, align and recognize employees. You’ll learn about how the program’s success has improved lives, saved money, and engaged employees—and how you can, too.

Learning objectives:

• Why HealthNow chose to partner with Achievers to invest in wellness, rewards, and recognition
• How to integrate wellness initiatives into an Employee Success Platform ™
• The business benefits of a healthy workforce
• How to structure an effective wellness campaign
• The power of healthy competition

Hosted by Shannetta Mennenga, Director of Corporate Cultural Alignment at HealthNow, New York, Inc.

 

2. Coaching the Coach: The Keys Strategic People Development

Most organizations have performance conversations twice a year during annual reviews but by then, it could be too late to redirect people. This workshop provides the leadership development that coaches need with a step-by-step methodology for planning, managing and motivating team and individual development, proactively. We will also cover the soft skills of employee conversations and the tools and templates to document them with so that participants leave with a complete Coaching System to implement immediately.

Attendees will:

• Discuss the differences between Performance Management and Strategic People Development.
• Learn a systematic approach to coaching and motivating performance before it becomes corrective, starting with team and individual development planning
• Practice the necessary soft skills for coaching people in one-on-one’s, performance reviews, succession planning and progressive discipline conversations (including what works and what doesn’t).
• Leave with a premade Coaching Binder that provides attendees with each of documentation templates and coaching tools we cover in an easy to use Coaching System that is ready as soon as they return to their teams!

Hosted by Lisa Rueth, President of Trinity Solutions

3. Leading Out of a Down-Turn with Strategy, Alignment and Engagement

This session will take a deep dive into the best practices of organizations that have gone from reduction to growth during the economic down-turn.

Using the Strategic Engagement model, research shows how companies bypassed reduction and harvested their intelligence to thrive at a time when most organizations highest desire was to avoid the next reduction in force. The Strategic Engagement Model uses 4 key components to innovatively solve problems, adapt to unexpected challenges in the market and connect employee contribution to the company for growth. This session will cover the keys to success, the pitfalls to avoid and the main leadership behaviors that encourage that increase productivity, innovation and engagement.

Hosted by Lisa Rueth, President of Trinity Solutions

 

4. Before, During and After the Active Shooter Event- Are You Prepared?

Patrick will discuss risk assessments of the workplace, the shooter’s behavior, innovative security solutions and preparedness, aimed at mitigating this risk.

Patrick will present current information that will help organizations prepare for a potential crisis situation involving an active shooter.  Patrick will speak on risk assessments of facilities, innovative security technologies, and the shooter behavior. The presentation will present ideas and solutions that will help organizations mitigate the risk of an active shooter event.  The ideas presented will address what an organization can do to prevent such an event from occurring as well as what steps can be taken before, during and after a crisis situation such as an active shooter.

What will the attendees learn from the program? 

1. Ways to prevent a crisis situation from occurring: Attendees will learn how a risk assessment can identify potential short falls in their organization’s security as well as what innovative security technologies and other solutions are available to address these short falls.

2. Ways to deal with an active shooter prior to police arrival: Attendees will learn what steps can be taken to handle an active shooter situation as it is occurring and prior to police arrival.

Hosted by Patrick V. Fiel Sr, Principal, PVF Consulting

4. Making Work More Rewarding Through Creating an “ALL IN” Culture Base

 Chester’s keynote is based on his latest Bestselling book called, All In:  How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Belief and Drive Big Results.

The main topic of All In is Company Culture and what it takes to have a high performing culture in business. Chester brings excitement and a lot of laughter, but his message also contains hard data proven to bring real change and real results.  Your will walk away with the tools to immediately implement in their workplaces.  He provides real life examples of what high performing organizations are doing to get their people engaged.  Typically Chester receives comments like the one below.

• “Our team found his work to be right on target. It is timely and powerful. The supervisors were most impacted by Chester’s ability to communicate important truths in a fun and engaging presentation. He is an exceptional thought leader that inserts brilliant truths in a fun and engaging presentation that the entire team enjoyed” – Britt Berrett – President (Texas Healthcare)

Hosted by Chester Elton, Motivation Expert & NY Times Bestselling Author

 

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Announcing a new seminar for the New York #HRandEBSummit: “Building Wellness Programs That Drive Success.”

