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Keynote Speakers 2008 Tuesday, October 21 Noon – 6:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Professional Virginia SHRM State Conference Schedule Pre-conference Workshops Registration at the Greater Richmond Convention Center Conference Tracks Nikki Giovanni World-Renowned Poet, Writer, Commentator, Activist, and Educator Named one of Oprah’s “25 Living Legends,” Nikki has written 27 books for adults and children, including The New York Times Bestseller Rosa. A University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech, she is the recipient of 25 honorary degrees and has been named “Woman of the Year” by Mademoiselle, The Ladies Home Journal, and Ebony. Nikki will delight conference attendees with her insight into “Using the Treasure of the Past to Shape the Future.” Foundation Leadership Guarding the Treasure – FLSA and the Three Headed Monster – ADA, FMLA, Workers’ Comp – David Nagle, Paul Decamp (Jackson Lewis), Larry Hosey (Wal-Mart), Pam Parsons (Goodrich Corporation) Accounting Treasure Hunt – Larry Singleton (Singleton Associates) Bully Proofing Your Workplace – Valerie Cade (The Performance Curve International) Wednesday, October 22 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m Registration Pre-conference Workshops 8:00 a.m. – noon Professional Guarding the Treasure – FLSA and the Three Headed Monster – David Nagle, Paul Decamp (Jackson Lewis), Larry Hosey (Wal-Mart), Pam Parsons (Goodrich Corporation) Accounting Treasure Hunt – Larry Singleton (Singleton Associates) Bully Proofing Your Workplace – Valerie Cade (The Performance Curve International) Exhibits open – Exhibit Hall B Lunch and Conference Kickoff Nikki Giovanni – Using the Treasure of the Past to Shape the Future. Break in Exhibit Hall Concurrent Sessions Social Media as the Ultimate Expression of the Employer Brand – Mark Hornung (Bernard Hodes Group) How to Stop Difficult People from Sucking the Life Out of Your Organization – Larry Johnson (Johnson Training Group) The Non-Verbal Advantage – Carol Goman (Kinsey Consulting Services) SHRM Your Career Partner Consumer Driven Health Plans, What Employers Must Know (Optima Health) Foundation Leadership Main Conference Pegine Echevarria Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame Inductee 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Leadership How do you go from teenage gang member to acclaimed author, speaker, and community leader? With bold humor and unstoppable determination. Pegine has been a guest on national talk shows, interviewed by prestigious newspapers, and given top honors by the Harvard Law Review. But it’s her wit, evidenced in her latest book Sometimes You Need to Kick Your Own Butt, that sets her apart. Hear “Play it Big!” and take home a big dose of inspiration. * Speakers are subject to change without notice. Professional Foundation Professional Professional 16 Virginia Human Resources Today Summer 2008

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Virginia Human Resources Today - Summer 2008 Contents 2008 State Council Officers and Directors President’s Message: Treasure Hunt Hire the Best, Keep the Best Legalislative Update: Legislative Roundup 2008 Conference and Expo Preview Virginia Universities Score Big at the Southerst Regional HR Games! Retention: A Strategic Approach The Top Ten Best Practices for Retention Employee Recognition and Retention Tactics for Winning the Talent War Your SHRM Southeast Regional Team Index to Advertisers Advertisers.com

Virginia Human Resources Today - Summer 2008

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