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8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.             Breakfast/Registration

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.             Welcome

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media

Donna Schaar / Senior Director, Human Resources and Diversity / Capital One

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.          Keynote & Conversation: Sleep — The Third Pillar of Health and Wellness

In addition to fitness and nutrition, sleep has a major impact on health and wellness. The consideration of sleep is especially important in industries that require night work, rotating shifts, early morning start times or other shift patterns outside of the normal 9-5 workday. Research has shown that sleep deficiency leads to adverse health and  safety consequences and decreased alertness and performance. Dr. Barger will discuss her past work in this area and offer tips to obtain the best sleep possible.

Laura Barger, Ph.D. / Instructor in Medicine / Harvard Medical School / Division of Sleep Medicine

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.         Workshop: Wellness Under Stress — Practical Tools for Staying Calm, Healthy, and Productive

This presentation offers solutions that will engage both hourly workers and their managers by demonstrating how much more control we can all have over our day and our health-related choices.   Stress resilience expert Sharon Melnick, PhD will share practical tools hourly workers can use to integrate health and wellness efforts into their scheduled work days.  Professional staff and managers will learn a toolkit to create a healthy and motivating working environment and to role model a wellness approach at work.  Managers will be able to do this as they overcome daily challenges such as finding uninterrupted time to think in an ‘always on’ and “need it now” culture.   

Each participant will take away strategies to:

• Achieve the calm and focus you’d expect from a 90-minute yoga class by adapting an easy, 3-minute on-the-job exercise routine

• Learn how to stay focused during the day and come home with 30% more energy for the evening

• Tactics to help you get back to sleep within 3 minutes when you awaken at night    

• Develop and keep a positive and motivated attitude when so much of the workday is constantly changing and out of your control

• Uncover coping mechanisms to help stay calm and not react to difficult situations with customers or colleagues

Sharon Melnick Ph.D. / Stress Resilience Expert and CEO / Horizon Point Inc. 

10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.         Break

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.        Practitioners Panel Discussion: Solutions in Process

Best Companies for Hourly Workers professionals share their best practices for utilizing a holistic, integrated approach to health and wellness programs that increase employee engagement and productivity. These actionable solutions address such problems as hourly worker stress, sleep deprivation, and overall health and well being from three different perspectives:

• The organization (how health and wellness dovetail with the organizational mission)

• Hourly worker management (how to foster supportive and flexible people managers)

• Individuals (commitment for taking responsibility for one's own health and wellness)

Moderator

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media

Panelists

Dr. Patricia Padilla, MD,MPH / Corporate Medical Director / General Motors  Technical Center 

Jim Pendergast / Administrator, Human Resources / UNM Hospitals

Cindy Stutts, MS, RN / Administrative Director / Bon Secours Virginia Health System 

Kristin Kunz / Manager Workforce and Employee Programs / University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

AWARD LUNCHEON

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.         Luncheon Registration and Reception

12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.         Welcome

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media 

Heather Cox, EVP, Operations, Capital One Financial

12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.           Lunch

1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.             State of Hourly Workers

Jennifer Owens will share updated data from the winning companies.

Jennifer Owens / Editorial Directo / Working Mother magazine, and Director, Working Mother Research Institute

1:30 p.m.  – 2:10 p.m.            Awards Presentation

Accepting awards:

Lakenia (Kenia) Boone, Career Development Coordinator, WellStar Health System

Kristin Kunz / Manager Workforce and Employee Programs / University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Heather Cox, EVP, Operations, Capital One Financial

Randi Dulaney, Manager, GM Wage Administration, General Motors

Danielle Gilbert, HR Manager, Bon Secours Virginia

Adriana Giraldo, HR Manager, Valassis

Ann Hines, RD, Vice President- Health Care, HR, Sodexo

Linley Kees, Vice President, HR Consulting, Hilton Worldwide

Betsy Kiss, Senior Director, Workplace Strategies Workforce Effectiveness & Diversity Department, Marriott International

Charlie Montreuil, Vice President, Enterprise Rewards, Best Buy

Jim Pendergast, Administrator HR, University of New Mexico Hospitals

2:10 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.             Closing Remarks

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media

*Agenda subject to change

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Friday, May 18, 2012

8:30 – 9:30 am                  Networking Breakfast/Registration

9:30 – 9:45                       Welcome Remarks

Joan Sheridan LaBarge / Vice President, Group Publisher / Working Mother Media
Satinder Palta / General Manager / Renaissance Mayflower Hotel

9:45 – 10:00                    The State of Hourly Workers

Bo Young Lee / Global Diversity & Inclusion Practice Leader / Diversity Best Practices

10:00 – 11:15                    Panel:  Work Life Issues and Flex Options on the Front Line

Hourly workers and their families often face unique challenges and complicated scheduling issues that, if not acknowledged and supported by their employers, can severely impact attendance and job performance. The work life needs of the hourly workforce also vary at different stages of life. If an employee can’t make work and life fit – the chances of future development and staying power diminish. What are the work life challenges on the front line that tend to increase absenteeism and costly turnover? Top companies and experts share best practices, inventive scheduling and creative flex options that help meet changing needs and go a long way to create a supportive culture that allows high potential hourly employees to perform at their best for the long-term.