Please join Shannetta Mennenga, Director of Corporate Cultural Alignment at HealthNow New York, Inc., at the New York  HR and Employee Benefits Summit on January 27th in  as she explains how to build wellness programs that drive success.

No one understands the value of healthy employees more than healthcare providers. As a leading healthcare company, HealthNow has helped millions of people live healthier lives—including their own employees. Find out how HealthNow utilizes the cloud-based Employee Success Platform™ to create successful employee wellness programs that engage, align and recognize employees. You’ll learn about how the program’s success has improved lives, saved money, and engaged employees—and how you can, too.

 Learning objectives:

• Why HealthNow chose to partner with Achievers to invest in wellness, rewards, and recognition
• How to integrate wellness initiatives into an Employee Success Platform ™
• The business benefits of a healthy workforce
• How to structure an effective wellness campaign
• The power of healthy competition

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5 Ways to Rock Employees Recognition on a Budget.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, reflecting on what we’re grateful for should connect us to who we’re grateful for. It’s hard to ask for a better time of the year to express gratitude and thank our teams.  Here are a few ideas how to do it creatively, even with a very limited budget.

Trophies are a great way to create a lasting impression. They also serve as a visible sign that management recognizes good work, and can encourage other employees to work hard and try to “measure up” to the higher achievers.  Recognize your employees with a certificate or a plaque. Put together a photo collage or mural from the last project. Whatever you choose, make sure that the trophy commemorates the employee’s specific achievement.

Unexpected kindness – If  you have a few dollars you can spend, an unexpected and impractical ‘thank you’ is always a good idea. Schedule a mandatory meeting at the end of the day and when your team arrives, take 2 minutes to tell them how much you appreciate their work. And then? Hand out gift certificates for a massage or a pedicure and give them the rest of the day off. Tell them to take some time to use this gift and celebrate their accomplishments. I’ve even heard of some managers that bring a masseuse or manicurist into the office so their team can receive their gifts right there and then.

Surprise lunch for your superstars – take your best performers to  lunch and let them know that they are appreciated. List out their strengths and give examples of how they have contributed to the success of the organization. Share something interesting about where the company or group is headed and how you see the employee as an important part of the vision. A positive, employee-focused one-on-one with the boss goes a long way to boost morale and build loyalty.

Freedom – suggest your top people take on a learning project of their choosing. Encourage them to set aside a couple of hours per week to focus on the project and mentor them if they want the extra coaching. Simply acknowledging that they have interests outside of their job description and giving them the freedom to pursue a project lets them know you support their personal or professional development.

Provide a training opportunity — Employees crave personal development so encourage key staffers by letting them take advantage of training and development opportunities of their choice.

More employee rewards and recognition ideas:

http://youearnedit.com/blog/8411-from-coaches-to-royalty-great-ideas-for-employee-engagement/

http://www.realizedworth.com/tag/rewards-and-recognition

“Before, During and After the Active Shooter Event- Are You Prepared?” Happy to announce yet another complimentary seminar for the New York HR and Employee Benefits Summit

Join Patrick V. Fiel Sr. at the HR and Employee Benefits Summit as he will discuss risk assessments of the workplace, the shooter’s behavior, innovative security solutions and preparedness, aimed at mitigating this risk.

Patrick will present current information that will help organizations prepare for a potential crisis situation involving an active shooter.  Patrick will speak on risk assessments of facilities, innovative security technologies, and the shooter behavior. The presentation will present ideas and solutions that will help organizations mitigate the risk of an active shooter event.  The ideas presented will address what an organization can do to prevent such an event from occurring as well as what steps can be taken before, during and after a crisis situation such as an active shooter.

What will the attendees learn from the program?

1. Ways to prevent a crisis situation from occurring: Attendees will learn how a risk assessment can identify potential short falls in their organization’s security as well as what innovative security technologies and other solutions are available to address these short falls.

2. Ways to deal with an active shooter prior to police arrival: Attendees will learn what steps can be taken to handle an active shooter situation as it is occurring and prior to police arrival.

Bio Patrick V. Fiel Sr. is a known national security expert who has been interviewed and quoted by numerous news outlets, television, newspapers, and radio stations reaching million of viewers on security related issues. He has over 35 years of experience in law enforcement and security. He has served as the Public Safety Advisor for a large security integrator and the Executive Director of Security for the Washington, D.C. Public School System. Patrick is retired from the United States Army Military Police Corps, where he was highly decorated with numerous awards and commendations. During his 22-year tenure, Patrick maintained operational and management oversight roles with the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., as well as at NATO/SHAPE Headquarters in Belgium, the United States Military Academy at West Point, and other military bases around the country. He travels extensively presenting briefings and presentations on security trends, campus shootings, funding, risk assessments, emergency/crisis preparedness, gangs, bullying, workplace violence and current technology solutions.

