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Manchester, NHMarch 26-27, 2018gshrconference.org
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
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$325 (Regular price $350)
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018: KEYNOTE SPEECH 8:45 AM -10:00 AMHumanity Means BusinessChina Gorman, CEO of the Great Place to Work Institute & former Chief Operating Officer and Interim CEO for SHRM Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI Business CreditsDespite popular attention being paid in the business media about the importance of “engagement,” progress has been minimal in the big picture. That data point notwithstanding, some organizations are reaping the very real benefits of relating to their employees as full human beings, people with full lives and interests outside the workplace, rather than skills resources that arrive at 9:00 and leave at 5:00. You’ll be interested to learn about the positive evidence that shows humanity is here to stay and the positive business impacts of treating employees like human beings. Using recent survey data and analysis from Gallup, SHRM, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and others, China arms participants with business data needed to understand the critical economic dynamics impacting culture creation and, as a measure of culture effectiveness, turnover/retention rates. In today’s more positive economic business environment, employees are evaluating their career options, and talent management professionals need to understand – and be able to articulate – the business case for creating effective and humanity-focused employee engagement/retention approaches that start at the very top.
3 CONSECUTIVE SESSIONS: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMEmployees Under the Influence: Marijuana Laws, Drug Testing and the ADABeth Rattigan and Tim Copeland, Directors, Labor & Employment Chairs, Downs Rachlin, Martin PLLCApproved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsThe laws regarding recreational and medical marijuana in New Hampshire and its border states are evolving, creating a mine field for employers who have previously relied on federal laws or zero tolerance policies when confronting employees under the influence of marijuana. In this presentation, we will cover the status of marijuana laws in NH and nearby New England states as well as work place drug testing issues. We will also cover performance issues affected by drug use in the workplace, whether there is a duty to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act or state disability laws and the recent trend in court cases dealing with these issues.
The Art of the Behavioral InterviewDel Gilbert, Owner of Accelerating ExcellenceApproved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsHiring the right people is critical to the success of our organization. In addition to employing people with strong experience and competence, we want team members who display a good attitude and positive behaviors. In this session, attendees will learn how to implement an interview strategy, how to create interview values that translate into meaningful questions and how a thoughtful interview can become a great experience for candidates and the company.
Free Speech in the Workplace: Myth or RealityDebra Weiss Ford, Office Managing Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsThe recent controversy surrounding Google’s decision to terminate an employee who questioned the company’s diversity efforts caused widespread apprehension in the workplace. Did Google have the right to discipline or terminate the employee? Do federal or state laws prevent an employer from taking disciplinary action when an employee engages in offensive speech or makes comments antithetical to an employer’s values or mission statement? This engaging and interactive session will discuss the right of employers to discipline employees when an employee makes inappropriate comments or puts posts on social media which the employer believes are unacceptable or inconsistent with its mission. The session will discuss political and religious speech in the workplace and whether disciplinary action is permissible under federal and state laws.
3 CONSECUTIVE SESSIONS 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Part 2: If Not You, Who? How to Crack the Code of Employee Engagement: Your Strategic RoadmapJill Christensen, Founder & President of Jill Christensen International Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI Business CreditsThe most profitable companies in the world have the highest levels of employee engagement, as engaged employees are more productive, more creative, provide better customer service, stay longer, and give you unparalleled discretionary effort, which leads to bottom line results. Although we have a lot of compelling data about the benefits of having engaged employees, 87 percent of global workers are disengaged, sleepwalking though their day. This session lays out the Employee Engagement Roadmap from start to finish. Employee Accountability: How to Handle Difficult Conversations with SkillDel Gilbert, Owner of Accelerating Excellence Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsOne of the most difficult and important responsibilities for a manager is addressing performance issues with an employee. Avoiding the issue can discourage good employees, compromise the quality of work and diminish team spirit. Attendees will learn to develop and utilize business metrics to measure performance indicators of staff and set behavioral expectations through coaching and communication. New Hampshire Legislative Update: What happens in Concord stays in Concord? Right? Should it?Attorney Jim Reidy, Sheehan Phinney Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsWhile partisan battles, and even intra-party turf wars, rage on in Washington, notmuch in the way of workplace bills or regulations have made their way out of Capitol Hill. By contrast, the State Legislature in Concord has been busy in its second year of a biennialsession. Given that this is a non-budget year, legislators have focused on other matters, manyof which could impact the workplace. This session will, with all of the wisdom and wit we havecome to expect from our presenter, review all of the workplace bills, new regulations andenforcement efforts coming out of Concord this year. Jim promises to educsate and entertainand we know he will come through as always. Come early to be sure you get a seat!
KEY NOTE SPEECH 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Enjoy The Ride Steve Gilliland, Speaker Hall of Fame, Author of Enjoy The Ride, Making a Difference, Hide Your Goat and DetourApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI General CreditsA blueprint for getting the most out of life, ENJOY THE RIDE™ is a hilarious and brilliantly conceived keynote that causes people to examine where they are personally and professionally. It lifts people up and inspires them to evolve and appreciate, rather than simply maintain and exist.The three key points in this presentation are:• Check Your Passion. Love what you do; never forget why you do it• Cure Your Destination. Disease Live more for today, less for tomorrow & never about yesterday• Refocus Your Attention. Decide what’s important & never take it for granted
TAKEAWAY MESSAGE – If you want to achieve true success and fulfillment, you must first discover an enthusiasm for your work and personal life. Decide where you are heading, get on the bus, choose the right seat and Enjoy The Ride™!
