HR Conference March 10, 2022 | ASE
March 10, 2022

ASE HR Conference 2022

Suburban Collection Showplace - Novi, MI

THRIVE in 2022 - Engage, Empower, and Evolve

HR Conference 2022

March 10, 2022 - Novi, MI

THRIVE in 2022 - Engage, Empower, and Evolve

The pandemic has created profound and immediate changes to the workplace. We have been part of the largest work from home experiment that has not ended. The war on talent is raging and the great resignation is upon us.  There has never been a more challenging or exciting time to be an HR professional.  Join us as we bring together thought leaders who will explore how to optimize your workplace and thrive in an era of uncertainty.
 
The first 200 registrants will receive a keynote authored book!
Winners will be notified via email prior to the conference.

 

 

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This program has been approved for 5 (3 general HR; 2 business) PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification credits through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) as well as 5 SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification credits through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). The use of these seals is not an endorsement by HRCI or SHRM for the quality of the program. It means that this conference has met the HRCI's and SHRM's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

Keynotes

 
Meridith Elliott Powell, Business Keynote Speaker & Business Growth Expert
THRIVE: Turning Uncertainty Into Competitive Advantage

Competitive, challenging, and constantly changing – that is today’s marketplace! To grow and compete you need a new perspective and a new approach to sales, marketing, and business growth. In this high-energy, power-packed session, Meridith Elliott Powell shares the innovative strategies you need to redefine disruption, put you in the driver’s seat, and turn uncertainty to your competitive advantage. Based on research from her newest book, “Thrive: Turning Uncertainty to Competitive Advantage“, where Meridith studied nine companies (who started in the late 1700s to early 1800s) that are still thriving in business today, she will present what it takes to navigate change, find opportunity in crisis, inspire your team to move from reacting to change to driving it. You’ll leave this session with a personal strategy that ensures you have what you need to stay razor-like focused, highly flexible, and ready to turn uncertainty into your competitive advantage.

HRCI: 1 business credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

 
Joshua M. Evans, Culture Keynote Speaker, Enthusiastic You! LLC
Culture of Engagement: Why and How to Build Passionate, Engaged Teams

Each of us began our careers from an engaged place. On our first day of work every one of us was excited and intrigued. However, with such demanding roles, it can be easy to lose sight of the meaning behind our work. What if we could re-engage in our work? What would be the organizational impact if we could help every person find meaning and purpose in their role?  In this session, you’ll will learn how to manage influences, direct perceptions, and build aspirations that create phenomenal organizational cultures with fulfilled employees and engaged teams.

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

 

Conference Agenda - March 10, 2022

 
Opening Keynote: 8:15am - 9:15am EST
THRIVE: Turning Uncertainty Into Competitive Advantage
Meridith Elliott Powell, Business Keynote Speaker & Business Growth Expert

Competitive, challenging, and constantly changing – that is today’s marketplace! To grow and compete you need a new perspective and a new approach to sales, marketing, and business growth. In this high-energy, power-packed session, Meridith Elliott Powell shares the innovative strategies you need to redefine disruption, put you in the driver’s seat, and turn uncertainty to your competitive advantage. Based on research from her newest book, “Thrive: Turning Uncertainty to Competitive Advantage“, where Meridith studied nine companies (who started in the late 1700s to early 1800s) that are still thriving in business today, she will present what it takes to navigate change, find opportunity in crisis, inspire your team to move from reacting to change to driving it. You’ll leave this session with a personal strategy that ensures you have what you need to stay razor-like focused, highly flexible, and ready to turn uncertainty into your competitive advantage.

HRCI: 1 business credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

 
Morning Breakouts: 9:30am - 10:30am EST

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4 Cornerstones of Psychological Safety and 4 Toxins That Will Erode It
Tom Willis & Brad Zimmerman, Co-Founders & Partners, Phoenix Performance Partners

Engagement – it’s the key to attracting and retaining team members.  Engagement is where we, and our team members, are working toward a purpose we see as bigger and more important than just satisfying our personal needs.  That pursuit of a “higher purpose” gives meaning to our work.  As Google has shown us, people more fully engage when they feel safe. They are more willing to fully invest their time, energy, and talent; take risks; and be creative and innovative.  Many surveys measure the symptoms or evidence of psychological safety, but what are the root behaviors that provide a foundation for psychological safety?  What are the toxic detractors from this sense of safety?  In this session we will explore these behavioral attributes and how to promote them in your workplace.

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

Appreciating Diversity
Sharri Watkins, MSA, Founder and CEO, 4Dimensions Consulting Group, LLC

Differences arise from a host of traits, including age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical abilities, educational background, whether someone has children, even being an engineer versus being a salesperson. These traits or “profiles” cause people to make inaccurate assumptions, create separation, and, yes, treat people unfairly. This session will help companies develop and promote an inclusive work environment and better understand the subtle ways that bias occurs. 

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

Change, Engage, Evolve: Let Purpose Unleash Your Team's Potential 
Joshua M. Evans, Culture Keynote Speaker, Enthusiastic You!! LLC

The world is changing at a record pace and today’s teams are tasked to do more with less. They are also expected to remain engaged while facing an unprecedented shift in the traditional workplace. Cultivating resilience in each employee is necessary during transitional times, and it starts with realigning each team member with the meaning of their role in their organization. This session will amp up the enthusiasm in your organization and rekindle engagement, commitment, and trust between leaders and team members.