Moderator:
Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media

Panel:
Janice Bultema / Senior Vice President, Human Resources / University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Sandi Clark-Martin / Senior Director Projects - Employee & Corporate Relations / Sodexo

Leslie Rice / District Manager  & Field Diversity and Inclusion Chair / PetSmart, Inc.

Kirsten Fatzinger / Director, HR Communications / Capital One

11:00 – 11:15                      Break

11:15 am – 12:30 pm        Flex Solutions Breakout Groups:

Participants break into small groups to take a deep dive into specific challenges and creative flex solutions to meet work life, education and development, and manager training needs for the hourly workforce. Expert facilitators will guide the discussions and corporate Thought Leaders will share strategies and best practices – all with an emphasis on shaping effective take-back-to work action plans.

i. Flex Solutions for Different Life Stages

Facilitator:
Karol Rose / Principal, Advisory Services and Business Development / FlexPaths

Thought Leader:
Lisa Bonner / Assistant Vice President, Contemporary Work Practices / The Hartford

ii. Flexible Solutions for Education, Training and Development

Facilitator:
Peggy Walton / Senior Director, Workforce Readiness / Corporate Voices for Working Families

Thought Leader:
James J. Pendergast / Administrator Human Resources / UNM Hospitals

Marchelle Johnson / Human Resources Director / Valassis

iii. Flex as Good Management Practice:  Tips and Tools to Prepare Managers
Pre-read material:
 Guide for Implementing Flexibility with an Hourly and Nonexempt Workforce: Tips and Tools for Managers

Guide for Implementing Flexibility with an Hourly and Nonexempt Workforce: Tips and Tools for Employees

Facilitator:
Diane Burrus / Senior Consultant, Director of Workplace Flexibility / WFD Consulting

Thought Leaders:
Weston Thiss / Administrative Director, Support Services / Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
Linda Martin / Administrative Director of Human Resources / Bon Secours Virginia Health System
Betsy Kiss / Senior Director, Workplace Strategies / Marriott International 

12:30 – 2:15  Awards Luncheon 

Emcee:
Joan Sheridan / Vice President-Group Publisher / Working Mother Media

Keynote:
Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media 

Presentation of Awards

Best Buy
Charlie Montreuil / Vice President, Enterprise Rewards and Corporate Human Resources

Bon Secours Virginia Health System
Jim Godwin / Vice President of Human Resources

Capital One
Jennifer Finn / Card Operations VP

Cricket Communications
Sherri Flaherty / Vice President, Human Resources Operations

Hilton Worldwide
Linda Hilton / Director, Culture and Values

Marriott International
Maruiel Perkins-Chavis / Vice President – Workforce Effectiveness & Global Diversity

PetSmart
Jan Wilkins / Regional Vice President

Sodexo
Sandi Clark-Martin / Senior Director, Office of Employee & Corporate Relations 

Target
Dwight Lavender / Group Manager Diversity and Inclusion

University of New Mexico Hospitals
James J. Pendergast / Vice President, Human Resources

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Janice Bultema / Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Valassis Communications
Marchelle Johnson / Human Resources Director

2:15 – 3:30  Flex Solutions Report- Out and Open Forum

*Agenda subject to change

Registration

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Attendee Prices

Individual                               $1,495

Govt/Nonprofit                       $1,195

Group (per person, 5-9)           $1,395

Group (per person, 10-14)       $1,275

Group (per person, 15-19)       $1,125

Group (per person, 20-25)       $1,075

Group (per person, 26+)          $1,050

*No refunds after Feburary 24, 2012

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1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia
20036 202-347-3000

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8:00 - 9:00 am Registration / Breakfast

9:00                 Welcome

Carol Evans, President, Working Mother Media
Donna Klein, CEO, Chair of the Board, Corporate Voices for Working Families

9:20                 Key Issues Panel: The Value to Business of Beyond Job-Related Training

It is considered a standard practices that companies provide job-related training to entry level employees. It has great market appeal, but does that really help the employee develop the necessary training and key workforce skills, such as professionalism and teamwork, to excel in the company and in their lives overall? What specific programs are companies most proud to offer their hourly employees?