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2018: THREE CONCURRENT SESSIONS 12:30 PM– 2:00 PMThe 115th Congress And The Trump Administration: The Washington Outlook For HR Public PolicyMike Aitken, SHRM’s Vice President of Government AffairsApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI General CreditsAs we head into the second year of the congressional term and a mid-term election, the Trump Administration and Congress face in 2018 many HR public policy issues, each having a significant impact on the workplace. These include an effort to repeal/amend the Affordable Care Act, efforts on interior immigration enforcement, including worksite enforcement, initiatives to combat sexual harassment, and proposals to expand paid leave and workplace flexibility. This session looks at how these issues will affect employers and employees in your organization and how you can best engage and prepare for them. The discussion of current congressional and federal regulatory and judicial activity will also cover how to make sure your voice is heard with Members of Congress on these important issues.
Part 1: If Not You, Who? How to Crack the Code of Employee Engagement: Maybe HR Doesn’t Own Culture After All Jill Christensen, Founder & President of Jill Christensen InternationalApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI General CreditsCompanies in the top tier of employee engagement outperform their peers by 147% in earnings per share and have a 90% better growth trend than their competition. However, 87% of global workers are not engaged, which means they sleepwalk through the day giving you zero discretionary effort, they don’t trust your leaders, they don’t feel an emotional connection to your workplace, and they are only doing what they have to do to get by. How do you inspire employees to get off the sidelines and get into the game? Jill Christensen, author of the best-selling book, If Not You, Who? Cracking the Code of Employee Disengagement, has uncovered a four-step strategy to turn your disengaged workforce into a unified high-performing team, resulting in increased profits, customer satisfaction, productivity, and retention. In addition to learning a new and innovative approach to re-engage employees, attendees will learn why engagement matters and why traditional approaches to employee engagement don’t work.
Developing a Diversity Strategy in the Evolving WorkplaceMichelle Cromwell, Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence at Regis CollegeApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI Business CreditsIn this session, Michelle will explore the new trends in diversity and inclusion and will provide best practice strategic insights that Human Resources professionals can use to create organizational climates that meet compliance obligations and increase the overall bottom line with a more diverse workforce. Learning objectives include:• Develop quantitative and qualitative approaches to efficiently and effectively attract, engage
and retain human capital.• Understanding the needs for assessment, evaluation and benchmarking that is valid and reliable
to meet organizational objectives. • The need for professional development so the organization is in line with diversity and inclusion developments.
KEY NOTE SPEECH 1:00 PM - 4:15 PMReaching Peak Potential Randy Pierce, Founder of 2020 Vision QuestApproved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsRandy creates a powerful connection to his audience through unique viewpoints on the adventures and challenges of a man who chose a life filled with incredible adventure-laden experiences despite his being suddenly stricken with a neurological disease rendering him blind at age 22. Participants experience the highs, lows, and problem-solving techniques used to convert adversity into methods of achieving our peak potential. His realization that you truly don’t need to see in order to have a vision—or to bring that vision to reality—is the inspirational backdrop for a methodology as powerful as the motivation behind his message. Randy came to believe that most of our limits in life are self-imposed; that far too often, we accept and thereby empower the notion of “can’t.” It is an idea that--when framed with Randy’s compelling personal story--invariably resonates with people, giving them new energy to engage the possibilities that lie within their grasp.
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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS20th Annual
GSHR Conference
Manchester, NHMarch 26-27, 2018gshrconference.org
Don’t Miss:
3 Keynote Speakers!Randy Pierce “Reaching Peak Potential”An inspiring speech from a man who doesn’t need to see to have a vision – and to make that vision a reality.
China Gorman “Humanity Means Business”Begin to innovate more human policies, programs and practices appropriate for your organization’s culture.
Steve Gilliland “Enjoy The Ride”Discover an enthusiasm for your work and personal life, decide where you are heading and Enjoy The Ride™!
Networking & Newcomer BreakfastExpand your circle during this casual morning event – geared towards connecting you to new friends and colleagues!
The GSHRC Birthday Party!Help us celebrate 20 years! In addition to fun treats, we’ll be giving away a $1,000 prize!
China Gorman
Del Gilbert
Del Gilbert
Jim Reidy
Steve Gilliland
Debra Weiss Ford
Jill Christensen
Mike Aitken
Randy Pierce
Michelle Cromwell
Jill Christensen
Register easily online at www.GSHRConference.orgSave $25 by registering early! Early bird pricing: $325, regular pricing: $350. Early bird deadline is February 26, 2018. Call now for excellent sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities! For information on exhibiting, please contact Exhibitor Chair Shari Marston at [email protected] For information on sponsorship, contact Green Tree Event Consultants at [email protected], (207) 781-2982. To register, visit www.GSHRConference.org. Registration is generously sponsored by Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, PLLC.
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Schedule for Monday, March 26Time TITLE
12:00p Registration Opens outside the Armory
12:30p - 2:00p BREAKOUT SESSION ONE
Salons A/BC/D The 115th Congress and the Trump Administration: The Washington Outlook for HR Public Policy Mike Aitken, SHRM’s Vice President of Government Affairs
Salons A/BC/D If Not You, Who? How to Crack the Code of Employee Engagement: Maybe HR Doesn’t Own Culture After All Jill Christensen, Founder & President of Jill Christensen International
Salons A/BC/D Developing a Diversity Strategy in the Evolving Workplace Michelle Cromwell, Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence at Regis College
2:15p - 3:00p Armory
WELCOME & SCHOLARSHIP AWARDPlease join us in the Armory to kick off the 2018 Conference! Hear from the GSHR Conference Director, NH State Council and other notables.
3:00p - 4:15p KEYNOTE SPEAKER #1
Armory Reaching Peak Potential Randy Pierce, Founder of 2020 Vision Quest
4:15p - 5:30p Armory
GSHRC BIRTHDAY PARTY!Help us celebrate 20 years with treats, special prizes and a cash bar!
5:30p DINE AROUND TOWN - SIGN UP ONLINEDine Around Town DinnersJoin one of the Dine Around Town dinners and enjoy networking with friends and colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere!
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Registration Re-Opens!
07:30a - 08:15a Expo Center
Networking & Newcomer Breakfast
8:15a - 8:30a Expo Center
Welcome Back!Good morning! Join us in the Expo Center to kick off the second day of the conference!