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

 
Employment Law Update: 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Employment Law Update 
Anne-Marie Vercruysse Welch, Member, Clark Hill PLC

Since the change of administrations, compliance has been the focus of HR including OSHA, COVID, handbook policies, and discrimination issues. Agencies such as the EEOC, National Labor Relations Board, and Wage and Hour have stepped up their enforcement activities.  On the immigration side, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) is increasingly looking at I-9s and audits of H1-Bs.  From a state perspective, MIOSHA and Michigan Wage and Hour have both stepped up their game as well. HR needs to be more vigilant today than any time in the past. This session will review the current regulatory and enforcement environment and how it is impacting Michigan employers.  Anne-Marie will also provide some practical guidance tips to stay ahead in these challenging times.

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

 
Lunch and 120th Anniversary Celebration: 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
 
Celebrating 120 Years
Mary E. Corrado, President & CEO, ASE

Since 1902, ASE’s principal function has been to provide people-management information and services. Today, we continue to build on these services and bring the latest trends, insights, and resources to help organizations grow their bottom lines by growing the effectiveness of their people. 

Join us as we celebrate our 120th year of serving members!

 
Afternoon Breakouts: 1:15pm - 2:15pm EST
Effective Change Management Strategies in Our New Normal
Kimara Mayberry, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, CHAA, Founder/Principal Consultant, Platinum Consulting Group, LLC

The COVID-19 pandemic taught all of us that our talent is the lifeline of our organizations. We learned that talent development had to continue despite many barriers to success including expanding and maximizing virtual learning opportunities and platforms. Leaders must learn how to value talent and their talent development teams, so that they can effectively lead them during business altering challenges.

HRCI: 1 business credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

Succession Planning Made Easy
Meridith Elliott Powell, Business Keynote Speaker & Business Growth Expert

To compete in today’s marketplace, you need to build your leadership bench, invest in attracting top talent, and develop a culture of succession – a deep pool of talent that ensures the viability and sustainability of your organization. With more than 75-million baby-boomers reaching retirement age, finding and retaining talent is going to be tough. You need to be prepared. You need answers to the important questions: Who will take their place? Who will lead our organization? Who comes next? In this innovative, high-energy session, Meridith shares the proven strategies you need to build your leadership bench and design a succession plan that ensures the long-term growth of your organization. She’ll share what it takes to build a strong talent pipeline, develop your future leaders, and create a succession plan that gives you clear competitive advantage.

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

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DEA & I – What’s Disability Got to Do With It?
Jenny Piatt, Bureau Division Administrator, Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Darlene King, Director, Michigan Diversity Council

Despite legislation and recent critical social movements on diversity, particularly in the workplace, people with disabilities still do not experience the same access to work opportunities as do their counterparts without disabilities. It is estimated that in the U.S., only one in three individuals with disabilities are employed compared to 76% of their counterparts without disabilities, and this disparity appears to be increasing over time. In this session you’ll learn how each element of Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEA&I) builds upon the others and is important in promoting a work environment that is equitable and inclusive of all individuals; how to reach out to community partners who live in this DEA&I space, and how to utilize resources to educate and empower your workforce.

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

 
Closing Keynote: 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Culture of Engagement: Why and How to Build Passionate, Engaged Teams
Joshua M. Evans, Culture Keynote Speaker, Enthusiastic You!! LLC

Each of us began our careers from an engaged place. On our first day of work every one of us was excited and intrigued. However, with such demanding roles, it can be easy to lose sight of the meaning behind our work. What if we could re-engage in our work? What would be the organizational impact if we could help every person find meaning and purpose in their role?  In this session, you’ll will learn how to manage influences, direct perceptions, and build aspirations that create phenomenal organizational cultures with fulfilled employees and engaged teams.

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

2022 Sponsorships Available

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To inquire about a 2022 HR Conference sponsorship, email Nick Corrado at [email protected]

 


 
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2022 Community Giving

Community Giving

 
Capuchin
HR Conference Community Giving Iniative
Capuchin Soup Kitchen In-Kind Drive

Founded in 1929, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen serves Metro Detroit by providing food, clothing, and human development programs for the people of our community. Over the years they have grown to seven diverse programs at five sites. Through their On The Rise Bakery program for men coming out of incarceration, Jefferson House for treatment and recovery, Rosa Parks Children & Youth Program, Earthworks Urban Farm, Capuchin Services Center for emergency food and clothing, and of course, their two soup kitchen sites, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen strives to support our sisters and brothers with emergency needs and their long-term goals.

To help in this mission, this year's community giving initiative is sponsored by Capuchin Soup Kitchen.  ASE will be holding an in-kind drive at the HR Conference. They are currently seeking donations of:

  • Non‐perishible food items (i.e. pastas, cereals, canned meats, mac & cheese, vegetables, beans, rice, etc.)
  • Paper products: TP, paper towel
  • Hygiene items, namely: toothpaste, shampoo, & deodorant
  • Mens & womens socks (new) ‐ shower program
  • Mens & Womens underwear (new) ‐ shower program
  • Mens pants & shorts sizes 34‐ 40 (new or gently used)

Please bring the items you would like to donate to the conference on March 10th. Capuchin Soup Kitchen will have a donation table near the exhibit area.

Download the Donation List
 

 

Register

Through February 11th:

ASE Members: $240
Not Yet Members: $299

After February 11th:

ASE Members: $275
Not Yet Members: $340

Contact Talent Development to receive group pricing for groups of 6 or more at 248.223.8041.

Conference FAQs

Registration is closed. See you at next year's event - March 16, 2023.
 

 

Need to convince your boss that you need to attend the HR Conference?
Get My Justification Letter

 

 



 

This program has been approved for 5 (3 general HR; 2 business) PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification credits through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) as well as 5 SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification credits through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). The use of these seals is not an endorsement by HRCI or SHRM for the quality of the program. It means that this conference has met the HRCI's and SHRM's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
 

 

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