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January 27th, 2014 New York City                                              

New Seminar Confirmed for the New York HR and Employee Benefits Summit

January 27, 2014                                                                                         Andaz Wall Street                                                                                         New York, NY 

Lowering Healthcare Costs and increasing productivity through effective Wellness Programs.

This comprehensive session covers a complete analysis of healthcare cost reduction through wellness efforts, illuminating the most effective wellness program elements and taking participants through the science of the top 5 most common health saboteurs, illustrating exactly what employers can do to contribute to prevention and the ROI that can be expected.  Lisa will review the results of the recent multi-year Harvard Research study “Workplace Wellness and healthcare savings” conducted among large businesses in all industries and share her own experience with Wellness Program implementation to clearly identify best practices of wellness programs that work and highlighting the spending that does not yield lasting results. Lisa’s mission is to provide leaders with tangible organizational changes that can be made to impact prevention of diet related disease, workplace stress, depression, simultaneously decreasing healthcare costs and increasing performance and collaboration…without touching the budget.

 The Summit will offer up to 5 educational seminars for attendees to choose to add to their customized itinerary. As of October 16, 2013, only 13 complimentary places remain. Reserve your place today at http://www.forumevents.com/events/HR-and-Employee-Benefits-Summit/New-York-City-NY or contact Cherissa Irvin, Event Coordinator, today at 941-925-7585 ext.107 or Cherissa.Irvin@forumevents.com

The HR & Employee Benefits Summit has partnered with the USSA and IMA for all of 2014!

The HR & Employee Benefits Summit is pleased to announce the Untied States Staffing Association (U.S.S.A.)  and the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) as its official sponsors for all of 2014.  Thank you again for your continued support!

U.S.S.A. is a National Association that provides the latest information on metrics within the industry, opportunities for cost-effective, cutting-edge training, opportunities to partner to enhance capabilities and compete with national firms, discounted pricing on needed services, and a sounding board on issues affecting our industry.

U.S.S.A. is working in partnership with Recruiting and Staffing Solutions Magazine to launch the U.S.S.A.
Recruiting and Staffing Solutions Magazine has been a fresh voice and resource to the Staffing Industry for over 5 years. The principals have worked for and within the Staffing Industry for over 18 years.

Business improves when employees and customers are recognized, rewarded, and engaged through effectively structured programs with defined goals and proven returns.

The Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) is comprised of the companies who are leaders in the incentive industry.  IMA  provides education, resources and research to promote the use of incentive programs to the business community and is the umbrella organization for the Global Incentive Council (GIC), the Incentive Gift Card Council (IGCC), the Incentive Manufacturers & Representatives Alliance (IMRA), the Incentive Travel Council, the Performance Improvement Council, the Recognition Council,  IMA-Canada Council and IMA-Europe Council.

 

 

 

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New seminar confirmed for the NY HR and Employee Benefits Summit: ‘Coach the Coach, Strategic People Development for Managers’ hosted by Trinity Solutions!

Coaching the Coach

Most organizations have performance conversations twice a year during annual reviews but by then it could be too late to redirect people and annual reviews begin to lose their power. Coaches need coaching too and this session provides people managers with a step-by-step methodology for planning, managing and motivating strategic development of employees & teams.

Taken from a 2-Day Coaching Certification Course, we will practice development planning, the soft skills of employee conversations, the tools and templates to document with and even solve your biggest employee challenges during the session, using this methodology in group break-out sessions!

