Morning Keynote
The Future State:
Disrupting HR Like Nothing We’ve Ever Seen
Midday Keynote
Wisdom at Work:
Words from a Modern Elder
Afternoon Keynote
Breaking Vases:
Shattering Limitations and Daring to Thrive
We will be hosting 6 breakout sessions so you can select from many different topics to find those that suit you best.
Time | Description |
|---|---|
7:30 – 8:00 | HR SOLUTIONS GALLERY & NETWORKING BREAKFAST |
8:00 – 8:30 | CONFERENCE OPENING NYC SHRM WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS |
8:30 – 9:30 | MORNING KEYNOTE – Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, President and Chief Executive Officer of SHRM – The Future State – Disrupting HR Like Nothing We’ve Ever Seen |
9:30 – 10:15 | HR SOLUTIONS GALLERY & NETWORKING |
10:15 – 11:15 | |
11:30 – 12:30 | |
12:30 – 1:15 | LUNCH/HR SOLUTIONS GALLERY, Lunch sponsored by Paylocity |
1:15 – 1:45 | SPONSOR RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS |
1:45 – 2:45 | MID-DAY KEYNOTE – Chip Conley, Wisdom at Work: Words from a Modern Elder |
2:45 – 3:30 | HR SOLUTIONS GALLERY & NETWORKING |
3:30- 4:30 | AFTERNOON KEYNOTE – Dima Ghawi, Breaking Vases: Shattering Limitations & Daring to Thrive |
4:30 – 4:45 | RAFFLE & CLOSING COMMENTS |
4:45 – 6:30 | OFF SITE COCKTAIL PARTY, sponsored by Cresta Management |
The Future State!
Disrupting HR Like Nothing We’ve Ever Seen
As an HR professional, you can play a significant role in promoting the success of your organization by understanding your business objectives and the changing environment – nationally and globally – in which you compete. In this keynote, you will learn about the past, present, and future state of HR, and how to be(come) a strong contributor to the “bottom line.” Through the lens of the President & CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., we will take a deep dive into how our profession plays a key role in three specific areas — the work, the worker, and the workplace.
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR professional society. Under his leadership, the Society has grown to a record 300,000 members in over 165 countries who impact the lives of 115 million workers every day.
As a global leader on human capital, culture and leadership, Mr. Taylor is a sought-after voice by Csuite executives as well as state and federal elected policy makers on all matters affecting work, workers and the workplace. He is frequently invited to testify before Congress on critical workforce issues—from sexual harassment to paid leave—and authors a weekly column, “Ask HR,” in USA Today, the country’s largest newspaper.
Mr. Taylor’s knowledge and perspectives are shaped by his 20+ year career as a lawyer, human resources executive and CEO in both the not-for-profit and for-profit space. His decades of industry leadership include senior and chief executive roles at IAC/Interactive Corp, Viacom’s Paramount Pictures and Blockbuster Entertainment Group, McGuireWoods LLC and Compass Group USA. Most recently, Mr. Taylor served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which advocates and represents publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Mr. Taylor serves on the corporate board of Gallup, the world’s leading public opinion and consulting firm. He also actively volunteers for education, employment and other social causes by serving on the boards of the University of Miami, Jobs for America’s Graduates and the American Red Cross and as an adviser to Safe Streets & Second Chances, an initiative to reduce the high rate of recidivism among the formerly incarcerated. In 2018, he was appointed Chair of the President’s Advisory Board on Historically Black Colleges and Universities by President Donald J. Trump.
Mr. Taylor holds both a Doctor of Jurisprudence and a Master of Arts with honors from Drake University. He obtained a Bachelor of Science with honors from the University of Miami. He is licensed to practice law in Florida, Illinois and Washington, D.C.
Wisdom at Work
Words from a Modern Elder
Chip Conley, Rebel hospitality entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and leader at the forefront of the sharing economy joins NYC SHRM as the midday keynote speaker.
In his keynote, Chip will share his experiences as a “mentern” (part mentor/part intern) at Airbnb that inspired him to start a movement to ignite better collaboration between generations. He will talk about becoming a “Modern Elder,” someone who serves and learns, is a mentor, intern, student, and sage – all at the same time.
At age 26 he founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality (JdV), transforming one inner-city motel into the second largest boutique hotel brand in America. After running his company as CEO for 24 years, he sold it and soon the young founders of Airbnb asked him to help transform their promising start-up into the world’s leading hospitality brand. Chip served as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for four years and today acts as the company’s Strategic Advisor for Hospitality and Leadership. His five books include PEAK and EMOTIONAL EQUATIONS and are inspired by the theories of transformation and meaning by famed psychologists Abraham Maslow and Viktor Frankl. In his latest book, WISDOM @ WORK: THE MAKING OF A MODERN ELDER (September 2018), Chip shares his experiences – as both mentor and unexpected intern – at Airbnb.
Chip is the founder of Fest300 (part of Everfest), San Francisco’s annual “Celebrity Pool Toss” that has raised millions for families in the neighborhood where he opened his first hotel, and the Hotel Hero Awards that shine a light on outstanding line level employees. Chip is a recipient of hospitality’s highest honor, the Pioneer Award, and holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University, and an honorary doctorate in psychology from Saybrook University. He serves on the boards of the Burning Man Project and the Esalen Institute, where the Conley Library bears his name.