8:45a - 10:00a KEYNOTE SPEAKER #2
Expo Center Humanity Means Business China Gorman, CEO of the Great Place to Work Institute & former Chief Operating Officer and Interim CEO for SHRM
10:00a - 10:30a Expo Center
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Salons A/BC/D Employees Under the Influence: Marijuana Laws, Drug Testing and the ADA Beth Rattigan, Director, Labor & Employment Chair, Downs Rachlin, Martin PLLC and Tim Copeland, Director, Labor & Employment Chair, Downs Rachlin, Martin PLLC
Salons A/BC/D Relational Intelligence: How to Connect, Collaborate and Communicate with Others Del Gilbert, Owner of Accelerating Excellence
Salons A/BC/D Free Speech in the Workplace: Myth or Reality Debra Weiss Ford, Office Managing Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.
11:45a - 1:00p LUNCH & HR HERO AWARD
1:00p - 2:15p BREAKOUT SESSION THREE
Salons A/BC/D If Not You, Who? How to Crack the Code of Employee Engagement: Your Strategic Roadmap Jill Christensen, Founder & President of Jill Christensen International
Salons A/BC/D Employee Accountability: How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Skill Del Gilbert, Owner of Accelerating Excellence
Salons A/BC/D New Hampshire Legislative Update Jim Reidy, Sheehan Phinney
2:15p - 2:45p Expo Center
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Expo Center Enjoy The Ride Steve Gilliland, Speaker Hall of Fame, Author of Enjoy The Ride, Making a Difference, Hide Your Goat and Detour
4:15p - 5:30p Expo Center
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Schedule for Tuesday, March 27
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12:00p Registration Opens outside the Armory
12:30p - 2:00p BREAKOUT SESSION ONE
Salons A/BC/D The 115th Congress and the Trump Administration: The Washington Outlook for HR Public Policy Mike Aitken, SHRM’s Vice President of Government Affairs
Salons A/BC/D If Not You, Who? How to Crack the Code of Employee Engagement: Maybe HR Doesn’t Own Culture After All Jill Christensen, Founder & President of Jill Christensen International
Salons A/BC/D Developing a Diversity Strategy in the Evolving Workplace Michelle Cromwell, Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence at Regis College
2:15p - 3:00p Armory
WELCOME & SCHOLARSHIP AWARDPlease join us in the Armory to kick off the 2018 Conference! Hear from the GSHR Conference Director, NH State Council and other notables.
3:00p - 4:15p KEYNOTE SPEAKER #1
Armory Reaching Peak Potential Randy Pierce, Founder of 2020 Vision Quest
4:15p - 5:30p Armory
GSHRC BIRTHDAY PARTY!Help us celebrate 20 years with treats, special prizes and a cash bar!
5:30p DINE AROUND TOWN - SIGN UP ONLINEDine Around Town DinnersJoin one of the Dine Around Town dinners and enjoy networking with friends and colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere!
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Networking & Newcomer Breakfast
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Welcome Back!Good morning! Join us in the Expo Center to kick off the second day of the conference!
8:45a - 10:00a KEYNOTE SPEAKER #2
Expo Center Humanity Means Business China Gorman, CEO of the Great Place to Work Institute & former Chief Operating Officer and Interim CEO for SHRM
10:00a - 10:30a Expo Center
BREAK
10:30a - 11:45a BREAKOUT SESSION TWO
Salons A/BC/D Employees Under the Influence: Marijuana Laws, Drug Testing and the ADA Beth Rattigan, Director, Labor & Employment Chair, Downs Rachlin, Martin PLLC and Tim Copeland, Director, Labor & Employment Chair, Downs Rachlin, Martin PLLC
Salons A/BC/D Relational Intelligence: How to Connect, Collaborate and Communicate with Others Del Gilbert, Owner of Accelerating Excellence
Salons A/BC/D Free Speech in the Workplace: Myth or Reality Debra Weiss Ford, Office Managing Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.
11:45a - 1:00p LUNCH & HR HERO AWARD
1:00p - 2:15p BREAKOUT SESSION THREE
Salons A/BC/D If Not You, Who? How to Crack the Code of Employee Engagement: Your Strategic Roadmap Jill Christensen, Founder & President of Jill Christensen International
Salons A/BC/D Employee Accountability: How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Skill Del Gilbert, Owner of Accelerating Excellence
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TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018: KEYNOTE SPEECH 8:45 AM -10:00 AMHumanity Means BusinessChina Gorman, CEO of the Great Place to Work Institute & former Chief Operating Officer and Interim CEO for SHRM Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI Business CreditsDespite popular attention being paid in the business media about the importance of “engagement,” progress has been minimal in the big picture. That data point notwithstanding, some organizations are reaping the very real benefits of relating to their employees as full human beings, people with full lives and interests outside the workplace, rather than skills resources that arrive at 9:00 and leave at 5:00. You’ll be interested to learn about the positive evidence that shows humanity is here to stay and the positive business impacts of treating employees like human beings. Using recent survey data and analysis from Gallup, SHRM, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and others, China arms participants with business data needed to understand the critical economic dynamics impacting culture creation and, as a measure of culture effectiveness, turnover/retention rates. In today’s more positive economic business environment, employees are evaluating their career options, and talent management professionals need to understand – and be able to articulate – the business case for creating effective and humanity-focused employee engagement/retention approaches that start at the very top.
3 CONSECUTIVE SESSIONS: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMEmployees Under the Influence: Marijuana Laws, Drug Testing and the ADABeth Rattigan and Tim Copeland, Directors, Labor & Employment Chairs, Downs Rachlin, Martin PLLCApproved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsThe laws regarding recreational and medical marijuana in New Hampshire and its border states are evolving, creating a mine field for employers who have previously relied on federal laws or zero tolerance policies when confronting employees under the influence of marijuana. In this presentation, we will cover the status of marijuana laws in NH and nearby New England states as well as work place drug testing issues. We will also cover performance issues affected by drug use in the workplace, whether there is a duty to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act or state disability laws and the recent trend in court cases dealing with these issues.
