Thursday, April 16

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Welcome and Keynote Speaker

Details coming soon!

1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Breakout 1.1

Pursuing Well-Being: Achieving Big Impact with Limited Resources 

Teri Hecker, Wellness and Benefits Consultant, Medical College of Wisconsin

Learn how the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) continues to make meaningful strides in prioritizing employee well-being initiatives despite limited resources. This session will explore creative, cost-effective strategies with high impact to overall employee well-being ensuring lasting positive change.

1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Breakout 1.2

HR's Front Line: Preventing Workplace Violence and Building a Culture of Safety in Healthcare 

Daniel Hanlon, Retired Police Sergeant and Current Director of Training, The Noble Group

Healthcare and long-term care environments face a growing threat from workplace violence, ranging from resident aggression to employee-on-employee conflict. HR professionals are often the first line of defense — responsible for recognizing risk, documenting behaviors, and leading response efforts. In this session, real-world lessons and compliance-based strategies will be shared to help HR leaders act before a crisis occurs. Participants will learn how to identify behavioral warning signs, conduct effective threat assessments, and support a trauma-informed culture that reduces fear and liability. Practical tools, case studies, and communication techniques will equip attendees to transform workplace violence prevention from a reactive compliance issue into a proactive culture of awareness, safety, and accountability.

2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Breakout 2.1

ADA Reasonable Accommodations: Building Inclusive Workplaces

Leah Van De Loo, HR Compliance Specialist, Emplify Health
This session explores the fundamentals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its application in workplace settings. We’ll cover what qualifies as a disability, the interactive process for determining reasonable accommodations, and practical strategies for compliance. Attendees will gain insights into balancing legal obligations with fostering an inclusive culture that empowers employees to perform their best.

2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Breakout 2.2

7 Questions to Ask Before Disciplining Over Social Media

Jesse Dill, JD, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins

Fefe Jaber, JD, Associate, Ogletree Deakins
Employees increasingly have access to social media at all times of day, rely on social media for news, and observe controversial political content on social media. Recent events have led political leaders and influencers to focus public attention to employers' responses to employees' social media activity. To better prepare for the next post, comment, or reel that comes to human resources' attention, this presentation will cover the seven essential questions to ask before disciplining or discharging over social media content. 

3:35 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

The Total Rewards Experience in 2030 (workshop)

Stacy Fenner, Director of Learning and Engagement, MorganHR

What if every employee had an AI twin? What if pay were tied to project impact instead of job titles? What if curiosity became the most rewarded skill?

By 2030, AI will not only reshape how employees are rewarded—it will fundamentally redefine how work happens. Job descriptions will shift toward dynamic skill profiles, roles will flex with AI collaboration, and performance will be measured by behaviors and outcomes instead of tasks.

This immersive lab introduces ten bold shifts challenging today’s assumptions about jobs, performance, and rewards. Participants rotate through “Future Snapshot” stations to explore what excites them, what concerns them, and what actions they must prepare for now. They leave with practical tools, insights, and one commitment to bring a braver Total Rewards conversation back to their organization.