Breaking Vases
Shattering Limitations and Daring to Thrive
Inspired by her TEDx Talk, Dima uses her personal story of transformation as a powerful teaching tool to encourage individuals to face and conquer their internal limitations. This keynote recounts the struggles and triumphs of her personal journey with vulnerability and insight that will resonate with each audience member and spark a guiding light for their individual journey of self-discovery and leadership growth. By addressing internal limitations, such as the fear of failure, worries about being judged, and the pursuit of perfection, Dima dares each individual to look deeper into their own internal limitations and equips them with the tools and inspiration it takes to shatter those limitations and emerge as empowered leaders.
Dima ignites the untapped potential in women across the globe, empowering them to shatter limitations and become courageous, purpose driven leaders. Her own journey is one of escaping confinement, crossing continents, and transforming her life’s purpose. Harnessing the power of her story, Dima is committed to inspiring individuals to attain personal and professional growth, while simultaneously helping organizations increase diversity within their leadership ranks.
Through keynote speeches, workshops, and executive coaching, Dima shares her unique leadership journey with one goal in mind: motivate and activate those around her to reimagine their potential and grow into leaders.
Dima draws from two decades of corporate experience leading global teams and developing future leaders worldwide. She has worked across the United States, Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa for several Fortune 100 companies including IBM, Merrill Lynch, and Intuit. She has honed a keen expertise in developing women leaders to meet the demands of the global workforce.
In addition to her global empowerment work, Dima serves on numerous nonprofit boards. She has been recognized for her services with the 2014 President of the United States Bronze Volunteer Service Award, the 2014 Baton Rouge Business Report’s “Forty Under 40” Award, and the 2016 Louisiana State University “Esprit de Femme Award.” She has been featured in numerous publications for her professional and philanthropic work.
Translating HR to Profit for your C-Suite (and Your Organization)
featuring David Lewis
sponsored by Intrnz
As the HR function continues to evolve, so too does the increased need to demonstrate that HR related initiatives are in fact paying off and are worth the investment and expense. Yet, HR departments and leaders continue to struggle with methods for quantifying their efforts and results. While other functional areas of businesses (e.g. Marketing, Finance) are laser focused on converting their efforts into direct ROI, HR professionals are not always clear on what to present, how to present it, and how to convert what some argue are soft points and approaches to harder data worthy of respect from those in your organization’s C-Suite.
Transforming your Business by Transforming your Culture
featuring Randy Zeno and Jeremiah Schnee
sponsored by Elitra Health
Learn how to transform your culture from two dynamic CEO’s who have worked hand in hand with Human Resources to drive results. Ensure that your culture is aligned with your company’s purpose – define your values, engage and inspire your teams and hold them accountable. You will hear concrete examples of what works and what to avoid so that you can adapt these best practices to your organization.
Blind Spots: Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
featuring Tana Session
sponsored by DiversityEdu
YES, you are guilty of unconscious bias and so am I…but it is treatable. In the current political climate, it is more important than ever to understand our own bias and how it impacts decisions we make in the workplace. Everything from recruiting, promotions, employee development and performance management are each impacted by personal unconscious bias. As Human Resources professionals, we are the gatekeepers of the company culture, and it is more important than ever to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees. This workshop will provide key actionable steps HR professionals can implement in their department and with key stakeholders to help shift unconscious bias in the workplace.
Best Practices to Prevent Workplace Violence
featuring Mario Pecoraro
This presentation will look at past workplace violence incidents to learn how to spot red flags before a tragedy happens. Patterns of behavior, mitigating factors and case studies will be reviewed. Participants will learn lessons from the past and the due diligence required to lessen the possibility of workplace violence in the future. Proper screening and hiring best practices can create a safer environment for employees.
Recruiting in the Age of Googlization: Creating the Optimal Candidate Experience
featuring Ira Wolfe
Qualified candidates seems to be an elusive, shrinking, moving target. Time-to-fill is increasing, and cost-per-hire is rising. And yet most organizations continue to greet prospective employees with a friction-filled application and cold, disconnected candidate experience. Consequently, top talent just “swipe left’ in mind-numbing fashion. To win the race for talent, an exceptional candidate experience matters from your career site to the job offer. A bad experience can have a lasting negative impact on your employer brand and bottom line. During the presentation Recruiting in the Age of Googlization authorispeaker Ira S Woffe will guide you on a candidate’s job search journey. Experience the benefits of what happens when recruitment practices align … and the fallout when they don’t.
Performance Evaluation Circles: Building Trust Through Feedback featuring Kira Nurieli
More often than not, performance evaluations and assessments relate only to bonuses or promotions and miss the opportunity to develop individual motivation, team connectivity, and creative dialogue. Performance Evaluation Circles (PEC’s) broaden the lens around individual assessment and focus on the individual within his/her social and professional framework. PEC’s promote dialogue around future goals, accountability, and group dynamics, while building the trust and support that drive innovation. PEC’s thus boost employee retention, increase workplace satisfaction, prevent workplace violence and aggression, and promote team collaboration.
This workshop discusses the principles behind PEC’s, why they are effective, and tips on how to implement them in the workplace.
Convene is a state-of-the-art conference center and features the very best technology to ensure a high-level conference experience. Breakfast, Lunch and a fully stocked all-day snack bar is included with your registration.
Sponsorship opportunities available, view offerings here. For more information, contact sponsorship@nycshrm.org.
Ira S. Wolfe
David Lewis
Mario Pecoraro
Randy Zeno
Jeremiah Schnee
Tana Session