2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

WELCOME TO THE 25TH ANNUAL WISCONSIN SHRM STATE

CONFERENCEMonona Terrace Community & Convention Center

October 12 – 14, 2011Madison, Wisconsin

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

The WI SHRM State Council warmly welcomes you to the 25th Annual

Wisconsin SHRM State Conference!

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Hosting the 2011 Wisconsin SHRM State Conference is

Madison, WI – Home of Wisconsin’s State Capitol

Monona Terrace Community &

Convention Center

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Reach out to yourRepresentative from

SHRMNancy Conway, SPHR

Field Services Director

Stop by booth # 116

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Reach out to your WI SHRM State Council

RepresentativesKristine Hackbarth-Horn, SPHR,

CCPPast State DirectorKellie Dunn-Poggemann, SPHR

State Director

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

SecretaryAnthony Dix, SPHR

TreasurerCassy Van Dyke, SPHR

Reach out to your WI SHRM State Council

Representatives

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Kari Heilman, PHRConference Liaison

Amy Doepke, SPHRConference Co-

Chair

Lisa Henke, PHRConference Co-

Chair

Reach out to your WI SHRMState Conference Representatives

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Many months of hard work and planning went into making this

conference possible.

Thank you to everyone who made the 2011 WI SHRM State

Conference become a reality!Amy & Lisa

2011 WI SHRM State Conference Co-Chairs

It was a volunteer effort!

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Your 2011 WI SHRM State Conference Committee

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Thank you for supporting your employees who served on the 2011

Conference Committee!

Employers Acknowledged!

• Amery Regional Medical Center

• Bemis Manufacturing Company

• Boardman, Suhr, Curry & Field, LLP

• Chippewa Valley Technical College

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Thank you for supporting your employees who served on the 2011

Conference Committee!

Employers Acknowledged!

• Community Care of Central WI

• Dane County Employee Relations

• Data Dimensions

• Express Employment Professionals

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Thank you for supporting your employees who served on the 2011

Conference Committee!

Employers Acknowledged!

• Gannett Co., Inc.

• Ho-Chunk Nation

• Kohl’s Department Stores

• Mark J. Goldstein, S.C.

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Thank you for supporting your employees who served on the 2011

Conference Committee!

Employers Acknowledged!

• Milwaukee Center for Independence

• OEC Graphics, Inc.

• Parts Now!

• Seek Careers/Staffing

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Thank you for supporting your employees who served on the 2011

Conference Committee!

Employers Acknowledged!

• Society Insurance

• Springs Window Fashions

• St. Norbert College

• State Bank Financial

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Thank you for supporting your employees who served on the 2011

Conference Committee!

Employers Acknowledged!

• TRC Global Solutions, Inc.

• University of Wisconsin – Medical Foundation – System Administration

• Wisconsin Department of Corrections

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Pre-conference attendees learned about creating user adoptions of HR software applications, the latest updates in employment and labor law, and navigating

HR through financial waters.

Wednesday’s Pre-Conference

Sessions!

Sponsored by:University of Wisconsin -

Platteville

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

“If You Built It, Will They Come? How to Create User Adoptions of HR Software

Applications”

Pre-Conference Session with William Tincup

Sponsored by:University of Wisconsin - Platteville

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

“Navigating HR Through Financial Waters”

Pre-Conference Session with Michael Venn

Sponsored by:University of Wisconsin - Platteville

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

“2011 Legal Update – Employment & Labor Law”

Pre-Conference Session with Thomas & Deborah

Krukowski

WI SHRM Legislative Parner:

Krukowski & Costello, S.C.

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Attendees had a great time as they began their voyage through the Exhibit Hall …

Wednesday’s Stroll through the Exhibit

Hall

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

… with plenty of appetizing food, …

Food Station sponsored by:SilkRoad Technology

Dessert Station sponsored by:ABR Employment Services

Wednesday’s Stroll through the Exhibit

Hall

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

… refreshing drinks, …

Wednesday’s Stroll through the Exhibit

Hall

Beverage Bar Sponsored by:

M3 Insurance Solutions

Beverage Bar Sponsored by:Remedy Intelligent Staffing/Westaff

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

… refreshing drinks, …

Beverage Bars sponsored by:Hays

Wednesday’s Stroll through the Exhibit

Hall

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Wednesday’s Stroll through the Exhibit

Hall

… a photo opportunity, …

Photo Opportunity Sponsored by:Spherion

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Wednesday’s Stroll through the Exhibit

Hall

… an enjoyable activity and entertainment.

Activity sponsored by:J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Out of courtesy to all of our attendees and presenters

please silence your cell and smart phones, pagers, and PDA’s during all sessions.

A Friendly Request

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

It’s Your Day!

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed today, Thursday, October 13, 2011 as

“Human Resources Professional Day”.