The Art of the Behavioral InterviewDel Gilbert, Owner of Accelerating ExcellenceApproved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsHiring the right people is critical to the success of our organization. In addition to employing people with strong experience and competence, we want team members who display a good attitude and positive behaviors. In this session, attendees will learn how to implement an interview strategy, how to create interview values that translate into meaningful questions and how a thoughtful interview can become a great experience for candidates and the company.
Free Speech in the Workplace: Myth or RealityDebra Weiss Ford, Office Managing Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsThe recent controversy surrounding Google’s decision to terminate an employee who questioned the company’s diversity efforts caused widespread apprehension in the workplace. Did Google have the right to discipline or terminate the employee? Do federal or state laws prevent an employer from taking disciplinary action when an employee engages in offensive speech or makes comments antithetical to an employer’s values or mission statement? This engaging and interactive session will discuss the right of employers to discipline employees when an employee makes inappropriate comments or puts posts on social media which the employer believes are unacceptable or inconsistent with its mission. The session will discuss political and religious speech in the workplace and whether disciplinary action is permissible under federal and state laws.
3 CONSECUTIVE SESSIONS 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Part 2: If Not You, Who? How to Crack the Code of Employee Engagement: Your Strategic RoadmapJill Christensen, Founder & President of Jill Christensen International Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI Business CreditsThe most profitable companies in the world have the highest levels of employee engagement, as engaged employees are more productive, more creative, provide better customer service, stay longer, and give you unparalleled discretionary effort, which leads to bottom line results. Although we have a lot of compelling data about the benefits of having engaged employees, 87 percent of global workers are disengaged, sleepwalking though their day. This session lays out the Employee Engagement Roadmap from start to finish. Employee Accountability: How to Handle Difficult Conversations with SkillDel Gilbert, Owner of Accelerating Excellence Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsOne of the most difficult and important responsibilities for a manager is addressing performance issues with an employee. Avoiding the issue can discourage good employees, compromise the quality of work and diminish team spirit. Attendees will learn to develop and utilize business metrics to measure performance indicators of staff and set behavioral expectations through coaching and communication. New Hampshire Legislative Update: What happens in Concord stays in Concord? Right? Should it?Attorney Jim Reidy, Sheehan Phinney Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsWhile partisan battles, and even intra-party turf wars, rage on in Washington, notmuch in the way of workplace bills or regulations have made their way out of Capitol Hill. By contrast, the State Legislature in Concord has been busy in its second year of a biennialsession. Given that this is a non-budget year, legislators have focused on other matters, manyof which could impact the workplace. This session will, with all of the wisdom and wit we havecome to expect from our presenter, review all of the workplace bills, new regulations andenforcement efforts coming out of Concord this year. Jim promises to educsate and entertainand we know he will come through as always. Come early to be sure you get a seat!
KEY NOTE SPEECH 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Enjoy The Ride Steve Gilliland, Speaker Hall of Fame, Author of Enjoy The Ride, Making a Difference, Hide Your Goat and DetourApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI General CreditsA blueprint for getting the most out of life, ENJOY THE RIDE™ is a hilarious and brilliantly conceived keynote that causes people to examine where they are personally and professionally. It lifts people up and inspires them to evolve and appreciate, rather than simply maintain and exist.The three key points in this presentation are:• Check Your Passion. Love what you do; never forget why you do it• Cure Your Destination. Disease Live more for today, less for tomorrow & never about yesterday• Refocus Your Attention. Decide what’s important & never take it for granted
TAKEAWAY MESSAGE – If you want to achieve true success and fulfillment, you must first discover an enthusiasm for your work and personal life. Decide where you are heading, get on the bus, choose the right seat and Enjoy The Ride™!
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2018: THREE CONCURRENT SESSIONS 12:30 PM– 2:00 PMThe 115th Congress And The Trump Administration: The Washington Outlook For HR Public PolicyMike Aitken, SHRM’s Vice President of Government AffairsApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI General CreditsAs we head into the second year of the congressional term and a mid-term election, the Trump Administration and Congress face in 2018 many HR public policy issues, each having a significant impact on the workplace. These include an effort to repeal/amend the Affordable Care Act, efforts on interior immigration enforcement, including worksite enforcement, initiatives to combat sexual harassment, and proposals to expand paid leave and workplace flexibility. This session looks at how these issues will affect employers and employees in your organization and how you can best engage and prepare for them. The discussion of current congressional and federal regulatory and judicial activity will also cover how to make sure your voice is heard with Members of Congress on these important issues.
Part 1: If Not You, Who? How to Crack the Code of Employee Engagement: Maybe HR Doesn’t Own Culture After All Jill Christensen, Founder & President of Jill Christensen InternationalApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI General CreditsCompanies in the top tier of employee engagement outperform their peers by 147% in earnings per share and have a 90% better growth trend than their competition. However, 87% of global workers are not engaged, which means they sleepwalk through the day giving you zero discretionary effort, they don’t trust your leaders, they don’t feel an emotional connection to your workplace, and they are only doing what they have to do to get by. How do you inspire employees to get off the sidelines and get into the game? Jill Christensen, author of the best-selling book, If Not You, Who? Cracking the Code of Employee Disengagement, has uncovered a four-step strategy to turn your disengaged workforce into a unified high-performing team, resulting in increased profits, customer satisfaction, productivity, and retention. In addition to learning a new and innovative approach to re-engage employees, attendees will learn why engagement matters and why traditional approaches to employee engagement don’t work.