Participants will:1. Learn a systematic approach to coaching and motivating performance before it becomes corrective, starting with team and individual development planning
2. Cover proven methods and soft skills for coaching people in one-on-one’s, performance reviews, succession planning and progressive discipline conversations
3. Practice using the Coach the Coach tools and templates for documenting employee conversations

The Great Success of the Launch Event in Dallas takes The HR and Employee Benefits Summit to New York in January 2014

 

 HR professionals from across the region gathered at the very first Dallas HR and Employee Benefits Summit on July 15th and 16th to explore the benefits of this unique appointment-based format. United States Staffing Association was a supporter to the event. To the delight of its organizers, the launch was a tremendous success. Two days of highly targeted one-on-one business meetings between senior-level executives and the nation’s top solution providers, engaging educational sessions and networking at the highest level, resulted in nothing but praise from all the participants. Delegates commended the summit for its efficiency, flawless organization, strong educational component, and relaxed atmosphere: 

Delegate Quotes: 

“This was one of the best conferences I’ve attended in my HR career.” – The Children’s Medical Center 

“The summit was great, it exceeded my expectations, I got so much more than I expected.” – Centerplate 

“Very beneficial, good use of my time, I connected with several vendors/ products that were not on my radar but are now!” – Rosewood Hotels & Resorts 

Vendor Quotes: 

“We loved it” – Meyer Dunlap 

“Very beneficial, the delegates were professional decision makers and experienced in dealing with vendors. An excellent summit” – International Talent Management & Mobility 

In addition to the scheduled face-to-face appointments, all attendees had the opportunity to participate in six featured seminars presented by a lineup of nationally acclaimed speakers. The programme included current and inspiring topics from, increasing productivity and motivating a team to strategic leadership and making better decisions. They also covered ways to identify top sales talent and building a magnetic culture within their organizations. 

The summit in Dallas was a prelude to the lineup of events planned for 2014. 

Shane Doherty, the event manager quoted: “I was excited about the inaugural HR & Employee Benefits Summit in Dallas which met my expectations and much more. The event was a huge success with nothing but positive feedback from vendor and delegate alike. This concept was brand new to many of the attendees and to see a skeptic turn into a believer is truly rewarding. We are now focused on the New York HR & Employee Benefits Summit in January and looking forward to all the future business relationships that are being created from the summits we produce”. 

On January 27th, 2014 Forum Events Inc will be hosting the New York HR & Employee Benefits Summit. This will serve as a great opportunity for senior level HR & Employee Benefits Executives to explore the latest innovations from top solution providers. In addition they will network with fellow peers within the industry. 

For more information email media@forumevents.com 

 

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4 Key Benefits of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan for your Business.

Initially offered only by cash-poor Silicon Valley startups, later on available exclusively to company senior executives, stock purchase options are now accessible to other employee groups and are becoming more and more popular in old-line manufacturing and service firms competing for top talent.

Employee stock options (ESO) is the right given to an employee to purchase shares of company stock at a set price. Because a stock purchase option is designed to reward the employees for their contribution to the company’s growth, there are usually time limits on when it may be exercised. While the potential  benefits of stock option for the employees are pretty obvious, it is not always clear what’s in it for the employer.

Here are four key points outlining the advantages of  offering  employee stock purchase as an option:

 Attracting and retaining valued employees. Offering a personal stake in the company’s financial performance attracts motivated and skillful professionals who are interested in contributing to company’s improvement and success. They are also more likely to look for a long term commitment and growth opportunities within the company.

Employee incentive to make the company do well. Naturally, an employee who owns some of the company’s profits will be more motivated and invested in the company’s future and performance. Because the company’s success (and hence success of the stock value) relies on employees achievement, workers who own shares perform more effectively and are more dedicated.

Moderate cost.   The only real cost that the employer needs to bear is the cost of administrating the plan and the potential profit of selling some stocks at market value (since the employee gets to purchase it at a discounted price).

Postponed  requirement for immediate capital.  Employee stock options are a form of deferred compensation.  It can be offered in place of a pay raise to increase company’s available cash.  For new companies, it may be advantageous to lower the starting salary and commit to pay more in benefits in the future if, and only if, the company increases in value.

More articles on stock purchase options are available here

Business productivity at its best – The HR and Employee Benefits Summit in Dalals!

 

 Dallas HR & Employee Benefits Summit 

July 15th– 16th, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Richardson, North Dallas, Texas

A very special Thank you to:

our great sponsors

Paycheck Direct, Fei Behavioral Health, SHL, IRI Consulting, Personal Health Partners, Trinity, Tango Card, Sumtotal, ADP, Castligh Health, Meyer Dunlap, Hyatt Legal Plans, ChallengerGray, International Talent & Mobility Management

our speakers:

Kevin A. Sheridan and Timothy Hartwell

our Official Partner

The United States Staffing Association

 

 

 

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