Human Resources Conference
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The Chamber's Human Resources Conference launched in 2018, and we are looking forward to our 3rd annual conference in 2020!
The HR Conference was created to help small business owners and managers, as well as those professionals who wear a variety of hats in the workplace, hear and learn from HR and legal experts. Topics ranged from effective hiring and communication skills to time management and employee motivation. This two morning virtual conference will offer various presentations by HR professionals throughout Bloomington and Indiana. |
2020 HR Conference Schedule & Speakers
Join the Chamber via Zoom for our 3rd Annual HR Conference! This year's conference will be a two day event with sessions taking place on Tuesday, June 23rd and Wednesday, June 24th from 9am-11am both days. Topics will include: Understanding the CARES Act, Managing a Remote Staff, The Power of the Stay Interview, and Acquiring Talent Acquisition. Members who register to attend for $29 will have the opportunity to attend all sessions which will include Q&A with the speaker and will receive recordings of each session for reference after the conference.
Tuesday, June 23rd
Session 1: Acquiring Talent Acquisition
Talent acquisition refers to the process of identifying and acquiring skilled workers to meet your organizational needs. A talent acquisition team is responsible for identifying, acquiring, assessing, and hiring candidates to fill open positions. So how exactly do you acquire a solid talent acquisition team? In Session 1 of our HR Conference, we will be joined by Tim Tucker with Express Employment who will discuss how to hire a talent acquisition team.
Talent acquisition refers to the process of identifying and acquiring skilled workers to meet your organizational needs. A talent acquisition team is responsible for identifying, acquiring, assessing, and hiring candidates to fill open positions. So how exactly do you acquire a solid talent acquisition team? In Session 1 of our HR Conference, we will be joined by Tim Tucker with Express Employment who will discuss how to hire a talent acquisition team.
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Timber Tucker, Express Employment
Tim has co-owned the Bloomington Express Employment Professionals office for just over twelve years. Along the way they have grown the business to place in the top 10% of over 700 Express locations nationwide. In 2018 his office earned the "Medium Sized Business of the Year" from the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and named a "Top Place to Work" by the Bloomington Herald Times. In 2020 Express was awarded "Best of Staffing" by both clients and talent. Fewer than 2% of staffing receive both honors simultaneously. Tim has two sons, Luke who is currently serving in the USAF and Cooper, who can often be seen in Cardinal Stage and youth theater productions. |
Session 2: The Power of the Stay Interview
Stay interviews help managers understand why employees stay and what might cause them to leave. In an effective stay interview, managers ask standard, structured questions that are casual and conversational. Join us for Session 2 to hear from Jessika Hane with Oliver Winery on the importance and benefits of the stay interview and how to conduct them in your own office.
Stay interviews help managers understand why employees stay and what might cause them to leave. In an effective stay interview, managers ask standard, structured questions that are casual and conversational. Join us for Session 2 to hear from Jessika Hane with Oliver Winery on the importance and benefits of the stay interview and how to conduct them in your own office.
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Jessika Hane, Oliver Winery
Jessika Hane is the Human Resources Director at Oliver Winery in Bloomington, IN, where she has worked since 1999. At Oliver, she is fortunate to be a member of the leadership team, working to ensure sustainable growth through effective hiring, dynamic training and strategic planning. She also loves to give tours of the facility and happily extends a personal invitation to come, visit and have a taste. She holds two degrees from Indiana University in Speech Communication and Theatre & Drama and serves in leadership positions on the board of multiple non-profits in Bloomington including Cardinal Stage Company and the Community Foundation of Bloomington Monroe County. She is also a member of the dedicated and talented team of adjunct faculty at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. |
Wednesday, June 24th
Session 3: Understanding the CARES Act
On March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law, offering a comprehensive relief package designed to help businesses keep running, and their workers employed, amid the COVID-19 health crisis. If you’re looking to better understand what the CARES Act means for your business and employees, Session 3 is for you. Chris Schrader will be explaining what the CARES Act means for small businesses and answering any questions attendees have about the legislation.
On March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law, offering a comprehensive relief package designed to help businesses keep running, and their workers employed, amid the COVID-19 health crisis. If you’re looking to better understand what the CARES Act means for your business and employees, Session 3 is for you. Chris Schrader will be explaining what the CARES Act means for small businesses and answering any questions attendees have about the legislation.
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Chris Schrader, Schrader and Associates
Chris is president of Schrader and Associates, a full-service Human Resources consulting firm focused on helping businesses excel and grow. Before starting his own company, he worked for several firms in the publishing industry for more than 25 years, holding executive leadership positions in Operations, Sales, Finance & Accounting, and Human Resources. He is also Director – Government Affairs for HR Indiana SHRM and serves on the healthcare and labor law policy committees of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. He was awarded Indiana Chamber Volunteer of the Year in 2005. He also serves on the advocacy committee of the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and was awarded the Morgan Hutton Visionary Award for effectiveness in public policy in 2014. Chris holds a degree in Political Science from Indiana University and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the Human Resources Certification Institute. |
Session 4: Managing a Remote Staff
In a week's time, most offices started working from home in response to COVID-19. As many of us continue to work from home and adjust to the new normal, it's important to recognize and understand the differences between managing an in-person staff and a remote staff, especially if your office is considering staying remote for good. Kristy Fallon from Catalent will be joining us for the final session of our virtual conference to provide helpful tips for managing a remote staff.
In a week's time, most offices started working from home in response to COVID-19. As many of us continue to work from home and adjust to the new normal, it's important to recognize and understand the differences between managing an in-person staff and a remote staff, especially if your office is considering staying remote for good. Kristy Fallon from Catalent will be joining us for the final session of our virtual conference to provide helpful tips for managing a remote staff.
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Kristy Fallon, Catalent
Kristy Fallon has served as Human Resources Director of Catalent Biologics, formerly Cook Pharmica, since 2015. In her current role, she oversees Human Resources for Catalent’s growing Bloomington, Indiana facility, where she provides HR support for the Vice President and General Manger, manages connections with organizations in the community, drives the strategy for employee engagement and more. Prior to joining Catalent, Ms. Fallon held various roles with progressive levels of responsibility with Boston Scientific, Wabash National Corporation, and Landis+Gyr (formerly Siemens Power, Transmission and Distribution). Throughout her career, Ms. Fallon has had responsibilities for supporting succession planning, performance management, compensation, benefits, staffing and employee relations. Ms. Fallon holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership & Supervision from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana and a MBA, Management from the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. In addition, she is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). |
Mental Health Minute
Each day we will have a mini session with Greg May devoted to mental health. Greg May is the Administrative Director for Adult and Family Services at Centerstone, and he will be giving brief presentations on ways to create and maintain a workplace that supports mental health.
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Dr. Greg May, Centerstone
Greg May serves as Centerstone’s Administrative Director of Adult and Family Services and is responsible for overseeing cross-functional grant teams including criminal justice initiatives as well as business practice alignment for a twenty county area. He has strong ties with state and local leaders and community stakeholders. He has direct treatment experience facilitating individual, group therapy, and educational lectures. Over 10 years of Dr. May’s experience is based in substance use treatment and recovery and he was a member of the Trauma Informed Care Committee at Centerstone. He also co-led the Forensic Peer Curriculum Workgroup, which resulted in a three-day training for Forensic Peer Specialist to be utilized throughout the State of Indiana. He is a Chair of the Monroe County Opioid Commission and on the board of Monroe County CARES. Dr. May serves as the treatment liaison for the four problem solving courts (drug, re-entry, mental health, and veteran) in Monroe County. |