Developing a Diversity Strategy in the Evolving WorkplaceMichelle Cromwell, Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence at Regis CollegeApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI Business CreditsIn this session, Michelle will explore the new trends in diversity and inclusion and will provide best practice strategic insights that Human Resources professionals can use to create organizational climates that meet compliance obligations and increase the overall bottom line with a more diverse workforce. Learning objectives include:• Develop quantitative and qualitative approaches to efficiently and effectively attract, engage
and retain human capital.• Understanding the needs for assessment, evaluation and benchmarking that is valid and reliable
to meet organizational objectives. • The need for professional development so the organization is in line with diversity and inclusion developments.
KEY NOTE SPEECH 1:00 PM - 4:15 PMReaching Peak Potential Randy Pierce, Founder of 2020 Vision QuestApproved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsRandy creates a powerful connection to his audience through unique viewpoints on the adventures and challenges of a man who chose a life filled with incredible adventure-laden experiences despite his being suddenly stricken with a neurological disease rendering him blind at age 22. Participants experience the highs, lows, and problem-solving techniques used to convert adversity into methods of achieving our peak potential. His realization that you truly don’t need to see in order to have a vision—or to bring that vision to reality—is the inspirational backdrop for a methodology as powerful as the motivation behind his message. Randy came to believe that most of our limits in life are self-imposed; that far too often, we accept and thereby empower the notion of “can’t.” It is an idea that--when framed with Randy’s compelling personal story--invariably resonates with people, giving them new energy to engage the possibilities that lie within their grasp.
Tim CopelandBeth Rattigan
207.781.2982 • www.greentreeevents.com • [email protected] GSHRC is produced by Green Tree Event Consultants
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS20th Annual
GSHR Conference
Manchester, NHMarch 26-27, 2018gshrconference.org
Don’t Miss:
3 Keynote Speakers!Randy Pierce “Reaching Peak Potential”An inspiring speech from a man who doesn’t need to see to have a vision – and to make that vision a reality.
China Gorman “Humanity Means Business”Begin to innovate more human policies, programs and practices appropriate for your organization’s culture.
Steve Gilliland “Enjoy The Ride”Discover an enthusiasm for your work and personal life, decide where you are heading and Enjoy The Ride™!
Networking & Newcomer BreakfastExpand your circle during this casual morning event – geared towards connecting you to new friends and colleagues!
The GSHRC Birthday Party!Help us celebrate 20 years! In addition to fun treats, we’ll be giving away a $1,000 prize!
China Gorman
Del Gilbert
Del Gilbert
Jim Reidy
Steve Gilliland
Debra Weiss Ford
Jill Christensen
Mike Aitken
Randy Pierce
Michelle Cromwell
Jill Christensen
Register easily online at www.GSHRConference.orgSave $25 by registering early! Early bird pricing: $325, regular pricing: $350. Early bird deadline is February 26, 2018. Call now for excellent sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities! For information on exhibiting, please contact Exhibitor Chair Shari Marston at [email protected] For information on sponsorship, contact Green Tree Event Consultants at [email protected], (207) 781-2982. To register, visit www.GSHRConference.org. Registration is generously sponsored by Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, PLLC.
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018: KEYNOTE SPEECH 8:45 AM -10:00 AMHumanity Means BusinessChina Gorman, CEO of the Great Place to Work Institute & former Chief Operating Officer and Interim CEO for SHRM Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI Business CreditsDespite popular attention being paid in the business media about the importance of “engagement,” progress has been minimal in the big picture. That data point notwithstanding, some organizations are reaping the very real benefits of relating to their employees as full human beings, people with full lives and interests outside the workplace, rather than skills resources that arrive at 9:00 and leave at 5:00. You’ll be interested to learn about the positive evidence that shows humanity is here to stay and the positive business impacts of treating employees like human beings. Using recent survey data and analysis from Gallup, SHRM, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and others, China arms participants with business data needed to understand the critical economic dynamics impacting culture creation and, as a measure of culture effectiveness, turnover/retention rates. In today’s more positive economic business environment, employees are evaluating their career options, and talent management professionals need to understand – and be able to articulate – the business case for creating effective and humanity-focused employee engagement/retention approaches that start at the very top.
3 CONSECUTIVE SESSIONS: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMEmployees Under the Influence: Marijuana Laws, Drug Testing and the ADABeth Rattigan and Tim Copeland, Directors, Labor & Employment Chairs, Downs Rachlin, Martin PLLCApproved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsThe laws regarding recreational and medical marijuana in New Hampshire and its border states are evolving, creating a mine field for employers who have previously relied on federal laws or zero tolerance policies when confronting employees under the influence of marijuana. In this presentation, we will cover the status of marijuana laws in NH and nearby New England states as well as work place drug testing issues. We will also cover performance issues affected by drug use in the workplace, whether there is a duty to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act or state disability laws and the recent trend in court cases dealing with these issues.
The Art of the Behavioral InterviewDel Gilbert, Owner of Accelerating ExcellenceApproved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsHiring the right people is critical to the success of our organization. In addition to employing people with strong experience and competence, we want team members who display a good attitude and positive behaviors. In this session, attendees will learn how to implement an interview strategy, how to create interview values that translate into meaningful questions and how a thoughtful interview can become a great experience for candidates and the company.
Free Speech in the Workplace: Myth or RealityDebra Weiss Ford, Office Managing Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsThe recent controversy surrounding Google’s decision to terminate an employee who questioned the company’s diversity efforts caused widespread apprehension in the workplace. Did Google have the right to discipline or terminate the employee? Do federal or state laws prevent an employer from taking disciplinary action when an employee engages in offensive speech or makes comments antithetical to an employer’s values or mission statement? This engaging and interactive session will discuss the right of employers to discipline employees when an employee makes inappropriate comments or puts posts on social media which the employer believes are unacceptable or inconsistent with its mission. The session will discuss political and religious speech in the workplace and whether disciplinary action is permissible under federal and state laws.
