2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference WELCOME TO THE 25 TH ANNUAL WISCONSIN SHRM STATE CONFERENCE Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center October 12 – 14, 2011 Madison, Wisconsin

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference The WI SHRM State Council warmly welcomes you to the 25 th Annual Wisconsin SHRM State Conference!

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 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 Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Reach out to your Representative from SHRM Nancy Conway, SPHR Field Services Director

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Reach out to your WI SHRM State Council Representatives Kristine Hackbarth-Horn, SPHR, CCP Past State Director Kellie Dunn-Poggemann, SPHR State Director

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Secretary Anthony Dix, SPHR Treasurer Cassy Van Dyke, SPHR Reach out to your WI SHRM State Council Representatives

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Kari Heilman, PHR Conference Liaison Amy Doepke, SPHR Conference Co-Chair Lisa Henke, PHR Conference Co-Chair Reach out to your WI SHRM State Conference Representatives

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 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 Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Your 2011 WI SHRM State Conference Committee

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 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 Conference 25 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 Conference 25 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 Conference 25 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 Conference 25 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 Conference 25 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 Conference 25 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!

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 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

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference “Navigating HR Through Financial Waters” Pre-Conference Session with Michael Venn

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 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 Conference 25 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 Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference … with plenty of appetizing food, … Wednesday’s Stroll through the Exhibit Hall

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference … refreshing drinks, … Wednesday’s Stroll through the Exhibit Hall

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference … refreshing drinks, … Wednesday’s Stroll through the Exhibit Hall

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Wednesday’s Stroll through the Exhibit Hall … a photo opportunity, …

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Wednesday’s Stroll through the Exhibit Hall … an enjoyable activity and entertainment.

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 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 Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference It’s Your Day!

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference 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!

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Entertainment 6:30 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. You’re cordially invited to the Attendee Appreciation Event following today’s sessions!

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Did you enjoy the continental breakfast this morning?

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Rich Horwath “Be Strategic or Be Gone : Building Strategic Thinking Skills for Competitive Advantage” Today’s Keynote Presentation

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Location Monona Terrace Exhibit Hall Today’s Auction Hours 9:00 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 Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Be sure to visit the SHRMStore! Brought to you directly from the SHRM headquarters in Alexandria, VA Location Capitol Promenade Hours Today - 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 Conference 25 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 Conference 25 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 Conference 25 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 Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Please visit the Exhibit Hall during breaks for refreshments! Today’s Breaks

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 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

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 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 Conference 25 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 Conference 25 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 Conference 25 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 Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference If you need assistance or have a questions, please ask any Conference Committee member! Assistance Is Available

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference Friday, October 14, :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 Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference SHRM Membership If 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

2011 WI SHRM State Conference 25 Years of Making A Difference