Conversation will focus on:

-         What educational courses and training companies offer that will increase hourly workers’ skills.
-         Plans to start or further pre-employment training programs.
-         Career navigation and growth tools for hourly employees.
-         Economics of offering tuition reimbursement and how it relates to the business case.

Hear representatives from some of our Best Companies for Hourly Workers on what their programs are and how they go beyond expectations to increase the skill level of their employees, while creating future opportunities for professional and personal development.

Moderator:
Jennifer Owens, Director, Working Mother Research Institute, Working Mother Media

Panelists:
Bonnie Shelor / Senior Vice President, HR / Bon Secours Virginia Health System
Jennifer Laiahsang / Territory Human Resource Director / Best Buy
Donna Schaar / Senior Director, HR / Capital One Financial Corporation
Meredith Leigh Moore / Director, External Relations and Brand Outreach / McDonald’s Corporation
Emily Simmons / Assistant Vice President of People Services Strategy & Planning / USAA

10:20 – 10:30  Break

10:30 – 11:45  Breakout Discussions

Discussions will be centered around four key areas that have been an issue with regard to training and developing the skills of hourly workers. Representatives from the top Best Companies will be at each table to act as Thought Leaders and share best practices from their companies and what solutions can be implemented.

Moderator:
Elyse Rosenblum / VP, Workforce Readiness Policy / Corporate Voices for Working Families

1. Skills Gap: How Big is it at Your Company? – What is the gap? The gap shows the disparity in the level of key skills that high school graduates have as opposed to two and four-year college graduates. The keys skills range from basic skills – reading, writing - to professionalism, teamwork and critical thinking. How can companies develop strategies to help bridge that gap, and open up more opportunities for hourly workers to attain the necessary skills to advance professionally.

Thought Leader / Facilitator:
James J. Pendergast / Administrator Human Resources / UNM Hospitals

2. Taking the Leap: Entry-Level to First Line Managers – What are the kinds of training programs companies have implemented to help develop entry level employees to first line managers? What is the success rate? Learn from Best Companies on how they have been able to successfully help entry level employees make the transition into managers, and what programs and steps were needed in the process.

Thought Leader / Facilitator:
Leonard C. Stephens / Senior Vice President, Human Resources / Cricket Communications
Mary Beth Andres / Director of Training & Development / Sodexo University

3. Learn + Earn – Companies are interested in helping their employees grow so that they can retain top talent. Learn and earn programs are being implemented that offer a range of educational courses, career and personal development training. Companies are even offering “School at Work” programs to prepare employees for a more advanced education. All of this contributes to the professional and leadership development of hourly employees and allows them to the chance to excel within the company. What programs are being offered at your companies? What new programs and best practices should be implemented to keep employees happy and loyal?

Thought Leader / Facilitator:
Leslie Lenser / Vice President, Human Resources / Valassis
Janice Bultema / Senior Vice President, Human Resources / University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

4. Life-Skills Training – People cannot grow in any field of employment unless basic skills are first established. To excel in life, it is imperative to have an education and develop literacy, computer and basic financial skills since these are things we often use. Many companies offer programs to their employees that they may not be able to access otherwise. These programs focus on life-skills training, such as free interview and resume-writing workshops and GED programs. Learn what companies are doing to help their employees gain the confidence and knowledge to take the next steps in their careers and lives.

Thought Leader / Facilitator:
John Wilcox / Deputy Director / Corporate Voices for Working Families

11:45 – 12:00  Report back/Closing

12:00 – 2:30    Awards Luncheon

    Lunch Begins

    Welcome Remarks: WMM Hourly Workers Data

    Carol Evans, President Working Mother Media

    Keynote

    Honorable Hilda L. Solis / U.S. Secretary of Labor

     Presentation of Awards:

Best Buy Co. Inc.
Carol Surface / Executive VP Human Capital

Bon Secours Richmond Health Systems, Inc.
Peter J. Bernard /CEO Bon Secours Virginia, EVP Bon Secours Richmond Health Systems, Inc

Capital One Financial Corporation
Heather Cox / Senior VP Card Customer Operations

Carlson, Inc.
Susan Macholda / Senior Director Human Resources

Cricket Communications
Leonard C. Stephens / Senior VP Human Resources

Marriott International, Inc.
Maruiel Perkins-Chavis / VP, Workforce Effectiveness and Diversity

McDonald’s Corporation
Meredith Leigh Moore / Director, External Relations and Brand Outreach

Sodexo
Peri Bridger / Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer

University of New Mexico Hospitals          
James J. Pendergast / Administrator Human Resources

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Janice Bultema / Senior VP, Human Resources

USAA
Emily Simmons / Assistant Vice President of People Services Strategy & Planning

Valassis Communications, Inc.
Leslie Lenser / VP, Human Resources   

2:00-2:30 Closing/Photo Op

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