3 CONSECUTIVE SESSIONS 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Part 2: If Not You, Who? How to Crack the Code of Employee Engagement: Your Strategic RoadmapJill Christensen, Founder & President of Jill Christensen International Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI Business CreditsThe most profitable companies in the world have the highest levels of employee engagement, as engaged employees are more productive, more creative, provide better customer service, stay longer, and give you unparalleled discretionary effort, which leads to bottom line results. Although we have a lot of compelling data about the benefits of having engaged employees, 87 percent of global workers are disengaged, sleepwalking though their day. This session lays out the Employee Engagement Roadmap from start to finish. Employee Accountability: How to Handle Difficult Conversations with SkillDel Gilbert, Owner of Accelerating Excellence Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsOne of the most difficult and important responsibilities for a manager is addressing performance issues with an employee. Avoiding the issue can discourage good employees, compromise the quality of work and diminish team spirit. Attendees will learn to develop and utilize business metrics to measure performance indicators of staff and set behavioral expectations through coaching and communication. New Hampshire Legislative Update: What happens in Concord stays in Concord? Right? Should it?Attorney Jim Reidy, Sheehan Phinney Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsWhile partisan battles, and even intra-party turf wars, rage on in Washington, notmuch in the way of workplace bills or regulations have made their way out of Capitol Hill. By contrast, the State Legislature in Concord has been busy in its second year of a biennialsession. Given that this is a non-budget year, legislators have focused on other matters, manyof which could impact the workplace. This session will, with all of the wisdom and wit we havecome to expect from our presenter, review all of the workplace bills, new regulations andenforcement efforts coming out of Concord this year. Jim promises to educsate and entertainand we know he will come through as always. Come early to be sure you get a seat!
KEY NOTE SPEECH 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Enjoy The Ride Steve Gilliland, Speaker Hall of Fame, Author of Enjoy The Ride, Making a Difference, Hide Your Goat and DetourApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI General CreditsA blueprint for getting the most out of life, ENJOY THE RIDE™ is a hilarious and brilliantly conceived keynote that causes people to examine where they are personally and professionally. It lifts people up and inspires them to evolve and appreciate, rather than simply maintain and exist.The three key points in this presentation are:• Check Your Passion. Love what you do; never forget why you do it• Cure Your Destination. Disease Live more for today, less for tomorrow & never about yesterday• Refocus Your Attention. Decide what’s important & never take it for granted
TAKEAWAY MESSAGE – If you want to achieve true success and fulfillment, you must first discover an enthusiasm for your work and personal life. Decide where you are heading, get on the bus, choose the right seat and Enjoy The Ride™!
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2018: THREE CONCURRENT SESSIONS 12:30 PM– 2:00 PMThe 115th Congress And The Trump Administration: The Washington Outlook For HR Public PolicyMike Aitken, SHRM’s Vice President of Government AffairsApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI General CreditsAs we head into the second year of the congressional term and a mid-term election, the Trump Administration and Congress face in 2018 many HR public policy issues, each having a significant impact on the workplace. These include an effort to repeal/amend the Affordable Care Act, efforts on interior immigration enforcement, including worksite enforcement, initiatives to combat sexual harassment, and proposals to expand paid leave and workplace flexibility. This session looks at how these issues will affect employers and employees in your organization and how you can best engage and prepare for them. The discussion of current congressional and federal regulatory and judicial activity will also cover how to make sure your voice is heard with Members of Congress on these important issues.
Part 1: If Not You, Who? How to Crack the Code of Employee Engagement: Maybe HR Doesn’t Own Culture After All Jill Christensen, Founder & President of Jill Christensen InternationalApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI General CreditsCompanies in the top tier of employee engagement outperform their peers by 147% in earnings per share and have a 90% better growth trend than their competition. However, 87% of global workers are not engaged, which means they sleepwalk through the day giving you zero discretionary effort, they don’t trust your leaders, they don’t feel an emotional connection to your workplace, and they are only doing what they have to do to get by. How do you inspire employees to get off the sidelines and get into the game? Jill Christensen, author of the best-selling book, If Not You, Who? Cracking the Code of Employee Disengagement, has uncovered a four-step strategy to turn your disengaged workforce into a unified high-performing team, resulting in increased profits, customer satisfaction, productivity, and retention. In addition to learning a new and innovative approach to re-engage employees, attendees will learn why engagement matters and why traditional approaches to employee engagement don’t work.
Developing a Diversity Strategy in the Evolving WorkplaceMichelle Cromwell, Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence at Regis CollegeApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI Business CreditsIn this session, Michelle will explore the new trends in diversity and inclusion and will provide best practice strategic insights that Human Resources professionals can use to create organizational climates that meet compliance obligations and increase the overall bottom line with a more diverse workforce. Learning objectives include:• Develop quantitative and qualitative approaches to efficiently and effectively attract, engage
and retain human capital.• Understanding the needs for assessment, evaluation and benchmarking that is valid and reliable
to meet organizational objectives. • The need for professional development so the organization is in line with diversity and inclusion developments.
KEY NOTE SPEECH 1:00 PM - 4:15 PMReaching Peak Potential Randy Pierce, Founder of 2020 Vision QuestApproved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsRandy creates a powerful connection to his audience through unique viewpoints on the adventures and challenges of a man who chose a life filled with incredible adventure-laden experiences despite his being suddenly stricken with a neurological disease rendering him blind at age 22. Participants experience the highs, lows, and problem-solving techniques used to convert adversity into methods of achieving our peak potential. His realization that you truly don’t need to see in order to have a vision—or to bring that vision to reality—is the inspirational backdrop for a methodology as powerful as the motivation behind his message. Randy came to believe that most of our limits in life are self-imposed; that far too often, we accept and thereby empower the notion of “can’t.” It is an idea that--when framed with Randy’s compelling personal story--invariably resonates with people, giving them new energy to engage the possibilities that lie within their grasp.