Enjoy your special day!

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Dinner5:15 p.m. – 6:30

p.m.

Sponsored by:Lee Hecht Harrison

After taking in a busy day of HR learning sessions, be sure to unwind with your HR colleagues for an electrifying evening filled with food, fun and entertainment. 

You’re cordially invited to the Attendee Appreciation

Event following today’s sessions!

Photo Opportunity

Sponsored by:Delta Dental of

Wisconsin

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Entertainment6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

After taking in a busy day of HR learning sessions, be sure to unwind with your HR colleagues for an electrifying evening filled with food, fun and entertainment. 

Sponsored by:

HUMANA

You’re cordially invited to the Attendee Appreciation

Event following today’s sessions!

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Did you enjoy the continental breakfast

this morning?Breakfast was sponsored by:

Godfrey & KahnEarly Bird

RefreshmentsSponsored by:

Data Dimensions

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Rich Horwath“Be Strategic or Be Gone :

      Building Strategic Thinking Skills for Competitive

Advantage”

Sponsored by:JobNoggin.com/Monster

Today’s Keynote Presentation

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

LocationMonona Terrace Exhibit

Hall

Today’s Auction Hours9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Today’s Prize Claim Hours

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

All money donated supports the SHRM Foundation, which is the research and

development arm of our profession.

SHRM Foundation Silent Action

Wisconsin State Council Foundation

Director

Terri Brown, PHR

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Be sure to visit the SHRMStore!Brought to you directly from the

SHRM headquarters in Alexandria, VA

LocationCapitol Promenade

HoursToday - Thursday, October 7

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tomorrow – Friday, October 8

7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Don’t forget the many opportunities for book signings near the SHRMStore in the Capitol Promenade.

Please purchase your books beforehand!

Today’s Book Signings

Thursday, October 13, 2011• Rich Horwath (9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.)• Diane Hamilton (4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Don’t forget the many opportunities for book signings near the SHRMStore in the Capitol Promenade.

Please purchase your books beforehand!

Tomorrow’s Book Signings

Friday, October 14, 2011• Jeffrey Percival (7:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.)• Tracy Butz (10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.)• Aman Motwane (10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.)• Nan Russell (10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.)• Andre Koen (12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.)

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Don’t forget the many opportunities for book signings near the SHRMStore in the Capitol Promenade.

Please purchase your books beforehand!

Tomorrow’s Book Signings

Friday, October 14, 2011• Jeff Kortes (12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.)• Jeffrey Russell (12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.)• Scott Christopher (2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.)

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Please visit the Exhibit Hallduring breaks for

refreshments!9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Sponsored by:Hausmann-Johnson

Insurance

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Sponsored by:

Midwest EAP Solutions, Inc.

Today’s Breaks

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Boxed lunches will be served today in the

Exhibit Hall from 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Today’s Lunch

Sponsored by:Gallagher Benefit

Services

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

• Humana (Thursday Evening Entertainment)

• JobsInMadison.com (Attendee Bags/Lanyards/Nametags)

• Anthem (Lunch/Keynote)

A special ‘Thank You’ to our

Premier Sponsors

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

• Hays Companies of Wisconsin (Wednesday Evening – 2 Beverage Stations)

• JobNoggin.com/Monster (Thursday’s Keynote Address)

• Lee Hecht Harrison (Thursday Evening Appreciation Dinner)

A special ‘Thank You’ to our

Gold Sponsors

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

• 4imprint (Notebooks)

• Astron Solutions (Conference Survey)

• Baker Tilly (Meeting Space)

A special ‘Thank You’ to our

In Kind Sponsors

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

• GI Office Technologies (Photo Copier)

• Krukowski & Costello, S.C. (WI SHRM Legislative Partner & Legislative Preconference)

• Davis & Kuelthau, S.C. (Committee Gifts) - Bronze

A special ‘Thank You’ to our

In Kind Sponsors

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

If you need assistance or have a questions,please ask any Conference Committee

member!

Assistance Is Available

Committee AttireSponsored by:

HNI Risk Services

They will be wearing PURPLE, Silver or BLACK attire with the WI SHRM State Conference

Committee logo on them, compliments of HNI Risk Services.

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Friday, October 14, 20117:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Recognition will be given to

PHR, SPHR, and GPHRs& the

2011 WI SHRM Diversity Award Winner

Attendee Recognition Breakfast

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

SHRM MembershipIf you would like to learn more about the

benefits of being a member of a local SHRM chapter or starting one up in your community, stop by the WI SHRM booth.

Wisconsin State Council Membership

Director

Sue Estes

WI SHRM Booth # 118

2011 WI SHRM State Conference25 Years of Making A Difference

Thank you for attending the2011 WI SHRM State Conference.

We hope you enjoy our 25th Anniversary!