Tim CopelandBeth Rattigan
207.781.2982 • www.greentreeevents.com • [email protected] GSHRC is produced by Green Tree Event Consultants
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS20th Annual
GSHR Conference
Manchester, NHMarch 26-27, 2018gshrconference.org
Don’t Miss:
3 Keynote Speakers!Randy Pierce “Reaching Peak Potential”An inspiring speech from a man who doesn’t need to see to have a vision – and to make that vision a reality.
China Gorman “Humanity Means Business”Begin to innovate more human policies, programs and practices appropriate for your organization’s culture.
Steve Gilliland “Enjoy The Ride”Discover an enthusiasm for your work and personal life, decide where you are heading and Enjoy The Ride™!
Networking & Newcomer BreakfastExpand your circle during this casual morning event – geared towards connecting you to new friends and colleagues!
The GSHRC Birthday Party!Help us celebrate 20 years! In addition to fun treats, we’ll be giving away a $1,000 prize!
China Gorman
Del Gilbert
Del Gilbert
Jim Reidy
Steve Gilliland
Debra Weiss Ford
Jill Christensen
Mike Aitken
Randy Pierce
Michelle Cromwell
Jill Christensen
Register easily online at www.GSHRConference.orgSave $25 by registering early! Early bird pricing: $325, regular pricing: $350. Early bird deadline is February 26, 2018. Call now for excellent sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities! For information on exhibiting, please contact Exhibitor Chair Shari Marston at [email protected] For information on sponsorship, contact Green Tree Event Consultants at [email protected], (207) 781-2982. To register, visit www.GSHRConference.org. Registration is generously sponsored by Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, PLLC.
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018: KEYNOTE SPEECH 8:45 AM -10:00 AMHumanity Means BusinessChina Gorman, CEO of the Great Place to Work Institute & former Chief Operating Officer and Interim CEO for SHRM Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI Business CreditsDespite popular attention being paid in the business media about the importance of “engagement,” progress has been minimal in the big picture. That data point notwithstanding, some organizations are reaping the very real benefits of relating to their employees as full human beings, people with full lives and interests outside the workplace, rather than skills resources that arrive at 9:00 and leave at 5:00. You’ll be interested to learn about the positive evidence that shows humanity is here to stay and the positive business impacts of treating employees like human beings. Using recent survey data and analysis from Gallup, SHRM, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and others, China arms participants with business data needed to understand the critical economic dynamics impacting culture creation and, as a measure of culture effectiveness, turnover/retention rates. In today’s more positive economic business environment, employees are evaluating their career options, and talent management professionals need to understand – and be able to articulate – the business case for creating effective and humanity-focused employee engagement/retention approaches that start at the very top.
3 CONSECUTIVE SESSIONS: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMEmployees Under the Influence: Marijuana Laws, Drug Testing and the ADABeth Rattigan and Tim Copeland, Directors, Labor & Employment Chairs, Downs Rachlin, Martin PLLCApproved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsThe laws regarding recreational and medical marijuana in New Hampshire and its border states are evolving, creating a mine field for employers who have previously relied on federal laws or zero tolerance policies when confronting employees under the influence of marijuana. In this presentation, we will cover the status of marijuana laws in NH and nearby New England states as well as work place drug testing issues. We will also cover performance issues affected by drug use in the workplace, whether there is a duty to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act or state disability laws and the recent trend in court cases dealing with these issues.
The Art of the Behavioral InterviewDel Gilbert, Owner of Accelerating ExcellenceApproved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsHiring the right people is critical to the success of our organization. In addition to employing people with strong experience and competence, we want team members who display a good attitude and positive behaviors. In this session, attendees will learn how to implement an interview strategy, how to create interview values that translate into meaningful questions and how a thoughtful interview can become a great experience for candidates and the company.
Free Speech in the Workplace: Myth or RealityDebra Weiss Ford, Office Managing Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsThe recent controversy surrounding Google’s decision to terminate an employee who questioned the company’s diversity efforts caused widespread apprehension in the workplace. Did Google have the right to discipline or terminate the employee? Do federal or state laws prevent an employer from taking disciplinary action when an employee engages in offensive speech or makes comments antithetical to an employer’s values or mission statement? This engaging and interactive session will discuss the right of employers to discipline employees when an employee makes inappropriate comments or puts posts on social media which the employer believes are unacceptable or inconsistent with its mission. The session will discuss political and religious speech in the workplace and whether disciplinary action is permissible under federal and state laws.
3 CONSECUTIVE SESSIONS 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Part 2: If Not You, Who? How to Crack the Code of Employee Engagement: Your Strategic RoadmapJill Christensen, Founder & President of Jill Christensen International Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI Business CreditsThe most profitable companies in the world have the highest levels of employee engagement, as engaged employees are more productive, more creative, provide better customer service, stay longer, and give you unparalleled discretionary effort, which leads to bottom line results. Although we have a lot of compelling data about the benefits of having engaged employees, 87 percent of global workers are disengaged, sleepwalking though their day. This session lays out the Employee Engagement Roadmap from start to finish. Employee Accountability: How to Handle Difficult Conversations with SkillDel Gilbert, Owner of Accelerating Excellence Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsOne of the most difficult and important responsibilities for a manager is addressing performance issues with an employee. Avoiding the issue can discourage good employees, compromise the quality of work and diminish team spirit. Attendees will learn to develop and utilize business metrics to measure performance indicators of staff and set behavioral expectations through coaching and communication. New Hampshire Legislative Update: What happens in Concord stays in Concord? Right? Should it?Attorney Jim Reidy, Sheehan Phinney Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsWhile partisan battles, and even intra-party turf wars, rage on in Washington, notmuch in the way of workplace bills or regulations have made their way out of Capitol Hill. By contrast, the State Legislature in Concord has been busy in its second year of a biennialsession. Given that this is a non-budget year, legislators have focused on other matters, manyof which could impact the workplace. This session will, with all of the wisdom and wit we havecome to expect from our presenter, review all of the workplace bills, new regulations andenforcement efforts coming out of Concord this year. Jim promises to educsate and entertainand we know he will come through as always. Come early to be sure you get a seat!
KEY NOTE SPEECH 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Enjoy The Ride Steve Gilliland, Speaker Hall of Fame, Author of Enjoy The Ride, Making a Difference, Hide Your Goat and DetourApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI General CreditsA blueprint for getting the most out of life, ENJOY THE RIDE™ is a hilarious and brilliantly conceived keynote that causes people to examine where they are personally and professionally. It lifts people up and inspires them to evolve and appreciate, rather than simply maintain and exist.The three key points in this presentation are:• Check Your Passion. Love what you do; never forget why you do it• Cure Your Destination. Disease Live more for today, less for tomorrow & never about yesterday• Refocus Your Attention. Decide what’s important & never take it for granted
TAKEAWAY MESSAGE – If you want to achieve true success and fulfillment, you must first discover an enthusiasm for your work and personal life. Decide where you are heading, get on the bus, choose the right seat and Enjoy The Ride™!
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2018: THREE CONCURRENT SESSIONS 12:30 PM– 2:00 PMThe 115th Congress And The Trump Administration: The Washington Outlook For HR Public PolicyMike Aitken, SHRM’s Vice President of Government AffairsApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI General CreditsAs we head into the second year of the congressional term and a mid-term election, the Trump Administration and Congress face in 2018 many HR public policy issues, each having a significant impact on the workplace. These include an effort to repeal/amend the Affordable Care Act, efforts on interior immigration enforcement, including worksite enforcement, initiatives to combat sexual harassment, and proposals to expand paid leave and workplace flexibility. This session looks at how these issues will affect employers and employees in your organization and how you can best engage and prepare for them. The discussion of current congressional and federal regulatory and judicial activity will also cover how to make sure your voice is heard with Members of Congress on these important issues.
Part 1: If Not You, Who? How to Crack the Code of Employee Engagement: Maybe HR Doesn’t Own Culture After All Jill Christensen, Founder & President of Jill Christensen InternationalApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI General CreditsCompanies in the top tier of employee engagement outperform their peers by 147% in earnings per share and have a 90% better growth trend than their competition. However, 87% of global workers are not engaged, which means they sleepwalk through the day giving you zero discretionary effort, they don’t trust your leaders, they don’t feel an emotional connection to your workplace, and they are only doing what they have to do to get by. How do you inspire employees to get off the sidelines and get into the game? Jill Christensen, author of the best-selling book, If Not You, Who? Cracking the Code of Employee Disengagement, has uncovered a four-step strategy to turn your disengaged workforce into a unified high-performing team, resulting in increased profits, customer satisfaction, productivity, and retention. In addition to learning a new and innovative approach to re-engage employees, attendees will learn why engagement matters and why traditional approaches to employee engagement don’t work.
Developing a Diversity Strategy in the Evolving WorkplaceMichelle Cromwell, Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence at Regis CollegeApproved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs and 1.5 HRCI Business CreditsIn this session, Michelle will explore the new trends in diversity and inclusion and will provide best practice strategic insights that Human Resources professionals can use to create organizational climates that meet compliance obligations and increase the overall bottom line with a more diverse workforce. Learning objectives include:• Develop quantitative and qualitative approaches to efficiently and effectively attract, engage
and retain human capital.• Understanding the needs for assessment, evaluation and benchmarking that is valid and reliable
to meet organizational objectives. • The need for professional development so the organization is in line with diversity and inclusion developments.
KEY NOTE SPEECH 1:00 PM - 4:15 PMReaching Peak Potential Randy Pierce, Founder of 2020 Vision QuestApproved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI General CreditsRandy creates a powerful connection to his audience through unique viewpoints on the adventures and challenges of a man who chose a life filled with incredible adventure-laden experiences despite his being suddenly stricken with a neurological disease rendering him blind at age 22. Participants experience the highs, lows, and problem-solving techniques used to convert adversity into methods of achieving our peak potential. His realization that you truly don’t need to see in order to have a vision—or to bring that vision to reality—is the inspirational backdrop for a methodology as powerful as the motivation behind his message. Randy came to believe that most of our limits in life are self-imposed; that far too often, we accept and thereby empower the notion of “can’t.” It is an idea that--when framed with Randy’s compelling personal story--invariably resonates with people, giving them new energy to engage the possibilities that lie within their grasp.
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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS20th Annual
GSHR Conference
Manchester, NHMarch 26-27, 2018gshrconference.org
Don’t Miss:
3 Keynote Speakers!Randy Pierce “Reaching Peak Potential”An inspiring speech from a man who doesn’t need to see to have a vision – and to make that vision a reality.
China Gorman “Humanity Means Business”Begin to innovate more human policies, programs and practices appropriate for your organization’s culture.
Steve Gilliland “Enjoy The Ride”Discover an enthusiasm for your work and personal life, decide where you are heading and Enjoy The Ride™!
Networking & Newcomer BreakfastExpand your circle during this casual morning event – geared towards connecting you to new friends and colleagues!
The GSHRC Birthday Party!Help us celebrate 20 years! In addition to fun treats, we’ll be giving away a $1,000 prize!
China Gorman
Del Gilbert
Del Gilbert
Jim Reidy
Steve Gilliland
Debra Weiss Ford
Jill Christensen
Mike Aitken
Randy Pierce
Michelle Cromwell
Jill Christensen
Register easily online at www.GSHRConference.orgSave $25 by registering early! Early bird pricing: $325, regular pricing: $350. Early bird deadline is February 26, 2018. Call now for excellent sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities! For information on exhibiting, please contact Exhibitor Chair Shari Marston at [email protected] For information on sponsorship, contact Green Tree Event Consultants at [email protected], (207) 781-2982. To register, visit www.GSHRConference.org. Registration is generously sponsored by Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, PLLC.
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